REVIEWER: GE 7 – ARTS APPRECIATION
ARCHITECTURE
Primary Role: Architecture balances functionality and beauty, meeting practical needs while
inspiring awe.
Example: Gothic cathedrals symbolize spirituality and grandeur.
Key Features:
Entasis: A slight bulge in Greek columns to correct optical distortions.
Parthenon: A Classical Greek temple that represents ideal beauty.
SCULPTURE
Classical Greek Sculpture:
Focused on idealized forms and realistic body proportions, reflecting harmony and
balance.
Egyptian Sculpture:
Emphasized divine connections and the afterlife, often seen in monumental statues
like the Great Sphinx.
Roman Sculpture:
Known for realistic portraiture and imperial grandeur, capturing historical figures in
detail.
Chinese Sculpture:
Influenced by Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, reflecting religious and
philosophical beliefs.
Modern Sculpture
Focused on abstraction, emotional expression, and existential themes.
Example: Rodin’s The Gates of Hell, inspired by Dante’s Inferno, emphasizes
human suffering and despair.
1. The Parthenon: Built during the Classical Greek period, not Roman.
2. Entasis: Used in Greek columns to correct visual distortions.
3. Egyptian Sculptures: Focused on religion and afterlife, not individuality.
4. Modern Sculpture: Prioritizes abstraction and emotional expression, not symmetry.
5. Gothic Cathedrals: Represented spirituality and grandeur, not simplicity.
6. Roman Sculptures: Known for realistic details and historical accuracy.
7. Greek Sculptures: Emphasized balance, proportion, and symmetry.
8. Chinese Sculptures: Reflected religious and philosophical ideologies.
9. The Gates of Hell: Represents Modernist themes, not Classical ideals.
10. Architecture: Serves both functional and aesthetic purposes.
ELEMENTS OF ART & PRINCIPLES OF ART
1. Line: The path of a moving point through space.
2. Space: The area around, between, or within objects.
3. Value: The lightness or darkness of a color or tone.
4. Shape: A flat, enclosed area, which can be geometric or organic.
5. Texture: How something feels or appears to feel.
6. Color: Described by hue, value, and intensity; created when light reflects off objects.
7. Form: A three-dimensional object or the illusion of depth.
8. Balance: The visual distribution of weight; can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or
radial.
9. Movement: The arrangement of elements to create a sense of motion.
10. Emphasis: Creating a focal point to draw attention.
11. Rhythm: The repetition of elements to create movement.
12. Unity: A sense of oneness or harmony in a composition.
13. Contrast: Differences between elements (e.g., light vs. dark) to create interest.
14. Pattern: Repeating elements to create order or rhythm.
15. Proportion: The relationship of parts to the whole, often used to convey harmony.
Key Points for the Essay:
Classical Sculpture: Focused on ideal beauty, harmony, and representing
universal values (e.g., Greek gods, symmetry).
Modern Sculpture: Shifted towards emotional depth, individuality, and abstraction
(e.g., Rodin’s works).
Cultural Changes: Reflect the shift from collective ideals and rationality (Classical)
to personal expression and questioning of norms (Modern).
Philosophical Impact: Modern sculptures engage with existential themes and
societal concerns, reflecting the evolution of human priorities.