Major Western art movements and periods from ancient art through Postmodernism.
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- What was the primary focus of Classical Greek art?
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Idealized human form, harmony, and proportion- Approximately when did the Byzantine art period occur?
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5th to 15th centuries- What is a distinguishing feature of Romanesque architecture?
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Rounded arches and thick walls- What is a defining characteristic of Gothic architecture?
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Pointed arches and ribbed vaults- What region is the Renaissance primarily associated with?
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Italy- Approximately when did the High Renaissance occur?
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Late 15th to early 16th century- What innovation did Renaissance artists use to create spatial depth?
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Linear perspective- What was Baroque art known for emphasizing?
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Drama, emotion, and movement- What is chiaroscuro in Baroque painting?
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Strong contrast between light and shadow- What characterized Rococo art?
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Ornamental, playful, and decorative style- Neoclassicism was a reaction against which movement?
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Rococo- Approximately when did Neoclassicism emerge?
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Mid-18th century- What did Romanticism emphasize over reason?
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Emotion, imagination, and nature- What did Realism reject in favor of depicting modern life?
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Idealization and romantic themes- What was the primary concern of Impressionist painters?
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Capturing the effects of light and color
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