Visit the following Web sites and explore the collections of Ancient Art there:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Louvre Museum
The Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery
See the Course Materials List for access to these sites. From the gallery Web sites listed above, and available through the Course Materials List, select two works of art from any ancient culture.
2. Using the terminology and concepts you are learning for evaluating art, compare and contrast the two works including materials used, style, meaning, symbolism, and any other aesthetic issues.
What is the FORM of the work?
Is it a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work of art?
What materials are used?
What techniques or processes are used to create the artwork?
What colors are used?
Describe the use of line, shape, texture, value, color, and balance.
Does the work of art have SUBJECT MATTER?
If so, what is literally depicted?
Is the work of art REPRESENTATIONAL, ABSTRACT, or NONOBJECTIVE?
What is the CONTENT?
What does it mean or represent?
What is the artist's message?
Is symbolism used? If so, what is the meaning?
What is the context of the artwork?
What is the function of the artwork?
What traditional role of the artist is exemplified?
3. Explain how the works of art fit into the context of the time period. Keep in mind that only artworks that fit into the period of Ancient Art (created between 30,000 BCE- 500 CE) will be accepted.
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1. Select two works of art from any ancient culture.
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2. Then answer the questions, based upon what you've learned in this course.
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To answer these questions, you will need to visit the websites of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Louvre Museum, and The Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery. Here's how you can explore the collections and gather the information needed:
1. Visit the websites:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Go to https://www.metmuseum.org/.
- The Louvre Museum: Go to https://www.louvre.fr/en.
- The Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery: Go to https://www.freersackler.si.edu/.
2. Search for ancient art collections:
- On The Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, click on the "Art" tab and then select "The Collection" to browse through different art categories.
- On The Louvre Museum's website, click on "Collections & Louvre Palace" and select "Explore the Collections" to access various art collections.
- On The Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery's website, click on "Collections" and then choose "Explore the Collections Online" to view their collections.
3. Find two works of art from any ancient culture:
- Browse through the collections and select two artworks that interest you. Make sure they are from the time period of Ancient Art, which spans from 30,000 BCE to 500 CE.
- Note down the titles or any identifying information of the artworks so you can refer to them later.
4. Analyze the FORM of the works:
- Determine whether each artwork is two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D). Look for flatness or depth in the representation.
- Identify the materials used to create the artworks. This can include stone, clay, metal, paint, or any other medium.
- Consider the techniques or processes employed in creating the artworks. This can involve carving, molding, painting, or any other artistic methods.
- Observe and describe the use of line, shape, texture, value, color, and balance within each artwork.
5. Determine the SUBJECT MATTER:
- Examine the artworks and identify what is literally depicted in each piece. This could be people, animals, objects, landscapes, or any other visual elements.
- Determine whether the works are representational (depicting objects and figures in a recognizable manner), abstract (emphasizing colors, shapes, and forms rather than specific depictions), or nonobjective (containing no recognizable subject matter).
6. Analyze the CONTENT:
- Interpret the meaning or representation of each artwork. Consider the symbolism and any messages conveyed by the artist.
- Look for the use of symbolism in the artworks and try to decipher its meaning.
- Consider the context of the artwork, including its historical, cultural, or religious significance.
- Explore the possible function of each artwork, whether it was created for religious rituals, commemoration, decoration, or any other purpose.
- Identify any traditional roles of the artist that the artworks exemplify.
7. Discuss the context of the time period:
- Analyze how the chosen artworks fit into the specific time period of Ancient Art, which spans from 30,000 BCE to 500 CE.
- Consider the historical, cultural, and societal factors that influenced the creation of these artworks.
- Explore any similarities or differences between the artworks and the artistic styles, techniques, or themes prevalent during that time period.
By following these steps, you will be able to explore the collections, analyze the artworks, and gain a deeper understanding of how they fit into the specific context of Ancient Art.