Classical, Medieval or Renaissance Art Cheat Sheet

The Classical Period The Medieval Period The Renaissance

What Is the Classical Period?
 The classical period refers to the
ancient civilizations of ____________
and ____________.
 The classical period encompasses the
years from ________ to __________.
Types of Art from the Classical Period?
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Six Characteristics of Classical Art
1) Figures were often ________ or semi-nude.
2) If figures wore clothes, they were
__________ in robes called _________.
3) Art showed people leading ________ and
________ lives.
4) People were portrayed as being
____________ and intelligent.
5) Art focused on people doing
_____________________.
6) _____________ were viewed as heroic and
thoughtful.
What Is the Medieval Period?
 The term “medieval” refers to the
period immediately after the fall of the
____________________ in Europe
 The medieval period encompasses the
years from ________ to __________.
Types of Art from the Medieval Period?
Six Characteristics of Medieval Art
1) Art was almost always about ___________.
2) Important figures were shown __________.
3) Figures looked very _____________, not
realistic and without much _______________.
4) _________________ were fully-clothed,
often ______________ in clothing.
5) Faces looked ___________ or
________________.
6) To attract attention, artists used color that
were __________________ and often had a
background of a single color – like gold.
What Is the Renaissance?
 The word “renaissance” means
____________.
 The Renaissance began in roughly in
the year _____ and lasted until _____.
Types of Art from the Renaissance?
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Six Characteristics of Renaissance Art
1) Artists drew ______________ and non-
religious scenes.
2) Art showed a renewed interest in ________.
3) Advances in _________________ resulted
in art that was lifelike, detailed and three-
dimensional.
4) Figures could be either _____________ or
______________.
5) People were once again shown to be
___________ and _________________.
6) Paintings often involved _____________ -
the Dark Ages were over!