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What is a notable feature of the Basilica of San Vitale's architectural design?
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Which period is marked by the development of Perpendicular Gothic architecture?
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What was the primary purpose of Hagia Sophia after the fall of Constantinople?
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Who was responsible for the excavation of the Palace of Knossos?
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What is unique about the Doumo di Milano in relation to Gothic architecture?
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Who is known for creating sound sculptures and installations using industrial materials?
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What aspect of Jean Tinguely's work does Metamatics question?
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Which artist is recognized for integrating the concepts of gesture and spatial relationships into his sculptures?
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Which artist and collaborator is noted for immersive multimedia sound installations?
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Which term describes the debate comparing different art forms during the Renaissance?
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During which artistic period was the rule of perspective first rigorously applied?
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What does the term 'Iconoclasm' refer to in art history?
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Which color is produced from labor-intensive extraction methods related to Phoenician techniques?
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What aspect of art did the 'Golden Ratio' relate to?
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What artistic style is NOT typically associated with Franco-Belgian comics?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Art History
- Art is the creation of works that demonstrate technical skill and imagination.
- Major art forms include painting, sculpture, and architecture.
- Art history is the academic study of the history and development of art forms across different cultures.
Antiquity
- Naturalis Historia discusses contemporary art.
- De architectura provides guidelines for architecture and engineering.
- Philosophers like Aristotle and Plato were also involved in architecture.
Renaissance
- Art theory includes works by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Paragone debates the merits of different art forms.
- Art histography focuses on the biographies and styles of artists.
- Canon refers to a set of approved literary or artistic works.
20th Century
- New scientific perspectives include history, archaeology, paleography, psychology, neurology, sociology, anthropology, and economics.
- Exact sciences like dendrochronology, infrared reflectography, chemistry, and microscopy are used in art.
- Progression in restoration of artistic works is important.
Dissecting an Artwork
- Key elements of artwork include idea composition, light, color, material, and technique.
- Subject matter is what is depicted in the artwork.
- Content is the meaning communicated by the artist in the artwork.
Early Civilizations (Greeks and Romans)
- Cultural promotion played a role in early civilizations.
- Communication was also significant.
- Entertainment and decoration were also important aspects of early art.
- Early art (in these civilizations) often followed basic anatomy and avoided perspective techniques.
Middle Ages
- Religious propaganda was common.
- Basic anatomy and no perspective was common in medieval art.
Renaissance (Again)
- Religious-political propaganda was prevalent during this time.
- Artists began to use correct perspective and more refined portrayals of anatomy.
Baroque
- Political propaganda was often a theme.
- Dynamic anatomy and perspective were well-developed techniques.
Romanticism
- Political propaganda was still important.
- Dynamic anatomy and good use of perspective were still common.
Realism
- Realistic anatomy and perfect perspective were key traits.
Modern Art
- L'art pour l'art (Art for art's sake) was a prominent idea.
Contemporary Art
- Expression, concept, revolt/critique, and message are key elements.
Composition
- Composition is how the various elements (line, shape, color, texture, value, form, and space) are arranged in an artwork.
- Foreground, middle ground, and background are important compositional elements..
Static Composition
- Orderly and stable.
- Primarily horizontal and vertical lines.
Dynamic Composition
- Conveys a sense of movement.
- Often uses asymmetric lines and diagonals.
Leading Lines
- Guides the viewer's eye through the composition.
Rule of Thirds
- Important elements are placed along lines that divide the image into thirds.
Rule of Space
- Space is left in front of a subject to give it room.
Golden Ratio
- Ratio between numbers; that equals 1.618
Light
- Fundamental in affecting color, texture, and volume.
- Combinations with shadow determine composition.
Uses of Light
- Involves symbolic light.
- Creates form, shape, and space.
- Used by scientists during the Renaissance
- Contributes to emotion and drama.
Color
- Visual perception based on the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Important in artworks to show and give meaning to elements and their relation to one another.
- Color is related to objects, light absorption, reflection, spectra, and interference.
- Hue, saturation, value/brightness are important color components.
The RYB System
- Traditional subtractive color model.
- Important for using color in paints and pigments.
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Colors
- Primary colors: red, yellow, blue
- Secondary colors: orange, green, purple
- Tertiary colors: blends of primary and secondary colors.
Monochrome Colors
- Colors that are shades of a single color (grayscale).
Complementary Colors
- Opposite colors that juxtapose create strong contrasts.
Warm Vs. Cool Colors
- Warm vs. cool creates atmospheric perspective
Materials and Techniques
- Detailed study of materials and techniques used in art from different periods/civilizations is needed.
The Art of Storytelling
- Neo-Assyrian Empire emphasized military success.
- Divine protection was seen as a source of prosperity.
- Propaganda was seen in Assyrian bas-reliefs.
Lamassu
- Protective spirit and symbol of power in Assyrian art.
The Death of Sardanapalus
- Self-indulgent figure symbolizing dissatisfaction in Assyrian empire.
- Conspiracy against Assyrians was caused by dissatisfaction.
- Death by orgy of destruction.
Eugène Delacroix
- Subjects, style and techniques are important to study.
Neo-Babylonian Empire
- King Nebuchadnezzar led a prosperous civilization in ancient Mesopotamia.
- Monumental constructions like ziggurats were important.
Ishtar/Inanna Gate
- Symbolizes power, the heavens, love, fertility, and war.
- Made of similar materials as the Ishtar Gate Lapis lazuli, silver, and wood
Religion in Japan
- Kami, deities, and spirits that are venerated.
- Includes worshipping spirits in shrines and sanctuaries.
Allegory Art Style
- Narrative or visual representations with hidden meanings (moral or political.)
- Symbolism, personification, and memento mori (remember you must die).
Art & Cultural Appropriation
- Reusing existing ideas, objects, images without modification.
Cradle of European Civilization
- Political structures (kingdoms, democracy, empires).
- Scientific and artistic development.
- Monumental structures represent important developments.
Ancient Mediterranean
- Minoan Culture: Open trading, colorful motifs from nature, stiff and static figures.
- Mycenaean Culture: Warrior society with pre-Olympic religion.
Ancient Egyptian Culture
- Successful agricultural development in the Nile Valley.
- Collective construction projects.
Greeks and Romans
- Archaic Period: Less rigid art and representation of the human body.
- Archaic smile stylized image of a smile on human faces.
- Classical Period: Technical skills focused on the perfect form of the human body for statues.
- Contrapposto:* is an arrangement shown in a statue or sculpture that appears to have many parts not all of their weight evenly distributed.
- Hellenistic Period: Diversification in subjects and style.
- Roman Empire: Copied Greek sculptures, filled every empty space.
- Realism was important, especially in subject matter
Classical Period
- Technical skills that focused on the representation of the perfect body were important.
- Contrapposto was an important technique for creating a sense of relaxation and natural balance in sculptures.
Hellenistic Period
- Diversification of art.
- More naturalism: using more realistic representations in art including motion, expressions, and emotion.
Roman Empire
- Copying techniques and features of Greek sculptures.
- Important structures and architecture developed.
Renaissance (Third Time)
- Rebirth of European Culture.
- Important architectural developments.
Duomo of Florence
- Began the Italian Renaissance and medieval Gothic style.
- Important as a beginning of an era in art history
Gates of Paradise
- Events from the Old Testament are often depicted.
- Use of perspective principles to enhance the appearance.
David
- Important early modern period sculpture.
- Represents Greek heroic nudity.
- Contrapposto and anatomical correctness were important elements.
Iconoclasm
- Belief in destroying icons, images, or monuments for religious or political purposes.
Palmyra
- A significant area from which trade passed.
- Many structures and pieces of art were affected during the 2011 Syrian Civil War.
Questionable Ownership
- Acropolis of Athens: Most important buildings developed around the Golden Age of Athens.
- Parthenon: An important architectural structure that was damaged.
Elgin or Parthenon Marbles
- Moved to England and the British government.
Ghent Altarpiece
- Survived the French Revolution.
- Important paintings of the era.
Oriental Fantasies
- Depictions of eastern cultures by Western artists.
Jean-Léon Gérôme
- Painter and sculptor, traveled to study art.
David Roberts
- Painter who produced detailed prints of the Middle East.
Craig Mullins
- Concept artist, illustrator, painter.
Piranesi
- An archeologist, antiquarian, architect and graphic artist.
Escher
- Inspired by objects and decorative designs.
Dune
- Documentary related.
Chris Foss
- Studies architecture, fascinated by steam trains and bunkers.
MÆBIUS AKA Jean Giraud
- Comic artist.
- Storyboards for movies.
Hans Ruedi Giger
- Industrial designer.
- Known for biomechanical, monochromatic surreal, and nightmarish dreamscapes.
Étienne-Louis Boullée
- Neo-classical architect.
- Known for abstract geometric style.
Cenotaph for Isaac Newton
- Taller than the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Albrecht Dürer
- Painter and printmaker.
Sanzío Raphael
- Painter and architect.
School of Athens
- Commissioned by Pope Julius II.
- Representation of knowledge through philosophers and scientists.
Baroque and Drama
- Baroque art was a major development during the 17th and 18th centuries and had particular characteristics of being dramatic with particular emphasis on color and movement.
- Other traits emphasized in this style include elaborate ornamentation and emotional expressiveness.
- Key artists associated with this movement include Rubens, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Le Corbusier
- Swiss-French architect.
- Pioneer of modern architecture and design.
- Formed part if the CIAM (Congres International d'Architecture Moderne).
Modulor
- Based on human measurements and golden ratio.
- Mathematical proportions of the human body are important in the design.
Repoussoir
- Important object in the foreground to direct the viewer's eye.
Caravaggio
- Painter whose work included a particular dramatic use of light.
- Included naturalism, often with subjects depicting struggles.
Rembrandt van Rijn
- Painter, printmaker, and drawer.
William Turner
- Painter, printmaker, watercolorist, and gallery owner.
- Known for expressive portrayals of light.
Claude Monet
- Founder of Impressionism.
- Known for plein air landscapes.
Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Artist and humanist photographer.
Alexander Rodchenko
- Sculptor, photographer, and graphic designer.
Edward Weston
- Straight photography; highly detailed.
Cindy Sherman
- Postmodernist photographer.
- Included various self-portraits.
Jeff Wall
- Photographer, professor, and known for large-scale and back-lit work.
Stephan Vanfleteren
- Photojournalist, particularly for his portraiture.
Kazimir Malevich
- Avant-garde artist and art theorist.
- Pioneered 20th-century abstract art.
White Washing
- Original polychrome paint has faded.
Aztec Civilization
- Important cultural and historical civilization.
- Including aspects of their culture and Pantheon.
Prussian Blue
- Created accidentally in Germany, becoming an important pigment.
- Used significantly in the development of Japanese prints.
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa
- Part of a famous set of Japanese prints.
Tyrian Purple
- Phoenician discovery that required extensive labor.
- Was in high demand, hence also very rare and exclusive
The Age of Revolution
- Key aspects like American Revolution, National revolts across Europe, Scientific Revolution, and Industrial Revolution impacted the world.
Sir William Henry Perkin
- Failed attempt at anti-malarial drug led to researching indigo and creating Tyrian purple.
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
- Group of English painters, poets, and critics.
- Returned to the style of Italian art from the Quattrocento period.
Color in Movies
- Important creative aspect and a useful tool for mood creation.
Color in Games
- Useful tool for affecting player attention and behavior.
Camera Obscura (Dark Chamber)
- Inverted and reversed image of an image is formed when light passes through a small hole in a dark room.
- Camera Lucida (well-lit room): optical, superimposition and perspective.
Kinetic Art
- Medium containing perceptible movement by the viewer.
- Affected by wind, motor, or the observer.
Alexander Calder
- Inspired by visits to the studio of Piet Mondrian.
- Created mobiles and stabiles, often using abstract forms.
Zimoun
- Sound sculptures, sound architecture, and installation art.
Casey Curran
- Kinetic landscapes, sculptures and repeating patterns.
Automatons
- Relatively self-operating machines.
Installation Art
- Often site-specific, transforming viewer's perception of a space.
- Can be both indoors and outdoors.
Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller
- Collaborative artists.
- Immersive multimedia sound installation, especially important through audio and video walks.
The Rube Goldberg Machine
- American cartoonist.
- Chain reaction machines.
Bill Viola
- Pioneer in the field of new media, video and installation art.
Takashi Murakami
- Blurs the lines between high and low visual art.
Palace of Knossos
- Archaeological site during the 20th century.
Knossos in Assassin's Creed
- Authentic impression of ancient Greece.
Hagia Sophia
- Constructed by Emperor Justinian I.
Basilica of San Vitale
- Part of Byzantine architecture.
Doumo di Milano
- Building construction at the height of Gothic art.
Westminster Abbey
- Important site for coronations, weddings, burials in Great Britain.
- Including the Henry VII Lady chapel with notable architectural features.
Perpendicular Gothic
- Gothic style developed in England during the medieval era.
Art Deco
- Style influenced by luxury and technological progress.
Rockefeller Building
- Construction started before the Great Depression.
August Rodin
- Pioneer in modern sculpture.
- Realistic subjects with emphasis on emotions.
American Comic Book
- Develops from newspapers and magazines.
- Includes important stories such as Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen.
Franco-Belgian Comic
- The Adventures of Tintin is an important example.
Dominant Styles in Comics
- Includes detailed descriptions of styles.
Predecessors of Japanese Manga
- Origins of Japanese storytelling and visual representations.
Japanese Manga After WWII
- Explosion of creativity in artistic genres.
- Includes significant artists such as Machiko Hasegawa and Osamu Tezuka.
Gekiga
- Aimed at adult audiences.
Yoshihiro Tatsumi
- Anti-manga. Emphasizes darker elements of life.
Gustave Dore
- Printmaker, illustrator and involved in classic illustrations.
- Illustrations of literary works.
Divine Comedy
- One of Western's greatest literary works translated.
Frans Masereel
- Graphic artist.
- Focused on political and social themes, expressionism, and use of woodcuts/prints.
Passionate Journey
- Best-selling novels, with a style that flourished.
The Sun
- Contemporary retelling of the Greek myth of Icarus.
Lynd Ward
- Illustrator of books with political themes.
God's Man
- Precursor of the graphic novel.
- Story of an artist who trades his soul.
Maus: A Survivor's Tale
- Graphic novel about the Holocaust with an emphasis on portraying experiences that impacted survivors.
Leon Spilbert
- Contributor to the use of various image styles in Belgium.
Rinus van de Velde
- Focused on charcoal drawings, sculpting, and ceramics.
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