prelim Flashcards
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
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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
- Breaking away from what was considered conventional, and instead used spontaneity and improvisation to create abstract works of art.
- This is the period of art where pollock’s splattered paint became popular.
abstract expressionism
was heightened by advances in science and Technology as well as an interest in optical effects and illusions.
opt art
is one of the most recognizable artistic developments of the 20th century. The movement transitioned away from methods used in Abstract Expressionism, and instead used every day, mundane objects to create innovative works of art.
pop art
challenged modernist contemporary systems by infusing common place materials or preindustrial materials into artistic creation
- Arte Povera or Poor Art
instead focused on anonymity, calling attention to the materiality of works. Artists urged viewers to focus on precisely what was in front of them.
minimalism
completely rejected previous art movements, and artists prized ideas over visual components.
conceptual art
- The 1970s marked the beginning of BLANK art, which extends through present day. This period is dominated by various schools and smaller movements that emerged.
Movements: Neo Expressionism, Street Art, Picture Generation, Appropriation of Art, Digital Art.
Contemporary art
good art is both timely and timeless. It’s societal and cultural relevance grows along with time.
art is universal
Art is man’s expression, which is why it cannot be a product of nature. However, nature is the most common subject of art all throughout history.
art is not nature
By experience it means to actually do something. Art is the result of human creativity, imagination, skill and effort.
art involves experience
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand”
albert einstein
is a skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand that may be functional or strictly decorative
artisan
practice a craft and may through experience and aptitude reach the expressive levels of an artist.
artisan
functions of art are varied and highly subjective. This means that its functions depend on the person – the artist who created the art.
* An artist may create an art out of the need for self – expression. This is the case for an artist who needs to communicate an idea to his audience. It can also be mere entertainment for his intended audience.
personal (public display or expression)
when it addresses a particular collective interest as opposed to a personal interest. Political art is very common example of an art with a BLANK.
* Art may convey message of protest, contestation, or whatever message the artist intends his work to carry.
social function
can be found in artworks that are crafted in order to serve some physical purpose.
Physical (utilitarian)
Through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another. It broadens one’s cultural background and makes man more civilized and his life more enduring and satisfying.
cultural function
means craftsmanship, skill and mastery of form. It is the expression or application of one’s imagination, creativity and skill.
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