Ancient and classical art Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CSTU 101-Quiz 6-Chp 18painting "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli in 1482 - correct answer there is a revival of interest in classical themes (able to explore new styles and subject matter with a completely new set of ideas and values) -Venus is a classical goddess ~This is a depiction of a mythological birth, and here she emerges from the ocean riding onto land on an open clamshell. comparing Virgin Mary with Venus (similarities) - correct answer 1) oval shape to the head 2) sli...

Intro To Art Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Canon - answerA rule, for example, of proportion. The ancient Greeks considered beauty to be a matter of "correct" proportion and sought a canon of proportion, for the human figure and for buildings. capital - answerThe uppermost member of a column, serving as a transition from the shaft to the lintel. In classical architecture, the form of the capital varies with the order. cella - answerThe chamber at the center of an anci...

C100 WGU Objective Assessment Exam Questions With All Correct Answers What is the relationship between the humanities and technology? - ANSWER- a) Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet. b) Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented. What theme is found in multiple historical period...

Paleolithic and Neolithic Periods correct answers Hunter-gatherer and agricultural revolution Mesopotamia (c. 3500-c. 2350 BCE) correct answers Formed at the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers - Invented writing, military expertise, city-states, Code of Hammurabi. Sumer constructed dikes and reservoirs. Invention of writing in 3500 BCE marks the beginning of civilization. Iraq Shatt Al - Arab - largest Date Palm forest Ancient Egypt (c. 2711-c. 1090 BCE) correct answers Influence of geography, h...

COMPLETE - Elaborated Test Bank for Art-A Brief History Revel 7E Marilyn Stokstad & Michael Cothren. ALL Chapters Included 1-20. 631 Pages of Content- A+ Graded for 2023 COMPLETE - Elaborated Test Bank for Art-A Brief History Revel 7E Marilyn Stokstad & Michael Cothren. ALL Chapters Included 1-20. 631 Pages of Content- A+ Graded for 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Prehistoric Art in Europe 2. Art of the Ancient Near East 3. Art of Ancient Egypt 4. Early Asian Art 5. Art...

Classicism - -refers to the aesthetic attitudes and principles reflected in the art and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome Major Themes in the Classical Period - -Balance, truth/reason, democracy/republic and humanism Democracy - -government "rule by the people" developed by Greeks Socratic Method - -Analytical method of reasoning developed by Greek philosopher Socrates, ask a progression of questions in pursuit of truth Philosopher King - -Hypothetical ruler of Plato's idea city-sta...

CSTU 101-Quiz 6-Chp 17Renaissance - correct answer -period of cultural "rebirth" (portal into modern age) -it was a great historical problem ~A historical problem is a set of circumstances so complex that it defies easy explanation. Textbook definition of *Renaissance* - correct answer The Renaissance was a great cultural movement that brought about a period of scientific revolution and artistic transformation at the dawn of modern European history. "Scientific Revolution" - correct...

CSTU 101-Quiz 6-Chp 17Renaissance - correct answer -period of cultural "rebirth" (portal into modern age) -it was a great historical problem ~A historical problem is a set of circumstances so complex that it defies easy explanation. Textbook definition of *Renaissance* - correct answer The Renaissance was a great cultural movement that brought about a period of scientific revolution and artistic transformation at the dawn of modern European history. "Scientific Revolution" - correct...

HST 1100 Module 12 - Recovery and Rebirth: The Age of the Renaissance What characteristics distinguish the Renaissance from the Middle Ages? The Middle Ages were a period lacking classical culture. The Renaissance, on the other hand, was a period of recovery from the Middle Ages, recuperating from the Black Death, political disorder, and economic recession. Italy was viewed as the birthplace of the modern world. Increasing wealth created new possibilities for the enjoyment of worldly things. Th...

CSTU 101 Quiz / Chapter 7 Many of the statues we call "Greek" are actually Roman copies. - correct answer True Even in the temples they built, the ancient Greeks saw a picture of the human form. - correct answer True Which order of Greek temple architecture is associated with the Classical period and demonstrates elegance and refinement? - correct answer Ionic From the earliest period in Greek art, we see highly realistic depictions of the human form. - correct answer False The Gr...