Symbols
What is a symbol?
a symbol is a picture or icon represents something
What art style is known for its dream-like scenes, as well as its strange juxtapositions of objects?
Surrealism
What is the art of paper folding called?
origami
Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza?
Egypt
During what time period were Egyptian hieroglyphs made? Around 3500 BCE, 350 CE, or 1350CE?
3500-322 BCE
name two symbols
any symbol! heart or peace sign
What genre of painting depicts everyday objects, including flowers, food, plants, shells, dinnerware, books, jewelry, or instruments?
Still life painting
What kind of Byzantine art is made out of little glass tiles, called tesserae, to create a bigger image?
mosaic
Where can you find street art and murals?
you can find street art murals anywhere around the world!
During what time period were ancient sculptures of Medusa constructed? Around 320 BCE, 323 CE, or 1323 CE?
323-31 BCE
what do turtles symbolize?
long life
What style is known for painting “en plein air” in order to create their Impressions of life in France?
impressionism
What are the symbols called that the Egyptians used to write letters, words, and numbers to document information and tell stories?
hieroglyphics
Where can you find Surrealism?
anywhere in Europe
When did murals and street art start? Around 1900 BCE, 900 CE, or 1900 CE?
1900s CE
what does a lion symbolize?
courage
Which style is known for its use of bright colors and references to popular culture (such as comic books or advertisements)?
pop art
In Surrealism, what is it called when objects that don’t normally go together are unexpectedly painted next to each other in a piece?
(juxtaposition)
In what country can you find stories of myths and monsters?
Greece
Around when was the first photograph taken? 1826 BCE, 826 CE, or 1826 CE?
1826 CE
What does an origami crane symbolize?
good fortune and long life
What art style uses geometric shapes and multiple perspectives to depict things in abstract forms?
cubism
What is the Impressionist technique of painting outside called? Hint: it’s in French!
en plein air
What city were the Impressionists working in?
Paris, France
When were portraits of the French King, or Emperor Napoleon painted? 1800 BCE, 800 CE, or 1800 CE?
1806 CE