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Art Movements and Periods

Major Western art movements and periods from ancient art through Postmodernism.

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

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