Classical sculpture with a twist! Usually they're naked, ancient, and stony. But all of a sudden, they could live next door! Check out this link:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/06/18/193101828/isnt-that-king-david-nope-its-just-dave?utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20130618

fun modern art "quiz" (not for credit obviously!)

Hi everyone. I know we won't reach modern art for months, but I found this little quiz online and it's fun. I got 9 out of 10 correct! Not too shabby. Can YOU tell the difference between "modern art" and "toddler art"? There's only one way to find out- use this link and take the quiz. Obviously I'm not saying that modern art IS in EVERY WAY like toddler art. You'll see what makes modern art so special when we get to it in the spring.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jenlewis/quiz-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-modern-art-and-art

Greek Art Homework Questions (Chapter 5) - Due Monday, September 30th

1.    How and where did the early Greek polis originate?

2.    What purpose did the Temple of Delphi serve?

3.    What are some of the characteristics of the Geometric period?

4.    How did the Greeks paint their vases?

5.    What are the orders of Greek architecture?

6.    How would you compare the kore and kouros with Egyptian sculpture?

7.    How does the Doryphoros exhibit contrapposto?

8.    How and why was the acropolis built?

9.    What stories did the pediments on the Parthenon tell?

10.What was the “new” Canon of Proportions developed during the Late Classical period?

11.How was Hellenistic art different from earlier periods?

12.Why is the Gallic Chieftain Killing His Wife and Himself 9fig. 5-62) characteristic of Hellenistic art?

13.What was the story of the Laocoon and his sons?

Hooray for Aegean Art! Short and sweet PowerPoint.

Aegean Art: Chapter 4 from smolinskiel

King Tutankhamun short biography

Tutankhamun became a king as a child and died when he was a teenager. This link provides a short synopsis of his life and the challenges he faced. If you can stomach it, there is also a 2-minute video about his death (perhaps from gangrene). The video is interesting, but don't watch it if you're squeamish. You've been warned!

http://www.biography.com/people/king-tut-9512446?page=1

your name in hieroglyphics

Ever wonder what your name looks like in hieroglyphics? Here's a fun Egyptian hieroglyphic typewriter. Go nuts!

http://www.discoveringegypt.com/hieroglyphic-typewriter.html

Chapter 4: Aegean Art - Homework Questions Due Tuesday, September 24th

Homework Questions

Please number your responses and answer all questions completely using details to support your answers.

CHAPTER 4: Aegean Art

1.    What types of materials were traded during the Aegean Bronze Age?

2.    Compare the Cycladic Figure with the Venus of Willendorf. What similarities do they share, and what differences separate them? Could they be somehow related to each other?

3.    Which ancient myth is inspired by and later led to the discovery of the archaeological remains of the Minoan civilization?

4.     What differences do you note between the Palace at Knossos and the Palaces of Nimrud and Nineveh in Assyria? What do these differences demonstrate about the two cultures?

5.     What is unique about Minoan fresco painting as compared to Egyptian paintings?

6.     From whom were the Mycenaeans descended?

7.     What is the Treasury at Atreus and what is significant about its construction technique?

8.     How was gold utilized in the artwork of Mycenaean culture?

As a follow up to your viewing of Menkaure and a Queen, I suggest reading this short article about the way the royal couple are depicted. There are details about the way the queen was sculpted/dressed that help us understand Egypt's view of women in society. This was a topic that I wasn't certain about when it came up in the PowerPoint. This website is a great resource for a more thorough look a the pieces we study.

http://arthistoryresources.net/menkaure/menkauredescription.html

Extra Egypt Slides (the original PowerPoint was too large to upload!)

Egyptian Influences on the Modern World from smolinskiel

We're going to Egypt! Here is the PowerPoint about Chapter 3: Ancient Egyptian Art. It's up early (we'll start Egypt on Monday the 16th)

Ancient Egypt: Chapter 3 PowerPoint from smolinskiel

Chapter 2 Quiz: Ancient Near East

Wednesday, September 18

20 multiple choice questions

Study the PowerPoint and your summer work questions for Chapter 2

Ancient Near East: Chapter 2 from smolinskiel

CHAPTER 1 Quiz is on Thursday, September 12

Prehistoric Art

Review the PowerPoint (scroll down a bit to see it), and your notes, and you'll do great!

9 multiple choice and two short answer

Prehistoric Art: Chapter 1 PowerPoint from smolinskiel

Egyptian Art - Chapter 3 Homework Assignment

As you read Chapter 3 "Art of Ancient Egypt", answer the following questions.

Due date: Friday, September 13

1. Describe what events are depicted in the Narmer Palette.

2. What were the ideal proportions that the Egyptians established for the human form?

3. How do the early pyramids differ from the ziggurats of Mesopotamia?

4. Discuss the three great pyramid tombs at Giza and the pharaohs they were built for during the Old Kingdom.

5. In what ways does Mesopotamian sculpture differ from Egyptian sculpture?

6. How do royal sculptures like Menkaure and a Queen contrast with that of less prominent people like the work called Seated Scribe?

7. Discuss the plan of the archeological site at Karnak, including the Great Hall. How does the layout reflect the architectural plan and process of the complex?

8. How was Hatshepsut portrayed as a female pharaoh and why do you feel these traits were employed?

9. How is Akhenaten portrayed in sculptural works? What factors might contribute to these representations?

10. What building projects were initiated by Ramses II that rivaled that of the Old Kingdom and how do they compare to those earlier projects?

READING THE AP ART HISTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Greetings. Some time before next week (9/16), please read the AP Art History Course Description from the College Board website. It would take us a long time to go over this in class, so I think you should read it outside of class and ask me any questions you may have when we are at school. Here is the link. If it doesn't work when you click on it, just copy and paste the address into the address bar. 

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-art-history-course-description.pdf

You can skim through a lot of it, but PLEASE read the following sections carefully. You should know this information so that you approach class quizzes, tests, essays, etc. with full knowledge of what is expected of you. 

"How AP Exams are Scored"(page 2)

"Course Content" (page 6)

"College Course Coverage" (page 6)

"THE EXAM" (page 7)

"Section I. Multiple-Choice Questions" (page 7)

"Section I: Part A" (page 8)

"Section II. Free Response Questions" (page 23)

"Section II, Part A: Long Essay Questions" (page 23)

"Section II, Part B: Short Essay Questions"(page 25)

When we have quizzes, tests, and essays in this class, they will be based on prior AP Art History Exam questions. This will help you get comfortable with the exam format and turn you into an art history genius. Amaze your family and friends! 

                                          Mrs. Smolinski REALLY enjoyed seeing the 

                                          pyramids in Giza, but does NOT recommend going

                                          to Egypt in July unless you really enjoy the heat!

Prehistoric Art: Chapter 1 PowerPoint from smolinskiel