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Paleolithic

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:03:17 UTC

Vibrant colors are used on the body. The shape of the animal is naturalistic, and has shading and contrast for detail.

Due to the minimal amount of background we have on prehistoric images, my assumption is that this painting was to log the type of animals they hunted.

Sumerian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:03:30 UTC

The sculpture is more naturalistic. There is a lot of contour on the face to create depth. The expression is neutral.

Babylonian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:07:53 UTC

The poses are frigid and more abstract. There is emphasis on the hand actions, and the head positions help draw the eye to focal point. Very decorated.

Assyrian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:08:02 UTC

Naturalistic animal. There is great attention to detail with contouring and line.

In Assyria, lion hunting was a royal sport.

Old Kingdom, Egyptian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:08:16 UTC

The people and animals are all abstract. The lines separate pieces of the story, also known as columns. There are many triangles and circles used in this piece. The hierarchy of scale emphasizes who is most important.

This palette was for royal makeup! How fun.

New Kingdom Egyptian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:08:30 UTC

The face of the sculpture looks peaceful and natural. There are many lines and inscriptions below.

Minoan

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:08:36 UTC

A mix of vibrant warm and cool colors are used together. There are many abstract squares and circles used.

Minoans used frescos to decorate. They displayed images of rituals, festivals, sports, and regular activties.

Mycenaean

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:09:12 UTC

Gold material, with great attention to detail on the face. The face is not natural, and very narrow. The ears stick out but help create symmetry.

Placed on buriels.

Archaic Greek

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:09:29 UTC

There are contrasting black and white colors. The statue looks realistic. The braids fall down, as well as the movement of the cloth.

This is obviously archaic because of the hairstyle; chunky braids. The archaic smile is also depicted; a small slight smile. The eyes are almond shaped.

Classical, Greek

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:09:38 UTC

The statue has great natural detail. The center crunches, and the limbs elongate.

This depicted the Olympic sport Discus.

Hellenistic, Greek

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:09:52 UTC

The human bodies are exaggerated and elongated. There is detail in their muscles, hair, and cloth. Their wings all point outwards.

Etruscan

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:10:26 UTC

The face is less realistic. There are many circular shapes, which make the sculpture less sharp and detailed.

Republican, Roman

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:10:37 UTC

The two heads being held are looking to the left, while the man is looking to the right. They look natural and contemplative. The cloak drags down the body.

Bodies are sculpted more realistic than idealistic. Buttresses are made to celebrate ancestors.

Early Imperial, Roman

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:10:48 UTC

The main statue is a massive man, with heavy and powerful armor. The smaller person helps the statue appear massive. Visual pace is created with the smaller persons attention being drawn up the clothes, to the face, and the face to the finger pointing up. Use of Controposto.

This is a political piece. Augustus made this to assert his power.

Late Imperial, Roman

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:11:04 UTC

His eyebrows point inwards, to convey concern. The lines impressed create emotion and age.

Early Christian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:11:27 UTC

This piece is covered in cool colors, with a contrasted bright circle behind the head. The gaze of the man is looking off, and the background waves create movement.

Frescos maintain color well and are often used as interior decorations.

Byzantine

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:11:38 UTC

There are contrasting warm and cool tones. The bodies appear abstract. The circles help emphasize the faces.

Art becomes more religious at this time. The "two" fingers held up represent Christs identity as a deity and human.

Migration Period

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:11:49 UTC

This piece displays symmetry and balance of colors and shapes. The colors are very royal; gold, red, white.

Carolingian

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:12:05 UTC

The abstract bodies are rounded and soft. The faces have little expression and all subjects are close in proximity to each other.

Romanesque

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:12:17 UTC

There is repetition above with the pillars that help the eye move through each statue. Each statue varies in position to build unity and variety.

Often archangels are depicted, as well as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Early French Gothic

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:12:29 UTC

Unity is found in the repetition of the windows. Variety can be found throughout the colors and different intricate stories played in the stained glass.

High French Gothic

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:12:40 UTC

Symmetry is used in this piece. There are a lot of vibrant and saturated colors. They help the piece be lively.

Late French Gothic

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:12:50 UTC

The vibrant green center is contrasted by warmer, darker colors. The piece is bordered. The bodies are not naturalistic.

German Gothic

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:13:00 UTC

There is great detail on the faces and cloth. The lines help create movement. The piece is bordered by an ellipses.

Italian Gothic

katesnienstedt — 2024-01-15 22:13:09 UTC

The subject has a side profile, with a natural blank expression. He is wearing bright vibrant red.