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Salisbury Cathedral , England, begun 1220
Gothic
Due to it's shorter stature, flying buttresses were used less and played a less obvious role. The facade contains a great deal of decorative stonework |
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St. Sernin, Toulouse, c 1070-1120
Romanesque
Good example of Romanesque architechture. Exterior has massive, thick walls and small clerestory windows. |
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Royal Portal of Chartres, France c. 1145-1155
Gothic
The sculptures of the royal portal proclaim the majesty and power of Christ. The sculptor united the three doorways by carving episodes from Christ's life on the capitals to create a sort of freize. |
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Durham Cathedral, England, c 1093
Romanesque
Romanesque church that showed the beginning of the Gothic characteristics. Decorative patterns carved in the stone work can be traced to the metal work traditions of the previous Hiberno-Saxon cultures. |
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Notre Dame, Paris, begun 1163
Gothic
West facade shows how the walls in Gothic cathedrals have become lighter and thinner. The height of the cathedral is also greater than that of previous Gothic and Romanesque churches. |
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Chartres Cathedral, France, c. 1145-1170
Gothic
One of the oldest gothic churches, was the first to be planned with flying buttresses. Considered to be the first High Gothic building |
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Bayeux Tapestry c. 1070-1080
Romanesque
20 inch high, 230 foot long tapestry illustrated the Battle of Hastings in a simplified and stylized but still accurate manner. Not a true tapestry, but embroidery on cloth. |
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Nave of St. Sernin, Toulouse, France c. 1080-1120
Romanesque
Has a rhythmic progression from one rounded arch to the next. Modular floor plan made it feel compartmentalized. |
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Lacoon Group c. 20 AD
Hellenistic (Greek)
Believed to have been the work of three separate sculptors. Second son on the left was added later. |
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Venus de Milo c. 150-125 BC
Hellenistic (Greek)
More overtly sexual than past depictions of Aprodite. The sculptor intentionally designed the work to tease the spectator. |
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Dying Gaul c. 230 BC
Hellenistic
The distinctive features of the Gauls were carefully reproduced. The male musculature was rendered in an exaggerated manner. |
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Nike from the Acropolis c. 410 BC
Classical
The sculptor rendered her pose graceful and elegant. the drapery folds form intricate patterns and abstract designs. |
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Doryphoros c. 450BC
Classical
Epitomizes the intellectual rigor of Classical art. The Doryphoros is the culmination of the evolution in Greek statuary. |
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Three Revelers c. 510 BC
Archaic
Athenian red figure amphora. The theme was chosen so that the artist could experiment with putting the human figure in unusual positions |
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Peplos Kore c. 530 BC
Archaic
Sculptor rendered the female body more naturally than before. Constructed mostly of cylindrical shapes. |
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Kroisos c. 530 BC
Archaic
Male figure was rendered far more naturally and proportionate than previously. |
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Dipylon Vase c. 750 BC
Geometric
One of the earliest examples of Greek figure painting. Reintroduction of the the human figure and story telling
into art. |
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Tumuli in Necropolis c. 7-2 centuries BC
Etruscan
Tombs covered in earthen mounds. Built to look like houses of the living. |
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Sarcophagus with Reclining Couple, c. 520 BC
Etruscan
Couple depicted are animated even though they are at rest. The artist's interest was on the upper half of the figures. |
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Portraits of Four Tetrarchs, c. 305 AD
Roman
All four figures have large, cubical heads on squat bodies and are as identical as possible. Marked the decline of idealism, naturalism, individuality and personality in Roman art. |
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Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy, c. after 81 AD
Roman
Composite columns frame the entryway. First known instance of humans interacting with Gods on an official Roman historical relief. |
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Colosseum, Rome, Italy, c. 70-80 BC
Roman
World's largest amphitheater and held up to 50,000 spectators. Could not have been built without concrete. |
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Ceiling from Catacombs of St. Peter's, Rome, Italy, c. 4th Century BC
Early Christian
Similar in style to many Roman works. Mixed old and new testament themes. |
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Christ as the Good Shepherd, Ravenna, Italy c. 425
Early Christian
All the forms have three dimensional bulk and are still deeply rooted in the classical tradition |
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Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, c 532
Byzantine
Pententive construction made the dome possible. It is the most important monument of early Byzantine Art. |
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Justinian and attendants c. 547
Byzantine
Weightless and speechless frontal figures characteristic of the new Byzantine aesthetic. Example of figures without solid bodies or cast shadows. |
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