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Which environment uses the highest wattage for its ambient lighting?
Which environment uses the highest wattage for its ambient lighting?
- Bedroom (correct)
- Laundry
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
What is the definition of lumen?
What is the definition of lumen?
- The efficiency of a light source
- The amount of energy consumed by a light source
- The color temperature of a light source
- The measurement of visible light emitted by a source (correct)
What color temperature range is best for areas where relaxation is desired?
What color temperature range is best for areas where relaxation is desired?
- 3100K - 4500K
- 2000K - 3000K (correct)
- 4600K - 6500K
- 7000K - 8000K
How many lumens correspond to approximately 150 watts?
How many lumens correspond to approximately 150 watts?
Which type of lamp was invented by a Swiss named Argand in 1783?
Which type of lamp was invented by a Swiss named Argand in 1783?
Which light bulb type uses the least amount of energy (watts) for producing the same level of brightness?
Which light bulb type uses the least amount of energy (watts) for producing the same level of brightness?
How would a fluorescent lamp's wattage be calculated if a standard calculation requires 50 watts?
How would a fluorescent lamp's wattage be calculated if a standard calculation requires 50 watts?
Which of the following is the highest color temperature range listed?
Which of the following is the highest color temperature range listed?
What type of lighting is best suited for basements and garages according to the content?
What type of lighting is best suited for basements and garages according to the content?
Which lighting condition requires the highest wattage according to the provided data?
Which lighting condition requires the highest wattage according to the provided data?
What is the relationship between watts and lumens?
What is the relationship between watts and lumens?
What is the process by which the eye adjusts to a change in light level called?
What is the process by which the eye adjusts to a change in light level called?
Which light appearance is described as cozy, calm, and inviting?
Which light appearance is described as cozy, calm, and inviting?
Which of the following light types uses 23 watts for operation?
Which of the following light types uses 23 watts for operation?
What device is used with HID and fluorescent lamps to establish the circuit conditions necessary to start and operate the lamp?
What device is used with HID and fluorescent lamps to establish the circuit conditions necessary to start and operate the lamp?
Which color temperature range is recommended for security lighting?
Which color temperature range is recommended for security lighting?
What is the primary concern that emerges time and again in sculpture?
What is the primary concern that emerges time and again in sculpture?
Which material would allow for more dynamism in sculpture?
Which material would allow for more dynamism in sculpture?
Which of the following processes is time-consuming and painstaking in sculpture?
Which of the following processes is time-consuming and painstaking in sculpture?
What impact does the type of material have in sculpture?
What impact does the type of material have in sculpture?
Which of the following materials allows for a more compact design in sculpture?
Which of the following materials allows for a more compact design in sculpture?
Which of these materials is known to have logistical difficulties and expense in early 20th century Canadian sculpture?
Which of these materials is known to have logistical difficulties and expense in early 20th century Canadian sculpture?
How is sculpture generally perceived in terms of spatial awareness?
How is sculpture generally perceived in terms of spatial awareness?
Which of the following is true about the additive process in sculpture?
Which of the following is true about the additive process in sculpture?
What is the purpose of a dimmer?
What is the purpose of a dimmer?
Which term describes the emission of light during the absorption of radiation of a different wavelength?
Which term describes the emission of light during the absorption of radiation of a different wavelength?
What is the primary purpose of casting in bronze or other durable substances?
What is the primary purpose of casting in bronze or other durable substances?
What is diffuse reflection?
What is diffuse reflection?
Who are credited with devising the collage technique?
Who are credited with devising the collage technique?
What is the function of fiber optics in lighting?
What is the function of fiber optics in lighting?
Which process is more widely employed in the casting process?
Which process is more widely employed in the casting process?
Which term describes the density of light on a surface?
Which term describes the density of light on a surface?
What is a raised form that projects from a background or surface called?
What is a raised form that projects from a background or surface called?
Which device is used to block, diffuse, or redirect light?
Which device is used to block, diffuse, or redirect light?
Which term describes glare caused by a bright spot of light, either by a reflector or a badly shaped luminaire?
Which term describes glare caused by a bright spot of light, either by a reflector or a badly shaped luminaire?
Which type of sculpture is made to be seen from many directions and angles?
Which type of sculpture is made to be seen from many directions and angles?
What does a filter do in lighting?
What does a filter do in lighting?
Which term describes a representationalist sculpture depicting a person from the chest up?
Which term describes a representationalist sculpture depicting a person from the chest up?
What is the lowest degree of relief where the projection barely exceeds the thickness of a sheet of paper?
What is the lowest degree of relief where the projection barely exceeds the thickness of a sheet of paper?
What is the primary characteristic of hot liquid metals in the casting process?
What is the primary characteristic of hot liquid metals in the casting process?
What unique characteristic does an assemblage sculpture typically exhibit?
What unique characteristic does an assemblage sculpture typically exhibit?
Primitive sculptures are known to date back to which time period?
Primitive sculptures are known to date back to which time period?
What material was commonly used for making early primitive sculptures?
What material was commonly used for making early primitive sculptures?
What did the Venus of Willendorf likely represent?
What did the Venus of Willendorf likely represent?
What technique was commonly used in Mesopotamian sculpture?
What technique was commonly used in Mesopotamian sculpture?
What items were common motifs in Mesopotamian relief carvings?
What items were common motifs in Mesopotamian relief carvings?
Which civilization is NOT part of the Mesopotamian period?
Which civilization is NOT part of the Mesopotamian period?
Which of the following materials was commonly used for Mesopotamian sculptures?
Which of the following materials was commonly used for Mesopotamian sculptures?
Which code of law is Hammurabi famous for?
Which code of law is Hammurabi famous for?
What material is believed to have been used to create the bearded head representing Hammurabi?
What material is believed to have been used to create the bearded head representing Hammurabi?
Who donated the Lamassu to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Who donated the Lamassu to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Egyptian colossal outdoor sculptures were designed primarily for which purpose?
Egyptian colossal outdoor sculptures were designed primarily for which purpose?
Which type of Egyptian sculpture is characterized as having the design made prominent by raising it from the background?
Which type of Egyptian sculpture is characterized as having the design made prominent by raising it from the background?
What does the Law of Frontality decree about the body in Egyptian sculpture?
What does the Law of Frontality decree about the body in Egyptian sculpture?
Which example is NOT an earliest example of Egyptian sculpture?
Which example is NOT an earliest example of Egyptian sculpture?
What characteristic is absent in Egyptian sculpture due to the Egyptians' love of living things?
What characteristic is absent in Egyptian sculpture due to the Egyptians' love of living things?
What material was primarily used in Cycladic sculptures?
What material was primarily used in Cycladic sculptures?
Which sculptures are mainly associated with the Minoan civilization?
Which sculptures are mainly associated with the Minoan civilization?
What is a characteristic feature of Archaic Sculpture?
What is a characteristic feature of Archaic Sculpture?
Which civilization's sculptures were heavily influenced by Egyptian sculpture?
Which civilization's sculptures were heavily influenced by Egyptian sculpture?
What is the main subject depicted in Greek sculptures?
What is the main subject depicted in Greek sculptures?
Which material was mainly used for making Mycenaean sculptures?
Which material was mainly used for making Mycenaean sculptures?
Which term refers to male statues from the Archaic period in Greek art?
Which term refers to male statues from the Archaic period in Greek art?
What signifies the movement in Archaic Greek sculptures?
What signifies the movement in Archaic Greek sculptures?
The best known Minoan sculpture, a goddess holding snakes, is made of what material?
The best known Minoan sculpture, a goddess holding snakes, is made of what material?
What was a key characteristic of Greek male figures in sculpture?
What was a key characteristic of Greek male figures in sculpture?
What material became the favorite medium of sculptors during the Early Classical period?
What material became the favorite medium of sculptors during the Early Classical period?
Which period of Greek art introduced the contrapposto pose?
Which period of Greek art introduced the contrapposto pose?
What was the primary concern of High Classical sculptors?
What was the primary concern of High Classical sculptors?
Which sculptor wrote a book on theories of proportions and created the statue Doryphoros?
Which sculptor wrote a book on theories of proportions and created the statue Doryphoros?
Who created the first great female nude statue, Aphrodite of Cnidus?
Who created the first great female nude statue, Aphrodite of Cnidus?
What significant change did Lysippus introduce in his sculptures?
What significant change did Lysippus introduce in his sculptures?
Who was depicted in Lysippus' personality portraits that established a new type of sculpture?
Who was depicted in Lysippus' personality portraits that established a new type of sculpture?
Which Late Classical monument was similar to the Great Pyramids and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world?
Which Late Classical monument was similar to the Great Pyramids and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world?
Which event marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period in Greek sculpture?
Which event marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period in Greek sculpture?
What was a notable trend in Hellenistic sculpture?
What was a notable trend in Hellenistic sculpture?
Which sculptor designed and directed the building of the Parthenon?
Which sculptor designed and directed the building of the Parthenon?
Which sculptor is associated with the creation of the 'Zeus Chryselephantine'?
Which sculptor is associated with the creation of the 'Zeus Chryselephantine'?
Myron was famous for which aspect of his sculptures?
Myron was famous for which aspect of his sculptures?
Which technique is Praxiteles notably known for?
Which technique is Praxiteles notably known for?
Who created the sculpture 'Doryphoros'?
Who created the sculpture 'Doryphoros'?
What system of proportions did Polycleitus use in his sculptures?
What system of proportions did Polycleitus use in his sculptures?
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Study Notes
Materials of Decoration
Lighting
- A table is provided to explain the different lighting levels required for various tasks and areas, such as bedroom ambient, kitchen, and garage/workshop.
- Watts and lumens are related but distinct measures of light:
- Watts measure the amount of energy used to produce light.
- Lumens measure the total quantity of visible light emitted.
- A table is provided to convert watts to lumens.
Color Temperature
- Color temperature is a measure of the light appearance provided by a light bulb, measured in degrees of Kelvin (K).
- Different color temperatures are associated with different ambiances:
- Warm white (2000K-3000K): cozy, calm, and intimate.
- Cool white (3100K-4500K): bright, vibrant, and enhancing concentration.
- Daylight (4600K-6500K): crisp, invigorating, and mimicking natural daylight.
Glossary of Lighting Terms
- 28 terms related to lighting are defined, including:
- Argand lamp: a type of lamp invented in 1783.
- Ambient light: general light in a room, often indirect.
- Baffle: an opaque or translucent element used to shield a lamp or absorb unwanted light.
- Ballast: a device used to establish the circuit conditions necessary to start and operate a lamp.
Sculpture
- Definition: a three-dimensional art form that provides an important visual way of understanding form and space.
- Materials: sculpture can be made from various materials, including wood, clay, plastics, metal, and stone.
- Processes and techniques:
- Additive process: building up a form by adding material, such as in clay modeling.
- Subtractive process: carving or removing material to create a form, such as in stone carving.
- Casting:
- A process in which a liquid material is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify.
- Two methods: lost-wax process and sand-casting.
Kinds of Sculpture
- Relief sculpture: a raised form or forms that project from a background or surface.
- Sculpture in the round: a freestanding sculpture that is meant to be seen from multiple angles.
- Assemblage: a sculpture constructed from found objects, often without disguising the original objects.
Historical Evolution of Sculpture
- Primitive sculpture: small scale sculptures, often made of ivory or soft stone, date back to prehistoric times.
- Mesopotamian sculpture: characterized by abstract geometric designs, formal images of elemental gods, and cylinder seals.
- Egyptian sculpture: colossal outdoor sculptures, often made of granite, with a focus on the human figure, and characterized by the Law of Frontality.
- Aegean sculpture: characterized by smaller-scale sculptures, often made of marble, with a focus on the human figure.
- Greek sculpture: characterized by a focus on the human figure, with a progression from Archaic to Classical styles.
Greek Sculpture
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Characterized by a focus on the human figure, with a progression from Archaic to Classical styles.
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Archaic sculpture:
- Typified by frontal figures, flat and triangular in outline.
- Male form: Kouros, female form: Kore.
- Eyes are modeled with an oriental slant.
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Classic sculpture:
- Early Classical: severe style, with an attempt to show the body in action or motion.
- Bronze became the favorite medium of sculptors.### Classical Greek Sculpture
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In Classical Greek sculpture, the weight of the figure mainly rests on one leg, exemplifying contrapposto pose.
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This period is characterized by a harmonious relationship between the various parts of the statue and the whole, achieving a sense of harmony.
High Classical Sculpture
- Polycleitus of Argos wrote a book outlining his theories and created a statue of Doryphoros (Spear-bearer) to illustrate them.
- He devised a precise numerical scheme to determine the proportions of the statue, representing a highly idealized conception of the male figure.
- The statue features sharply defined muscles that do not mimic those of a real man.
Late Classical Sculpture
- Praxiteles created the first great female nude, Aphrodite of Cnidus, which was the most famous Greek statue of its time.
- The statue introduced gentle curves and relaxed poses, conveying gracefulness and sensuality.
- Lysippus revised the ideal proportions of High Classical works, making the head of his statues smaller in relation to the body.
- He created portraits of Alexander the Great, establishing a major new type of sculpture, the personality portrait.
- The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a great monument of the Late Classical period, similar to the Great Pyramids and one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Hellenistic Sculpture
- This period followed the death of Alexander the Great and was characterized by a loss of simplicity and ideal perfection of form, serenity, and restraint.
- Artists chose subjects that people could relate to, depicting emotional or physical states, and developed the trend of female nudes, leading to creations like the Venus de Milo.
Notable Sculptors
- Myron was famous for his boldness in capturing moments of violent action in bronze, exemplified in his Discobolus (the discus thrower).
- Phidias was the greatest name in Greek Sculpture, designing and directing the building of the Parthenon and creating statues of gods that initiated the Greek Classical Style of Art.
- Phidias created the Athena Parthenos in Athens and Zeus at the temple of Olympus, and his Zeus Chryselephantine was a sculpture done in ivory and adorned with gold.
- Polycleitus used a scale of proportions known as the canon, which stated that the palm of the hand is 4x the breadth of the finger, and created the Doryphoros and Diadumenos.
- Praxiteles was known for his delicate and luminous sculpting style, giving the body a sensuous texture, and implemented the Praxitelian Curve pose, which influenced many sculptures during the late Hellenic and into the Hellenistic Period.
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