Art history 1 stuvia Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

Art History - ANSWERSThe academic study of the history and development of the visual arts Methods - ANSWERSThe sets of rules or philosophy that informs one's approach to understanding art history. Phiny the Elder - ANSWERSA Roman author and natural historian who included some of the earliest recorded historical descriptions of works of art in his writings. Giorgio Vasari - ANSWERSAn architect and artist whose "Lives of Artists" was the most influenced text of the Italian Renaissance....

(Painting from Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation) A nude woman holding a mirror as a representation of Vanity is an example of a(n) __________. - ANSWERSallegorical figure (Concept Iconography) Enjoying a work of art without considering its context or history is known as __________. - ANSWERSart appreciation (Concept Art History Vs. Art Appreciation) Which of the following terms is NOT defined correctly? A. Religion - a group of people gathering to worship a supreme being. B. Culture - w...

Select the option that is true about the image below. - ANSWERSContains primary color Which of the following words best describes an art historical method that relies on recognition of elements of an artist's personal style? - ANSWERSConnoisseurship Which of the following best describes the technique the artist use to create the illusion of depth in this painting? - ANSWERSAtmospheric perspective Which of the following is the correct definition of genius? - ANSWERSAn exceptionally tale...

Constantine moved the imperial capital from Rome to Byzantium in 330 CE. - ANSWERSTRUE After separating from the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire produced art that was very stylized and unrealistic. - ANSWERSTRUE There were no depictions of royalty or the emperor in Byzantine art. - ANSWERSFALSE The period in which western Europeans organized armies to help the empire but ended up raiding it instead is called the _________. - ANSWERSCrusades The original name of Constantino...