Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting

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1 Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting Study: Prehistoric Ancient Egyptian and Minoan Art Art Appreciation (S ) Study Sheet Name: Date: 1 of 5 10/15/12 9:18 AM

2 Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting Use the space below to make any sketches, drawings, or additional notes to help you remember what you have learned. 2 of 5 10/15/12 9:18 AM

3 Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting Print as many of these key term notecards out as you need for the study. Leave them whole on the sheet or cut them out to make flash cards. Take extra notes and draw pictures to help you remember each term. 3 of 5 10/15/12 9:18 AM

4 Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting You wil be tested on key terms in quizzes and tests. Lascaux caves Altamira cave A series of caves in southwestern France where prehistoric paintings were discovered in The paintings are dated to about 17,000 BC. A cave in northern Spain where prehistoric paintings were discovered in The paintings are believed to be 25,000 to 35,000 years old. 4 of 5 10/15/12 9:18 AM

5 Study Sheet: Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Painting ancient Egypt Great Pyramid of Giza Minoan civilization fresco fetish A culture that existed on what is modern-day Egypt and surrounding areas. It lasted from around 3000 to 332 BC and is known for building elaborate tombs such as the pyramids. The largest pyramid structure built in ancient Egypt. It was built in 2550 BC and consists of one main pyramid, two smaller pyramids, and a surrounding series of buildings. A culture that existed on the island of Crete in modern-day Greece. It lasted from around 2700 to 1450 BC and is known for having created "art for art's sake." A painting created by applying water-based color pigments directly to wet plaster on a wall or ceiling. In art, an object that is believed to have supernatural or godlike powers. Copyright 2012 Apex Learning Inc. (See Terms of Use at 5 of 5 10/15/12 9:18 AM

6 Study Sheet: The Greeks and the Romans Study Sheet: The Greeks and the Romans Study: The Greeks and the Romans Study Sheet Art Appreciation (S ) Name: Date: 1 of 5 10/15/12 9:20 AM

7 Study Sheet: The Greeks and the Romans Use the space below to make any sketches, drawings, or additional notes to help you remember what you have learned. Print as many of these key term notecards out as you need for the study. Leave them whole on the sheet or cut 2 of 5 10/15/12 9:20 AM

8 Study Sheet: The Greeks and the Romans them out to make flash cards. Take extra notes and draw pictures to help you remember each term. You wil be tested on key terms in quizzes and tests. ancient Greece A period of Greek history that lasted from 1100 to 146 BC and had a strong influence on other cultures of the time. It is often considered the foundation of modern Western civilization and is characterized by a focus on math, science, and the arts. 3 of 5 10/15/12 9:20 AM

9 Study Sheet: The Greeks and the Romans Archaic Classical Hellenistic Black-figure technique Red-figure technique Exekias Pertaining to the arts in Greece from circa 800 to 500 BC. The period is characterized by a focus on the human figure and motion. Pertaining to the arts in Greece circa 500 to 300 BC. The period is characterized by a focus on sculpture and the natural world. Also historically used to refer to the general Greco-Roman influence on later artists and movements. Pertaining to the arts in Greece from circa 300 to 1 BC. The period is characterized by attention to detail, dramatic movement, and representation of emotion. In ancient Greece, a style of pottery painting used from the 7th to 5th centuries BC in which figures were lightly engraved and painted on clay and then fired under high heat, turning the figures black and the clay red. In ancient Greece, a style of pottery painting used from the 5th to 3rd centuries BC in which figures were painted on clay and fired on high, medium, and finally low heat, turning the clay black and the figures red. (ca BC) The most famous of the ancient Greek black-figure pottery painters from the Archaic period. He is known for his attention to detail. Major work: Dionysus Cup, ca. 535 BC. frieze relief Phidias A scene that has been partially carved from stone, created using plaster, or painted on the tops of walls on the inside or outside of buildings. In art, a method of sculpting in which an image is only partially carved into a stone or other medium. (ca BC) An ancient Greek sculptor and architect of the Classical period most known for his large friezes. Major works: Statue of Zeus at Olympia; Athena Parthenos. Euphronios (ca BC) Ancient Greek painter and potter of the Classical period; most famous artist of the red-figure technique. Major work: Sarpedon Krater, ca. 515 BC. foreshortening panel painting tempera ancient Rome In art, the illusion that objects, figures, or distances are shorter than they are, created by angling these forms toward the viewer. A style of painting started by the ancient Greeks in which small wooden boards were painted with tempera, though later panel paintings were created using oil paint. Color pigments traditionally mixed with egg yolks and water to be used as paint. A period from 753 BC to AD 1453 in which Rome controlled Egypt, Southwestern Europe, and Asia Minor at the height of its power. This empire contributed greatly to law, politics, philosophy, technology, language, and art. Also known as the Roman 4 of 5 10/15/12 9:20 AM

10 Study Sheet: The Greeks and the Romans Kingdom, Roman Republic, and Roman Empire. landscape Fayum mummy portraits mosaic A genre of art that shows a natural scene, usually in a sweeping style. Landscapes often include hills or mountains; bodies of water; or forests, farms, and gardens. The original name for a large group of panel painting portraits found in ancient Egyptian Rome. The name now refers to any mummy portrait painted in wood in this style. The art of arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other material to create an artwork. Copyright 2012 Apex Learning Inc. (See Terms of Use at 5 of 5 10/15/12 9:20 AM

11 Study Sheet: Early Medieval Painting Study Sheet: Early Medieval Painting Study: Early Medieval Painting Study Sheet Art Appreciation (S ) Name: Date: 1 of 4 10/15/12 9:20 AM

12 Study Sheet: Early Medieval Painting Use the space below to make any sketches, drawings, or additional notes to help you remember what you have learned. Print as many of these key term notecards out as you need for the study. Leave them whole on the sheet or cut 2 of 4 10/15/12 9:20 AM

13 Study Sheet: Early Medieval Painting them out to make flash cards. Take extra notes and draw pictures to help you remember each term. You wil be tested on key terms in quizzes and tests. Byzantine Empire Also known as the Eastern Roman Empire; it was a part of ancient Rome that was split into its own territory and lasted from AD 293 to 1453, almost 1,000 years longer than the Western Roman Empire. 3 of 4 10/15/12 9:20 AM

14 Study Sheet: Early Medieval Painting Byzantine style medieval Greco-Roman illuminated manuscript symbolism Book of Kells iconoclasts The art and architecture created during, or inspired by, the Eastern Roman Empire. The style is characterized by Greek, Roman, and Christian influences; it is considered the first style to feature abstract art. Related to the Middle Ages, which lasted from approximately the 5th to 16th centuries AD. A term used to refer to the combined influences of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, usually on art and architecture. A popular book style from the Middle Ages in which detailed drawings accompany the words. It was primarily used to communicate Christian teachings. The practice of using an object to represent something else, usually something invisible like an ideal or emotion. A book created in 9th-century Ireland that combines Christian teachings with local culture. It is the most famous existing example of an illustrated manuscript. People who believe imagery interferes with religious worship and therefore advocate the destruction of religious images. Copyright 2012 Apex Learning Inc. (See Terms of Use at 4 of 4 10/15/12 9:20 AM

15 Study Sheet: International Style Study Sheet: International Style Study: International Gothic Style Study Sheet Art Appreciation (S ) Name: Date: 1 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

16 Study Sheet: International Style Use the space below to make any sketches, drawings, or additional notes to help you remember what you have learned. Print as many of these key term notecards out as you need for the study. Leave them whole on the sheet or cut 2 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

17 Study Sheet: International Style them out to make flash cards. Take extra notes and draw pictures to help you remember each term. You wil be tested on key terms in quizzes and tests. International Gothic style A western European art movement of the 14th and 15th centuries characterized by a focus on the real world, highly decorative and detailed artwork, and the use of oil paint. Also includes the Northern International style characteristic of northern European art in the 15th century. 3 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

18 Study Sheet: International Style Robert Campin (ca ) An International Gothic style artist believed to be the Master of Flémalle. He is considered the first artist to use oil paint and is known for his early use of linear perspective and his focus on realistic detail. Major work: Mérode Altarpiece, ca triptych Mérode Altarpiece oil paint A painting done on three side-by-side parts or panels. It is traditionally hinged to fold open from the center panel to create altarpieces. A triptych painted by Robert Campin circa It is most famous for its extensive domestic details, many of which are symbolic. It is one of the earliest examples of oil painting. Paint created by mixing color pigments with a type of oil, usually linseed. It is characterized by being easy to mix and slow to dry. Copyright 2012 Apex Learning Inc. (See Terms of Use at 4 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

19 Study Sheet: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Study Sheet: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Study: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Art Appreciation (S ) Study Sheet Name: Date: 1 of 5 10/15/12 3:12 PM

20 Study Sheet: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Use the space below to make any sketches, drawings, or additional notes to help you remember what you have learned. 2 of 5 10/15/12 3:12 PM

21 Study Sheet: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Print as many of these key term notecards out as you need for the study. Leave them whole on the sheet or cut them out to make flash cards. Take extra notes and draw pictures to help you remember each term. 3 of 5 10/15/12 3:12 PM

22 Study Sheet: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden You will be tested on key terms in quizzes and tests. Van Eyck brothers (Hubert: ca ; Jan: ca ) Considered the best northern European painters of their time. They are noted for their use of aerial perspective and their attention to detail. Major works: Ghent Altarpiece, 1432; Jan's Armolfini Portrait, Ghent Altarpiece A 12-piece panel painting started by Hubert van Eyck and finished by Jan van Eyck in It is notable for its use of oil paint to create incredible detail. Also known as The 4 of 5 10/15/12 3:12 PM

23 Study Sheet: The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Arnolfini Portrait Rogier van der Weyden A double portrait painted by Jan van Eyck in It is noted for its high level of detail, texture, and lighting, as well as a non-mathematical system of linear perspective. It uses several symbols to convey religious and moral messages. Also known as The Arnolfini Marriage. (ca ) A Flemish painter most noted for his focus on conveying the emotion of his subjects. Major works: The Descent from the Cross, ca. 1435; Pietà The Lamentation of Christ, ca The Descent from the Cross A circa 1435 panel painting in oils by Rogier van der Weyden noted for its focus on the emotions of the subjects. Also called the Escorial Deposition. Copyright 2012 Apex Learning Inc. (See Terms of Use at 5 of 5 10/15/12 3:12 PM

24 Review: Prehistoric to Late Middle Ages Review: Prehistoric to Late Middle Ages Review: Prehistoric to Late Middle Ages Review Review Art Appreciation (S ) Name: Date: This activity is intended to serve as a review for students. Since it is unscored, there are no answers available to grade this activity. Use your notes from the studies to begin your review. Check the questions and answers from the study sheets you got on the first page of each study. Also, review the key terms for each lesson. They're found on each lesson overview page. Make sure you know what each key term means before you take the test. The following checklist will help you figure out if you're ready to take the test. If you check "No" for any question, go back to the lesson and activity where the information appears and review that information. Question Yes No Location A Long, Long Time Ago Can you explain possible reasons why ancient cave painters created art? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Can you describe the Lascaux caves and their significance? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Can you describe the Altamira cave and its significance? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Can you explain why ancient Egyptian art did not change during 3,000 years? Can you describe the importance of the afterlife on ancient Egyptian art? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Can you list the characteristics of ancient Egyptian painting? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art 1 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

25 Review: Prehistoric to Late Middle Ages Can you explain the importance of jewelry and sculpture to ancient Egyptian culture? Can you talk about the tombs and pyramids of ancient Egypt, including the Great Pyramid of Giza? Can you define the Minoans and explain why their art was purely decorative? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Can you describe how a fresco is created? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art Can you explain the major differences and similarities between Egyptian, Minoan, and Mycenaean art? Can you describe the art from the Archaic period of ancient Greece, including common themes and characteristics of art and the blackfigure technique of pottery painting? Can you describe the art from the Classical period of ancient Greece, including common themes and characteristics of art, the use of friezes and panel painting, and the red-figure technique of pottery painting? Can you describe the art from the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece, including why art became an industry, important developments of the time, and common themes and characteristics of art? Can you define ancient Rome and compare and contrast its art with ancient Greece? Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, and Minoan Art The Greeks and the Romans The Greeks and the Romans The Greeks and the Romans The Greeks and the Romans Can you list common themes and subjects in ancient Roman art? The Greeks and the Romans Can you describe how landscape painting, mosaics, and mummy portraits fit into Roman art? Can you briefly describe the importance of architecture from ancient Rome? The Greeks and the Romans The Greeks and the Romans Medieval Times Can you explain the split of Rome into two empires and define the Byzantine empire? Can you discuss the characteristics and symbolism of the Byzantine style, including the reaction of the iconoclasts against it? Early Medieval Painting Early Medieval Painting 2 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

26 Review: Prehistoric to Late Middle Ages Can you list the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western art during this time? Can you explain the impact of religion and Greco-Roman influences on art of this time, including illuminated manuscripts? Can you describe Romanesque architecture and explain why so many churches were built at this time? Do you know who Cimabue was, and can you list the characteristics of his art, especially his paintings of the Madonna? Do you know who Duccio was, and can you explain how he tried to create depth in his works? Do you know who Giotto was, and can you list his major impacts on the art world? Can you list and describe the characteristics and techniques of Giotto's artwork? Early Medieval Painting Early Medieval Painting Early Medieval Painting Giotto and Late Medieval Italy Giotto and Late Medieval Italy Giotto and Late Medieval Italy Giotto and Late Medieval Italy Painting in the 15th Century Can you define the International Gothic style and explain the common types of work created during this style, including why they were mostly small, portable artworks? Can you list the main characteristics of art from this style, including the S-shaped figure? Can you explain how oil paint dramatically influenced the northern style of art, including a new focus on detail? Can you talk about Robert Campin and his triptych the Mérode Altarpiece? Do you know who the Van Eyck brothers were, and can you talk about the importance of their use of oil paint? Can you talk about the importance of the Ghent Altarpiece and explain why Adam and Eve were particularly shocking? Can you describe the Arnolfini Portrait and explain its main characteristics? Do you know who Rogier van der Weyden was, and can you explain the significance of his focus on emotion? International Gothic Style International Gothic Style International Gothic Style International Gothic Style The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden 3 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM

27 Review: Prehistoric to Late Middle Ages Can you explain why the composition of The Descent from the Cross creates such a powerful impact? The Van Eycks and Rogier van der Weyden Copyright 2012 Apex Learning Inc. (See Terms of Use at 4 of 4 10/15/12 9:21 AM