The art forms we have today have undergone a significant plethora of changes and development. We can trace back this art foundation to numerous archaeological discoveries created by ancient civilizations. Early pre-historic art depicted unique and distinct styles and techniques. These styles and characteristics developed depending on the emergence of these art periods: the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age), Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) and Neolithic (New Stone Age).
The civilizations that came forth are even more distinctive in styles and Characteristics.
The Egyptian civilization brought so much influence in many fields such as politics, art, science, technology, religion, writing, architecture, literature, etc.
Ancient Greek art brought realism, humanism and naturalism into it. The early Greek artists created more realistic and life-like paintings and sculptures.
Early Roman art was influenced by the Greek art as shown in their paintings, murals, pottery, sculpture, architecture, bas-relief, and even politics and religion.
The Byzantine art is characterized by more abstract, expressive, imaginative and universal art representations that center on religious subjects as depicted on their paintings, mosaics, carved ivory and metals.
The Romanesque art combined the Roman and Byzantine arts for it was characterized by vigorous styles in paintings, sculpture and architecture The Gothic art was developed out of Romanesque art and is characterized by its flamboyant, rayonnant and perpendicular styles as shown in its pointed arches, elaborate and richly decorated building styles and structures.
Hence, in this module you will learn more about the different characteristics of these eras in art. The topics are arranged based on their timeline, so will better follow and be able to analyze the transition and development of every given art period. The main topic for this module is about the: - Western Classical Painting.
The main objectives of this module are the following:
a. analyze art elements and principles in the production of workfollowing the style of Western and Classical art (A9EL-Ib-1);
b. identify distinct characteristics of arts during the different artperiods (A9EL-Ia-2); &c. reflect on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artworks (A9PL-Ih-1).
After going through with this module, you are expected to:
a. identifies/ recalls the elements and principles of arts
b. identifies the distinct characteristics of the paintings during prehistoric, ancient Egypt, Classical Greek and Roman, and medieval periods;
c. understands the functions of paintings in given art periods; &
d. creates artworks that show the characteristics and style evident in the works of art created during the different art periods.
In the first module, you were able to understand the characteristics and art functions of the painting from the prehistoric era, ancient Egypt,
Classical Greek and Roman periods, to the medieval era. Each timeline gave you a clear grasp of the important development of art particularly in the field of painting.
As you continue to discover the magnificence of these amazing significant periods, this particular module tries to provide you with knowledge and insights about the western classical sculpture. Hence, the main topic for this module is about the: - Western Classical Sculpture
The main objectives of this module are the following:
a. Identify distinct characteristics of arts during the different art periods;
b. Identify representative artists from various arts period;
c. Reflect on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artworks.
After going through with this module, you are expected to:
a. compare the characteristics of artworks produced in the different art periods;
b. describe the influence of every art period from each other in terms of sculptural styles and techniques; &
c. appreciate the significance of western classical sculptural masterpieces in their respective periods and beyond.
In the first two modules, you were able to understand the characteristics and art functions of the painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era, ancient Egypt, Classical Greek and Roman periods, to the Medieval era.
As you continue to discover the magnificence of these amazing significant periods, this particular module would provide you knowledge and insights about the western classical architecture.
Hence, the main topic for this module is about the: ● Western Classical Architecture
At the end of this module you, as a learner, are expected to:
1. Reflect on and derives the mood, idea, or message from selected artworks;
2. Discuss the use or function of artworks by evaluating their utilization and combination of art elements and principles.
After you go through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify distinct characteristics of arts during the different art periods;
2. analyze art elements and principles shown in the style of architectural work from ancient art, classical art and medieval art;
3. compare and contrast the characteristics of the different art periods.