10 Questions
What is a defining characteristic of landscape art?
Depiction of natural scenery
Which civilization created wall paintings of landscapes and gardenscapes?
Greek
Who is well known for romanticizing Philippine landscapes in their art?
Fernando Amorsolo
Prior to the Renaissance, what was the role of pure landscapes in European paintings?
Served as backgrounds
What is a focus of still life art today?
Arrangement of inanimate objects indoors
What can the artist achieve by using a still life painting?
Express an idea symbolically or allegorically
Why were statues and busts of leaders and heroes common among the Romans?
To capture the likeness of prominent individuals
What was the significance of physical beauty to the ancient Greeks in terms of sculpture?
It was seen as a reflection of moral and spiritual perfection
What is a common theme among the symbols used in conventional religious art?
Immortality and resurrection
Why did early Christian and medieval artists rarely represent nude figures in their work?
To uphold the ideal of moral and spiritual perfection
Explore the different types of landscape art depicting natural scenery like mountains, valleys, rivers, and forests, with the sky and weather often included in the view. Learn about the history of landscape painting from ancient times to modern interpretations.
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