The Elements, Principles, and Media of Art
Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Art
Medieval Art
Renaissance and Baroque Art
Name the following Artwork
100
What does "media/medium" refer to in the context of art?
The type of tools used to create the artwork, such as clay, fiber, stone, wood, paint, video, or photography.
100
What did Ancient Egyptian Art reflect?
Art reflected religion and their belief in the afterlife.
100
Describe the characteristics of Romanesque structures.
Round arches and heavy, thick walls, small windows (like the Roman style), and a lot of sculptural decorations.
100
What does "Renaissance" mean?
"Renaissance" means "rebirth"
100
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
200
What is value?
It refers to the lightness or darkness of an object
200
What is the main idea associated with Greek art?
Humanism
200
Describe the characteristics of Gothic structures.
Pointed arches and thin and tall, like they are reaching up towards the sky (to Heaven), with large stained glass windows that filtered in light and color.
200
What were the major influences and values during the Renaissance?
Science was a major influence, and accuracy and naturalism were valued. There was also a revived interest in the art and ideas of classical Greece and Rome.
200
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa
300
This element refers to tactile qualities meaning the way something feels or looks like it feels. It can be actual or implied.
Texture
300
What are hieroglyphics? Where were they found?
Hieroglyphics is the written language of the ancient Egyptian people, appearing on tomb and temple walls, statues, papyrus, and jewelry.
300
What are the key characteristics of Byzantine structures?
Large domes that cover tall, open areas, arches, and luxurious decoration. Mosaics replaced carved decoration, and large domes were central to the church.
300
What is "sfumato?
Sfumato is a foggy quality in painting, meaning "without lines".
300
American Gothic
400
Name at least four elements of art
Texture, Color, Line, Value, Form, Shape, Space.
400
Determine the three main orders of Greek architecture 
400
Determine what type of architecture it is
1. Gothic
2. Romanesque
3. Byzantine
400
It is considered to be the first painting made using linear perspective.
The Holy Trinity by Masaccio 
400
Lamentation
500
Name at least five basic design principles.
Unity, focal point or emphasis, variety, balance, contrast, repetition or rhythm, movement, and contrast.
500
What significant architectural invention are the Romans known for?
The Romans invented concrete.
500
Name at least 4 characteristics of Medieval Art
Rich colors
Heavily outlined
Flat and stiff figures showing no depth
Religious Icons
Architecture is influenced by Greek and Roman – Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic styles emerged from this period.
Mosaics replaced carved decoration
500
Who is considered the "inventor" of linear perspective?
Filippo Brunelleschi
500
The Bust of Nefertiti