Western Art History Flashcards
a period when known writings about the events that happened in the world did not exist yet. It centers on the early human beings - including their arts (around 32000BC)
prehistoric period
subjects of cave paintings include
prehistoric animals (bisons, mammoths, sabertooth tiger, rhinoceros, etc.) and hand images
the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures through their material remains
archaeology
this period was also known as the classical period centered on the advancement of the greeks in the fields of art and philosophy (around 500bc)
ancient greek and roman period
greek period is also known as _______ from the word __________- which is the ancient name of greece
hellenic period; hellas
free thought, speech and action, which are products of democracy became a spark to the athenians during
greek period
the vase paintings were either “red figure” or “black figure”
greek vase paintings
figural and ornamental motifs in the vase were applied with a slip that turned black during firing, while the background was left the color of the clay.
black figure greek vase
designs are scratched out with a needle. white and purple were painted on the black silhouette to highlight certain features
black figure greek vase
the process was reversed with a few red silhouettes and a large black background on which the figures were painted instead of inscribed
red figure greek vase
subjects of greek vase paintings include
scenes of everyday life in the greek communties, mythology, and depictions of heroism
sculptures from the classical period embody the greek idealism in portraying human proportions, which to them is the perfection of the gods
greek sculptures
the greeks also express artistry in the design of their temples, particularly in the columns
greek architecture
this period marks the assimilation of greek art and culture in the empire of alexander the great of macedonia after his death in 323 bc. this period spans from around 323 bc to 31bc
hellenistic period
art forms during hellenistic art include
frescoes, and mosaic arts, apart from popular statues like venus de milo
started when romans overthrw etruscan kings and their establishment of their republic around 500 bc. their republic expanded to an empire around 27 bc.
roman period
this period was heavility influenced by the greek arts
roman period
roman art during the ancient period include
wall paintings, fresco, mosaics, and reliefs which were found in public buildings, private homes, temples, tombs, and even military structures
subjects of roman art included
portraits, mythology, architecture, flora, fauna, gardens, landscapes, and townscapes
characteristics of roman arts include
idealism in human proportions as an influence of the greeks;
and the further aim for realism of details (usually found in their sculptures during the later years of the roman period)
said to have occurred with the conversion of the emperor Constatine to Christianity and the transfer of the capital of the empire from Rome to Constantinople in AD 330
Medieval Period
Medieval Art’s main theme was
Religion
This period was considered a period of cultural and economic decline to the many kingdoms
Dark Ages of the Medieval Period
Many artworks were retained regardless of wars during the dark age (T/F)
False. Many artworks were destoryed because of wars. Surviving artworks were usually stored in monasteries and other respositories far from war.
