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ART 101: Introduction to Art
Art and Cultural Mythologies
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology:
Parthenon reliefsculpture depicting
The battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs
Marble
477-438 BC
The myths we know today form a living link to the creation of the earth and the origins of humanity.
Some ancient myths still form the basis for living religions today, such as Hinduism.
Art & Cultural Mythology: Myths an Religion
The Creation of the Cosmic Oceans and the Elements, from The Shiva Purana, c. 1828
Mythic stories recur across more than one cultural tradition.
Art & Cultural Mythology: Recurring Themes
The story of the Great Flood appears in the Sumerian, Muslim and Christian myths.
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Paleolithic Art
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Artist’s rendering of Earthduring the last Ice Age.
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Europe during the last Ice Age (reaching maximum coverage c. 18,000 BC and retreating fully ca. 9,000 BC)
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Detail of painted ceiling in Altamira Cave (Santander, Spain) c. 14,000-12,000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Bison, Altamira Cave (detail) c. 14,000-12,000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Dead bison, Altamira Cave (detail) c. 14,000-12,000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Hall of the Bulls (left wall) Lascaux, France c. 15,000-13,000 BC
“Chinese Horse” detail of right wall of Axial Gallery, Lascaux, France c. 15,000-13,000 BC, approx. 4’ 8” long
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Venus of Willendorf (Austria) c. 28,000-23,000 BC, limestone, approx. 4 ¼ “ high
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Venus of Willendorf (Austria) c. 28,000-23,000 BC, limestone, approx. 4 ¼ “ high
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Mesopotamia
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Reconstruction of the sacred precinct of Ur, as it may have looked in 2100 BC.
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Ziggurat, (southeastern facade with restored stairs), Ur, c. 2100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Ziggurat, (view from the north), Ur, c. 2100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
U.S. Soldiers from the 17th Fires Brigade make their way up the reconstructed stairs of the Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, near Contingency Operating Base Adder, May 18, 2010
Reconstruction of the city of Uruk, c. 4000 - 3100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Example of clay tablet with cuneiform impressions, Uruk, Sumeria c. 2000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Cuneiform tablet containing the story of Gilgamesh, Uruk, Sumeria c. 2500 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Modern-day site of the ancient city of Uruk, near As-Samawah, Iraq.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Reconstruction of Ashurbanipal’s throne room, Nineveh, Iraq c. 669-633 B.C
Lion Hunt Scenes, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Dying Lioness, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Lion Hunt Scenes, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
After the Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Ancient Egypt
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT
A concern with death and the afterlife is characteristic of Ancient Egyptian culture throughout their multi-millennia run.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT
“Nothing would be lacking that had been enjoyed on Earth.”Below: The Inventory of earthly belongings in the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Predynastic Period
Palette of King Narmer (front and back) Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt, c. 3000 BC, slate
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Predynastic Period
Palette of King Narmer(front and back)
Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt,
c. 3000 BC, slate
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Great Pyramids of Gizeh. From left: Menkaure, c. 2525-2475; BC, Khafre, c. 2575-2525 BC; Khufu, c. 2600-2550 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Great Pyramid of Khafre, c. 2575-2525 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Cross-section of the Pyramid of Khufu, Gizeh.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Pyramid complex facing Khafre & Khufu, Including causeway and Great Sphinx, Gizeh.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Great Sphinx (with Pyramid of Khufu in the background) Gizeh, c. 2575-2525 BC approx. 65’ high, 240’ long
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Great Sphinx (with Pyramid of Khufu in the background) Gizeh, c. 2575-2525 BC; approx. 65’ high, 240’ long
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Jean-Léon Gérome General Bonaparte Before the Sphinx, oil on canvas, 1867-68
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Khafre (Left and right sides)from Gizeh, c. 2575-2525 BC.Diorite, approx. 5’6” high
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Old Kingdom
Menkaure and KhamerernebtyFrom Gizeh, c. 2575-2525 BCApprox. 4’6” highSlate
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – New Kingdom
Hypostyle Hall (exterior), Temple of Amen-Re, Karnak, Egypt, 1275-1225 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – New Kingdom
Hypostyle Hall (detail), Temple of Amen-Re, Karnak, Egypt, 1275-1225 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – New Kingdom
Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, c. 1275-1225 BC. Colossi approx. 65’ high
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – New Kingdom
Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, c. 1275-1225 BC. Colossi approx. 65’ high
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – New Kingdom
Pillar statue ofAkhenaton fromThe temple ofAmen-Re,Karnak,New KingdomSandstone,painted.c. 1356 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – New Kingdom
Queen NefertitiFrom Tell-El-Amarna1355-1335 BC Painted limestoneApprox. 20” high
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Ancient Greek Art
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Early Agean Art
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Early Agean Art
Cycladic IdolFrom Amorgos(front view)c. 2500-1100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Archaic Period
Temple of Hera I, Paestum, c. 550 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE
A comparison on Greek column orders:
Doric Ionic Corinthian
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Archaic Period
Kouros FigureFrom AtticaGreek(Archaic)marblec. 600 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Archaic Period
KroisosFrom AanavysosGreek(Archaic)marblec. 530 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Early Classical Period
Kritios BoyFrom the Acropolis, Athensmarblec. 530 BC
PolykleitosDoryphoros (The Spearbearer)Roman marble copy of Greek bronze original450-40 BC (original)
The Principles of Design: PROPORTION
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT GREECE – Early Classical Period
Riace Warrior(front and detail of torso)From the sea off Riace (Italy)Bronzec. 460-450 BCApprox. 6’6” high