Elements of Art & Principles of Design
A path of a points - straight or curved
What is a line?
Limestone
What type of caves are the Lascaux Caves?
Classical and Hellenistic
During which periods was Greek sculpture at it’s peak?
Christian
What religion was the Byzantine Empire?
Rebirth
What does the term “Renaissance” literally mean?
Straight,curved,thick,thin,and zig-zag
What are different types of lines?
Venus of Willendorf
What is the most famous prehistoric sculpture?
The Egyptians
Who are the Etruscans had beliefs similar to?
It only took 6 years to build
What feature makes Hagia Sophia unique for its period?
Italy 1400’s
Where and when did the Renaissance emerge?
Geometric and organic
What are the two main types of shape?
Megalithic
Stonehenge is considered to be what type of monument?
The Cycladic, Minoan , and the Helladic culture
What three cultures flourished in the Aegean region during the Bronze Age?
The cathedral has many features of Byzantine art
How does the cathedral in Monreale, Italy show Byzantine influence?
It uses biblical and classical
inspiration
What is significant about Donatello's David?
Color
What is a property of light?
Khufu
What is the largest of the Great Pyramids at Giza?
Repoussé
What technique was The Mask of Agamemnon made with.
Franks,Saxons,Norse, and Celts
Who controlled most of Northern Europe during the Byzantine and Islamic rules?
The figures are detailed and appear to be 3-dimensional
How does the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel demonstrate key features of Renaissance art?
Lines,shape,form,color,space,and texture
What are the six elements of art?
Upper and lower Egypt
What two major kingdoms was Early Egypt divided into?
Pottery, architecture, and sculpture
What can be listed as the chief artistic achievements of the Ancient Greeks?
There are many influences on the Sutton Hoo due to the art
How does the Sutton Hoo purse suggest a wide range of influences?
The papal library at the Vatican
Where are Raphael's frescos of the School of Athens located?