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pigments mixed with oil. artist Jan van Eyck is credited with the invention of... the artist Titian established the use of ... on canvas. slow drying allows glazing and rich colors. |
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water based pigments applied to wet or dry plaster. used in southern regions of Europe - primarily Italy because of the need for a dry climate. |
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pigments with mixed with ground limestone and water or with egg yolk. quick-drying colors. not as rich and dark as oil paint. |
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chrystalized limestone used for sculpting. |
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metal consisting of copper and tin. when melted it is cast for use in making works of art. |
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counter positioning of the body around a central axis. |
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altar piece or devotional picture, either carved or painted with one center panel and two wings |
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altar piece or devotional picture either carved or painted with two panels |
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softened outlines smoke-like haze (Leonardo d' Vinci) |
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modeling of form through light and shadow |
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cylindrical, upright architectural support consisting of shaft, base, and a capital |
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"engaged column" a flat verticle element projecting from a wall surface, normally having a base, shaft and capital. generally a decorative rather than a structural element. |
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the horizontal elements above the columns and capitals consisting of (from top to bottom) - a cornice, frieze, and arcitrave |
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a curved structural element that spans an open space, built from wedge-shaped stone blocks |
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weight shifted to one leg |
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block of wood gorged out in raised relief - ink is applied and paper pressed onto block to receive image |
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Copper plates incised with a sharp tool (burin). Ink is rubbed into groves, paper pressed into plate to receive image. |
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when plate is incised with a small needle |
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Copper plate is covered with resin ground - image scratched into ground - plate then dipped in acid. this technique is most preferred method by print makers |
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illusion of 3-D space painted on a flat surface |
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the illusion of space suggested by softened edges and muted colors |
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philosophical attitude that emphasizes the dignity and worth of the individual and encourages the individual toward the expansion of knowledge, especially in regard to the classics. a desire to excel in one's full potential toward civic and moral responsibilities |
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belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ and his teachings. Jesus is seen by believers as the Messiah prophecized in Old Testament teachings - and as the savior of mankind by his death and resurrection. his teachings encourage followers to love God above all, and love others as ones self |
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philosophical system combining Platonism with Mysticism and Christian ideals. Theory represented in art by the belief in ideal beauty as reflection of a divine realm. belief in the tension of body pitted against spirit or body as a prison for the soul |
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1,“Lamentation” by Giotto de Bondone 14th Cen. Italian, Padua, Fresco #14-9/14/9
· Naturalistic approach based on observation
· Observation as seen by return to the classics
· Patriarch of painting
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.”Man in the Red Turban” by Jan van Eyck – Late Gothic, (Netherlands), Flemish, Oil on
Panel#15-16/15/7
· Use of ¾ view
· Allegorical nature … macro/micro
· Moves the view of the sub-natural to the natural in understanding the creator
· Reflects the views of humanism
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3. “Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck – Late Gothic, (Netherlands), Flemish, Oil on Panel
#15-13/15-1
· Humination of a pictorial theme
· Objects are symbolic of holy matrimony
· Insight into emerging middle class
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4, “Merode Altarpiece” by Robert Campin (Master of Flemalle) – Late Gothic, (Netherlands)
Flemish, Oil on Panel #15-12/15-4
· First example of pictorial evolution taking place in Flanders
· Know what “evolution” means
· Reform movement in church emphasizes private devotion
· First to show sacred event in domestic setting
· Uses symbolism
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5. “Deposition” by Roger van der Weyden – Late Gothic, (Netherlands) Flemish, Oil on wood
#15-7/15-8
· Tried to recapture emotional drama of the Gothic past
· Display emotion through the expression in his figures (body language)
· Restates spirit of the middle ages in contemporary terms
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6. “Dome of Florence” by Filippo Brunelleschi – Early Renaissance, Florence – Brick and
Masonry #16-13/16-30, 14-18
· Discovered scientific or linear perspective
· Discarded traditional building methods
· Devised new methods and built the machinery
· First reappearance of the full classic order in 1,000 years
· Established Florence as the center of new architecture
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7. “David” by Donatello – Early Renaissance, Florence, Bronze #16-12/16-12
· First free-standing nude since antiquity
· Used the weight-shift principle
· Symbol of Florentine love of liberty
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8. “Holy Trinity” by Masaccio, Early Renaissance, Florence, Fresco #16-12/16-20
· Emphasis on human aspect of artistic theme
· First to use scientific perspective in painting
· First to render human anatomy convincingly
· Reflects writings of Thomas Aquinas
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9. “The Palazzo Medici-Riccardi” by Michelozzo – Early Renaissance, Florence, Masonry
#16-20/16/36
· Recalls a fortress by use of ratio and proportion from Brunelescis’ theories
· Progress from rough to smooth adds to the illusion of height
· Created a new type of urban architecture with Renaissance ideals applied to a private residence
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10. “Birth of Venus” by Sandro Bottcelli – Early Renaissance, Florence, Tempera on Cavas
#16-27/16-28
· Linear contour
· Painted for one of the Medici circle (friends)
· She becomes allegorical figure to the Christian Madonna
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11. San Zaccaria Altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini – High Renaissance, Venice (Venican),
Oil on wood transferred to canvas #17-31/17-33
· First Italian to master oil painting
· Venice was a city of emotion and color
· Florence was a city of intellect and systems
· Bellini was a teacher of Titian
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12. “Interior of San Andrea” by Leon Battista Alberti – Early Renaissance,, Mantua,
Masonry #16-43/16-46
· Geometric between the elements
· Broke 1,000-year tradition of church building when he removed colonnade
· Christian basilica turned into a Christian temple
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13. “Last Supper” by Leonardo di Vinci – High Renaissance, Milan, #17-3/17-4
· Recognized as first classic statement of the ideals of high renaissance
· Perspective of architecture is tied to the figures
· Uses expression of the body to depict inner emotion
· He wanted to depict the intention of man’s soul
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14. Tempietto by Donato D’Angelo Bramante – High Renaissance, Rom, Masonry #17-8/17-22
· Creation of high renaissance architecture
· This adheres to Alberti’s ideal (central planned) church
· It is considered one of the great achievements that establishes Rome as the center of high renaissance art
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15. Creation of Adam – by Michelangelo – High Renaissance, Sistine Chapel-Rome, Fresco
#17-4/17-19
· Not the molding of Adam’s physical body but passage of the divine spark between Adam and God
· Related human history to Christian art
· Neo-plation merged with devotion of Christian art
· He was declared the “divine one’ after this
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16. Bound Slave by Michelangelo – High Renaissance, Rome, Marble, #17-11/17-16
· Neo plationism of the body as a prison of the soul
· It was done as a series for Pope Julius II’ tomb
· Done as a pair
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17. School of Athens – by Raphaeal – High Renaissance, Vatican Palace, Rome, Fresco…
………#17-17/17-9
· Figures symbolized learning of the West
· Illustrated the four branches of that learning
· It is Raphael’s masterpiece
His intent was to reconcile classic philosophy with Christian faith
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18. The Tempest – by Giorgione – High Renaissance, Venice (Venetian), Oil on Canvas…
……#17-34/17-36
· Represents Adam and Eve after the fall from Eden
· Color was influenced by Flemish artists
· Used oil paint
· Uses symbolism
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19. Entombment of Christ – by Jacapo Da Pontormo – Mannerist, Florence, Oil on Panel
#17-42/17/42
· Claustrophobic space
· Middle is left open to show loss
· Typical painting with lots of figures
· Complicated dance… theatrical… like opera
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20. The Madonna with a Long Neck – by Parmigianino – Mannerist, Florence, Oil on Panel
#17-43/17-43
· Limbs are ivory smooth, elongated, cold, elegant
· Space is unrealistic
· Great example of artificial style seen in mannerism
· Parody of Michelangelo’s PIETA
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21. Façade of Il Gesu – by Giocomo Della Porta – Proto-Baroque, Rome, Masonry
#17-50/17-55
· Incorporated horizontal base and vertical nave
· Embodiment of the spirit of the counter reformation
· It is considered to be proto-baroque
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22. The Abduction of the Sabine Women – by Giovanni Bologna – Mannerist, Florence
Marble, #17-48/17-52
· Stories taken from the legends of ancient Rome
· But the sculptor’s intention was not to show specific event, but his ability as a sculptor
· Figures seem devoid of emotional meaning – very theatrical
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23. Miraculous Draught of Fish – by Konrad Witz, Late Gothic, Swiss, Oil on Wood
#15-20/15-21
· Most original Swiss artist who adopted late Gothic style from Flanders
· Innovation in painting of water
· Story based on scripture – Luke:5
· One of the earliest landscape portraits in history
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