art final
what culture held the bull leapers frescoe
Minoans
Kerry James Marshall
Painter whose work is rooted in history. is always working with or against a set of conventions that have already been established. created a series based on the idea of home and how impenetrable places seem to those who are not inside.
what classical word means temple of all the gods?
Pantheon
Maya Lin
Sculptor and architect. designed the vietnam memorial in DC. sculptural work often inspired by naturally occurring phenomena, such as geology and astronomy. Designed a public ice rink and surrounding park.
Who created the Standard of Ur
Sumerians
Bruce Nauman
The artist is interested in finding the most efficient way to do something, often documents the process in video. Uses the stairway as a motif, says it is the artists intention that changes it from a stairway to a work of art.
What is an Archaic greek sculpture portraying a male nude called?
a kouros
which of the following are examples of a primary source of studying art
a letter written by the artist the artwork itself the title an interview with the artist
What is a Ka
a life source that lives on after the Pharaoh has died. their spirit
what is a fresco?
a painting created on a wall while the plaster is still wet
contrast
a principle, when there are two different elements
The bull-leapers fresco from Knossos is a scene of what?
acrobatics
feelings from strong diagonal lines
add intense feelings of movement
Abraham Cruzvillegas
assembles sculptures and installations from found objects and disparate materials. any materials work and he uses whatever is around. grew up in a neighborhood in mexico city where houses were built on inhospitable land in ad hoc improvisations according to personal needs and economic resources. aesthetic concept of autoconstruction and destruction refers to methods of building and eventual destruction that arise from poverty.
which culture had the grand entrance way covered in frescoes
babylonian
In Japan why were ceramic tea bowls appreciated
because of their shape, subtle colors, and irregular surface
ancient greek sculpture transitioned from what types of sculptures over time?
becoming less strict and introducing more drama and movement to the figures.
What are some qualities of Minoans
built large, maze like complexes, wealthy, invaded by Mycenaeans
what does the Mona Lisa communicate a mood of
calm and introspection
stylistic analysis of art
characteristics can be individual or shared. used to categorize or identify work. futuristic or distinctive
biographical analysis
considers the artists personal experiences
what is contextual analysis
considers the religious, political, and social environment in which the artwork was made and viewed
what is a feminist analysis
considers the role of women in an artwork
form
defined by height width and dimension
organic
derived from living organism, or random movements.
what culture held the image of a tall man in nature with his wife below him and shows him hunting. lots going on. in the water.
egyptian
when conducting a formal analysis of a work of art, you would want to consider the artists
elements and principles, so color, texture, emphasis, and scale
negative space
everything else surrounding the object. it is the empty space
what culture had a more slouched male in his prime but not action shot? idealistic
greek classical
which artistic period was characterized by order, logic, restrained emotion, concern for realism and the ideal?
greek classical
Why is Jeff Koons sculpture rabbit considered his own work
he did not make the sculpture with his own hands but he designed it
what type of scale is common in the relief sculpture of ancient egypt where it is used to indicate social importance
hierarchical
what was shown in the earliest painting?
human figures, animals, hands, various figures. mostly animals and reproduction
iconographical analysis
interprets objects and figures in the artwork as symbols
the ancient egyptian artist painted the journey of the sun god Re on a coffin because of what?
it expresses beliefs in an afterlife
what is true of the interior of the panthenon
it has a coffered dome it has an oculus it has a good draining system
patron
organization or individual who sponsers the creation
the jewish art example
outline made by words to create an implied line. called micrography
contour line
outline of outer edge suggest volume in space
al wei wei
outspoken human rights activist from China. arrested by authorities. multi media and uses sculptures in works. connects tradition with social contemporary concerns
The standard of Ur show scenes of what
peace and war
catherine opi
photographer who does portraits, landscapes, and studio photography. her work captures expression of individual identity. portrays the way things should look.
what was a feature of gothic churches
pointed arches. large windows. tall. stain glass windows.
geometric
predictable and mathematical art
what did emperor constantine use to build his triumphal arch
recycled sculpture from other monuments
what are examples of visual culture
roadside billboards, television commercials, comic books, oil paintings
what culture held the rounded arch?
roman
The statue of a roman with busts of his ancestors shows what?
roman artists were able to make individualized portraits, family members treasured portaits of their ancestors, important ancestors reinforced a persons social status.
what was a feature of romanesque churches
rounded, triumphal arches.
horizontal lines
show calmness
vertical lines
show strength and enegy
a visitor to a gothic cathedral would be surrounded by what
soaring height and spiritual light.
what was used in gothic cathedrals to enhance the spiritual experience of worshippers?
stained glass windows
rectilinear
straight lines into shapes
Theaster Gates
strips dilapidated buildings of their components, transforming those elements into sculptures that act as bonds or investments, the proceeds of which are used to finance the rehabilitation of entire city blocks. creates sculptures out of clay, tar, and renovated buildings, transforming the raw material into new opportunity. many works evoke his african american identity and the broader struggle for civil rights, from sculpture incorporating fire hoses to choral performances by the experimental musical enesemble.
implied lines
suggested but are not continuous. aligned into a regular line but not connected
positive space
the actual object in works
volume
the amount of space a form occupies
what is contrapposto
the characteristic way figurative sculpture stands in the greek classical period and increases naturalism in a work
what is context?
the circumstances revolving around the artwork such as historical context or religious context
how did the city of LA react to simon rodias watts towers?
the city disapproved of the towers saying it looked like clutter
artwork: church in florence using lines
the lines help to make the church look 3D on a flat surface
medium
the material artists use
what was the parthenon built to house a stature of?
the parthenon in athens was built to house a large gold and ivory statue of athena
is rarity and value related?
the rarity of an artwork and its value are often closely related
what is used to decode hieroglyphics?
the rosetta stone
is louise nevelsons work in white vertical water realistic?
this is not a realistic depiction of fish in a river, it is abstract and how she sees it
what was the purpose of emperor constantines triumphal arch
this proclaimed his place in history
organic shapes
unpredictable, irregular lines
atmospheric perspective
use shades of color and clarity to create illusion of depth
directional lines
using lines to lead the viewers eyes
Joan Jonas
works in video, installation, sculpture, and drawing. Often collaborates with musicians and dancers to realize improvisational works that are equally at home in the museum gallery and on the theatrical stage. drawing on mythic stories from various cultures, this artist combines texts from the past with politics of the present. Interested in combining ideas about nature/landscape with painting, drawing, and performance.
Wolfgang Laib
works with perishable organic materials as well as durable ones including granite and marble. inspired by Taoism. influenced by early life experiences with family in Germany and India. creates sculptures that connect past and present, the ephemeral and eternal.
which culture had a piece missing out of the eye and a beard
Akkadian
What cultures are apart of Mesopotamia
Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, and Sumerians.
what culture held the sculpture of a male lion hybrid walking on all fours?
Assyrians
Louise Bourgeois
Created stone sculptures of hands that were installed in an outdoor setting surrounded by nature. The dominant theme of this artists work is her childhood. has famously stated "my childhood has never lost its magic, it has never lost its mystery, and it has never lost its drama"
which culture had the sculpture of a man being attacked by a serpent?
Greek classical
which artistic period was characterized by interest in realism, drama, and emotion?
Greek hellenistic
Omer Fast
Creates video installations that blur the boundaries between documentary, dramatization, and fantasy, frequently generating viewers confusion. the artist is not interested in distinguishing reality from fiction. Creates videos that are rich with characters- drone pilot, worker in adult film, wife talking to husband. express multiple identities. Often anchors the work with a conversation between two people recounting stories or actors playing roles.
what are the architectural orders developed by the greeks?
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
Nick Cave
creates soundsuits-surrealy majestic objects blending fashion and sculpture-that originated as a metaphorical suits of armor in response to the rodney king beatings and have evolved into vehicles for empowerment. Dazzling in their movement, his sculptures are crafted in collaboration with artisans from a dizzying array of materials that include beads, raffia, buttons, sequins, twigs, fur, and fabric
curvilinear
curved lines into shapes
Tania Bruguera
expands the definition and range of performance art, sometimes performing solo but more often staging participatory events and interactions. a politically motivated performance artist exploring the relationship between art, activism, and social change. creates art that isnt traditionally seen as art, based on own observations, experiences, and interpretations of the politics of repression and control. wants art to be in the streets where people live and to show positive aspects.
regular lines
express control and planning
the artwork Nighthawk of a cafe in the street indicates that the painter was
expressing lonliness
ceramics
fire-hardened clay, often painted and sealed with coating
what allowed the weight of the ceiling to be transferred away from the wall so that larger windows could be built
flying buttresses
many roman houses in pompeii had what covering their walls?
frescos
el anatsui
from ghana, many sculptures were mutable in form. conceived to be flexible and free and shaped and altered. works with wood, clay, metal, and liquor caps. forms of fixed shapes while regerencing history of abstraction in african and eurpoean art. colorful. african
Chris Ware
known for New Yorker magazine covers, this artist is bailed as a master of the comic art form. creates complex graphic novels, which tell stories about people in suburban midwestern neighborhoods, poignantly reflect on the role of memory in constructing identity. "building stories" is a box set of 14 printed works in a variety of formats that can be read in any order.
what are hieroglyphics
language of the ancient egyptians
value
lightness or darkness
implied shape
like the line, it is not continuous but there are boundaries
spider artwork
lines made by gravel that define the outline of shape. it directs the viewers eye and conveys movement and energy
Barbara Kasten
makes photographs in the studio of elaborate compositions that evoke an experience of movement through modernist architecture. video projections of rotating objects and planes of drifting color, cast onto building exteriors and interiors.
geometric shapes
mathematically regular and precise
do egyptian statues show a lot of movement?
no. they are very strict. archaic.
Kathatina Grosse
often works with engineers to create work. often employs electrifying sprayed acrylic colors to create large-scale sculptures
Where were the earliest paintings found?
on cave walls