Art History

Louis Henry Sullivan, an American architect, is credited with the quote. He credited an ancient Roman architect.

A mosaic is an artistic technique that involves creating images or patterns by assembling small pieces of materials, such as glass, stone, or ceramic tiles. These individual pieces, known as tesserae, are arranged to form a cohesive design, often depicting scenes, figures, or abstract patterns. Mosaics can be found in various contexts, including floor and wall decorations in architecture, as well as in fine art. The technique dates back to ancient civilizations, showcasing its enduring appeal and versatility.

Lots of different cultures have indigenous people who did various types of cave painting or carvings. When I was in Australia, there are many ancient caves that have lots of old cave paintings.

I actually bought some Aboriginal art while I was out there that is amazing. Check out this website, there are some examples of the art and I believe that there is a section on cave art.

The major center for artistic development during the High Renaissance was Florence, Italy. This period, spanning roughly from the late 15th to early 16th century, saw the emergence of renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Florence was a hub of innovation and creativity, supported by influential patrons like the Medici family, who fostered an environment conducive to artistic exploration and excellence. The city’s advancements in techniques such as perspective and human anatomy significantly shaped the course of Western art.

Alberto Giacometti's work primarily explores themes of existentialism, isolation, and the human condition. His elongated figures often convey a sense of alienation and the struggle for connection in an indifferent world. Additionally, Giacometti's focus on the fragility and transience of life reflects a deep philosophical inquiry into existence and perception. Through his distinctive style, he captures the tension between reality and the subjective experience of being.

Tigua paintings, originating from the Tigua community in Ecuador, are characterized by vibrant colors and intricate designs that often depict traditional Andean life, including agricultural scenes, animals, and cultural rituals. The use of bold outlines and a flat, two-dimensional style gives these artworks a distinct visual appeal. Additionally, Tigua artists frequently incorporate elements of their indigenous heritage, showcasing their connection to nature and spirituality through symbolic imagery. The paintings are typically created on canvas or animal hide, reflecting the community’s rich artistic traditions.

The Symbolist movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, was particularly influenced by literary fantasies infused with a spirit of sensationalism and melancholy. Symbolist artists sought to express emotional experiences and ideas through symbolic imagery, often drawing inspiration from poetry and literature. This movement emphasized the use of dreamlike themes and a focus on the inner world, reflecting a departure from realism and an exploration of the mystical and the subconscious.

No, she was not. Most of her popular works have much in common with Art Deco style. In some of her works, though, one might find cubist influence in background details. Later on she had a surrealistic period.

The invention of oil paint was revolutionary in the Northern Renaissance. Prior to then, everyone was painting with egg tempera. Check out Arnolfini's Wedding by Van Eyck.

The general public understood none of it.

Andy Warhol

Just like Neo-soul is the contemporary revival of the soul music from the sixties, Neopictorialism is the aesthetics of the classic pictorialistic movement of the early 20th century applied to our modern world.

Famous representants of this international photographic art movement are Paolo Roversi, Bruno Bisang, Susan Burnstine, Gregor Toerz and AtheARTIST.

Neopictorialistic photographies look like paintings. Many are black and white or sepia, some are printed on exotic materials like gold leaves (AtheARTIST), but most often old chemical techniques are applied.

Old and new Pictorialism, both are famous for their dreamy and poetic characteristics.

Rosso Fiorentino started his career in Italy in the early stages of mannerism and traveled to France to work for the Fontainebleau spreading the style while working there.

atmosphere

Consulting my Art History book I find many more than 13 periods. So here they are. The birth of art, 35,000 B.C. to 1,500 B.C. when Stonehenge was built. The ancient Near East, 10,000 B.C. to 331 A.D. when the Persian Empire dominated. The art of Egypt is another period c. 6000 B.C. to 30 A.D. when it is annexed by Rome. The Minoan period in the Aegean (3000 B.C. to 950 A.D.). Greek art comes next, c. 1200 B.C. to 30 A.D. Alexander the Great is active during this time (336-323) and great monuments are built in Greece. Etruscan and Roman art is the next period. Rome is founded in 753 B.C. to 400 A.D. when the sacks of Rome begin. The Pantheon was built during this time period, c. 136 A.D.

The seventh period is known as early Christian, Byzantine and Islamic art, a period of persecution leads up to 100 A.D. and the period lasts until the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Early Medieval art comes next c. 375 A.D. with the invasion by the Huns and runs through many art forms until 1002 A.D. Romanesque art comes next from 900 A.D. to 1150 A.D. Period ten is the Gothic period, 1140 to 1500 A.D. when the great cathedrals were built.

Next for Art Historians comes the art of India (3,000 B.C. to 1736 A.D.), the art of China (c.1523 B.C. to 1949 A.D.), and the art of Japan (C. 3,000 B.C. through Hokusai, c. 1823) into modern Japan. Here are thirteen and we have not touched the Renaissance. First comes the 'Proto-Renaissance' in Italy from 1194 to 1417. Fifteenth century Italian art has it's own period (1400 to 1500). Sixteenth century Italian art is classified as the High Italian Renaissance, beginning with Leonardo da Vinci in 1492 and ending in 1590. Period eighteen is the Renaissance outside of Italy, c. 1325 to 1600 with El Greco. Baroque art c. 1598 to 1702 with artists like Rubens and Veláquez. Kings like Louis the XIV of France. The Rococo and the rise of Romanticism are linked, c. 1700 to 1794 which includes the French Revolution.

The Modern world begins in the Nineteenth century with Goya, c. 1800 and runs through Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to Gauguin and Cezanne, c. 1900. Many more periods follow, all grouped as Twentieth century art: Expressionism, Art Nouveau, Cubism (c. 1905-1918). Abstract Expressionism, think of Jackson Pollock c. 1947. Op art and Pop art from about 1959 to 1963. The final listings are Kinetic, Minimal, Conceptual, New Realism, and Post Modernism.

It is usually ascribed to Caravaggio.

dadaism

Crows and ravens figure largely in pre-Christian faiths and practices, and folk art draws heavily on past beliefs and practices. An artist friend of mine is more pragmatic. Crows,she tells me, are just easier to draw and paint than multicolored birds.

Impressionism. Circa 1849-1875. Realism was a precursor and companion to the Impressionists. Post is Latin for after and that movement began around 1884.

Titian painted a lot of naked woman and used the excuse that for example Diana and Acteon, Acteon stumbled accross the naked woman and was sentenced to death.

A literary movement that stressed reliance upon emotion and nature over reason and logic as a moral guide to life.