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What was discovered in the Cave of Lascaux?
What was discovered in the Cave of Lascaux?
- Paintings of large animals (correct)
- Pottery
- Mortuary items
- Sculptures
What is the main purpose of Egyptian paintings?
What is the main purpose of Egyptian paintings?
To make the deceased's afterlife place peaceful.
Which colors were primarily used in Egyptian paintings?
Which colors were primarily used in Egyptian paintings?
- Only black and white
- Red, black, blue, gold, and green (correct)
- Pink, brown, silver, yellow
- Purple, orange, grey, white
What do the paintings from the Sarcophagus of Tutankhamen depict?
What do the paintings from the Sarcophagus of Tutankhamen depict?
What types of subjects were common in Classic Greek era paintings?
What types of subjects were common in Classic Greek era paintings?
What is a fresco?
What is a fresco?
What is encaustic painting?
What is encaustic painting?
What does the 'Judgement of Paris' represent?
What does the 'Judgement of Paris' represent?
What does the term 'Kerch Style' refer to?
What does the term 'Kerch Style' refer to?
Match the following types of vases common in Kerch style:
Match the following types of vases common in Kerch style:
What is polycromy?
What is polycromy?
What is panel painting?
What is panel painting?
What was the significance of the fresco from the Villa of Mysteries?
What was the significance of the fresco from the Villa of Mysteries?
What was important about Byzantine painting?
What was important about Byzantine painting?
What does 'Christ in Majesty' depict?
What does 'Christ in Majesty' depict?
What does 'Mandorla' mean?
What does 'Mandorla' mean?
What characterizes Romanesque painting?
What characterizes Romanesque painting?
What was a common theme in paintings from the Roman era?
What was a common theme in paintings from the Roman era?
What technique was used in the Tomb of the Diver?
What technique was used in the Tomb of the Diver?
What is a mosaic?
What is a mosaic?
Study Notes
Cave of Lascaux
- Discovered on September 12, 1940
- Features nearly 2000 figures depicting large animals from the region
Egyptian Paintings
- Serve to create a peaceful afterlife for the deceased
- Primarily focused on themes of continuity and spiritual journey
Colors in Egyptian Paintings
- Main colors include red, black, blue, gold, and green
Sarcophagus of Tutankhamen
- Walls depict events from Tutankhamen's life and anticipated experiences in the underworld
Classic Greek Era Paintings
- Typically found on vases, panels, and tombs
- Subjects include battle scenes, mythological figures, and everyday life
Fresco
- Involves painting water-based pigments on wet plaster
- Created using ground pigments; ideal for murals with a durable, matte finish
Encaustic
- Developed by Greek shipbuilders using hot wax for sealing and painting hulls
Judgement of Paris
- Illustrates classical themes and is a notable example from the Greek era
Kerch Style
- A type of vase painting characterized by red figures and decorative poetry
- Named after the location where the vases were found
Common Shapes in Kerch Style
- Pelike: wine container
- Lekanis: low bowl with two horizontal handles
- Lebes gamikos: used for bridal baths, features high handles and a lid
- Krater: bowl for mixing wine and water
Polycromy
- Artistic technique using a combination of brilliant colors to enhance visual appeal
Panel Painting
- Involves painting flat panels of wood, prevalent in various artistic periods
Pitsa Panel
- Recognized as the earliest known panel painting
Tomb or Wall Painting
- Popular during classical periods, utilizing fresco techniques with tempera or encaustic methods
Tomb of the Diver
- Utilizes true fresco technique, depicting a symposium scene
Roman Era Paintings
- Often copied Greek Hellenic works, covering a wide range of subjects from animals to landscapes
Mosaic
- Artistic technique using small pieces of colored materials to create images
Head of Alexander
- A Roman floor mosaic dated to 100 B.C., illustrating the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia
Fresco from the Villa of Mysteries
- Believed to depict ceremonial rites, possibly related to marriage or initiation in mystery cults
Byzantine Painting
- Features styles developed from Greek and Roman traditions but focused on Christian subjects
The Court of Empress Theodora Mosaic
- Represents a blend of Greek and oriental styles in imagery for churches during the 11th century
Theodora's Depiction
- Presented as an Asian Queen dengan dark hair and intense expression
Romanesque Painting
- Primarily uses mosaics in churches, emphasizing strict frontal poses in figures
Christ in Majesty
- Displays Mozarabic influences, characterized by elongated features and large eyes against flat backgrounds
Christ's Robe
- Wears a greyish robe with a blue mantle, often depicted in religious art
Mandorla
- An Italian term for "almond," commonly referring to a shape in religious iconography
Gothic Era Paintings
- Primarily found in illuminated manuscripts, focusing on religious themes and narratives
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Test your knowledge of significant art traditions from Western classical history with these flashcards. Explore pivotal elements like the Cave of Lascaux and Egyptian paintings, focusing on their meanings and characteristics. Perfect for art enthusiasts and students alike!
