ARTH 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Lost-Wax Casting, Lapis Lazuli, Fertile Crescent
18 Mar 2016
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Themes in ancient and medieval art and architecture. Architects created a space with high ceilings and open middle (no columns) Made of durable material that would not chip. Naturalistic: look like a human is expected to look with the right proportions. What to know about a work of art. Know the dates in relation to a timeline. 2-14 votive statue of gudea, early mesopotamia (2500-1750 bce) Original location: temple, palace, or public area. How might the patron"s wishes influence the art in form and meaning. Carved stone? relief sculpture, lost wax casting, etc. The importance of gods -- temples, votive offerings, sculptural references. The power of kings -- monuments, burials, palaces, hunting scenes. Development of the technology of casting in metal. Development of a typical style found throughout the region. Euphrates and tigris empty into the persian gulf. Cultural and technological developments in the ancient near east. Use of sailboat and harnessing power through wind.
