Art Appreciation

• What is an art movement?

  A tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a restricted period of time.
• Why were art movements especially important in modern art?

  Each consecutive movement was considered as a new avant-garde.
• What time period does the Renaissance cover?

  1400-1550.
• What does the term "Renaissance" mean?


  It means rebirth, referring to a return of classical ideas from Ancient Rome and Greece.
• How did the Renaissance change the status of artists in society?

  It raised the status of artists to be on par with writers and philosophers.
• What are common subjects depicted in Renaissance art?

  Human figures, religious figures such as Madonna, baby Jesus, and angels.
• What is the time frame for the Mannerism art movement?

  1520-1580.
• How does Mannerism differ from Renaissance art?

  Mannerism features personalized and idealized interpretations of figures rather than true-to-nature depictions.
• What is the time period for the Baroque art movement?

  1600-1700.
• What was the Baroque movement a reaction against?

  It was a reaction against the artificial stylization of the Mannerists.
• What are common themes in Baroque art?

  Realistic interpretations, figures in action, and emotional subjects.
• What is the time frame for the Rococo art movement?

  1700-1775.
• How is Rococo characterized?


  It is characterized by decorative refinement and elegance, but some view it as pompous and pretentious.
• What is the time period for NeoClassicism?

  1765-1850.
• What historical context influenced NeoClassicism?

  It was influenced by the Age of Enlightenment and political, social, and cultural revolutions.
• What type of subjects did NeoClassicism focus on?

  Historical scenes of heroism and virtuosity for political propaganda.
• What is the time frame for Romanticism?

  1765-1850.
• What did Romanticism value over Classicism?

  It valued the expression of emotion over control.
• What is a key characteristic of Realism?

  It focused on the everyday reality of subjects and objective truth.
• What is the time frame for the Impressionism movement?

  1870-1890.
• What did Impressionists analyze in their work?

  They analyzed color and light in nature.
• What is the time frame for Post Impressionism?

  1885-1905.
• How did Post Impressionism differ from Impressionism?

  Post Impressionism reintroduced structure to paintings while continuing to use bold colors.
• What is the time frame for Expressionism?

  1905-1925.
• What does Expressionism emphasize in its artwork?

  It emphasizes emotional or spiritual visions of the world.
• What is the time frame for Cubism?

  1907-1915.
• What is a key characteristic of Cubism?


  It shows many views of the subject at the same time.
• What is the time frame for Dada?

  1916-1922.
• What was the primary stance of Dada?

  It took an "anti-art" stance and attempted to provoke other artists.
• What is the time frame for Surrealism?

  1924-1939.
• What was the goal of Surrealism?

  To liberate an artist’s imagination by tapping into the unconscious and finding a "superior reality."
• What is the time frame for Abstract Expressionism?

  1946-1956.
• What is a key characteristic of Abstract Expressionism?

  The physical act of painting is as important as the result.
• What are the main characteristics of Prehistoric Art?

  • Creative cave paintings and rock engravings
  • Shared information between tribes
  • Depicted scenes of hunting and survival tools
  • Exception: "Venus of Willendorf," a fertility goddess sculpture
• What defines Ancient Art?

  • Advanced civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome
  • Naturalistic images of human beings
  • Important role in religious and political ideologies
  • Code of Hammurabi as a significant artwork
• What are the key features of Medieval Art?

  • Focused on religious themes due to the church's power
  • Aimed to convey religious messages rather than realism
  • Iconic images adorned with gold and jewels
• What are the notable developments during the Renaissance?

  • Portrait paintings
  • Anatomically correct sculptures
  • Symmetrical architecture
  • Invention of the printing press increased cultural appreciation
• What are the characteristics of Baroque Art?

  • Emphasized extravagance and emotion
  • Use of dramatic light and shadow
  • Innovations in marble manipulation and decorative architecture
• What defines the Rococo Period?

  • Playful and utopian characteristics
  • Originated in France with fluid forms and pastel colors
  • Elaborate ornamentation and whimsical narratives
• What are the main features of Neoclassicism?

  • Renewed interest in Ancient Roman and Greek art
  • Focus on simplicity, symmetry, and classic subjects
  • Minimal color and emphasis on line and form