prelim Flashcards
(42 cards)
With no written records kept within the period. What we know about this period rely solely on the artifacts that were found during excavations.
-often symbolizes the culture and traditions of primitive civilizations. From hunting stories to encounters with now extinct predators/animals.
Artworks: Stone Arrangement, Stone Carving and Pictograph (Painting with Meanings)
prehistoric period
was produced by advanced civilizations, which refers to an established written language. The 3 civilization that were popular in this period was Athens, Egypt, Mesopotamia
ancient art
excels in producing literary works such as epics. The best example of this would be Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey
athens
excels in architecture and sculping. Example is The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza.
egypt
Were responsible for one of the earliest forms of written language and cuneiforms. Example of this is the Code of Hammurabi.
mesopotamia
often referred to as the dark ages. During the early years of this period reflects darkness characterized by grotesque imagery that later on lead to the production of art that were centered around the church.
medieval art
During this period the styles of painting, sculptures and decorative art was focus on nature and individualism. Artist believed in the beauty of the human body and that art should be a representation of nature.
renaissance
Prominent Artist- Donatello, Michaelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael
renaissance
artists emerged from the ideals of Michelangelo, Raphael, and other Late Renaissance artists. Although painters, still believed in individualism and nature they wanted to establish a different technique in painting.
mannerisms
- Often times figures had graceful, elongated limbs, small heads, stylized features and exaggerated details.
mannerisms
painting was characterized by drama. Often painting would have excessive use of shadows.
baroque
- This period encompasses decorative art, painting, architecture, and sculpture. Artist often offered a softer style and lighter colors compared to the Baroque period
rococo
- During this period ancient artifacts from Athens were discovered and inspired artist withing the BLANKperiod to follow the techniques of classical art. Thus, the name =blank= or new classical was created
neoclassicism
embodies a broad range of disciplines from painting, to music, to art.
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romaticism
is the first modern art movement that is the result of multiple events and movements, such as Anti Romantic movement in Germany, Rise of journalism and the advent of photography.
realism
- Artist believed in painting only the things that they could see in Reality
realism
attempted to create an entirely authentic movement free from any imitation of styles that preceded it.
* It focused on the natural world, characterized by long, sinuous lines and curves.
- Art nouveau or New Art
sought to capture the immediate impression of a particular moment.
impressionist artists
- This was characterized by short, quick brushstrokes and an unfinished, sketch-like feel.
impressionism
concentrated on subjective visions and symbolic, personal meanings rather than observations of the outside world. This was often achieved through abstract forms.
post impressionism
is the first Avant Garde Movement, which is characterized by expressive use of intense color, lien and brushwork, a bold sense of surface design and flat composition.
fauvism
emerged as a response to increasingly conflicted world views and the loss of spirituality.
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expressionism
was established by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, who rejected the concept that art should copy nature. They moved away from traditional techniques and perspectives; instead, they created radically fragmented objects through abstraction.
cubism
- These are works of art that defied reason and often with a dream like perspective.
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Surrealism
