9/25/10 Art History I

Today's Class- Today we covered two chapters in the book, two early civilizations of the ancient world. The Near/Middle East developed the first cities in the western world, supported by widespread agriculture and trade. At the same time, Egypt developed its own complex civilization, a series of dynasties spanning about 3000 years. In both regions there are examples of massive building projects.

Important terms- canon of proportion, ceramics, encaustic, hieratic scale, hypostyle hall, lost wax casting, mastaba, pylon, register, relief sculpture, seals, stele, votive figure

Important artworks- Catalhoyuk, Votive Figures (Mesopotamia), Uruk Vase, Nanna Ziggurat, Votive Statue of Gudea, Ceremonial Complex at Persepolis, Palette of Narmer, Funerary Complex of Djoser, Great Pyramids, Menkaure and a Queen, Seated Scribe, Temple of Amun at Karnak, Temple of Rameses II, Mummy Wrapping of a Young Boy

Homework- Everyone should have a new current arts article with summary/reaction statement for next week's class.

For next class 10/2/10- We will cover the art of the ancient Aegean civilizations, and start our study of Ancient Greece. Bring a notebook and Book 1- Ancient Art. I suggest you read chapters 4 and 5 in your textbook to familiarize yourself with the material.