Early Design Eras
They used rich colors and geometric patterns in tombs and temples
Ancient Egyptians
How long did the Renaissance period last?
From V till XV,
10 centuries
Name a professional stone worker
(stone)mason
Their décor was mainly inspired by flowers and vegetation
Ancient Egypt
Why do medieval paintings look so weird?
They were designed to teach religious lessons, rather than to be realistic
Gods served as inspirations for their temples and were a major influence in architecture and art
Ancient Greece
This city in Italy was the heart of the Renaissance and home to the powerful Medici family.
Florence
This material was vastly used in the Roman construction
Concrete
Orange and black were the most used colours in...
the Ancient Greek art
What is "hieratic scale" found in the Middle Ages art?
an artistic technique in which the most essential object in a painting or sculpture is the largest
Name key structures of the Ancient Rome era
Pantheon, Colosseum, Arch of Septimius Severus
One of the most iconic examples of French Renaissance architecture
Château de Chambord (France, 1519–1547)
This professional works with wood
Carpenter
This Greek chair has got a curved back and legs
The klismos chair
*the term klismos comes from the Greek word for "rest"
Explain the "form follows function" concept
The appearance and structure of an object should primarily relate to its intended function / purpose
This architectural style, featuring pointed arches and ribbed vaults, dominated Europe before the Renaissance.
the Gothic style
What is Moorish art?
The artistic and architectural style developed by the Moors, the Muslim inhabitants of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal)
Name materials that can be carved
Stone, wood, ivory
Their furniture is characterized by animal-shaped legs
Ancient Egypt
Name the areas of Macro and Micro design environment that overlap
Architecture; Engineering; Interior design; Industrial design; Furniture design; Display design
Name Greek and Roman Architectural Orders
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian; Tuscan and Composite
The period in England from 1485 to 1603, known for timber-framed houses, large fireplaces, and leaded glass windows
the Tudor period
What is stained glass?
Stained glass is colored glass as a material or works created from it, found in Gothic cathedrals
What is tapestry?
Woven textile artworks, often used to decorate walls, ceilings, or furniture
All roads...
lead to Rome