African art - Louvre museum paris Flashcards
key ideas
-spiritual and cultural significance
-Artwork may be used in rituals, ceremonies
-Artwork may convey stories, myths or historical events
what do these artworks often convey
-Expressions of collective creativity & community values rather than individual artistic intentions
Alexander the great; key ideas
-idealization
-sculptures/artworks captured not only physical likeness but divine/semi-divine attributes and there status
Alexanders artists ideas
-likely revolved around capturing the essence of Alex’s power, charisma and divine status
The marble material that was made from Alex represents what
emphasize the lasting impact of Alex’s conquests in the ancient world
The death of Marat - David, key ideas
propaganda; David was a supporter of the revolution and used his art to promote its ideals
The lighting in David’s paintings sig what
it heightens the emotional impact of the scene
analyze work of art; The death of Marat
-through the use of light and shadow, David emphasizes marats sacrifice
Davids portrait of Marat as a heroic reflects what
- his own ideological commitment to the french revolution
JACQUES-LOUIS DAVID art is considered
his style Is decedent, and represents high point in aestheticizing the body
-The color pallet is pink, blue, yellows, fairy like
Marie antoinette- David; Key ideas
-Drawing symbolizes the overthrow of the monarchy and execution of the queen herself
themes in Marie Antoinette - David
power, justice and social upheaval
What does David emphasize about Marie
emphasizes the complexity of human emotions and the enduring legacy of french revolution ideals.
