Pre Historic Art
Aboriginal dot art originates in what region of the world?
Australia
What do we call the Egyptian alphabet?
Hieroglyphs
There were 4 major time periods in Greek art, what were they in the correct order?
Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic
The Medieval Period began after which major world event?
The fall of the Roman Empire.
What does the word Renaissance mean?
"Rebirth"
In modern day France, 3 young boys made a discovery that changed the way we view prehistoric peoples. What was this discovery?
The caves of Lascaux
The Egyptians worshiped many gods, this is known as?
Polytheism
Ancient Greeks are known for their innovations in architecture, particularly the column. What are the 3 styles of columns invented by the Greeks?
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
Ancient texts created by monks in monasteries are called what?
Illuminated manuscripts
Who are the 4 major artists from the Renaissance period?
Donatello, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael
In the caves of Lascaux, what kinds of images were depicted?
Animals- Deer, horses, bulls
People- Hunting, making fire
Death was a significant part of Egyptian belief system. How did they honor the dead?
Mummified their bodies. Built tombs for the mummified bodies.
Greeks were known for their skills in ceramics, the term "terra cotta" means what?
"Baked earth"
What is a coat of arms?
Symbolic family crest
How does Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?
Renaissance art focused on traditional style of Greek and Roman realism.
Medieval art was flat and ornate.
What kinds of materials and tools were used to create prehistoric cave paintings?
The Egyptians had a special text that was a guide to the after life, what was it called?
The book of the dead
What are some key characteristics of Greek Sculpture?
Highly realistic and idealized figures. The use of contrapposto. Emphasized balance and symmetry.
What style of architecture became popular during the Medieval period?
Gothic architecture
How did artist create the illusion of depth in their paintings?
The use of one and two point perspective.
Aboriginal dot art represents the beliefs of the people, what is this known as?
The Dream Time- Creation stories
The Egyptians were one of the first known civilizations to create a form of paper, what did they use?
Papyrus
What does the word "tessere" refer to in Greek art?
Detailed tile mosaics.
What was unique about Gothic Cathedrals?
Innovations in the pointed arch, stained glass windows, flying buttresses and gargoyles.
What were some of the major themes of Renaissance art?
Christian imagery, Greek mythology, humanistic ideas