Western Classical Art Tradition ARTS - 9 LESSON 1: Ancient Paintings (Pre-Historic ERA and EGYPTIAN) LESSON 2: Classical Paintings (GREEK ERA and ROMANTIC ERA) LESSON 3: Medieval Paintings (BYZANTINE ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC Timeline of the different Art Periods “ART” is derived from the Latin word “ARS” which means “skill”. It is also known as the totality of human activities Importance of ARTS to HUMANS • Express feelings of love. • Gives satisfaction to talented people • Develops character, proper attitudes and values. LESSON 1: ANCIENT PAINTINGS (PREHISTORIC ERA and EGYPTIAN (1,500,000 BC to 2,000 BC) Pre-Historic Era Pre-historic includes all human existence before the emergence of writing. A type of art that dominated in this era is the Cave Paintings that served as the people’s way of communication. EGYPTIAN ART • The purpose of Egyptian paintings is to make the deceased afterlife place pleasant. • It emphasizes the importance of life after death and the preservation of the knowledge of the past • Another characteristic of Egyptian arts is based on perfect balance because it reflects the ideal worlds of the gods ARTWORKS from the Egyptian and Pre-Historic ERA “Sarcophagus of Tutankhamen” “Sarcophagus of Tutankhamen” It was discovered on 12 September 1940 and given statutory historic monument protection. “HALL of BULLS” (from the Cave of Lascaux) “MAAT and ISIS” (EGYPTIAN) LESSON 2: CLASSICAL PAINTINGS (GREEK ERA AND ROMANTIC ERA) (2,000 BC TO 400 BC) Greek Era Paintings during the classical era were commonly found in vases, panels and tomb. It depicts natural figures with dynamic compositions. Most of the subjects were battle, scenes, mythological figures and everyday scenes. Romantic Era Most of the paintings in this era were copied or imitated from Hellenic Greek paintings. Fresco technique was used in brightly colored backgrounds; division of the wall into a multiple rectangular areas (tic-tac-toe design); and multipoint perspective MOST COMMON METHODS OF GREEK PAINTINGS AND ROMANTIC ART FRESCO Method of painting water-based pigments on a freshly applied plaster usually on a wall surfaces. Colors are made with grind powder pigments in pure water, dry and set with a plaster to become a permanent part of the wall. Ideal for murals, durable and has a matte style. FRESCO ARTWORK Fresco from the Villa of Mysteries Pompeii, 80 BC This fresco painting was believed to depict ceremonial rites, either marriage or an initiation of a woman in a mystery cult. ENCAUSTIC Developed the use by Greek ship builders, who used the hot wax to fill the cracks of the ship. It is paint consists of pigment mixed with beeswax and fixed with heat after its application PANEL PAINTING These are paintings on flat panels of wood. It can be either a small, single piece or several panels joined together. KERCH STYLE (Vase Painting) Kerch Style also referred to as Kerch Vase are red. Figured pottery named after the place where it was found. Shapes Commonly found are: • Pelike (Wine Container) • Lekanis (a low bowl with two horizontal handles and low broad foot) • Lebes gamikos (with high handles and lid use to carry bridal bath) • Krater (bowl use for mixing wine and water) TOMB / WALL PAINTING It has a sharp, flatly outlined style of painting and because it uses water-bases materials, very few samples survived. In tomb paintings, artist rely on the shade and hues of paint to create depth and life-like feeling. “Tomb of the diver” MOSAIC It is an art process where an image is created using an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stones, or other materials. This technique use for decorative art or interior decorations. LESSON 3: MEDIEVAL PAINTINGS (BYZANTINE, ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC) (400 BC to 1,400 AD) BYZANTINE PAINTINGS The lively styles of paintings which had been invented in Greek and Rome lived in Byzantium, but this time for Christian Subjects. th By the 11 century, the Greek and oriental styles seem to blend in magnificent, imposing images, which adorned the churches in large and small forms. Romanesque Paintings This style first evolved in the first third of the 12th century. It is a complete realization of religious and social functions. These are largely placed mosaics on the walls of the churches that follows a strict frontal pose. 3 main function of Romanesque Paintings: • Entertaining • Moralising • Educational Gothic Paintings Gothic style originated in northern, France. The basic characteristics of Gothic art styles reinforce symbolic meanings. The church symbolizes the transcendence of the soul, and the underlying philosophy is to create buildings of height and light. Questions & answers Invite questions from the audience “THE SHEPERD, DAVID” “Lady and the Unicorn Tapestry” “Christ in Majesty” QUIZ 1. Art is derived from the latin word ARS. The term ARS means ________. A. Imagine B. Skill C. Creative D. Active 2. Art is also known as the totality of human activities. The following are importance of art to humans EXCEPT a. Express feelings of love b. Give satisfaction to talented people c. Develop Character, proper attitudes and values. d. Encourage budding sportsmen. 3. Your group was tasked to do a mural painting in your school using the colors made with grind powder pigments in pure water to make the painting become an integral part of the wall. What technique of painting is ideal for mural painting using the above mentioned materials? a. Fresco b. encaustic c. acrylic d. chiaroscuro 4. You were asked by your art teacher to paint using melted beeswax and mineral pigment to varnish your work of art. What medium of painting are you going to apply? a. Fresco b. encaustic c. acrylic d. chiaroscuro 5. Cave paintings encompass any parietal art which involves the application of color pigments on the walls. In what era when these types of arts dominated as the people’s means of communication. a. Ancient Egypt b. Classical Greek Era c. Prehistoric Era d. Romanesque Era Learner’s Module Pages 137 - 153