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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Rococo style?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Rococo style?
Rococo art heavily featured religious and historical subjects.
Rococo art heavily featured religious and historical subjects.
False (B)
What is the name of the fanciful stucco ornament used in Rococo design, often in the shapes of ribbons, leaves, and flowers?
What is the name of the fanciful stucco ornament used in Rococo design, often in the shapes of ribbons, leaves, and flowers?
Rocaille
Rococo art was dominated by ______ taste and influence.
Rococo art was dominated by ______ taste and influence.
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Match the following Rococo features with their descriptions:
Match the following Rococo features with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a notable example of Rococo architecture?
Which of the following is a notable example of Rococo architecture?
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What is the name of the playful Rococo painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard that features a woman swinging while her lover watches?
What is the name of the playful Rococo painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard that features a woman swinging while her lover watches?
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Rococo art was primarily focused on creating a sense of grandeur and seriousness.
Rococo art was primarily focused on creating a sense of grandeur and seriousness.
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Which of these artists is best known for developing the fete galante genre painting?
Which of these artists is best known for developing the fete galante genre painting?
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Renaissance gardens were primarily characterized by their focus on geometric designs and formal symmetry.
Renaissance gardens were primarily characterized by their focus on geometric designs and formal symmetry.
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What significant architectural feature distinguishes the gardens of Louis XIV's era?
What significant architectural feature distinguishes the gardens of Louis XIV's era?
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The ______ garden style is known for its frivolous atmosphere, carefree curlicues, and possibly excessive ornamentation.
The ______ garden style is known for its frivolous atmosphere, carefree curlicues, and possibly excessive ornamentation.
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Match the garden types with their defining characteristics:
Match the garden types with their defining characteristics:
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Which of these artists' paintings were rediscovered by John Harris, contributing to the understanding of the Rococo garden style?
Which of these artists' paintings were rediscovered by John Harris, contributing to the understanding of the Rococo garden style?
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The term 'Rococo' was commonly used to describe garden styles during the 18th century.
The term 'Rococo' was commonly used to describe garden styles during the 18th century.
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What historical event initiated the construction of the first public gardens in Europe and the Americas?
What historical event initiated the construction of the first public gardens in Europe and the Americas?
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Where is the "Broken Circle" located?
Where is the "Broken Circle" located?
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The Cadillac Ranch is a public art installation located in ______ that glorifies the golden age of American automobiles.
The Cadillac Ranch is a public art installation located in ______ that glorifies the golden age of American automobiles.
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The Cadillac Ranch is known for its consistent color scheme, maintaining the same color for all the vehicles.
The Cadillac Ranch is known for its consistent color scheme, maintaining the same color for all the vehicles.
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What is the primary material used by Artur Bordalo II in his animal sculptures?
What is the primary material used by Artur Bordalo II in his animal sculptures?
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Match the artistic styles with their corresponding influences:
Match the artistic styles with their corresponding influences:
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What is the primary message conveyed by using 'waste' materials in Bordalo II's sculptures?
What is the primary message conveyed by using 'waste' materials in Bordalo II's sculptures?
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The Silk Road exclusively influenced the transmission of art in Central Asia, with no other external influences.
The Silk Road exclusively influenced the transmission of art in Central Asia, with no other external influences.
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Which of these states in Malaysia were influenced by Thailand and Acheh?
Which of these states in Malaysia were influenced by Thailand and Acheh?
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The 'lebah bergantung' motif is a prominent feature of the Istana Kenangan (Royal Museum of Perak) and is believed to be influenced by Pattani.
The 'lebah bergantung' motif is a prominent feature of the Istana Kenangan (Royal Museum of Perak) and is believed to be influenced by Pattani.
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What are the two main styles of floral motifs in Malay woodcarving?
What are the two main styles of floral motifs in Malay woodcarving?
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The Istana Lama Ampang Tinggi in Negeri Sembilan is known for its intricate woodcarving motifs influenced by the ______ culture.
The Istana Lama Ampang Tinggi in Negeri Sembilan is known for its intricate woodcarving motifs influenced by the ______ culture.
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Match the following motifs with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following motifs with their corresponding descriptions:
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Which of these motifs are examples of cosmic and mystical motifs used in Malay wood carving?
Which of these motifs are examples of cosmic and mystical motifs used in Malay wood carving?
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The state of Johor was significantly influenced by the culture of Bugis and Javanese in its wood carving traditions.
The state of Johor was significantly influenced by the culture of Bugis and Javanese in its wood carving traditions.
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What are the four basic principles of shapes commonly found in Malay woodcarvings?
What are the four basic principles of shapes commonly found in Malay woodcarvings?
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What are the four principles of wood carving design discussed in the text?
What are the four principles of wood carving design discussed in the text?
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The Makara shape in Malay wood carving was inspired by the 'langkasukan,' which is known as 'daun dewa' and represents a sea giant from Pattani and Kelantanese myths.
The Makara shape in Malay wood carving was inspired by the 'langkasukan,' which is known as 'daun dewa' and represents a sea giant from Pattani and Kelantanese myths.
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What is the name of the carving shape that resembles a mountain and can sometimes be found in the shape of a 'pohon budi' (tree of life)?
What is the name of the carving shape that resembles a mountain and can sometimes be found in the shape of a 'pohon budi' (tree of life)?
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The spread of Islam to Southeast Asia was primarily a(n) ______ phenomenon.
The spread of Islam to Southeast Asia was primarily a(n) ______ phenomenon.
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Match the following carving categories with their descriptions:
Match the following carving categories with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a common location for the Gunungan shape in Malay architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a common location for the Gunungan shape in Malay architecture?
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Traditional Malay houses were often designed to reflect the wealth and status of the homeowner.
Traditional Malay houses were often designed to reflect the wealth and status of the homeowner.
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What is the meaning of the lotus and bamboo shoot symbols in Malay wood carving?
What is the meaning of the lotus and bamboo shoot symbols in Malay wood carving?
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Which of these elements is NOT typically incorporated into mixed media artwork based on a song?
Which of these elements is NOT typically incorporated into mixed media artwork based on a song?
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The initial step in creating a mixed media artwork based on a song involves selecting materials and experimenting with them.
The initial step in creating a mixed media artwork based on a song involves selecting materials and experimenting with them.
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What is the purpose of incorporating a collage element into a mixed media artwork based on a song?
What is the purpose of incorporating a collage element into a mixed media artwork based on a song?
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The assessment criteria for a mixed media artwork based on a song include _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____ .
The assessment criteria for a mixed media artwork based on a song include _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____ .
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Match the following steps in creating a mixed media artwork based on a song with their corresponding activities:
Match the following steps in creating a mixed media artwork based on a song with their corresponding activities:
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Which of these is NOT a crucial aspect to consider when composing a mixed media artwork based on a song?
Which of these is NOT a crucial aspect to consider when composing a mixed media artwork based on a song?
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The write-up accompanying a mixed media artwork based on a song should be no more than 150 words.
The write-up accompanying a mixed media artwork based on a song should be no more than 150 words.
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What is the primary goal of a mixed media artwork based on a song?
What is the primary goal of a mixed media artwork based on a song?
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Flashcards
Rococo Style
Rococo Style
An elaborate art style focused on beauty, ornamentation, and playful themes.
Rocaille
Rocaille
A design element featuring fanciful stucco ornaments resembling nature.
Characteristics of Rococo
Characteristics of Rococo
Features include elegant furniture, curved lines, and light colors.
Interior Decoration
Interior Decoration
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Chateau Versailles
Chateau Versailles
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The Swing
The Swing
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Ornamental Mirrors
Ornamental Mirrors
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Feminine Influence
Feminine Influence
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Jean-Honore Fragonard
Jean-Honore Fragonard
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Fete Galante
Fete Galante
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Embarkation for Cythera
Embarkation for Cythera
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Renaissance Garden
Renaissance Garden
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Baroque Garden
Baroque Garden
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Central Axis
Central Axis
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Rococo Garden
Rococo Garden
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Jardins de la Fontaine
Jardins de la Fontaine
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Broken Circle
Broken Circle
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Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch
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Artur Bordalo II
Artur Bordalo II
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Central Asian Art
Central Asian Art
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Silk Road Transmission
Silk Road Transmission
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Scythian Art
Scythian Art
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Greco-Buddhist Art
Greco-Buddhist Art
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Ecological Awareness in Art
Ecological Awareness in Art
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Islam in South East Asia
Islam in South East Asia
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Motifs in Malay Wood Carving
Motifs in Malay Wood Carving
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Influence Factors in Wood Carving
Influence Factors in Wood Carving
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Floral Motifs
Floral Motifs
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Bunga Putu
Bunga Putu
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Awan Larat
Awan Larat
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Prominent Flora in Carving
Prominent Flora in Carving
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Cultural Influences on Wood Carving
Cultural Influences on Wood Carving
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Found Objects
Found Objects
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Research and Interpretation
Research and Interpretation
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Concept Development
Concept Development
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Material Exploration
Material Exploration
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Composition and Balance
Composition and Balance
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Collage Technique
Collage Technique
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Assessment Criteria
Assessment Criteria
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Reflection
Reflection
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Makara
Makara
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Lotus
Lotus
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Stupa
Stupa
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Gunungan
Gunungan
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Malay Wood Carving Principles
Malay Wood Carving Principles
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Categories of Wood Carving
Categories of Wood Carving
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Islamic Influence in Malay Wood Carving
Islamic Influence in Malay Wood Carving
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Buah Buton
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Study Notes
Introduction to Appreciation of Arts
- Art originated 25,000 years ago with Cro-Magnon Man, showcasing increased intelligence and the ability to create images through painting and sculpture.
- Architecture also emerged during this period, evident in the construction of ritual monuments, with early artists being anonymous.
Cave Painting
- The first known painting dates back approximately 15,000 years ago.
- Cave paintings depict animals like bison, deer, and cattle, likely created to ensure successful hunting.
- Archeologists theorize that artists used charcoal to create a 2-D representation of animals without backgrounds.
Architecture
- Receding glaciers and a more temperate climate during the Neolithic (New Stone) Age led to the emergence of early humans from caves.
- They transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming and herding, securing food supplies.
- Colossal architecture, featuring massive, upright stones, emerged around 5000 BCE, with three primary forms: menhirs, dolmens, and cromlechs.
- Stonehenge, in Salisbury, UK, exemplifies this monumental architecture; constructed primarily from stone trilithons, potentially serving as an astronomical calendar.
Occidental Perception of Arts
- Westerners believe they are the only ones to develop truly realistic depictions in paintings and sculptures.
- This notion implies a unique Western approach to rendering 3-D subjects in 2-D mediums.
Islamic Perspectives of Artistic Creations
- Islamic art prioritizes a contemplative approach, focusing on encountering the divine presence rather than simply replicating nature.
- The goal is to enhance objects with inherent qualities, thus achieving perfection within each object's nature.
- Islamic art does not alter objects but rather reveals their essential qualities through geometric designs.
Islamic Patterns & Geometry
- Geometrical patterns are synonymous with Islamic art, often relating to mathematics and astronomy.
- This art form aims to create decorative patterns, though images are discouraged.
Vocabulary and Principles of Arts
- Formal analysis, program, exterior, interior, axis/axes, perspective, proportion, scale, light, value, hue, and texture are listed as vocabulary and principles in the study of art.
Form
- A total organic structure encompassing all its elements related to form and character.
- Formal analysis is used to identify properties and qualities of the form.
Space, Area & Plane
- Area is a flat, enclosed, or bounded space that can be level, undulated, or curved.
- It describes flat space, whether enclosed or unbounded.
Mass & Volume
- Mass refers to solid geometry (such as cubes, pyramids, or spheres) commonly found in architecture and sculpture.
- Volume refers to 3-dimensional space and is the manner in which space is organized through mass.
- Exterior and interior forms are used to distinguish between different types of art.
Line
- A line is an identifiable path of a point moving through space, easily grasped by both artists and scientists.
Silhouette
- Silhouettes define space, representing the outline or border of an object.
Axis
- An axis organizes component parts of a building or work of art, connecting interrelated groups of works along a given line or lines.
Perspectives
- A tool for arranging forms within space; organizing forms and elements,
- A method of arranging forms within space.
Proportion
- Proportion is a mathematical relationship pertaining to size within a work of art.
- It evaluates how one part's size relates to other components of the piece.
Scale
- This refers to the mathematical relationship between the parts or entirety of a building or object.
- The ratio relates to the function, use, and original size.
Light
- Light, an often-overlooked element in nature, creates form.
- In visual art, it creates the impression of form through reflection and seasonal variations.
Value
- Value describes the presence or absence of light.
- Various values (highlights, transitional light, mid-value, shadow, and reflected light) contribute to the depth of a work of art.
Hue
- Hue describes the name of a colour,
- Hue differences come from its tonality, intensity or chroma.
Texture
- Texture refers to the feeling of a surface,
- Various mediums and techniques give texture variety in painting.
Sculpture
- A 3-D work of art with different types: free-standing, light, jewelry, relief, Site-specific, kinetic, statue, stacked, and architectural.
Free Standing Sculpture
- Sculptural pieces are self-supporting and stand independently.
Light Sculpture
- Sculptural forms that use light as a primary element.
Jewelry
- Art form in which precious materials such as metals, gems, and other objects are used for ornamentation.
Relief
- Sculptural forms raised from a background plane.
Site Specific Art
- Sculptures or other pieces integrated into a given location or space.
Kinetic Sculpture
- Sculptural forms that involve movement to create a dynamic effect.
Statue
- A carved or cast representation of a person.
Stacked Art
- Sculptural forms consisting of stacked materials.
Architectural Sculpture
- Carvings or sculptures integrated into architecture.
Colours
- Colours are visual perceptions matching categories like red, blue, green (et cetera).
- They are based on reflected, transmitted, or emitted light, exhibiting a visual sensation depending on wavelengths.
Colour Wheel
- A traditional color circle based on red, yellow, and blue.
- Sir Isaac Newton first described the color circle in 1666.
- Primary colors are red, yellow, and blue; secondary colors result from mixing primary colours; tertiary colors result from mixing primary and secondary colours.
Cold & Warm Colours
- "Cold" colours contain blue, whilst "warm" colours contain red and yellow.
- Purples are a composition of hot and cold colours.
- Black and white are neither hot nor cold.
Renaissance Art
- A profound break from the Middle Ages, signifying a revival marked by a new human spirit and interest in the subject matter.
- Early medieval periods: Barbarian, Carolingian, Romanesque (11th-12th centuries) and later High Gothic, Refined Gothic, Late Gothic.
- Gothic: Early Gothic (1140-1194 A.D.), exploited and perfected new structural methods, stained-glass techniques, unified ensembles of sculpture.
Art of the Middle Ages
- Primarily concerned with religious themes, displaying a succession of styles (Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic).
- Key features: Byzantine art utilizes mosaics and icons; Romanesque style involves frescoes and barrel-vaulted churches. Gothic displays stained glass and pointed-arch cathedrals.
Architecture: How to tell them apart
- Emphasis, elevation, layout, main traits, support system, engineering, ambiance and exterior differ in Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Renaissance: Introduction
- Examples of middle ages and renaissance artist's works, including architecture (Town Hall, Brussel; Church of Notre Dame.) and sculpture (Tomb of Bertrand du Guesclin; Puits de Moise) are presented.
Renaissance
- Known as "rebirth," it involved the imitation of forms in nature.
- It can be divided into Early Renaissance (15th Century) and High Renaissance (first quarter of 16th Century)..
- Renaissance artists showed an awareness of the modernity and historical importance of their time, including admiration for and emulating the works of the Ancients.
- Their influence spread throughout literature, spreading ideas globally.
Innovations & Creative Discoveries of Renaissance
- Oil on stretched canvas became the primary medium during the Renaissance.
- Artists learned to create chiaroscuro (light-and-dark contrasts, shadows)
- Pyramid configurations and figure grouping on horizontal grids became crucial in adding depth to portraits.
Renaissance: Architecture & Sculpture
- Rucellai Palace by Leon Battista Alberti, Vendramin Palace by Pietro Lombardo.
- Paintings by Michelangelo, Sculptures by Andrea del Verrocchio are listed.
Characteristics of the Renaissance
- Humanism: Focuses on learning (poetry, grammar, history, moral philosophy, rhetoric).
- Science: Shows the scientific revolution.
- Religion: Displaying Renaissance awareness, the Vitruvian Man.
Characteristics: Renaissance
- Individualism: Emphasized personal achievement and a desire for lasting fame.
- The Renaissance can be divided into three eras: Foundations, Enrichment & Consolidation, Personal Interpretations.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
- Most famous for The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, both works executed in oil on canvas.
- Possessing a meticulous nature, he never rushed his work, creating technical mastery rarely matched.
- A polymath with exceptional intellect and intense fascination with the natural world.
- His inventive genius extended beyond art to include designs for machinery and scientific exploration (tank, helicopter, canal, road systems)
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)
- Created renowned sculptures and paintings, with significant works like the Sistine Chapel frescoes and the iconic David.
- Spent significant time crafting the Sistine Chapel.
- Created two of the world's great statues: David and the emotional Pieta.
- The 14th-16th centuries witnessed tumultuous artistic periods but also provided foundations for Renaissance art
Pope Julius II
- Commissioned the Sistine Chapel's frescoes and ceiling.
- The large-scale project was accomplished by completing the 10,000 square foot ceiling in less than 4 years, comprising 340 human figures (10'-18' tall).
- Completed 8 months later with 400 figures in the last judgement fresco.
Baroque
- This Western cultural period originated in Rome in the 17th Century.
- Was influenced by the Roman Catholic Church's Council of Trent which emphasized religious themes in art.
Baroque: Architecture
- Focused on impressing visitors and showcasing power and control, often employing opulent ornaments, large-scale frescoes, dramatic use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro).
Baroque: Painting
- Baroque painting was characterized by great drama, dramatic scenes, intense light, and dark shadows.
- Artists emphasized contrast; utilized painter’s brushstrokes, plane recession, open form, unity, and subject ambiguity.
Baroque: Sculpture
- Sculptures portrayed dynamic human forms, spiraling around vortexes, or extending into space.
- Artists also employed extra sculptural elements like lighting or water features.
Baroque: Examples
- Santa Susanna by Carlo Maderno.
- Amsterdam City Hall
- St. Peter Basilica
- Other buildings and artwork.
Baroque: Theatre
- Baroque theatre became a multimedia experience.
- It combined 2 innovations: 15th-century perspective laws and 1597's first opera production.
- It evolved from 16th-century drama into different entertainments (intermezzi, ballet, masques, operas).
Baroque: Literature & Philosophy
- Baroque literature and philosophy used metaphors and allegories to create a sense of wonder.
- Art communicated themes of wonder, astonishment ('maraviglia'), often found in writings of the time.
Baroque: Music
- Baroque music spanned the period overlapping with the Baroque era.
- It included a wide range of styles from various geographic regions.
- Famous composers include Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi.
Baroque: Styles
- Specific characteristics (e.g. Italian, Flemish, Dutch, Spanish, English, French) in different regions display variations on styles and expressions.
Rococo
- Developed during the reign of King Louis XV in the 18th century.
- Showcased elegant, ornate furniture, sculpture, mirrors, and tapestries.
- Decorative style emphasizing beauty and sensibility rather than grandeur or intellect.
- Preferred themes of romance, mythology, fantasy, everyday life rather than historical or religious matters.
Rococo: Characteristics
- Featured elegant and ornate furniture.
- Employing fanciful stucco ornaments.
- Large-scale ceiling frescoes that blurred the lines between walls and ceilings.
Rococo: Examples
- Chateau Versailles.
- Kaiserall.
- Halls of Mirrors
- Other interiors and sculptures.
Rococo Artists
- Jean-Honore Fragonard, Francois Boucher.
The Garden
- Renaissance, Baroque & Rococo features.
Renaissance Garden
- Private gardens during the Renaissance were filled with scenes from ancient mythology, featuring water symbolism and abundance of nature.
- Public gardens were established by the Spanish crown during the 16th century.
Baroque Garden
- Louis XIV gardens (André le Nôtre designs) showcased a central axis, dividing the garden into a patchwork of bosquets and parterres.
- They displayed a dynamic approach, with gardens extending beyond boundaries, implying continuous movement.
Rococo Garden
- Rococo Gardens departed from Baroque formality, characterized by frivolities, abandoned ornamentation, and a light-hearted charm.
- Landscapes were inspired by the paintings of Thomas Robins the Elder.
Scott's Grotto Garden
- Images of Scott’s Grotto Garden displays unique design features.
Impressionism
- A French painting movement emphasizing the effect of light and movement on the appearance of objects.
- Impressionism focuses on capturing the fleeting impressions of light and movement.
- Artists captured these impressions through techniques such as using small dots of color ('pointillism'), visible brushstrokes, and colours applied directly to the canvas.
Impressionist Artists
- Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Vincent van Gogh.
Claude Monet (1840-1926)
- A key figure in Impressionism, concentrating on portraying nature, particularly landscapes painted in the open air ('en plein air').
- Captured the essence of light through the use of colour, brushstrokes and techniques.
- Monet paintings included The Waterlilies, The Women in the Garden,
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
- A leading Impressionist, renowned for depicting scenes of everyday life, capturing the essence of light and people.
- Key works include Path leading to the high grass and The Laundress.
Georges-Pierre Seurat (1859-1891)
- Famous for pointillism (painting with small dots of colour).
- Captured the dynamism of figures in motion and light, offering innovative use of drawing techniques.
- Key works: Circus Sideshow, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
- Known for his intense emotional expression in the use of expressive brushstrokes and colour.
- Captured personal emotional responses to scenes, including the well-known work: The Starry Night.
Cubism
- A 20th-century art movement involving an analytical approach, using geometrical shapes and interlocked facets to depict objects.
- It arose from earlier movements like Impressionism and Expressionism, with artists like Picasso and Matisse responding to each other's avant-garde art with new creations.
- Key Features: Organic continuity and proportions are no longer considered. Forms are fragmented into geometric shapes.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
- A pivotal figure in Cubism, he revolutionized the Western approach to portraiture and still life, breaking away from traditional representations.
- Key works include: Portrait of Ambroise Vollard, The Studio, Still life with chair cane, Guitar, sheet music, and glass.
Land Art
- Characterized by its interaction with the environment, and its ephemeral nature, with artists like Robert Smithson. land art is a style that alters the environment.
- Some key characteristics include reshaping landscapes, adding objects to the environment, and using plants for design.
- Land Art is usually immovable but not always unchangeable; it may reflect the artist's personal interpretations by evolving over time.
- Documentation of these projects ensures that those creations are not lost to time through photography and video.
Robert Smithson (1938-1973)
- Known for works that alter the landscape, including the Spiral Jetty and Broken Circle.
- The Spiral Jetty was created in 1970 in the Great Salt Lake, using rocks, salt, and mud, which protrudes into the water.
- The Broken Circle in Emmen, Holland (1971) was made with green water and white and yellow sand.
Cadillac Ranch
- Location: West of Amarillo, Texas
- Purpose: To glorify the golden age of American automobiles.
- Design: 10 graffiti-covered cars half-buried and arranged in a specific position.
- Maintenance: Periodically repainted in various colors, a notable event was a 2005 makeover dedicated to breast cancer victims.
- Public Involvement: Visitors are encouraged to add personal expressions by graffiti and painting.
Artur Bordalo II
- A Portuguese artist renowned for utilizing discarded materials for striking sculptural works and designs.
- His raw materials are sourced from abandoned factories, junkyards, car bumpers, tires, door panels.
- Utilized his creativity in reassembling trash into strikingly unique and evocative sculptures.
Evolution of Arts in Asia
- The evolution of arts in various Asian regions, focusing on different historical contexts, including Central Asia, West Asia, East Asia, and South Asia, is described.
Central Asian Art
- A discussion of Scythian, Greco-Buddhist, Serindian, and Persianate art, highlighting their unique characteristics and influences.
West Asian Arts
- Examines the unique artistic styles and influences in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Egypt, emphasizing how the local styles were greatly affected by Islam.
East Asian Arts
- Focus on the visual art, performing arts and music of China, Korea, Japan, and the Indochinese peninsula and adjoining islands (Mongolia included).
South Asian Arts
- An overview of the literary, performing, and visual arts across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, noting their shared cultural and ethical outlook.
- The ancient textual literature, music, dance, ritual practices, worship, and overall shared ideals across the subcontinent are identified.
South-East Asian Arts
- Covers Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Discusses stone and metal sculpture, ceramics, and textiles, which all play significant roles in social life.
Malay Wood Carving
- History of Malay wood carving through time from its use in earlier communities and its relationship to the trading routes.
- Influence factors, including Hindu, Chinese, and Islamic cultures.
Motifs in Malay Wood Carving
- Categories of motifs in Malay woodcarvings: cosmic, mystical, floral, fauna, geometrical, and calligraphic motifs.
- Connections to mythos, folklore beliefs, religious practices are emphasized.
Principles of Shapes in Wood Carving
- Four basic forms: Stupa, Gunungan, Makara, and Lotus in relation to Hindu and Buddhist art.
Stupa
- Common feature in vernacular Malays houses, especially within arches and staircase railings.
- Images of various Stupa forms are illustrated.
Gunungan
- Describes the shape as resembling mountain forms found in various art forms.
- It is connected to status and religious significance, often observed in palaces, mimbars, tombs, and crowns ('Mak Yong').
- Images of Gunungan's forms in different settings are showcased.
Makara
- Motives in Malay art, derived from mythical creatures.
- Its imagery is linked to stories from the Pattani and Kelantan areas.
- Representation occurs on boat heads, which are illustrated.
Lotus & Bamboo Shoot
- Symbols of peace and harmony (Islamic, Chinese, and Indian traditions).
- Bamboo shoots (pucuk rebung) are illustrated.
Basic Shapes in Malay Wood Carving
- The seven basic geometrical shapes are presented as foundational elements in Malay woodcarving.
Principles in Wood Carving Design
- Principles of wood carving design are described: symmetry & balance, asymmetry, repetition, and harmony.
- Representative images of each principle are shown.
Categories in Wood Carving
- Categories within woodcarving (structural, elemental, ornamental) are explained.
Islamic Influence in Malay Wood Carving
- Explains Islamic influence on the artistic and architectural styles of the Malay world.
- The house is viewed as an important indication of the owner.
Translating Traditional Song into Art
- This creative art project guides students in exploring the relationship between local traditional music and visual art through various steps.
Art Project: Theme
- Students are tasked with selecting a local song as inspiration for their unique artwork.
- The project intends to encourage creative expression and exploring diverse materials.
Project Requirements
- The artwork size must be at least 16"x16" on stretched canvas.
- Use of mixed media techniques (comprising various materials, textures, and styles).
- Incorporation of collage techniques (using found objects, photographs, clippings, fabrics, or natural elements) to enhance depth, storytelling and complexity.
Project Guidelines
- Thoroughly research the chosen song's subject matter, history, lyrics, and cultural context to inform the artwork's themes and artistic expression.
- Sketch ideas and refine concepts before applying them.
- Experiment with diverse materials for desired visual effects.
- Ensure a balanced composition and effective layering to convey the song's essence and themes.
- Use collage techniques meaningfully, creating a narratable and enhanced artwork.
Assessment Criteria
- Interpretation (20%): Captures the song's mood, story, and cultural significance
- Creativity and Originality (20%): Demonstrates creative material and technique application..
- Execution of Mixed Media Techniques (20%): Skillfully incorporating various materials and techniques, including collage elements.
- Collage Technique (15%): Visual impact and narrative enhancement through well-integrated collage.
- Composition and Aesthetic Quality (15%): Visual balance and overall impact of the artwork.
- Reflection (10%): 300-word write-up explaining the song's choice, representation, and connection to the artwork.
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