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Four planes of analysis, music, soul making and da vincian principles, art appropriation

A framework used to analyze and understand a work of art

four planes of analysis

Historian who developed the four planes of anaylsis

Erwin Panofsky

what are the four planes of analysis

• Basic semiotic plane (formal)

• Iconic plane

• Contextual plane

• Axiological/evaluative plane (subjective)

• It is the most fundamental plane of analysis

• It involves identifying and interpreting the basic elements of a work of art such as line, color, shape

Basic semiotic plane

The plane that focuses on the visual language and symbolic meanings of elements

Basic semiotic plane

• Plane that focuses on the representational qualities of a work of art

• Examines how the work portrays objects, people, and scenes in the real world

Iconic plane

this plane focuses on the visual realism and accuracy of the work

iconic plane

The plane that considers the cultural and historical context in which a work of art was created

contextual plane

plane that examines how the work reflects the social, political, and economic conditions of its time

contextual plane

plane concerned with the aesthetic and ethical value of a work of art

axiological/evaluative plane (subjective)

plane that evaluates the quality and impact of the work, and considers the criteria that make it valuable or important

axiological/evaluative

In which era was music predominantly vocal and sacred in nature and centered around the Christian church

Middle ages or medieval (5th-15th century)

Notable musical form during the medieval period

plainchant or Gregorian chant

music during the medieval period was primarily performed by

choirs or small groups of singers

what does plainchant or gregorian chant feature

monophonic melodies and modal scales

which era included early forms of string instruments like vielle and lute as well as percussion instruments like drums and hand held bells

medieval

famous musicians during medieval period

Hildegard von Bingen, Guillaume de Machaut

an era of great cultural awakening and a flowering of the arts, letters, and sciences throughout Europe

the renaissance

Which musical period marked a shift towards more secular music

renaissance

musical period with more focus on balance, clarity, and humanistic expression

renaissance

instruments like the recorder, shawm, and sackbut gained popularity during this period. the harpsichord also emerged

renaissance

Prominent musical style during the renaissance

madrigals (secular vocal composition) and motets (sacred choral compositions)

famous musicians during the renaissance

Josquin des Prez, Thomas Tallis, Giovanni Gabrieli

Which period featured elaborate ornamentation, dramatic contrasts, and a heightened emotional expressiveness

baroque

era in which the concept of basso continuo and the development of tonality were significant

baroque

The violin family (harpsichord, violin, cello) was perfected during this era

Baroque

What musical style became prevalent during the Baroque Age

Opera, oratorio, and instrumental forms like the concerto

Famous musicians during the Baroque era

Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi

Era which emphasized clarity, balance, and formal structures

Classical eraE

Era that had a shift towards more balanced homophonic textures

Classical era

Which instrument became central during the classical period

piano

what musical style gained prominence during the classical period

symphony, sonata, string quartet

Famous musicians during the Classical period

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn

An era that emphasized emotion, individualism, and expressiveness

Romantic era

Era with an increased use of chromatic harmonies

romantic era

larger and more dramatic forms like the symphonic poem and program music emerged during this era

romantic era

Famous musicians during the romantic era

Franz Schubert, Hector, Berlioz, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Composers embraced new technologies and explored new harmonic and rhythmic possibilities during this era

20th century

Famous musicians during the 20th century

Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, John Williams

A concept associated with the poet John Keats, and refers to the idea that challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life contribute to the development of one’s inner depth, character, and creativity

Soul making

A set of creative principles inspired by the life and work of the renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci

Da Vincian principles

What are the 7 Da Vincian Principles

• Curiosita (curiosity)

• Dimostrazione (demonstration)

• Sensazione (sensation)

• Sfumato (smokiness)

• Arte/scienza (art/science)

• Corporalita (physicality)

• Connessione (connection)

The act of borrowing or reusing existing images, objects, or styles in a new work of art

Art appropriation

Artists often cited as early pioneers of art appropriation in the modern era

Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso