Western Classical Art Forms

Western Classical Arts

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The Pyramid of Giza

Pyramid is a stone or brick architecture built by the Egyptians as temple or tombs for their leaders called Pharaohs.

One distinctive characteristics of this architecture is that its walls are covered with hieroglyphics and pictorial carving.

The Greek Pillars

Ancient Greek architects have provided us with a srong foundation for architecture around the core elements of simplicity, harmony and proportion. Distinctive characteristic is the different styles of tops called capitals.

The Discolobus

Also known as "discus thrower" is one of the iconic artworks of classical antiquity. Distinctive characteristic is how well the body is propotion,the symmetria

Stonehenge

It is perhaps one of the most famous prehistoric architectural structures in the world. Some stones weight dozens of tons so its a mytery how they are constructed. Some say they served as a burial site for dead humans

Lascaux Cave

One of the gems of prehistoric art. The paintings and engravings inside Lascaux Cave date back to the Paleolithic age or early stone age. Distinctive characteristics are the combination of paintings of animals, outlines of hands, and engravings of geometric symbols.

Romanesque Wall Painting

From the 11th century, a new srtyle of art spread throughout Western Europe. It is known as Romanesque because it is a reminiscent of Roman Art. It aimed to spread religion and bring back people closer to God

Byzantine Mosaic

The " Icon of the Savior " has all the elements of Byzantine art like encaustic and gold wood, transmit prayers, conventionalized figures and static

Empress Theodora Justinian

Mosaic is positioned by altar. Shimmering gold, colored stones and glass each piece positioned at an odd angle to catch the flickering of candles