PRAXIS 5135 ART: CONTENT & ANALYSIS
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What characteristics were present in Buddhist sculpture during the Shunga
period? - ANSWERS-The imitation of wood carved in stone.
Describe works that were produced under the reign of Emperor Ashoka in the
6th century BC, following his conversion to Buddhism? - ANSWERS-Numerous
stone memorial columns depicting important events of Budda's life
constructed of sandstone in a Persian-influenced style.
Why is the seated Budda at Anuradhapura, Ceylon considered one of the most
renowned representations of Budda in history? - ANSWERS-Dating to the 6th
or 7th Century AD, this sculpture stylistically departs from "prettiness" and
"sensuality" which correlates with the conservative doctrine of Hinayana
Buddhism.
What are the origins of the Classic Buddha image? - ANSWERS-The image
demonstrates Classical as well as Indian elements and was developed under a
foreign dynasty-The Kushan
What is considered to be one of the earliest archaeological sites in Asia where
art has been recovered and what has been learned from it? - ANSWERS-The
Indus Valley of Northwest India;
,Functional sculpture is considered to be the predominant art form, very formal
or naturalistic works in sandstone, copper, and limestone discovered
What contributions to Persian art and architecture occurred during the 3rd-7th
century Sasanian Dynasty? - ANSWERS-Rock relief sculptures, metalwork,
textiles, bronzes and ornate woven silks
What is one of the last great pre-Renaissance paintings by Jerome Bosch? -
ANSWERS-"Garden of Earthly Delights"
The entire depiction is quite fanciful and imaginative yet no agreement has
been made regarding it's true meaning.
What is Jan Van Eyck known for and what are some of his works? - ANSWERS-
Credited as the inventor of modern oil painting;
"The Arnolfini Marriage",
"A Man in a Turban"-1433,
"Cardinal Albergati",
"The Madonna with Chancellor Rolin"
What characterizes the New Realism of early Netherlandish art from the late
14th and early 15th centuries? - ANSWERS-Work from this period often
contains symbolic meaning in naturalistic forms. Fruits, plants, furniture and
buildings were routinely imbued with religious significance. Fine detail,
accurate distance, depth and obscure symbolism is present in Van Eyck's "The
Madonna with Canon Van der Paele"
,What Flemish painter created oil painting? - ANSWERS-Jan Van Eyck developed
a method of mixing Bruges White Varnish Turpentine with linseed oil and raw
pigments in 1420
Who is considered to be one of the most innovative painters and architects of
the early Italian Painters and why? - ANSWERS-Giotto di Bondone is primarily
responsible for the introduction of the illlusionary pictorial space; he is said to
be responsible for "translating the art of painting from Greek to Latin"; Giotto
mastered the ability to render in the 3rd dimension
What is the style of "International Gothic"? - ANSWERS-A type of courtly
painting during the late 14th- mid 15th centuries; Decorative style combined
with rich colors and gold decoration, spatially illogical yet naturalistic in details.
Who are some of the International Gothic artists? - ANSWERS-Gentile da
Fabriano, "Adoration of the Magi", 1423;
Pisanello, "St. George and the Princess", 1435
Stefano Da Verona, "The Virgin in a Rose Garden";
The Limbourg Brothers, "Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berri", 1413-1415
Who is the greatest Italian painter of the Sienese School during the 13th
century? - ANSWERS-Duccio di Buoninsegna; Master of perspective and his
ability to render in the 3rd dimension; best known for his two-sided Maesta or
masterpiece adorning the high alter of the Siena Cathedral (1308-1311), the
front is a rendition of "The Virgin and Child Enthroned", the back has 26 scenes
showing the Passion and Resurrection of Christ.
, What contributions did artist Matthew Paris make to the English art world? -
ANSWERS-Illustration; Examples of his work include: "Lives of the Saints"
series, "Martyrdom of St. Alban" from "The life of St. Alban", circa 1240
Relief - ANSWERS-A projecting design carved or modeled on a flat background
Perspective - ANSWERS-A technique for representing space and 3-dimensional
objects on a flat, 2-dimensional surface by suggesting depth or distance
Figurative - ANSWERS-Style that accurately represents figures, animals, or
other recognizable objects
Graphic - ANSWERS-Art on a flat surface based on drawing and use of line;
especially applied to printmaking
Plane - ANSWERS-A flat, 2-dimensional surface with a defined boundary; An
element with 2 dimensions-length and width
Static - ANSWERS-Arrangement of shapes, lines, colors that reduce visual
movement when looking at a picture
Flat - ANSWERS-Without illusion of volume or depth; also pure color lacking
gradations of tone
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