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Period: 800 BCE to 323 BCE
Greek Art
The era of greek art consisted of a wide variety of different forms of art, including pottery, murals, paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Techniques such as black-figure style ceramic pottery and red-figure style ceramic pottery, came about in 535 BCE. Very detailed and famous architecture such as the Parthenon was constructed between 447 and 432 BCE. In the Hellenistic period (323 BCE) we see many famous sculptures come alive. -
Period: 2 BCE to 800 BCE
Pre-History
It is believed that the first human representations of art, occurred around 10,000 B.C. They were markings (mostly depictions of animals) made of ground ochre (a kind of pigmented, earthen material, that is soft and can be mixed with liquids and comes in a range of colors like brown, red, yellow, and white) painted on rocks and in caves. These forms of art have been found and explored in areas such as Egypt, South Asia, Europe, Western Asia, North America and South America. -
Period: 450 to 1050
Early Christian and Medieval Art
The period of the dark ages is known for its eccentric panel painting, icon painting, and mosaic art. Catholic beliefs and traditions greatly influenced the art during this time period. It was very rare that you saw a piece of art work that didn't illustrate something you'd read in the bible. -
Period: 1400 to 1530
Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance mainly took place in Florence, Rome, and Venice. During this time period we see many new ideas and techniques come to fruition. One major theme is classicism which is "generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship." Other themes included linear perspective, (a good example being The Last Supper) humanism, and male nudity (an example is the statue David). Many paintings we see were painted with oil paints. -
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Realism
The emergence of realism was essentially triggered by extensive transformations within society, for example the Industrial revolution. Artists began to veer towards accurate and realistic depictions of society within their art. Some examples of realist artists include Jean-Francois Millet and Gustave Courbet. Both "sought to depict everyday social truths of the new industrial age." I put the end date as 1970, however realism continues to be depicted in present day art. -
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Modern Art
"Modern art was produced in the late 1860s through the 1970s and rejected traditionally accepted forms and emphasized individual experimentation and sensibility." This period essentially begins with the realist movement and ends with abstract art and expression. We see artists start to transform and broaden the definition of art. We began to see use of vibrant colors and more nontraditional materials, as well as new techniques and strategies. Modern artists strayed away from realism.