Art in early civilization Halls Of Bulls- Found in the cave in Lascauz, France

STONE AGE – Is a term used to describe a period of history Mesolithic Art

when stones were used to make tools for survival.
- The “Venus of Willendorf.”
•The term conjures an image of men and women dressed in - This figure is a highly abstracted woman from highlighted
skin, huddling before a fire in a cave. body parts associated with fertility.

•Stone Age roughly span the 14,000-2,000 BCE. •The representation may show the importance of taking care of
these body parts for procreation and consequently the survival
of species.

Neolithic Art- STONEHENGE IN ENGLAND

The purpose of this fascinating edifice remains a mystery up to

this day age. Some regard it as a temple while others see it as
complex calendar the tracked the movements of both the Sun
and Moon. Others ascribe some magical element to it by
associating it with Merlin the Magician from King Arthurs’s
story.
THREE PERIODS OF STONE AGE

°PALEOLITHIC – the late years of the old Stone Age.

°MESOLITHIC – Middle Stone Age.

°NEOLITHIC - New Stone Age.

• In unearthing of archeological artifacts and remains provides

modern society a glimpse of the beliefs, practices, and activities
of early civilization. The motives and reasons behind the Egyptian Art
creation of ancient materials such as sculptures, painting, and
architectural structures may not be clearly defined. The Egyptian civilization can be divided into three periods:
Nevertheless, the early people produced such material that Old, Middle, and New Kingdom. Looking at the three periods,
reflect their attitudes and belief system on spiritual, social, it can be noticed that for the Egyptians, art should be something
political, and economic matters. religious and spiritual. There may have been differences in the
techniques used and style emphasized, but there are common
•As the early humans started to transition from being nomads to denominators among the artworks created during their
permanent settlers, their everyday activities also had some respective time periods.
changes, which is evident through the materials and even the
works of art they have created. Despite changes as a result of
adapting to their environment, there are central themes in their
artworks. Most ancient artworks depict religious symbols, a
wide array of organisms from nature and activities of everyday
life.

Prehistoric Art

The Stone Age has witnessed how humans were able to lead
more stable lives and eventually come up with permanent
shelters and tools for survival.To complement this stability and
Narmer Palette
sense of Permanence, early humans also turned to the Creation
of paintings and sculptures that depict humans, animals, and It was a palette that utilized and applied
their natural habitats. dark colors around King Narmer’s eyes.
The palette was also a symbol that
Paleolithic Art is a product of climate change. As the climate
commemorates the unification of Upper
got colder, part of the early humans’ instinct is to look for
and Lower Egypt.
shelters that would provide them will warmth. Caves became
protective havens for the early humans and these caves paved
the way for the birth of their first attempt to create art.
The Great Pyramid Of Giza Art of Emerging Europe

During the old Integral part in European history

Kingdom, one of the
Architectural wonders ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS:
was also constructed. GREEKS ROMANS
The pyramids in Giza
served as tombs since  All the way to the modern times art has been use to
their main purpose was communicate ideologist and belief systems prevalent
to provide a resting within their context Greek and Romans Civilizations where
place for the pharaohs. also known as Classical World because both cultures aimed
to embody, the highest possible standard of quality in all
Queen Nefertiti aspects of their societies.
There is emphasis to life-like features of the
face like an elongate jaw and thick-lidded Art
Ma
They Valued n
eyes. Most artists created artworks that are Involv
The center
natural and seemingly real, highlighting the
of society
features of their subjects. Naturalism was not •Painting
and how
only used to depict the pharaoh but also was Poetry •Sculpture they
used for members of the royal family. The trained
•Architecture their
bust of Queen Nefertiti has a long and
minds
sensuous neck. Drama
*one is could be
required to the very
King Tutankhamen have certain foundation
Philosophy skill sets and of how
He became king at a very young age and died at the age of body of they lived
eighteen. Howard Carter discovered his tomb in 1922. They knowledge their lives.
were astonished to
find gold artworks and
Political
that the coffin was
made out of solid gold. Ideals
The body of the young The framework Natur
for the e
king was eredred in
democratic
linen and a gold mask Greeks were
form of
covered his face. notably
government in
passionate
modern times.
about natural
phenomenon
SUMMARY and believed
that nature
During the prehistoric period, the early humans had transitioned should be in
from a nomadic lifestyle to that of more permanent one, which perfect
led to early civilizations. Some of the works discovered from order.
this period would give modern society a glimpse of what was THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEK ART
life like during that period. One of the early civilizations where
art flourished was the Egyptian civilization. Throughout the GEOMETRIC PERIOD
three kingdoms all the way to the Amarna Revolution, art has •Time when Greece starting to get back from the
been directly used particularly in religious and spiritual onslaught of what seemed to be their Dark Ages
activities. Through these unearthed and discovered artworks,
the modern world could have a better understanding of the past •A period when geometric shapes and patterns have
and how it can affect the present. taken spotlight in most of the artworks.

ARCHAIC PERIOD

•The period placed importance on human figure.

•This was primarily a result of Greece’s trading

activities with other civilizations

Kore, by Aristion (550-540 BC)

 CLASSICAL PERIOD

 The peak of Greek sculpture and architecture

 The time when the Greeks found themselves
rebuilding their temples and focusing creating
artworks

HELLENISTIC PERIOD

 Time of Alexander the Great

 Art was primarily focused on
showcasing emotions and
depicting reality

“Laocoon and his sons”

- Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his sons being strangled by

serpents. Their position was a result of locoon’s because he
felt that the wooden horse offered by the Greeks as a gift to MIDDLE AGES ART
Athena was a trick.
- Poseidon, the Greek God of the sea was enlarged by such Period between Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
action which led him to send serpents to strangle Laocoon Characterized by ignorance and darkness Church was the
and his sons. central figure and authority of the period Scriptures were done
by hand Great cathedrals were also built.
The origins of theater and drama can be traced back during
the Greek civilization Mosaic of Jesus Christ in Istanbul, Turkey.

The followers of Dionysus―god of fertility – started the Greek

theater. People who were devoted to Dionysus would dance
during ceremonies while giving their offerings to their god.
eventually, the Dionysians devised a more structured form of
drama involving dances and choral songs, which depicted
Greek mythologies. Eventually the Greeks organized theatrical
contests where the performance were held in front of large
citizens.

Crusader Bible, 1240 A.D.

Perseus and Medusa ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

Just like the Greeks, the romans valued their gods and this was These cathedrals can be categorized into two periods
evident with their sculptures and artworks  Romanesque (1050-1200)
 Gothic (1200-1500)
 ROMANESQUE WESTMINSTER ABBEY, LONDON

 Romanesque architecture were characterized by semi-

circular arches, thick stone walls, and durable construction
 Sculptures were also prevalent during this time.

BASILICA OF SAINT-SERNIN, TOULOUSE, FRANCE.

BYZANTINE ART

 Byzantine art was characterized by its lack of realism. The

artists did not try to make their paintings realistic, but
focused on the symbolism of their art.
 The subjects of the paintings were almost entirely
religious with many paintings being of Christ and the
GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL, UNITED KINGDOM Virgin Mary.

GOTHIC

 Originated in the 12th century with the rebuilding of the

Abbey Church in Saint-Denis, France.
 Gothic architecture offered revolutionary structural
advancements such as ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and
decorative pinnacles all contributing to taller, lighter building
designs.

ABBEY CHURCH IN SAINT- DENIS, FRANCE.

MILAN CATHEDRAL/ METROPOLITAN

CATHEDRAL-BASILICA, MILAN, LOMARDY, ITALY
 RENAISSANCE ART PERSPECTIVE

 Rebirth of Naturalism The Trinity by Masaccio

 A positive willingness to learn and explore
 Sought to capture the experience of the individual and the
beauty and mystery of the natural world
 Valued the "individual" as a subject of arts.
 Most artwork emphasized naturalism
 Most artist also added perspective of depth wherin spaces
were explored in different artworks.


RIGIN OF RENAISSANCE PERIOD

 Bor in Florence, Italy

 The term Renaissance means "rebirth".
 The origins of Renaissance art can be traced to ltaly in the CLASSICISM
late 13th and early 14th centuries
The Venus de’ Medici or Medici Venus

CHARACTERISTICS OF RENAISSANCE ART

1. Realism and Expression

2. Perspective EMPHASIS ON INDIVIDUALISM
3. Classicism
4. Emphasis on Individualism Battista Sforza and Federico da Montefeltre: The Duke and
5. Geometrical Arrangement of figures Dutchess of Urbino by Piero della Francesca
6. Artists as Personalities/ Celebrities

REALISM AND EXPRESSION

Expulsion from the Garden of Eden by Masaccio

GEOMETRICAL ARRANGEMENT OF FIGURES

Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate by Leonardo da Vinci