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Ancient Times- Lascaux Cave Paintings
Ancient Greece/Rome Discobolus- by Myron
Kritios BoyVenus de Milo
Riace Warrior Athena
Parthenon- on the Acropolis AthensNashville, TN
Greek Temple Orders- Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
Greek Pottery- Black vs. Red Figure
Byzantine/Islamic Art Bust of Constantine Justinian and Theodora at Ravenna Arabesques- geometric/floral patterns
Dome of the Rock- Jerusalem 691 AD
Importance of the Dome of the Rock Meant to be a shrine for pilgrims Important to both the Christian and Muslim faiths Supposedly this site is: The site of the temple of Solomon The site where Mohammad ascended into heaven Where Abraham prepared to Sacrifice Isaac Possibly the site of the crucifixion of Jesus/Jesus’ ascension into heaven Where Jesus impressed the sages at the temple
India- Islamic inspired artwork Taj Mahal Minarets- Slender towers To call Muslims To prayer
Middle Ages- Cathedrals Gothic Cathedral Romanesque cathedral
Notre Dame cathedral
Nave Transcept Apse
Autun tympanum
Illuminated Manuscripts
Limbourg Brothers
Bayeux tapestry Scene depicting Battle of Hastings
Early Renaissance Donatello- David
Tribute Money- Masaccio Linear perspective
Birth of Venus- Botticelli
La Primavera- Botticelli
Northern Renaissance-Jan Van Eyck Ghent Altarpiece
Arnolfini Wedding Portrait- Jan Van Eyck
High Renaissance- Michelangelo Buonarroti David Pieta
Sistine Chapel- Michelangelo
Creation of Adam
Last Judgment
Leonardo da Vinci- Mona Lisa Sfumato
Last Supper- da Vinci (fresco) Linear perspective
Raphael Santi- Galatea
School of Athens- Raphael
Alba Madonna tondo
Hans Holbein the Younger Portrait artist Henry VIII
German Renaissance- Albrecht Durer Wood engraver
Melancolia Knight, Death, and the Devil
Mannerism Madonna with the Long Neck
El Greco- major Mannerist The Resurrection of Christ