stylisation and palaeolithical art Flashcards
what is stylisation art?
this os the simplification of reality through realisation
stylised form of art usually becomes what
usually becomes a symbol tht taks on it own conceptual independent reality
venus of willendorf was made around how long ago?
250 00 years ago
what was the VOW made of?
limestone
how is this figure simplified?
the head is reduced, the body is accentuated, there was an enlarged bum, no facial features , tiny feet
what was the purpose of VOW
she was used for fertilty
what was important to a palaeolothic man?
fertilty and a well fed body
line in VOW?
the line of the sculpture is there to enhance
from in VOW?
the breasts are enlarged, her head is smaller, the sculpture becomes the symbol. it is in 3d form
what is the colour in VOW
red applied around her vaginal area, indicating her mesntural cycle, deeper shade of brown for emphasis
what is the tone in VOW
the tone is emphasized by deeply rounded forms
