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Medieval-Romanticism Flashcards

1
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Enumerate major periods of Medieval art.

A
  1. Early Christian,
  2. Byzantine,
  3. Romanesque,
    and 4. Gothic.
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What dominates the art of the Early Christians?

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The art of the early Christians emphasized the spiritual and religious. Christian images (Christ and
the saints) and symbols.

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3
Q

What is a combination of classical and Asian traditions and

art aims to create a reflection of heaven?

A

Byzantine art

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4
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Byzantine art types examples

A

mosaic, illuminated manuscripts,

fresco wall paintings, and panel painting.

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5
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Define Hagai Sophia in Constantinople

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A major example of Byzantine

architecture

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6
Q

These paintings are made on the wall or ceiling while the plaster is still wet
and when the plaster sets, the painting becomes part of the wall.

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Frescoes

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7
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Define Architectural sculpture in Romanesque period

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One of the most important art forms to emerge in Romanesque period. These are
sculptures used to decorate the churches.

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Define Romanesque style.

A

rounded arches combined with heavy walls and columns

ex. Church buildings

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9
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The period that links Romanesque art with

Renaissance.

A

Gothic art

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10
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main form of expression of Gothic period.

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Architecture.

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11
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Define the distinctive characteristic of a

Gothic cathedral.

A

It has high, pointed spikes pointing upwards which symbolizes an expression of faith.
Pointed arches also replaced the rounded arch of Romanesque architecture. Stained glass and tapestries
also decorate the interior of the building

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12
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Rebirth

A

Renaissance

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13
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These type of art is popular in the Renaissance period.

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paintings

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14
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T or F bhie.
Renaissance artists portray their
subjects as natural as possible, seeking to capture the beauty and mystery of the artificial world

A

F. natural world.

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15
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Enumerate the three Great Masters.

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Leonardo

da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Raphael Sanzio.

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16
Q

the first artists to

portray their subjects realistically, with expression and gestures.

A

Giotto and Massaccio

17
Q

Renaissance man

A

Leonardo da Vinci

18
Q

Whose masterpiece is Madonnas?

A

Raphael Sanzio

19
Q

the greatest dramatist who produced tragedies (Hamlet and

Macbeth) and comedies (Merchant of Venice).

A

William Shakespeare

20
Q

Explain the Chiaroscuro effect in paintings

A

employing perspective, showing volume in art works, and stressed simple forms and geometric structure.

21
Q

Give an example of Renaissance architectures that observed the ideals of balance, symmetry, and proportion.

A

palazzos (aristocratic residences) and churches and

monasteries

22
Q

Later Rennaisance

A

Mannerism

23
Q

Mannerism refers to?

A

a stylized, exaggerated approach in

painting and sculpture

24
Q

T or F.
In Mannerism, Subjects are portrayed in a less artificial and more
naturalistic way.

A

F. more artificial, less naturalistic.

25
Q

T or F.
In Mannerism, Human figures are
represented gracefully but with oddly positioned bodies,
elongated limbs, and stylized facial features. Their
paintings are in flat perspective.

sige isipin mo bhie.

A

True.

26
Q

T or F.
‘Figura
serpentinata’ (serpentine figure), which show figures in spiral
poses, is distinct for Mannerist sculpture.

A

True.

27
Q

Medium for sculpture in Mannerism

A

Precious metal like Bronze.

28
Q

irregular pearl or stone

A

Baroque

29
Q

Baroque is characterized by?

A

drama, movement, energy, and

restlessness.

30
Q

What art of the baroque is one of the richest and most diverse periods in history.

A

Music

31
Q

meaning “shell.” and is a continuation of the Baroque but in a lighter, more graceful tone and has a more
decorative effect.

A

Rococo

32
Q

T or F.
Rococo architecture has no particular
meaning.

A

True

33
Q

What came about because of the
renewed interest in Medieval stories of heroism and
emotion.

A

Romantic movement

34
Q

Describe Romantic Art

A

Romantic art stressed the individuality and creativity of the
artist. The artists are free to express his/her view of the
world in whatever medium or technique he/she is
comfortable with.

35
Q

Romantic subjects examples.

A

nature, the past, and the inner world of human

nature.

Art Appreciation Unit II (3 decks)

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