Art Flashcards
Where are the oldest cave paintings?
The oldest known cave paintings are in the Chauvet Cave in the Ardeche Valley of southern France. They are thought to date from between 30,000 and 28,000 B.C.E.
What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
Actually a long, thin work of embroidery, the Bayeux tapestry is a record of the Norman Conquest if England in 1066. However, the fact that it was commissioned by a member of the Norman nobility means it may not be wholly accurate,
When was the Renaissance?
Though it was coined long after its era, it does represent some definable themes. Rational enquiry, based on classical principles, led to challenging discoveries that were facilitated and enhanced by new technologies, The consequences were fundamental changes in art, culture, trade, and politics. As a result, it is possible to argue that the renaissance laid the foundation for much that the modern world takes for granted.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, a Renaissance man. His works encompassed a wide range of fields and demonstrated that he had many gifts and talents. He was endlessly inventive, keeping notes on subjects as diverse as the human anatomy and the principles of machine gun- all written in mirror writing. The enduring popularity of the Mona Lisa remains a testament to his genius.
Why were the impressionists initially unpopular?
The way that they challenged the prevailing traditions; the speed and the casualness with which they painted– has now become part of what many people consider to be good art.
Who took the first photograph?
The name Joseph Niepce is largely unknown today, but his place in the creation of the modern world deserves to be better appreciated. From his breakthrough we can trace the developments in image capture and storage that are taken for granted today. Left in obscurity until 1952, the first photograph was rediscovered by a historian of photography, Helmut Gernsheim. It is now on display at the University of Texas.
Why dud Van Gogh cut off his ear?
Increasingly depressed and largely unsuccessful as an artist, Vincent Van Gogh shot himself on July 27, 1890, dying two days later. His art was to become recognized and cherished around the world. As for the incident with his ear and the razor, many theories have been put forward, but two weeks after the event Van Gogh described it in a letter to his brother Theo as “simply an artist’s fit” perhaps that should be explanation enough.
What is Pop Art?
Pop art is fused with popular culture, the images and ideas that surround us in a modern society. It breaks down the divide between commercial art and fine art, and challenges concepts about what art is and what art is for. As a movement, pop art drew inspiration from advertising, television, popular music, cinema, and magazines, but it influenced then in turn. The techniques used in pop at have gone on to change the way in which images are presented in the modern world.
Where is the world’s largest gallery?
The Hermitage is a truly impressive collection of massive proportions. It can justly hold claim to being the world’s largest art gallery and it is unlikely ever to be surpassed. The hermitage is a must-see location for any art lover, telling as it does the history of art and the changing nature of its home country.
When will La Sagrada Familia be finished?
The current estimate is that the church will be completed in 2036. You don’y have to wait that ling to visit it, though. The church is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is open to visitors. Visitors can admire over a century of construction, and there id a museum, tours of the site, and an opportunity to witness building taking place. They would probably welcome a donation, too.
