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What is iconography?
The study of symbols and their meanings in art; like learning a visual language.
What is formalism in art history?
Analyzing the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture) and how they create meaning.
Define social and cultural context in art.
Understanding how art reflects the society and culture in which it was created.
What are power dynamics in art?
How art reflects power structures, especially regarding gender, race, and class.
What is formal analysis?
An examination of an artwork that begins with its visual elements before considering its context.
What was the key source of information for interpreting Early European Art?
Religious texts, primarily due to the Church's influence and art's role in illustrating religious teachings.
How did the Renaissance shift the focus of art interpretation?
It revived interest in classical forms, increased the importance of libraries, and led to more secular art, expanding available sources.
How does Renaissance art reflect its social and cultural context?
It reflects the intellectual and cultural changes of the time, with a push towards classical Greek and Roman ideals.
What power dynamics are often reflected in Colonial American art?
The power dynamics between colonizers and indigenous peoples.
What does Raphael's 'The School of Athens' embody?
The Renaissance's embrace of classical philosophy and learning.
How does Renaissance art relate to the classical artistic tradition?
Renaissance art demonstrates a revival of classical Greek and Roman forms, ideals, and subject matter.
How does Colonial American art relate to European artistic traditions?
Colonial American art is influenced by European styles but often reflects the power dynamics and cultural interactions unique to the colonial context.
How do illuminated manuscripts relate to the tradition of religious art?
Illuminated manuscripts are a key part of the religious art tradition, using visual elements to teach religious ideas and decorate sacred texts.
How does 'Spaniard and Indian Produce a Mestizo' relate to the tradition of Casta paintings?
It exemplifies the Casta painting tradition, visually representing the colonial hierarchy and the mixing of cultures in the Americas.
How does the use of perspective in Renaissance paintings relate to classical artistic traditions?
The Renaissance rediscovery and refinement of linear perspective was inspired by classical attempts to represent three-dimensional space realistically, building upon and advancing those earlier traditions.