Prehistorical
Egyptian
Greek and Rome
Middle Ages
Renaissance
100
This is an example of
Stonehenge
100
What are the three major kingdoms of Egypt referred to as?
Old, Middle, and New
100
What are the three periods of Greek sculpture in order from oldest to newest?
Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic
100
What are the 3 major periods of the Middle Ages?
Early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic
100
What painting technique developed in Flanders that aided in their ability for precision and detail? The use of ___________________.
Oil Paint
200
This is an example of....
Cuneiform clay tablet of the Sumerians
200
How were mastabas different from the pyramids?
The involved a stepped structure on the sides.
200
This is most likely from where and how can you tell?
Roman - Because of the realistic features of the man's face such as his wrinkles
200
The Hagia Sophia is from what period in Art History ? What type of building is it? What was included in its interiors?
Byzantine Period; A church; included mosaics
200
The Tribute Money by Masaccio was a good example of ________________perspective, the use of hue, value, and intensity to show distance in a painting.
aerial
300
Why were the cave paintings able to survive?
The location deep in the caves kept them from being exposed to the weather.
300
What are the design qualities of the original pyramids of Egypt?
Flat base, pointed top made of limestone with little room on the inside
300
Why were the Roman baths considered to be "like the shopping malls of today" ?
They were the popular social area of the time that included different areas of interest.
300
What did the stained glass do for the cathedrals?
Added light
300
This is an example of ...
Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel
400
What other architectural structure(s) use a post-and-lintel design like Stonehenge?
Door frames
400
What were the pyramids’ purpose in relation to the pharaohs?
They were tombs for the pharoahs.
400
What are murals and how do they relate to Roman art?
large paintings directly on the wall; Romans preferred this over hanging paintings
400
Describe the style of Byzantine art as it is found in “Justinian and His Attendants.” How is the emperor placed and how is he shown as the more important figure?
It was a mosaic with tall, slender figures; Bodies of the most important people overlapped the lesser ones. Halo sets Justinian apart from the others.
400
Why were women artists not featured as much in Renaissance history? What role did they play during the time period?
They were not able to access the training as an artist, and they spent their time at home as homemakers, mothers, and wives.
500
How does Stonehenge compare & contrast to a clock/telescope and what does it say about ancient civilizations versus today?
It is comparable to a clock/telescope because it was a measurement tool for dealing with the earth in relation to the sun. It would help determine the seasons and sunlight. It is different from them because it was made of stone while the others are technology advancements in human history. It proves that ancient civilizations needed/wanted scientific technology to help make decisions about daily life that involved the sun/weather/time.
500
In a full, complete sentence or more describe the human figure as it is found in ancient Egyptian paintings that would help someone identify an Egyptian painting.
The head, arms, and legs are in profile view while the eyes are in front.
500
Describe the visual differences between the Ionic, Doric, and Corinthian columns of the Greek Temples.
The Doric order is the first and most simple of the designs with a plain, geometric shape. The Ionic order has a double-scroll design that looks like the horns of a ram. The Corinthian order is the most complex, decorated with leaf shapes.
500
Describe illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages. What were they made with/of? What visual qualities did they have? Who made them, and why?
They were shiny and made with gold, silver, and rich colors. They were made by monks to record and illustrate history.
500
Describe Da Vinci as an artist and give details of his masterworks The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa.
He was a perfectionist. He believed he never finished the Mona Lisa, despite it being a famous work. The Last Supper had flaws in the way the paint was used, but was a notable work for showing his skill at linear perspective.