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Art Appreciation

The document covers the evolution of art from early civilizations, focusing on prehistoric art, Egyptian art, and various periods in Western art history, including Greek, Roman, and Renaissance influences. It highlights key artworks and themes, such as the connection between art and religion in Egypt, the significance of naturalism, and the emergence of different art movements like Impressionism and Cubism. The learning outcomes emphasize the ability to discuss and analyze these artistic developments and their cultural importance.

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Art Appreciation

The document covers the evolution of art from early civilizations, focusing on prehistoric art, Egyptian art, and various periods in Western art history, including Greek, Roman, and Renaissance influences. It highlights key artworks and themes, such as the connection between art and religion in Egypt, the significance of naturalism, and the emergence of different art movements like Impressionism and Cubism. The learning outcomes emphasize the ability to discuss and analyze these artistic developments and their cultural importance.

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Lesson 7:

Art in Early Civilization


Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. discuss how art was used by prehistoric people to


depict everyday life

2. identify the central themes of prehistoric art:

3. differentiate the techniques used during the three


kingdoms of early Egypt, and

4. explain how art is linked with religion in early


Egyptian civilization.
Stone Age
-is a term used to describe a period of history
when stones were used to make tools for
survival.
-Though prehistoric humans would not
necessarily possess the complex rational
capabilities to tell their story through written
records and accounts, some artifacts in the
form of cave paintings and sculptures would
serve as the "storytellers."
PREHISTORIC ART
- Nomadic lifestyle of early human to
permanent settlements Stone age witnessed
how humans were able to lead more stable
lives and eventually come up with permanent
shelters and tools for survival Early humans
also turned the creation of painting and
sculptures that depict human, animals and
their natural habitats
3 periods of the Stone Age Culture

1. Paleolithic
-the late years of the old stone age.

2. Mesolithic
-middle stone age.

3. Neolithic
-new stone age.
PALEOLITHIC ART
- is a product of climate
change. As the climate got
colder, part of the early
humans' instinct is to look
for shelters that would
provide them will warmth.
Caves became protective
havens for the early
humans and these caves
paved the way for the birth
of their first attempt to Hall of bulls found in a cave in
create art. Lancaux, France
MESOLITHIC ART
-The "Venus of Willendorf."
This figure is a highly
abstracted woman From
highlighted body parts
associated with fertility. The
representation may show
the importance of taking
care of these body parts for
procreation and consequel
tly the survival of species.
Venus of Willendorf
NEOLITHIC ART STONEHENGE
IN ENGLAND
-The purpose of this fascinating
edifice remains a mysten up to
this day age. Some regard it as
a temple while others see it as
complex calendar the tracked
the movements of both the
Sun and Moon. Others ascribe
some magical element to it by
associating it with Merlin the
Magician from King Arthurs's
story.
Stonehenge
EGYPTIAN ART
-The Egyptian civilization can be divided into three periods:
Old, Middle, and New Kingdom. Looking at the three periods,
it can be noticed that for the Egyptians, art should be
something religious and spiritual. There may have been
differences in the techniques used and style emphasized, but
there are common denominators among the artworks created
during their respective time periods.
NARMER PALETTE
- It was a palette that utilized and
applied dark colors around King
Narmer's eyes. The palette was also
a symbol that commemorates the
unification of Upper and Lower
Egypt.
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA

During the old Kingdom,


one of the Architectural
wonders was also
constructed. The
pyramids in Giza served
as tombs since their
main purpose was to
provide a resting place
for the pharaohs.
QUEEN NEFERTITI
There is emphasis to life-like
features of the face like an
elongate jaw and thick-lidded
eyes. Most artists created
artworks that are natural and
seemingly real, highlighting
the features of their subjects.
Naturalism was not only used
to depict the pharaoh but also
was used for members of the
royal family. The bust of
Queen Nefertiti has a long
KING TUTANKHAMEN
He became king at a very
young age and died at the
age of eighteen. Howard
Carter discovered his tomb
in 1922. They were
astonished to find gold
artworks and that the coffin
was made out of solid gold.
The body of the young king
was eredred in linen and a
gold mask covered his face.
Lesson 8:
Art of Emerging Europe
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to;

1. Identify the major periods in Western Art


History

2. Compare and contrast the artworks produced


during the different time periods and art
movements, and

3.Discuss the importance of art to the


development of western culture.
Greek and Roman Civilizations were also
known as the Classical World because
both cultures aimed to embody the
highest possible standard of quality in all
aspects of their societies.

Most art movements have taken


inspiration from the certain artistic
elements from the two civilizations.
Ancient Greek

The development of greek art can be devided into


four period:

1. Geometric Period
- It was a period
when geometric shapes and patterns have taken the
spotlight in most of the artworks.
3. Classical Period
- It was during this time when the Greeks found
themselves rebuilding their temples and focusing on
creating artworks.

4. Hellenistic Period
- During this time, art was primarily focused on
showcasing emotions and depicting reality.

Lacoon and His Sons, The sculpture depicts Lacoon, a


Trojan priest, and his sons being strangled by
serpents.
Ancient Rome

- one of Western Europe's mightiest empire


- since they had expanded and covered many
territories, they interacted neighboring in other
civilizations particularly with the greeks

Colosseum
- one of their architectural achievement
- this amphitheater uses for entertainment
purposes like public events and gladiator games.
Just like the
Greece, the
Romans valued
their gods and this
is the evident with
their sculptures
and artworks

Poseidon and Medusa


Middle Ages

- a period between Roman empire and


Renaissance

Church

- the product of the early middle age


Great Cathedral

- built in this period, these cathedral can be


Renaissance Art
- during this period, artist valued individual as a
subject of arts.

This sculpture is an
example of
humanism was a
dominant belief
system during the
Renaissance.

Michelangelo,"David"
- During a Renaissance Period, there was a revival
of Roman Theatrical Plays, were performed special
occasions at the court of Italian Princess.

- This would lead to Italy's opera, which have a


greatly influence in their tradition of popular
theater.
Mannerism

- a period of art history, which was the


product of Renaissance Period

- artists would observed nature and try their


best to emulate it based on their observation
Baroque and Rococo

- The term "baroque" is derived from the Portuguese


term barocco which translated as "irregularly shaped
pearl."

- Aside from art, music also flourished during this period


because people believed that music could serve as
powerful tool to communicate messages that can evoke
certain feelings among its listeners.

- Since the birthplace of this period was in Rome, it did


The biblical event in
this painting shows
how the Baroque
period reverted to
having a religious
subject in their works

The assumptions of the virgin,


Venice Italy
Neoclassism

- the beginning of modern art


- it was dominant art movement that time which
basically aimed to revived and rekindle the influence of
greek and Roman into art and architecture.
Romanticism

-as an art movement, used the central themes of


Neoclassitiel artworks as a springboard

- highlighted heroic elements into their work

-works also promoted justice, equality, and social


order.

-emphasized emotions and feelings of man, which


Realism

- style of work focuses on the accuracy of details


that depicts and
somehoW mirrorS reality.

-Realism as a modern movement in art veered


away from traditional forms or
art.
Impressionism

- movement started in France, which led to a break


from the tradition in European painting.

- Impressionism IS a style of painting that emerged


in the mid- to late 1800s.

- The said impression is Communicated by the artist


Post-Impressionism

- It is an art movement that emerged in France, which is


a result of both influence and rejection of
Impressionism.

- the development of individual style that CaVe


emphasis to defining from with the use of broken colors
and short brush stroke.

- Some of the famous post-impressionism artists include


Neo-Impressionism

- Most painters who subscribe to such movement rely only 3


systematic and scientific techniques that have a
predetermined visual effects not only on the art work itself
but also how the audience perceive the art.

- pointillism

This art technique basically utilizes discrete dots and dashes


of pure color
elements are believed to blend with the viewer's perspective.
Art Nouveau

Between 1890 and 1910, Europe and the United States


witnessed the emergence and flourishing of a new art style.
This ornamental style uses long and organic lines that are
concretely manitested in architecture, jewelry and glass
design, among others.

- Inmost works, the defining characteristic of Art Nouveau is


the asymmetrical line that usually is in the form of insect
wings or flower stalks. The line is done in such a graceful and
Fauvism

- This style of painting that emerged in France


around 20th century.

- what makes fauvist revolutionary is that they


used pure and vibrant colors by applying
straight from the paint tubes directly to the
canvas.
Cubism

- between 1907 and 1914, Frech artists Pablo


Picasso and George Braque introduced a new
art style called Cubism.

- One of the thing that cubism rejected was


Futurism

-It is an early twentieth century art movement


that started in italy, which highlighted the speed,
energy, dynamism and power of machine

-The greatest impact of futurism is evident in


poetry and visual arts
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