Unit Two-Classical Art Notes-50 Points
Art History One-Spring 2016
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This chart is to help your reading, note taking, and listening. This is not for taking lecture notes, but to transfer information from
your class notes and the text. This is about observing the characteristics of each period of art. [Use the LW Note Taking Form for
images.] Many of our modern visual conventions come from Classical traditions. We can begin to understand them. This chart
is an excellent review for the Final Exam if you are thorough and concise. Download the form and word process your answers.
Greek Stylistic Periods
Geometric
Specific Visual
Characteristics
of the Period
List at least
one example
from this
period
Orientalizing
Archaic
Classical
Late Classical
A style of
sculpture or vase
painting that
depicts hybrid
animals and
sinuous
curvilinear or
meandering
designs. The style
shows an
influence of
Ancient Near
Eastern art of
Assyria.
The Olpe from
Corinth on p. 115.
Greek Vase Shapes and Painting Styles: Study the images presented in your text and check your class notes.
Vase Names
Vase Function
Hellenistic
Vase painting
styles
Describe
painting style
Greek Architectural Orders-check your class notes and study the diagrams in your text.
Name of Order
Art Period
Characteristics of
the order
Greek
Greek
Greek
List one building
that uses this stylelist the page
number in the text
Roman Monuments: There are 5 specific types of Roman Imperial monuments. Complete the remaining 4 types in the chart.
Monument type
Describe its
function
Full length imperial
portrait
To honor the
emperor with an
idealized image and
iconography of his
power, deeds, or
Specific Example
family connections.
Augustus of
Primaporta
List the types of
materials used
A marble statue and
paint.
Compare and contrast the Acropolis in Athens with the Imperial Forum in Rome.
Athens
Athens
Athens
Rome
Name a temple
or structure in
each column & its
location
Identify
architectural
order shown
Identify building’s
function
Identify
construction
materials
Identify an
innovation
Rome
Rome