APAH CA 3

period 3

The Court of Gayumars

is a famous Persian painting from the Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, created by artist Behzad. It depicts the legendary Persian king Gayumars presenting his son to the people, surrounded by vibrant colors and intricate details.

Portrait of Sin Sukjo

is a notable Korean painting from the Joseon Dynasty, created by artist Kim Hong-do. It features a detailed representation of the nobleman Sin Sukjo, showcasing traditional clothing and demeanor.

Royan-Ji

1480 rock garden in kyoto, Japan. It is a Zen garden designed for meditation, known for its minimalist aesthetic and carefully arranged stones and gravel.

The Anunciation Triptych

is a famous triptych painting by Hugo van der Goes, created in the late 15th century. It depicts the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, including intricate details and vibrant colors, showcasing religious themes.

The Arnplfini Portrait

1434 oil on wood portrait by Jan Van Eyck. Northern Renaissance piece with great detail and lots of symbolism, depicts Giovanni and Giovanna, who is pregnant, and a dog below them.

Palazzo Rucellai

1450 Stone Masonry structure by Leon Battista Alberti in Florence. Alberti’s structure featured non-centered windows, and had three layers. Each layer featured a different Roman column, first Doric, then Ionic, then Corinthian.

David

1400-1460 Bronze sculpture by Donatello in Florence, this was the first free-standing nude figure since ancient times, for many years it was the only of its kind. Donatello was legally protected by Medici, who commissioned it.

Madonna and child with two angels

1465 Tempera on wood painting by Fillippo Lippi, in Florence. Virgin is depicted as a young mother, holding her child over a smirking, young angel looking up. First time humanization was brought in this degree to a biblical image.

Birth of Venus

1484 Tempera on Canvas by Sandoro Botticelli in florence First picture of its kind intended for domestic use, depicting the birth of a god from a seashell.

The Last Supper

1404-1498 Fresco by Leonardo Da Vinci in Italy, after the schism. Linear perspective in a scene depicting chaos after Christ’s revelation that one of the apostles will betray him.