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| An intentional expression involving skill and ability that expresses a meaning beyond it's function. |
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| How is an art object different from other objects? |
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| An art object has a meaning that may or may not be available as a literal representation. A normal object, a chair for example, does not have a meaning beyond it's function of a chair. |
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| What does art do that other created things do not do? |
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| Define FORM as it relates to art |
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| How the art is made; what the artist used to create the art |
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| Define IDEA as it relates to art |
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| Why the art was created; messages that are conveyed thru the art |
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| Define CONTENT as it relates to art |
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| What the art is of; the subject matter of the art |
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| Define CONTEXT as it relates to art |
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| When and Who made the art; influences that the art may have received from global or local issues to the artist |
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| Differences in art from the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras |
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Paleolithic art is represented by cave wall drawings and some portable objects that were constructed. Basically this type of art is the oldest and it consisted of cave art and small figurines or decorated objects carved out of bone, stone, or clay.
Neolithic art is represented by structures (such as Stonehenge) and sculptures and human and animal objects carved from rock, etc... |
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| How old are the earliest examples of art? |
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| Paleolithic Era; between 21,000 BCE and 30,000 BCE |
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| What techniques were used to create the earliest art? |
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| Sprayed paint by blowing it through a straw-like object; overlap/use existing lines for the shapes of new paintings; either painted outlines, or solid colors; composite views |
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| What are some of the solutions for the problem of creating “above-ground” structures? |
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| Post and Lintel construction |
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| What are the limitations and benefits of these techniques? (pros and cons) |
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Poor tensile strength, buildings could only be as wide as the stones used for the roof, or the roof would burn if wood or other materials were used.
It was simple, and did create a roof that could protect the inhabitants |
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| What are the limitations and benefits of these techniques? (pros and cons) |
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Poor tensile strength, buildings could only be as wide as the stones used for the roof, or the roof would burn if wood or other materials were used.
It was simple, and did create a roof that could protect the inhabitants |
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| What are the artistic/cultural contributions of the AKKADIANS? |
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| Heraldic composition - animals playing the roll of humans |
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| What are the artistic/cultural contributions of the ASSYRIANS? |
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| narrative, relief sculptors (archers pursuing enemies) glorification or wars / rulers |
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| What are the artistic/cultural contributions of the BABYLONIANS? |
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| new law concepts; legalities/law making |
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| What are the artistic/cultural contributions of the PERSIANS? |
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| What are the artistic/cultural contributions of the SUMERIANS? |
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| How is EGYPTIAN culture different from MESOPOTAMIAN? |
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Egypt was ruled with little change in civilizations/rulers/etc... while Mesopotamia was under constant struggle/war. Mesopotamia was known for arches, ziggurats, and the invention of the wheel.
Egyptians are known for Pharaohs, religious beliefs (polytheistic), beliefs in the afterlife, writing, and pyramids. |
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