Eras
What are the key characteristics of Rococo?
light hearted, aristocrats in peaceful, casual scenes, gentle colors, focus on leisureness
Why did printmaking/wood blocking gain popularity?
It allowed artists to mass spread their works to the general public rather than just high class patrons
What characterized gothic architecture?
pointed arches, rib vaults, flying buttresses, large stained-glass windows, and ornate decorations
From the Bamileke culture and used to show power and dominance of the king (performative)
the moment Jesus told Matthew to be his disciple (spiritual awakening)
What is the difference between Impressionism and Post Impressionism
Impressionism focuses on light/color in everyday scenes with short brush strokes while Post Impressionism focuses on more abstract, subjective forms with more symbolism and cubism
What was the technique used to model light/dark (seen in the Last Supper)
Chiaroscuro
What are the different columns and what characterizes them?
Typically in Greece/Rome
Doric: grooved shaft, no base, plain capital (upper part of column)
Ionic: scroll-like ornaments on capital, includes base
Corinthian: most ornate with decorative capital
What culture is the Malagan display and mask and what is its function?
From New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea used to represent dead ancestor, Ges (spiritual double), unique to each individual for their ancestors
What two groups is the Allegory of Law and Grace depicted?
Protestant and Catholics; anti Catholics
What are the dates ranges for early, high, and late renaissance?
Early: 1400-1490
High: 1490-1530
Late: 1520-1600
What piece marked the beginning of the drapery technique?
Winged Victory of Samothrace
shallow, rectangular column-like projection into wall, primarily decorative
What culture is the beaker with ibex motifs from and what is its function
From Susa, Iran and used for burial rituals
What religion is the Lakshmana Temple from?
Hindu; circumambulate, fertility, intimacy
What is the Paleolithic era?
a prehistoric era known for cave paintings (ex. Great Hall of the Bulls)
a painting technique that involved applying pigments onto freshly laid wet plaster; paint becomes part of the wall surface once it dries
What characterizes the Pazzi Chapel
central square plan, hemispherical dome, geometrically precise design, known for its symmetry and proportion
What is the Chavin de Huantar and what are its significant pieces?
It is an architectural complex (cultural), Lanzon: wedge-shaped stone (deity's power, ensuring harvest), Jewelry: gold alloy
A mosque in Spain that's famous for its hypostyle Hall with red and white striped arches; used for Islamic worship and learning
What is the Babylonian era?
ancient Mesopotamian culture characterized by religious/political symbolism/authority (ex. Code of Hammurabi)
What are gilding and miniature paintings?
Used in Islamic manuscript illuminations; involves delicate patterning in gold leaf and ultramarine pigment derived from lapis lazuli
How do the visual characteristics of the Stupa reflect Buddhism belief?
Represents the cosmos, the path to enlightenment, and Buddha himself, dome-shaped monument
What culture is the Ikenga (shrine figure) from and what is its function?
From Igbo peoples from Nigeria, a personal object related to achievements (commissioned)
What is the Muqarnas dome?
intricate, 3D, honeycomb like vaulting; symbolizes heavens and divine order through its architecture