Art History: From Ancient Egypt to Neoclassicism

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering major art periods from Ancient Egypt to Neoclassicism based on the lecture notes provided.

Pyramids

Tombs built for pharaohs in Ancient Egypt.

Egyptian Afterlife Art

Art made based on the belief that people lived after death, intending to help and protect them.

Egyptian Human Body Depiction

A style where the head and legs are shown from the side, while the eye and chest face forward to make each body part easy to see.

Greek Sculptures

Artworks often made of marble in Ancient Greece.

Architectural Orders

Systems of architecture invented in Ancient Greece during the Classical period.

Colosseum

A large Roman arena used for gladiator fights and public events.

Roman Concrete

A building material developed by the Romans.

The Arch

An architectural element invented by Rome that changed building.

Medieval Art Influence

The period where art was heavily influenced by Christianity, focusing on religious and spiritual meaning rather than realism.

Illuminated Letter

A decorated first letter in handwritten books used during the Medieval period.

Gothic Cathedral

A type of architecture known for its stained glass windows.

Stained Glass Windows

Windows used during the Gothic period to teach Bible stories and fill churches with colorful light.

Medieval Animals

Depictions that often look unrealistic because artists copied old drawings or descriptions instead of seeing the animals in real life.

Renaissance

A word meaning "rebirth."

Humanism

A movement focused on learning, human potential, and realism that influenced Renaissance art.

Linear Perspective

An invention used during the Renaissance to create the illusion of depth and space.

Mannerism

The name of the High Renaissance style.

Renaissance Anatomy

The study of the human body by artists to make it look more realistic in art.

Leonardo da Vinci

The Renaissance artist who painted the Mona Lisa.

Michelangelo

The Renaissance artist who created The Creation of Adam and the sculpture David.

Fresco

A style used by Michelangelo involving a painting made on wet plaster.

Baroque Art

An art style showing strong emotions, drama, movement, and tension.

Chiaroscuro

Dramatic lighting used by the artist Caravaggio.

Rococo

An art style named after the French word for "shell" that is light, playful, and decorative.

Rococo Subjects

Common themes including romance, parties, gardens, leisure, and wealthy lifestyles.

Neoclassicism

Meaning "new classicism," this style was inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

Neoclassical Values

Principles promoted in art such as reason, order, patriotism, heroism, and discipline.

The Death of Marat

A famous Neoclassical painting.

Mosaic

Artwork made from small pieces of glass, stone, or tile arranged into a picture.