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NOTES: Chapter 8 Byzantine Art

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David Battling Goliath  "David Plate"  Made in Constantinople, 629 - 630 CE Silver 1. An excellent example of sequential art  2. How was it made? Created in a sheet of silver, the process was chased 3. It is seen in three parts that are divided by registers and  describes spatial and time zones through scale and proportion  4. Mixture of Judeo subject matter with Classical (Roman heroes) - this mixture was typical in the art that characterized the Byzantine Empire 5. Patrons and artists had no conflict with mixing of stories --- thus a Jewish subject, created for a Christian patron in a pagan style was absolutely okey-dokey 6. The object was stamped similar to sterling today -- showing the purity of silver 7. The object was displayed in the homes of their wealthy owner, who was also highly educated, having refined taste! Byzantine Empire -- - Constantinople located at the mouth of the Mediterranean and Black Seas - perf...
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    The Jewel cover of the Lindau Gospels (front and back respectively)  circa 780-880 CE. Created under the commission of Charlemagne and Charles the Bald ​ The Jewel cover of the Lindau Gospels is very symbolic and intricate work of art itself, apart from the illuminated manuscript. It has a very intriguing historical background that includes a vast variety of different cultures.  The cultural context of the Jewelled cover has a great deal to do with the actual creation of it, and the art that is depicted on it.  The cover also implements many of the principles and elements of design . There are vast historical and cultural backgrounds behind this Jewel cover of the Lindau Gospels.   The cover  was created  in different parts, in different regions, and at different times. The back cover was the first part to be made. It was created in the late 700’s,  most likely around  784  during  Bishop  Virgilius ’ time...
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NOTES: Prehistoric Art . Chapter 1

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Spotted Horses and Human Hands found in modern day France, 25,000 - 24,000 BCE Yes, there were spotted ponies Learning Objectives: Identify the visual hallmarks of Paleolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age art for: i. Through formal, technical and expressive qualities ii. Be able to interpret works of art through discovered common themes, subjects and symbols iii. Understand something about the Prehistoric culture through findings left by them, therefore understanding something about their cultural iv. Have the ability to apply the vocabulary learned in this chapter v. Have the ability to interpret Prehistoric art through historical observational methods, comparison and inductive reasoning At the conclusion of this chapter you should have the knowledge in understanding the following: i. Areas where such finds have been located ii. What are common motifs found in paintings and sculpture iii. Application of paint vs relief carving iv. Understand the difference ...
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