Art Appreciation Lesson 2: Art Through the Ages PDF

1 ART APPRECIATION Art History - 15th century onwards: Renaissance Sty...

1 ART APPRECIATION Art History - 15th century onwards: Renaissance Style, The Northern Lesson 2: Art through the Ages Renaissance, Mannerism, The Baroque, The Rococo, Neo Classicism, Romanticism, Periods in the History of Art: Realism, Impressionism, Post- Impressionism, Symbolism and Art Nouveau, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dawn of Man – BC 10: Paleolithic Art, Neolithic Art, Futurism, Abstract Art, Dadasim, Surrealism, Egyptian Art, Ancient Near Eastern Art, Bronze and Latin American Art, Modern American Art, Iron Age Art, Aegean Art, Archaic Greek Art, Postwar European Art, Australian Art, South Classical Greek Art, Hellenistic Art, Etruscan Art. African Art. Think of it like a time travel journey. We start Fast forward to a Renaissance where art has with early humans drawing on cave walls a rebirth, then check out the Northern (Paleolithic Art), move to the time of Renaissance, the fancy Baroque period, and pyramids and mummies (Egyptian Art), and the playful Rococo. The journey doesn't stop; even check out cool bronze and iron stuff it goes through Neo-Classicism, (Bronze and Iron Age Art). Romanticism, Realism, and all the way to modern art like Cubism and Surrealism. Cave Art (Paleolithic Art): A Concise Historical Journey: Example: The Hall of Bulls (Lascaux cave) Definition: Imagine a painting in a cave Cave Art (Paleolithic Art): Early art in caves, showing prehistoric animals, like a gathering showcasing animals, humans, and place for rituals. mysterious forms. Picture early humans in caves, drawing Ancient Egypt: pictures of animals, people, and mysterious symbols on the walls. Example: The Sphinx Definition: Think of art in Egypt as a magical Cave Art (Paleolithic Art): tool showing gods and maintaining order, influenced by the Nile River. Example: The Hall of Bulls (Lascaux cave) Definition: Imagine a painting in a cave Periods in the History of Art: showing prehistoric animals, like a gathering place for rituals. 1st Century to 10th Century: Roman Art, Venus of Willendorf: A small sculpture Celtic Art, Indian Art, Southeast Asian Art, representing a woman with exaggerated Chinese and Korean Art, Japanese Art, Early features from the Paleolithic period. Christian Art, Byzantine Art, Irish Art, Anglo Venus of Willendorf: Imagine a tiny sculpture Saxon Art, Viking Art, Islamic Art. of a woman from a long time ago, with We meet the Romans, Celts, and Indians, exaggerated features, probably telling a explore Southeast Asia, and dive into the story about beauty and fertility. world of Chinese and Korean art. It's like a The Hall of Bulls (Lascaux cave): A painting colorful adventure through different cultures with prehistoric animals, suggesting a 10th Century to 15th Century: Pre Columbian gathering place for rituals. Art, North American Indian and Inuit Art, Picture a cave painting showing prehistoric African Art, Oceanic Art, Carolingian Art, animals, maybe a place where people Ottonian Art, Romanesque Art, Gothic Art. gathered for special rituals. This part takes us to the Americas, Africa, and the mysterious Pacific Ocean (Oceanic Ancient Egypt: Art). We also explore medieval Europe, full of knights and castles (Gothic Art). Example: The Sphinx  2 Definition: Think of art in Egypt as a magical Baroque: tool showing gods and maintaining order, Example: The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by influenced by the Nile River. Bernini Classical Art (Greece and Rome): Pursued Definition: Picture a movement expressing ideals of beauty, harmony, and proportion. Catholic faith with contrast, detail, and Spear Bearer Doryphoros is a famous dramatic scenes, like a sculpture capturing a example. divine moment. Imagine a time when people loved the idea Rococo: A reaction against French of beauty, harmony, and perfect proportions, Classicism, known for elaborate decoration like the famous sculpture of a spear-wielding and curved shapes. guy called Doryphoros. Imagine a reaction against the serious Classical Art (Greece and Rome): French style, with art becoming all fancy with lots of decorations and curves. Example: Spear Bearer Doryphoros Definition: Picture a time when art pursued "The Swing" (1767) by Jean-Honoré Fragonard: ideals of beauty, harmony, and proportion, "The Swing" is one of the most famous like a sculpture of a spear-wielding guy. Rococo paintings, created by the French Medieval Art: An amalgamation of artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The scene influences, divided into Early Christian, depicts a young woman on a swing, with an Byzantine, Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, admirer looking up from below. The and Gothic art. composition is filled with delicate details, Picture a mix of different influences in art, pastel colors, and a sense of light- with early Christian, Byzantine, and Gothic heartedness and romance. styles. Neoclassicism and Romanticism (Late 18th to 19th Medieval Art: centuries): Example: The Book of Kells (Irish Art) Neoclassicism: Artists looked back to Definition: Imagine a mix of influences in art, classical Greek and Roman art for with early Christian, Byzantine, and Gothic inspiration. They used clear lines and styles, like intricate manuscripts. smooth brushstrokes to depict historical Renaissance: A period of rebirth in Europe, events. emphasizing Humanism and a return to What is it? Artists looked at ancient Greek classical Greek and Roman ideals. and Roman art for ideas. They used clear Think of a period of rebirth in Europe, where lines and smooth brushstrokes to show art emphasized humanism and went back to historical events. the classy styles of ancient Greece and Example: Paintings with strong, structured Rome. scenes inspired by ancient stories. Renaissance: Romanticism: Artists focused on emotion and Example: The Birth of Venus by Botticelli nature, using visible brushstrokes. They painted Definition: Think of a rebirth in Europe, bold, vibrant scenes with strong emotions, emphasizing humanism and returning to departing from the more structured Neoclassical classical Greek and Roman ideals. style. Baroque: A movement expressing Catholic What is it? Artists focused on feelings and faith with contrast, detail, and dramatic nature, using visible brushstrokes. They scenes. painted bold scenes with strong emotions. Picture a movement full of drama and detail, Example: Vibrant paintings showing nature's expressing Catholic faith in a bold way. power and people's deep feelings.  3 "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" (1818) by Caspar Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (Late 19th David Friedrich: century): Caspar David Friedrich, a German Romantic Impressionism: Artists painted contemporary painter, created this iconic work that scenes with an emphasis on light and epitomizes the Romantic fascination with the atmosphere. They used pure colors and sublime and the individual's relationship with painted outdoors. nature. In "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog," What is it? Artists painted scenes with light a solitary figure stands on a rocky precipice, and atmosphere. They used bright colors gazing out over a sea of mist-covered and painted outdoors. mountains. The painting captures a sense of Example: Sunlight and shadows in parks or introspection, awe, and the sublime grandeur scenes of daily life. of the natural world. Impressionism: Realism (1840s): Artists rejected traditional forms, focusing on real-life events and giving importance to Example: Impression, Sunrise by Monet everyday people. This movement marked the shift Definition: Artists painted contemporary towards modern art. scenes with an emphasis on light and atmosphere, using pure colors and painting What is it? Artists focused on real life, outdoors. showing everyday events and people. This marked a move towards modern art. Post-Impressionism: Artists rejected naturalism, Example: Paintings depicting regular focusing on symbolic content, formal order, and people doing everyday activities. structure. Both movements revolutionized Western art. "The Gleaners" reflects the Realist movement's commitment to portraying the reality of life for What is it? Artists focused on symbols and different social classes, providing a stark contrast to structure, moving away from natural looks. the idealized and romanticized depictions prevalent Example: Paintings with bold colors and in earlier art movements. Realist artists aimed to strong shapes, like Van Gogh's starry night. bring attention to the everyday struggles and Neo-Impressionism (Late 19th century): Artists like triumphs of ordinary people. Georges Seurat invented pointillism, using tiny dots Public Museums: The idea of public of pure colors. They aimed for a vibrant optical museums began during this time, like the mixture of colors in the viewer's eye. Louvre in France, where art was made What is it? Artists used tiny dots of pure accessible to the general population. colors, creating a mix of colors in the viewer's What is it? Places like the Louvre in France eye. started, making art accessible to everyone. Example: Paintings that look vibrant from a Example: People from all walks of life visiting distance due to tiny colorful dots. museums to see famous artworks. "The Circus" (1891) by Georges Seurat: "Mona Lisa" (c. 1503–1506) by Leonardo da Vinci: The painting captures the lively atmosphere The "Mona Lisa" is just one example, and of a circus, with performers, spectators, and public museums around the world house a animals. Seurat's use of small, distinct dots diverse range of artworks, including of color creates a vibrant and harmonious paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and composition. artifacts from various cultures and time "The Circus," Seurat demonstrates his periods. Museums play a crucial role in mastery of color theory and the optical preserving and showcasing humanity's blending of colors. The use of Pointillism artistic and cultural heritage for the public to allows viewers to perceive a range of colors appreciate and study.  4 and tones when observing the painting from Definition: Artists rejected societal norms a distance. The scene is depicted with a and focused on subjective self-expression, sense of order and structure, characteristic using bold colors and contrasts. of the Neo-Impressionist movement. Fauvism (Early 20th century): Symbolism and Art Nouveau: Artists like Henri Matisse used vivid colors Symbolism: Artists expressed emotions and and bold brushstrokes, breaking away from ideas through symbols, emphasizing Impressionism. The term "fauves" (wild subjectivity over realism. beasts) was used to describe them. What is it? Artists expressed feelings through What is it? Artists used bright colors and bold symbols, not focusing on realistic looks. brushstrokes, breaking away from Example: Paintings with symbols Impressionism. representing emotions or ideas. Example: Paintings with wild and vivid colors, like Matisse's "The Dance." Art Nouveau: A decorative style focused on organic and geometric forms, seeking to modernize design. Cubism and Futurism: It later influenced modernism. Cubism: Artists like Picasso moved away What is it? A style focusing on organic and from traditional perspectives, breaking down geometric shapes, aiming to modernize objects into geometric shapes. design. What is it? Artists like Picasso broke down Example: Decorative artworks with flowing objects into geometric shapes, moving away lines and nature-inspired patterns. from traditional views. Example: Paintings where objects look like "The Mucha Woman" (1897) by Alphonse Mucha: they're taken apart and put back together. This piece was created as a decorative panel for a play and features a woman with flowing hair and Cubism: intricate floral patterns. Example: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by In this artwork, you can observe the sinuous Picasso lines, elaborate details, and an emphasis on Definition: Artists like Picasso moved away decorative elements, all of which are from traditional perspectives, breaking down characteristic of Art Nouveau. The objects into geometric shapes. movement sought to break away from Futurism: Embraced the dynamism of historicism and embrace a more modern and modern life, influenced by the emerging view innovative approach to art and design, of reality through electromagnetism. influencing various fields such as What is it? Artists embraced the energy of architecture, decorative arts, and graphic modern life, influenced by new views through design. electromagnetism. Expressionism (Post World War I): Artists rejected Example: Paintings showing speed, societal norms and focused on subjective self- movement, and the excitement of the expression. Bold colors and contrasts characterized modern world. this movement. Futurism What is it? Artists expressed themselves Example: "Unique Forms of Continuity in freely, using bold colors and contrasts. Space" (1913) by Umberto Boccioni:The Example: Paintings showing intense artwork captures the essence of motion emotions, often in distorted forms. and speed, reflecting Futurism's Expressionism (Post World War I): fascination with modern technology and progress. Example: The Scream by Edvard Munch  5 Modern Art Evolution: The journey through art history is a rich tapestry that continues to evolve. Contemporary artists explore new mediums, techniques, and concepts, contributing to the ongoing narrative of artistic development. What is it? Contemporary artists keep exploring new ways to make art, using different materials and ideas. Example: Artists today using technology, installations, and new concepts to create unique and groundbreaking artworks. From: Rheim AB PSYCH 1-1 GOOD LUCK PO!!