Renaissance
The architect of this work won a competition against his rival, Ghiberti.
What is Duomo (Florence Cathedral Dome)?
Artist: Filippo Brunelleschi
Culture/Origin: Italian (Florence)
Date of Creation: c. 1420–1436
Materials: Brick, masonry
This work depicts a king holding a special symbol with a garden hoe on his head.
What is Ndop (portrait figure) of King Mishe?
Artist: Unknown
Culture/Origin: Kuba peoples (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Date of Creation: c. 1760–1780 CE
Materials: Wood
This work utilizes the math equation y=2x+1 and the effect of entasis.
What is Parthenon?
Artist: Iktinos and Kallikrates
Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek
Date of Creation: 447–432 BCE
Materials: Marble
This work honors artists Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gilespie.
What is Horn Players?
Artist: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Culture/Origin: American
Date of Creation: 1983
Materials: Acrylic and oilstick on canvas panels
This work depicts a mythical Aztec goddess dismembered after being killed by her brother.
What is Coyolxauhqui Stone?
Artist: Unknown
Culture/Origin: Mexica (Aztec)
Date of Creation: c. 1500 CE
Materials: Volcanic stone
This work by Leonardo features linear perspective and the 12 disciples sitting in a row facing the same direction
What is The Last Supper?
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Culture/Origin: Italian (Milan)
Date of Creation: c. 1494–1498
Materials: Tempera and oil on plaster
This work has 3 different complexes for the king, nobles and peasants.
What is Conical Tower and Circular Wall of Great Zimbabwe?
Artist: Unknown
Culture/Origin: Shona peoples (Zimbabwe)
Date of Creation: c. 1000–1400 CE
Materials: Coursed granite blocks
This work features an aristocratic woman and a servant presenting her with a jewelry box
What is Grave Stele of Hegeso?
Artist: Attributed to Kallimachos
Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek (Classical)
Date of Creation: c. 410 BCE
Materials: Marble and paint
This work shows a reclining female nude while commenting on the colonization of Africa.
What is Preying Mantra?
Artist: Wangechi Mutu
Culture/Origin: Kenyan-American
Date of Creation: 2006
Materials: Mixed media on Mylar
This work uses the process of metal repoussé and is left as an offering in a spiritual garden.
What is Maize Cobs?
Artist: Unknown
Culture/Origin: Inka
Date of Creation: c. 1440–1533 CE
Materials: Sheet metal/repoussé, metal alloys
This work by Rachel Ruysch reflects protestant artwork with quiet references to christianity.
What is Fruit and Insects?
Artist: Rachel Ruysch
Culture/Origin: Dutch (Baroque)
Date of Creation: 1711
Materials: Oil on wood
This mask was worn by kings in special ceremonies, and is modeled after an animal.
What is Elephant Mask?
Artist: Unknown
Culture/Origin: Bamileke (Cameroon)
Date of Creation: 19th–20th century CE
Materials: Cloth, beads, raffia
This work depicts hubris, and Apollo and Artemis defending their mother.
What is Niobides Krater?
Artist: Anonymous vase painter known as the Niobid Painter
Culture/Origin: Ancient Greek (Classical)
Date of Creation: c. 460–450 BCE
Materials: Clay, red-figure technique
This work was made from magazine cutouts.
What is Darkytown Rebellion?
Artist: Kara Walker
Culture/Origin: American
Date of Creation: 2001
Materials: Cut paper and projection on wall
This work appeared over the doorway of a palace and depicts an Ancient Queen in the process of bloodletting.
What is Yaxchilán Lintel 25, Structure 23?
Artist: Unknown
Culture/Origin: Maya (Yaxchilán, Chiapas, Mexico)
Date of Creation: c. 725 CE
Materials: Limestone