Cards in this guide (20)
What was the main purpose of Roman art
To indicate wealth and status
What did the ancient Romans use to decorate the floors and walls of their homes
What did Giotto contribute to Western art
He was the first European painter to represent realistic forms
on a flat surface.
What did Duccio introduce into medieval art
Why did the artists of ancient Egypt record details of everyday life
Even daily scenes could please the gods since they governed
everything.
Euphronios and Phidias were artists who lived in ancient
Euphronios and Phidias were artists who lived in Ancient
Greece.
Cimabue broke the conventions of Byzantine art by
Cimabue broke the conventions of Byzantine art by giving his
figuers a more natural appearance.
The focus of Greek art during the Archaic period was
the human figure and motion.
Iconoclasts were opposed to
Robert Campin relied on symbolism in order to
convey the holiness present in even the most everyday
subjects
During the Middle Ages the primary purpose of Western art was to
portray the spiritual world
Duccio specialized in what style of art
The animals painted in the Lascaux caves were
Which typical feature of Egyptian artis not present in the artwork
the men have clear individual characteristics
Byzantine art was strongly influenced by
The Byzantine style introduced what into history of art
Which of theses artifacts is the oldest
The Altamira cave paintings
Look at the Merode Altarpiece by Robert campin this painting is
The first oil based triptych
Look at this drawing from an ancient Egyptian tomb. What principal does this drawing attempt to demonstrate Drawing from an ancient Egyptian tomb circa 1350 BC
the use of size to establish the importance of the main subject
Look at this painting by duccio... the painting is an early attempt at: