Art Historian assignments

Hi friends, 

Here are the image/topic assignments for Friday. 

1. Valeria - The great “renovation” and shift  from Early Byzantine to Middle Byzantine (p. 327)
2. Clare - Theotokos, Hagia Sophia (p. 327-8)
3. Evelyn - Architecture/plan of Katholikon at Hosios Loukas (p. 328-9)
4. Eleanor - Interior of Katholikon at Hosios Loukas (p. 329)
5. Somaje - Crucifixion from Daphni, Greece (p. 330)
6. Sebastian - History & Interior of St. Mark’s, Venice (p. 331)
7. Julia - Norman Sicily and Christ as Pantokrator (p. 332)
8. Dante  - Harbaville Triptych (p. 333)
9. Andy - Lamentation over the dead Christ, Nerezi, Macedonia (p. 333-4)
10. Roujia - Paris Psalter (p. 334-5)
11. Lorenzo - Virgin and Child, Vladimir Virgin (p. 335)
12. Matt - Late Byzantine Art overview (p. 335-6)
13. Marquise - Anastasis, Christ in Chora (p. 336-7)
14. Michael - Christ as Savior of Souls icon, Ohrid, Macedonia (p. 337)
15. Emily - Annunciation icon, Ohrid, Macedonia (p. 337-8)
16. Morgan - Three Angels by Andrei Rublyev (p. 338)

Other relevant materials are under the "supplemental materials" tab (Graphic organizer and Christian Symbols worksheet)

PLEASE READ CHAPTER 12 CAREFULLY. It was evident in class today that many  of you have yet to read the chapter. 

Since we haven't had time in class, take a few minutes to watch the beginning of this documentary on the depiction of Christ throughout time

See you Friday and Happy Halloween!!

ps - Look at some of these funny art historical Halloween costumes. The last is my favorite...speaking of the face of Christ...

Christianity

Check out this goofy, but informative video about the history of Christianity!

Ancient Rome

In preparation for our Rome Unit Test on Thursday, here's some vital information! Be sure to really study architectural innovations (in material, engineering and vocabulary terms) and important Roman monuments (ARA PACIS)!! Check under tabs for the Rome presentation, study guides, reading guides and image tables.

Key Ideas

Roman art reflects an ambitious character

Monuments reflect the glory of the gods and government

Roman architecture is known for the arch, the vault, and the use of concrete.

Roman paintings are few yet we have well preserved first, second, third, and fourth styles from Pompeii.

The Romans had great interest and admiration for High Classical Greek art and continued to make many copies of Greek sculptures.

The Romans also move away from cremation and begin to have burials (sarcophagi!!). Roman royalty are still cremated. Funerary practices may start to reflect the influence of Christianity and other Eastern religions that believe in an afterlife (gradual building of Christianity's spread and power).

TYPES OF GOVERNMENT

Monarchy and Republic: 753-27 centuries BCE

Dictator (Julius Ceasar): 48 BCE (murdered 44 BCE)

Empire (under Augustus): 27 BCE  - 96 CE

High Empire (Trajan, Hadrian and the Antionines): 96 - 192 CE

Late Empire (Severans, Diocletian, Constantine): 193-337 CE

ESSENTIAL

 Good luck studying! Be ready to begin Early Christian Period after the test on Thursday.
 

Rome High and Late Empire

 Look up!

The blog has been updated and now has clickable tabs above. Check them out!

Class materials and documents will be posted under the document tab from now on. Click to find documents for our next class (Monday, October 22) for Rome Late Empire.

Watch this video and brush up on your Roman architecture

Roman Early and High Empire

Hi all,

Great job on the presentations today. It's fun for me to be a listener and hear your take on these wonderful artworks. For those who didn't present today, please be ready first thing Thursday.

Check out these interesting videos about the Ara Pacis and, if you have the time, a BBC documentary about the brutal bloodshed at the Colosseum! It's always fun to see art historical reenactments, especially involving dramatic gladiatorial battles.

In addition, here are this weeks documents:

Reading Guide Chapter 10 Rome High Empire 

Image Tables: Chapter 10 Rome Early Empire

Image Tables: Chapter 10 Rome High Empire

I've included Image Tables in place of Image Cards, as requested by the class. These will be due on the day of the test, as note cards were. Be sure to include titles and vital information for EVERY image.

See you Thursday!

Presentation assignments and Rome Early Empire

Hi friends,

Here are the images/topics/themes assigned for our next class. Please be prepared on Tuesday to teach the class about these themes/artworks! Include all relevant information, do some research outside your book and make it entertaining! Remember to try to connect pieces with previous periods, civilizations and cultures. If there are supplemental images/info/videos you would like me to include in the powerpoint, please send it to me prior to our Tuesday class.

1. Morgan  - Pompeii Forum and Ampitheater (p. 245)
2. Clare  - The Roman House (p.246-7)
3. Matt - First and Second style painting (p.248)
4. Marquise  - Third and Fourth style painting (p. 251-2)
5. Somaje  - Private portraits and still-life painting (p. 252-3)
6. Michael - Early empire and pax romana (p.  254-5)
7. Sebastian - Augustus and Livia, (p.255)
8. Andy - Ara Pacis, (p.256-7)
9. Valeria - Forum of Augustus and Nimes (p. 257-8)
10. Eleanor  - Porta Maggiore and Nero's Golden House (p.258-9)
11. Evelyn  - Flavian portraiture (p. 261)
12. Dante - the Colosseum (p. 260-1)
13. Emily - architecture of Arch of Titus (p. 262)
14. Julia  - Sculpture of Arch of Titus (p. 262-3)
15. Lorenzo - Trajan and Timgad (p. 264-5)
16. Roujia - Forum of Trajan (p. 264-5)

Also, here are the image cards for Chapter 10 Rome Early Empire
Image Cards Chapter 10 Rome Early Empire

See you all Tuesday! Enjoy this rainy weekend.

Etruscans, Rome and Ancient China

Hi art historians, 

We will be exploring a few cultures this week! 

Please do your best to complete these assignments for Friday.

Read:

• Chapter 7: Ancient China and Korea 1279, pp. 180-188
• Chapter 9: The Etruscans 222-234 (keep Chinese terracotta and bronze in mind)
• Chapter 10: The Roman Empire, pp. 236-244 

Please complete Etruscan and Ancient China/Roman Republic reading guides for Friday (OR temple drawings in place of the Etruscan RG) 
Reading Guide: the Etruscans
Reading Guide: Chapter 7 and 10, Ancient China and Roman Republic

Image card documents for Etruscans, Ancient China and Roman Republic
Image Cards Chapter 9: the Etruscans 
Image Cards Chapter 7 and 10: Ancient China and Roman Republic



We will watch some clips from this documentary on the terracotta army, but if you have time, watch the whole thing! 

 

Enjoy your week!

Ancient Greece Unit Test

Hi all, here is the presentation for all of Ancient Greece. Happy studying, see you Tuesday!

Ancient Greece Presentation

Ancient Greece: Classical through Hellenistic

Spend a few minutes watching these informative SmartHistory videos about the Parthenon sculptures by Phidias!

East Pediment 

Frieze

Metopes

I also want to emphasize the importance of reviewing the language and vocabulary of Greek architecture. Familiarize yourself with the different orders and temple styles and their design.

We will do some 2-point perspective drawings of temples on Friday, time permitting.

Lastly, here are the documents for Chapter 5: Ancient Greece Late Classical through Hellenistic

Chapter 5 Image Cards: Ancient Greece Late Classical through Hellenistic

Chapter 5 Reading Guide: Ancient Greece Late Classical through Hellenistic 

See you all on Friday!