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When did the work 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci begin production?
When did the work 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci begin production?
1495
Where was 'The Last Supper' painted?
Where was 'The Last Supper' painted?
Baroque: Vermeer's 'Milkmaid' is considered one of the most prominent works in Baroque art.
Baroque: Vermeer's 'Milkmaid' is considered one of the most prominent works in Baroque art.
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The 3rd of May by Goya depicts a human and political tragedy during the ________ Revolution against the French forces.
The 3rd of May by Goya depicts a human and political tragedy during the ________ Revolution against the French forces.
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What movement was formed in Holland in the early 1920s by a group of architects and artists influenced by Dadaism?
What movement was formed in Holland in the early 1920s by a group of architects and artists influenced by Dadaism?
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Match the following purposes with Art & Design:
Match the following purposes with Art & Design:
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What does Neo-Plasticism (De Stijl) assert according to Piet Mondrian?
What does Neo-Plasticism (De Stijl) assert according to Piet Mondrian?
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What publication presented the ideas and designs of the De Stijl movement?
What publication presented the ideas and designs of the De Stijl movement?
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Who was the artist of the Sumerian Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu?
Who was the artist of the Sumerian Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu?
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Where was the 'Virgin & Child Enthroned' created?
Where was the 'Virgin & Child Enthroned' created?
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Who was the artist of the Florence Cathedral-Dome?
Who was the artist of the Florence Cathedral-Dome?
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Where is the Arch of Constantine located?
Where is the Arch of Constantine located?
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What materials were used in creating the Nineteenth century 'Raft of the Medusa' artwork?
What materials were used in creating the Nineteenth century 'Raft of the Medusa' artwork?
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The Berlin Wall against Division artwork was created in the 20th century.
The Berlin Wall against Division artwork was created in the 20th century.
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The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain is considered a masterpiece of ________ and the Spanish Renaissance.
The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain is considered a masterpiece of ________ and the Spanish Renaissance.
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Who was the artist of the Syrian toddler Ai Wei Wei photograph?
Who was the artist of the Syrian toddler Ai Wei Wei photograph?
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Where is the Lascaux Cave located?
Where is the Lascaux Cave located?
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What is the significance of Theo van Doesburg's work, 'Arithmetic Composition'?
What is the significance of Theo van Doesburg's work, 'Arithmetic Composition'?
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The work 'Composition XVI in Dissonances' by Theo van Doesburg was produced in 1925.
The work 'Composition XVI in Dissonances' by Theo van Doesburg was produced in 1925.
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In what year was 'Composition II in Red, Yellow and Blue' created by Piet Mondrian?
In what year was 'Composition II in Red, Yellow and Blue' created by Piet Mondrian?
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Gerrit Rietveld is known for designing the ____________ House in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Gerrit Rietveld is known for designing the ____________ House in Utrecht, Netherlands.
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Match the artist with their work:
Match the artist with their work:
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Where was the Bauhaus school established?
Where was the Bauhaus school established?
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The Bauhaus school focused on the mass production of consumer goods.
The Bauhaus school focused on the mass production of consumer goods.
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What materials were used in the production of 'The Barcelona Chair'?
What materials were used in the production of 'The Barcelona Chair'?
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Johannes Itten's 'House of the White Man' was created in Behof Monastery, ________.
Johannes Itten's 'House of the White Man' was created in Behof Monastery, ________.
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Match the artist with their artwork production date:
Match the artist with their artwork production date:
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What is the significance of the book 'Theory of Colors' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
What is the significance of the book 'Theory of Colors' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
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What is the significance of the artwork 'Homage to the Square' by Josef Albers?
What is the significance of the artwork 'Homage to the Square' by Josef Albers?
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What is the importance of the architectural masterpiece 'Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library' by Van der Rohe?
What is the importance of the architectural masterpiece 'Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library' by Van der Rohe?
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What is the meaning of the statement 'No definite information on this work' under the red-highlighted artworks?
What is the meaning of the statement 'No definite information on this work' under the red-highlighted artworks?
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Study Notes
Purposes of Art & Design
Religious Ritual
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Sumerian: Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu (21st century BCE, Ur, Ancient Iraq):
- Built by King Ur-Nammu, dedicated to Nanna/Sin
- Made of mud bricks and fired bricks
- Significance: One of the most important religious structures and temples in prehistoric times
Commemoration of a Vital Event
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Roman: Arch of Constantine (312-315 AD, Rome, Italy):
- Not attributed to a specific artist, but part of a collective work
- Made of marble
- Significance: Symbol of Roman victory and establishment of the Christian order, representing the power of the Roman Empire
Social Commentary
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Nineteenth century: Géricault, The Raft of the Medusa (1819, France):
- Painted by Theodore Gericault
- Oil on canvas
- Significance: Represents the importance of survival and resilience in the face of disasters and harsh conditions
Propaganda
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Modern, Berlin Wall against Division (1989, Berlin, Germany):
- Artist unknown
- Made of stones, colors, and barbed wire
- Significance: Strong message of unity and social cohesion
Recording of Visual Data
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Pre-History: Lascaux Cave Painting (Upper Ice Age, 15,000-17,000 BC, Lascaux Cave, France):
- Artist unknown
- Made of natural colors, mineral colors, and natural paints
- Significance: Provides a unique window into the lives of people in ancient times, contributing to our understanding of the development of culture, art, and lifestyle
Creating Beauty
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Renaissance: Leonardo’s Last Supper (1495-1498, Milan, Italy):
- Painted by Leonardo da Vinci
- Mixed color technique, including oil colors
- Significance: Wonderful and pivotal masterpiece in the history of art, combining artistic beauty with religious symbolism
Storytelling
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Northern Renaissance: Bruegel, The Blind leading the Blind (1568, Belgium):
- Painted by Pieter Bruegel
- Oil on canvas
- Significance: Iconic painting expressing the concept of ignorance and spiritual and moral misguidance
Modern Art
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Goya, The 3rd of May (1814, Spain):
- Painted by Francisco Goya
- Oil on canvas
- Significance: One of the most important works of art in the history of Western art, poignantly and realistically depicting a human and political tragedy
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Picasso Guernica (1937, Paris):
- Painted by Pablo Picasso
- Oil on canvas
- Significance: Symbol of human suffering as a result of wars and violence, an artistic expression of the injustice and destruction caused by conflicts### The Nature of Changes in Art & Design
- Changes in art and design can be categorized into four types:
- Change of subject matter
- Change of content
- Change of form
- Change in materials used
Purposes of Art & Design
- Art and design serve various purposes, including:
- Religious rituals
- Commemoration of important events
- Propaganda and social commentary
- Recording of visual data
- Creating beauty
- Storytelling
- Evoking intense emotions
- Creating new products for users
Week 5: Victorian Art
- The Victorian era (1837-1901) saw significant advancements in science, literature, and social development.
- During this period, the British Empire became a powerful and wealthy nation.
- Art during the Victorian era was characterized by:
- Classicism, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.
- Notable artists and architects of the time include:
- Charles Barry (Westminster Hall, 1836)
- Joseph Paxton (Crystal Palace, 1851)
- Van de Velde (Chairs, 1899-1905)
Art Nouveau
- Art Nouveau (1890-1905) was a decorative style characterized by:
- Whiplash lines and organic forms
- Floral and plant-inspired motifs
- Highly stylized and flowing curvilinear forms
- Art Nouveau aimed to unify arts and design, creating a "total work of art."
- Influenced by Japanese art, especially Hokusai's woodblock prints.
Japonisme
- Japonisme was a wave of Japanese art and design influence in Europe in the late 19th century.
- It was characterized by:
- Organic forms and reference to the natural world
- Clear and simple designs
- Use of organic and geometric shapes
Notable Artists and Their Works
- Hokusai: "Views of Mount Fuji" (1829-1832)
- Arthur Mackmurdo: Book Cover for Wren's City Churches (1883)
- Victor Horta: Staircase of the Maison & Atelier (Horta Museum), Brussels (1898)
- Antoni Gaudí: Casa Batlló, Barcelona (1877-1904)
- Gustav Klimt: The Kiss (1907)
De Stijl (1917-1935)
- De Stijl was a movement in Holland that emerged in the early 1920s.
- It was influenced by Dadaism and emphasized functionalism and simplicity.
- Notable artists and architects of the movement include:
- Theo van Doesburg
- Gerrit Rietveld (Schroeder House, 1924)
Characteristics of De Stijl
- Use of primary colors and black and white
- Elimination of surface decoration
- Emphasis on rectilinearity and geometric shapes
- Influence on subsequent design styles### De Stijl Artistic Movement
- De Stijl was a prominent artistic movement that represented an advanced use of abstract techniques and primary colors.
- The movement's significance lies in its simplicity and idealism, achieved through the use of basic colors and geometric shapes.
Gerrit Rietveld's Works
- Gerrit Rietveld's Red & Blue Chair (1917) is a prominent example of the De Stijl movement, characterized by simplicity of design and abstraction.
- Rietveld's Zig Zag Chair (1932) is another example of the movement, featuring a simple and abstract design with a 90-degree angle.
- Rietveld's Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam, 1932-1973) is a significant cultural monument, housing the largest collection of Van Gogh's drawings and paintings.
Piet Mondrian's Works
- Piet Mondrian's Composition II in Red, Yellow, and Blue (1930) is a prominent symbol of abstract art, greatly influencing modern artistic developments.
- Mondrian's Composition in Red, Yellow, and Blue (1939-1942) is another example of his geometric abstraction, featuring a distinctive use of primary colors and straight lines.
Bauhaus School
- The Bauhaus school was established in 1919 in Dessau, Germany, by Walter Gropius, focusing on social and political ideals, as well as aesthetics.
- The school's program combined handicraft and industrial production methods, with an emphasis on functional design.
- The Bauhaus style and teaching methods heavily influenced design teaching in art and design schools, with notable figures like Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Johannes Itten.
Notable Artists and Their Works
- Johannes Itten's House of the White Man (1921) is a prominent abstract artwork, reflecting an advanced use of lines and geometric shapes.
- Wassily Kandinsky's On White II (1923) is a significant embodiment of his abstraction, exploring the relationship between colors and shapes.
- Paul Klee's Ancient Sounds (1925) features a bold use of colors and geometric shapes, expressing the artist's spirit in exploring the relationship between color, shape, and sound.
- Paul Klee's Souther Garden (1936) reflects his unique style of expressionist and abstract art, characterized by geometric lines and unique use of colors.
- Walter Gropius's The Bauhaus Archive (Berlin, 1960) is a unique collection of artwork and historical documentation, reflecting the influence of the School of Fine Arts on contemporary design and art.
- Johannes Itten's A Color Theory (1961) is an essential reference in understanding color theory and its applications in art and design.
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The Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu was a monumental structure built in ancient Sumeria, dedicated to the moon god Nanna/Sin. Explore its significance and construction in this quiz. Learn about the materials used, its location, and its production date.
