Introduction to art history
WHY LOOK AT ART? (video)
Homework Worksheets
What is Art (video)
Intro Chapter Study Guide
Elements and Principles Definitions
Color Review
Element Binder Pages
Line
Shape
Color/Value
Form
Texture
Principle Binder Pages
Balance
Pattern/Rhythm
Movement
Unity
Variety
Emphasis
Proportion
Elements & Principles Jeopardy Review
Information needed for artworks
* U.R.P.H.E.I.A.
CREDIT LINE
F.F.C.S.I. Think of it as if you’re investigating the artwork!
Loony Toons Video on Art
What is Art (video)
Intro Chapter Study Guide
Elements and Principles Definitions
Color Review
Element Binder Pages
Line
Shape
Color/Value
Form
Texture
Principle Binder Pages
Balance
Pattern/Rhythm
Movement
Unity
Variety
Emphasis
Proportion
Elements & Principles Jeopardy Review
Information needed for artworks
* U.R.P.H.E.I.A.
- UTILITARIAN – functional or useful items (i.e. containers, furniture, jewelry, etc.
- RELIGIOUS- items made for worship, veneration, ceremonies, rituals, festivals, procession, or burial rites.
- POLITICAL- items meant to comment on social or political issues; wars, social injustice, propagandizing leaders or to change public opinion.
- HISTORICAL- records historical events
- ECONOMIC- art made for financial gain or as a result of a wealthy patron.
- INFORMATION- to teach or inform; carry on a cultural tradition or moral to future generations.
- AESTHETICS- for the joy or search for beauty, art for arts sake.
CREDIT LINE
- Name/Title of work- always underlined
- Artist/Architect- Who created it?
- Date- When was it created?
- Period- When? Cultural and time reference
- Original Location- Where was it originally placed?
- Museum- Where is it now?
- Patron- Did someone pay for this to be created?
- Material/Technique (media)- What is it made of? How was it created?
F.F.C.S.I. Think of it as if you’re investigating the artwork!
- Form- Is this 2D, 3D, sculpture in the round, or architecture?
- Function- What is its purpose? What was it made to be used for, or do? Apply “URPHEIA” here.
- Style- How are you able to tell that this piece can be classified under this artist, culture, period, art movement, etc…?
- Context- WHY? What was happening during this time that caused this piece to be created?
- Influences/Ideas- What led up to the creation of this piece? How did this work reflect the ideas during this time in history, and allow it to be a product of its time?
Loony Toons Video on Art