What you have to know for the AP Art History test.



rightbottomSylviaAP Art HistoryTeacher MEBy0SylviaAP Art HistoryTeacher MEByright4314825What you have to know for the AP Art History test.00What you have to know for the AP Art History test.left32004000Get Started Right AwayThe BET: Beyond European Tradition.You need to have an in-depth knowledge of 2 cultures that are not European. These include Egypt Islam. China, Japan, Africa, and the Pacific.Know one piece of painting, one major architectural form and architect, possibly one other form as in sculpture or weaving.Works of ARt YOU MUST KNOW IN CONTEXTThe Sarcophagus from Cerveteri.Peaceful City and Peaceful Country A LorenzettiIsenheim Altarpiece by GrunewaldThe Burial of Count Orgaz El GrecoGuernica by PicassoOne RembrandtOne MichelangeloOne DaliOne Greco Roman. ( You know which one I like)43338759144000VOCABULARYInclude:Methods of SculpturePainting TechniquesArchitectural types and staples: Gothic, Renaissance, Roman, Romanesque, etc. Arches…DBQThe quote and piece of art question. This is a two parter. You must answer the question!!! It will contain a quote and a piece of art and ask you how one supports the other. Kind of like FCAT Cand C questions. We will work on an example today!!!Identify at least one piece of art for each of the major themes. I want a DRAWING or sketch of some sort as well as labeling.WomenHostility or violenceNature (Monet)Narratives (biblical paintings)Humans (any sculpture)Abstract (Dali)Sacred Spaces (we did these)Architecture ( one cathedral, one mosque, one Greco roman)Human or deity figures of powerReligious object ( Bible covers count)VOCABULARY YOU BETTER KNOW!!Abstract expressionism-the first major American avant garde movement. Started in NYC in 1940’s. Abstract paintings that expressed their state of mind and they hoped the art would strike an emotional chord in the viewers.Additive light-natural light or sunlight sometimes used to explain stained glass. Opposite of subtractive light.Adobe- clayAgora- an open square used for public displays Greco romanAhu- stone platform on which Easter Island stands.Aisle-part of the basilica flanking the naves and separated by a row of columnsAltar frontal-decorative piece in the front of the altar in a churchAmbo- pulpitAmphitheatre-Greek for double theatre. Roman building resembling two Greek theaters.Amulet- an object used to ward off evilAnalytic cubism- the first phase of cubism developed jointly by Picasso and Braque.Apse-recess usually semicircular in the wall of a building.Arcadian- depiction of an idyllic place of rural peace and simplicity. Began in the early Renaissance.Arch-curved structureArchaic- artistic style of the 600-480 bce in Greece.Archaic smile- typical of early greek statuesArchivolt- Romanesque and gothic style of architecture molding that surrounded the archesArcuated- archedArt deco- descended from Art Nouveau. 1920’s-1930’s industrial design to fine arty leading to SOBEArt Nouveau- French for New Art late 19th-20th century.Assemblage- constructed from already constructed pieces of art. Think Sponge Bob rippy bits.Atlantid- male figure column. Opposite of caryatid.Avatar-manifestation of a deity performing sacred rituals on earth. HinduismBBaldacchino- stems from Italian word for SILK. A canopy of colums built over an altar.Baptism- Christian religion for rebirthBaptistery- place where baptism occurs. Next to a church must hold waterBaroque- European art form 1600 – 1750. Art that features lots of drama and elaborate. In contrast to RenaissanceBas reliefBatik- Indian dyed garmentBauhaus- school of architecture in Germany 1920’sBay- space between two columns the nave of the churchBeaux arts- architectural style 19-20th century France. Symmetry in design and extensive decoration. Belvedere- a room with a view or landscape seascape.Ben-ben- pyramid stoneBestiary- a collection of illustration of real or imaginary animals.Bi- jade discs from china used as burial objectsBichrome- two colorsBilateral symmetry- same on both sidesBilingual vases- Greek vases black and redBlack figure painting- greek again. Dark figure light backgroundBlock statue- Egyptian simplified statuesBuon frescoBreakfast piece- a still life that includes bread and fruitButtress- an exterior structure that opposes an arch. (holds it up) a pier is solid mass. Flying is an inclined member on an anon- rule of proportion. Example the ideal of beauty in Greek and roman art or sculpture.Canopic jar- jar in which organs were placed for later burial with the death in ancient EgyptCapital- the uppermost portion of a columnCapitolium- temple dedicated to Juno, Minerva or Jupiter. Ancient RomeCarolingian- pertaining to Charlemagne and his successorsCaryatid- female figure used as a columnCassone- a carved chest, popular in Renaissance ItalyCasting-pouring of material into a mold.Catacombs- underground burial chambersCeladon- ancient Chinese pottery glazing technique: gray green or blue color resultCelt- in Olmec Mexico, ox shaped form made of polished jade.Chakra- Buddhist wheelChancel arch-the arch separating the apse or choir from the naveChasing-the engraving of metalChimera- greek monster with head and body of a lion, tail of a serpent and a second head of a goat out of the sideChristogram- the three original letters in the name of Christ in Greek letters.Chromatic abstraction- the art of Newman and Rothko. Uses the emotional resonance of colorClassical- period of art in Greece between 480-323 bce. Lowercase classical refers to all Greco romanCloison- strips of metal used to hold enamel. French techniqueCodex- predecessor of the modern book. Parchment bound on one side.Cuerda seca-polychrome tilework used in Islamic buildings.Cycladic- the prehistoric art of the Aegean islesCupola- domeDDada- 20th century art movement started by WWI. Characterized by the irrational and humorous to show a revulsion caused by the war.Daedalic- the Greek orientalizating of sculpture 7th century bceDeconstruction- late 20th century movement in which no interpretation is considered wrong. Person, time and place.Deconstructivism- architectural movement using deconstruction. Disrupts the conventional architecture.Dharma- moral law based on the teachings of BuddhaDiaphragm arch- a transverse wall bearing arch that divides a ceiling or vault.Diptych- a two paneled painting or altar pieceDocumentary evidence- in art history written works examined to date a piece of art.Dome- hemispherical vault.Domus- roman homeDoric- one of the two systems invented in ancient Greece for articulating the three units of the elevation of a classical building. PLATFORM or BASEDotaku- ancient bronze Japanese bellDressed masonry- stone blocks perfectly shaped and smoothed to fit a specific place.Dromos- passage leading to a tholos tomb.Duomo- Italian Cathedral. Specifically the Duomo. Meaning Domed.EEarthenware- pottery made of calyEaves- lower part of the ceiling that hangs closet to the wallEdition- multiple prints made from one mold.Effigy mounds- ceremonial mounds built in the shapes of animals in North America/ native AmericansEmblem/ emblema- central figure in a mosaicEnamel- decorative coating.Encaustic- pigment with wax applied to a surface while still hot and imprinted.Engaged column-a half round column attached to a wall on one side.Enlightenment-18th century western philosophy based on critical thinking about the world, humanity and conventional thinking.Entablature- part of the building above the column and below the roof.Entasis- the profile of a columnEnvironmental art- 1960’s using the land as material for art work. Transforming some areas of the environment. Example is the pink cloth floating on Biscayne bay.Etching- engraving in which the wax is slowly eaten away to leave an impressionExedra- recessed area usually semicircular.Who made me? What do I mean and how do you know??1.Pick one small section and recreate it and explain it’s significance to the work in detail.Example DBQ:2.Who made me? What do I mean and how do you know?? Recreate and label me!!! I’m important..3.4.5.6.7. ................
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