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NO sources needed your own thoughts and words, please. I will upload an Powerpoint to guide you with the questions. i will also upload another example of the answers I wrote to the similar exam I did last time and got an A in. (same format of answer please). each answer 150 and above please. QUESTIONS ARE UNDER: The PDF of FINAL ART HISTORY QUESTIONS
- Is this building Romanesque or Gothic? Explain your answerusing specific references to architectural and design elements. (the photos show the same building from the exterior and interior)
QUESTION 2
- Why is this painting an example of a vanitassubject? Explain your answer, giving at least 2 reasons.
QUESTION 3
- How would you know that this study belongs to a Chinese scholar (literati)? Give2 reasons for your answer and explain your reasoning.
QUESTION 4
- Why would this painting be considered an example of the Rococostyle? Give 2 reasons for your answer and also explain what makes it different from Neoclassical style.
QUESTION 5
- How do you know that Veronese’s painting Feast in the House of Levicomes from the Renaissance period in Italy? Give at least 2 reasons for your answer and explain your reasoning.
How do we know that this building comes from Classical Antiquity? Please explain your answer, using specific architectural terms.
We know that this building comes from a classical antiquity because of the way it’s built and structured. The architecture style looks so ancient especially that it resembles the classical Greece and roman architecture styles of buildings. Where this building has many decorative features of classical architectures such as this huge triangular pediment which is the main elements found on every classical architecture. The pediment is also decorated with status of people and horses on the top of the building that displays similar Greek status. In addition to the metopes and frieze which are also pretty decorated bands of alternating triglyphs that proves and shows that this building comes from classical antiquity. Not only this but as well as all these huge simple Greek Doric’s that supports the building and give impressive royal and classical design.
All these architectures design and styles make this building more familiar to classical antiquity buildings especially Greek and roman classical buildings.
Compare the two buildings shown here (Santa Sabina and Hagia Sophia). Please list some differences and similarities and explain why each building looks the way it does.
Santa Sabina and Hagia Sophia are both classical architecture buildings that represents religious monuments. They both consist ionic columns and roman arches that supports these building. As well as However the Hagia Sophia building has multiple domes with pendentives on the roof whereas, Santa Sabina has a flat roof top. Hagia Sophia is so enormous and fully decorated with Byzantine architecture and Islamic decorations. Additionally, with the use of mosaic all over the Hagia Sophia. While, Santa Sabina is a simple early church style with a longitudinal axis.
The main reasons that these buildings look the way it does because both are built in different locations and different timings. Hagia Sophia is built in Istanbul around 532-37 and Santa Sabina in Rome, Italy and built around 422-32 therefore, each building has its own different unique look and purpose especially that each used different styles and different materials.
NOTE: there are 3 questions to answer here. 100-150 words total, not for each one.
- What part of the world does this sculpture come from?
- What is the type of relief shown here?
- How does this artwork show the power of the king? Explain your answer.
This sculpture is Relief panel at the palace of Ashurbanipal and comes from Iraq, Nineveh (a ruled area by the Assyrians) and comes from the most important historical part of the world which is Mesopotamia. This sculpture was made at the Assyrians period and ruling powers which is around C.650 BCE.
The type of low relief is shown in this sculpture portraying battle scenes which speaks to the power of the Assyrian kings, but this is set of relief is so naturalistic.
Where this masterpiece represents the lions, which is an important symbol and native to Mesopotamia. The lions were the symbol of power and control and the king killing the lions was an act of keeping his city safe from enemies and to show his strong powers. Where the skillful artist has reflected the king’s wealth, power and dignity through this lion hunt sculpture.
Why do you think people still fascinated by Stonehenge thousands of years after it was built? Give at least 2 reasons for your answer with explanations.
The creation of the Stonehenge is so fascinating, and people are still charmed by it even though it was built thousands of years ago because it’s an important monument of the early Neolithic period and ancient wonders of the world. Where it continuously amazes people until now by how people were able to build these enormous and huge stones especially without technologies and minimal use of advanced tools in a post and lintel construction way of style. I believe that Stonehenge still remains unsolved and mysterious where people keep asking why and how it’s built that’s why it still seems fascinating especially that it was built thousands of years ago where it hard to get reliable information sources about it.
Compare the ancient cities of Rome (Italy) and Teotihuacan (Mexico). Give at least 2 similarities and 2 differences between them and explain why they were both important ancient urban centers.
The ancient Rome (Italy) city looks so urbanized and modern with cramped city buildings designs. In addition, it seems that it’s so familiar to Greek architect and style totally different than Teotihuacan (Mexico) where the city temples look like the Egyptian pyramids and are situated in a rural mountain area with big free lands and space between each building. Both ancient cities of Rome, Italy, and Teotihuacan, Mexico has temples and buildings such as residential compounds and both have planned space for the environment and trees as seen in both pictures even in the cramped city there is space for trees. Both cities are important as Teotihuacan is the city of the gods and Rome is was built in the first few centuries after the birth of Christ which means that both are religiously valued.
I. Romanesque & Gothic
Romanesque c. 1000 – 1200
• Features & Terminologies:
I. Barrel vaults
II. Tympanum
III. Façade
• Some examples:
I. Saint Martin-du-Canigou
II. Saint Sernin
III. South Portal, Moissac
IV. Sainte Madeleine
V. Autun Cathedral
Saint Martin-du-Canigou Southern of France 1001-26
Interior Features:
I. development of rounded arches
II. little source of light
III. similar concept of basilica heads to altar
II. Early Modern World
I. Pilgrimage
II. World Cultures
I. United States
II. Africa
III. Spain
IV. China
Note: There are many cultures around the
world that somehow started to develop and
connect with each other much more than
before
Early Modern World
I. Pilgrimage
II. World Cultures
I. United States
II. Africa
III. Spain
IV. China
Brass plaque depicting the Oba and
attendants, Benin (present day
Nigeria), 1550-1680:
I. Shows connections with great
cultures (Portuguese trading the brasmaterial)
II. Nigerian created sculptures for their
façade
III. Sophisticating casting technique
(mold in wax to get metal to harden
after carving)
IV. Very symbolic of the Benin bronze
and cross culture
V. Watch more about it in smarthistory
QUESTION 6
- This is a Self-Portrait by the Baroque artist Judith Leyster. (Your answers to the 3 questions should total about 150 words together.)
- a) Why do you think she painted her portrait in this way?
- b) What messages might she be trying to express to the viewer?
- c) How is it similar to and/or different than Rembrandt’s self-portraits?
