Art Past, Art Present (with MyArtKit Student Access Code Card)

by Wilkins, David; Schultz, Bernie; Linduff, Katheryn M.

• ISBN13: 9780205660421
• ISBN10: 0205660428
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Authoritative and substantive-yetaccessible-Art Past, Art Present, 6 th editionlooks at the historical and cultural contexts of art works and architecture around the world from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The authors recognized the need for an easy-to-use format that is accessible for both teachers and students. Each topic inArt Past, Art Presentis organized into two- and four-page units and provides a clear and concise treatment of a select number of artworks, making it easier for instructors to focus on what is important and for students to learn.

Table of Contents

Getting Started xii1. Experiencing Art 1Experiencing Art 2How to Experience Art 3Viewing Art 4Understanding Style 4Art, Time, and the Cycles of Life 4Analyzing Three Works 6Analyzing Art 8Analyzing Architecture 8Analyzing Sculpture 12Analyzing Ritual Art 14Analyzing Installation Art 14Analyzing Painting and Related Media 15The Artist in History 182. prehistoric Art 21Introduction to Prehistoric Art 22The Paleolithic Period 22The Discovery of Paleolithic Painting 23Paleolithic Art 23The Neolithic Period 25Neolithic Art and Architecture 25Prehistoric Art and the Prehistoric Artist 28points of contact Prehistoric Figurinesof Women 29theme Ritual and Art 303. ancient Art 33Introduction to Ancient Art 34History 35Art of Ancient Societies 36art past/art present The Concept of theThe Ancient Artist 37Classical in the West 36points of contact Greek Artists/ScythianPatrons 37theme The Presence of the Artist 38Sumerian Art 40Ancient Egyptian Art 44History 44Religion 46Art of Ancient Egypt 46The Egyptian Artist 47Ancient Egyptian Art: The Palette ofNarmer 48The Egyptian Pyramids 50The Egyptian Temple 52technique Post-and-Lintel Construction 54technique How to Read ArchitecturalDiagrams 55Egyptian Tomb Paintings and PaintedReliefs 56technique FigureGround Relationships 57The Indus Valley Civilization 58Aegean Art: Minoan and Mycenaean 60Ancient China: The Shang Dynasty 64technique Chinese Piece-MoldBronze Casting 65Assyrian and Early Persian Art 66Mesoamerica: The Olmec 68Etruscan Art 70Ancient Greek Art 72History 72Intellectual and Scientific Activities 74Religion 75Ancient Greek Art 75The Ancient Greek Artist 75Greek Vase Painting 76The Development of Greek Sculpture 78technique Greek Lost-WaxBronze Casting 81technique Contrapposto in Sculpture 83technique The Classical Orders 84art past/art present The Impact of theAncient Greek Orders 85Greek Doric Architecture 86technique Greek Temple Construction 87The Parthenon, Athens 884. later ancient Art,400 bce to 200 ce 93Introduction to Later Ancient Art 94points of contact The Silk Road 95theme Engineering 96Nomadic Art in Siberia: Pazyryk 98The Qin Empire in China 102Hellenistic Art 104History 104Art of the Hellenistic Period 104Hellenistic Painting 104Hellenistic Sculpture in Pergamon 106The Han Dynasty in China 108Early Buddhist Art 110Dongson Culture in Vietnam 112The Art of the Roman Republic 114History 115Republican Architectural Developments 115The Roman House and Villa 116The Art of the Roman Empire 118History 118The City of Rome 119Roman Imperial Art 121Technology, Organization, and Engineering 122Roman Religion and the Mystery Religions 123The End of Romes Empire 124The Roman Artist 124Roman Frescoes and Illusionism 126technique Fresco Painting 128technique Illusionism 129Roman Architecture:The Flavian Amphitheater 130technique Roman Engineering: The Arch, TheVault, and Concrete 132Roman Architecture: The Pantheon,Rome 136Mesoamerican Art: Teotihuacn 1385. Art From 200 to 1000 143Introduction to Art fro