greek and roman scultptures Flashcards
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rock art (3)
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- depict activities
- basic human form
- bare minimum details
2
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ancient greek sculpture main (4)
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- dynamic poses
- depict activities/athleticism (see statue of poseidon)
- nakey
- evolved from stylisation to naturalism
3
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ancient egyptian sculpture (3)
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- stiff poses
- religious figures
- clothed :D
4
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how greeks incorporated belief system into art (2)
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- spirituality related to strength and agility (which was conveyed trhu body figures and poses)
- nature + humanity was ideally and actually portrayed
5
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greek early classical era cahnges in art (3)
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- flesh covers bone and muscle (anatomical sculpting)
- archaic smile changed to neutral expression (to draw attention to body figures)
- golden age of art
6
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classical meaning (3)
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traditional
lasting
high quality
7
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slay pose (2)
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contrapposto (Kritios boy and augustus ?)
8
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roman architecture main (4)
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- large scale
- emphasised space of interior
- built in urban areas
- importance to entertainment and public life (see colloseum)
9
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greek architecture main (2)
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- large scale
- columns on interior
10
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republican era rome (3)
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- copied greek gods
- gods were depicted as generals or legends as opposed to athletes
- idealism of human body was big theme
11
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augustus of prima porta (1)
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dolphin yass roman sculpture
12
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father of gods (2)
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roman: jupiter
greek: poseidon/zeus
13
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barrel vault (3)
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also called arch [system]
- no support in middle
- thich walls
- could not have winodws
14
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cross-barrel system (2)
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- also called grion vault
- 4 corners to reduce weight from roof
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dome (2)
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- hemispherical
- found in religious buildings (even today)
