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ART 101: Introduction to Art
Art and Cultural Mythologies
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology:
Parthenon reliefsculpture depicting
The battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs
Marble
477-438 BC
The myths we know today form a living link to the creation of the earth and the origins of humanity.
Some ancient myths still form the basis for living religions today, such as Hinduism.
Art & Cultural Mythology: Myths an Religion
The Creation of the Cosmic Oceans and the Elements, from The Shiva Purana, c. 1828
Mythic stories recur across more than one cultural tradition.
Art & Cultural Mythology: Recurring Themes
The story of the Great Flood appears in the Sumerian, Muslim and Christian myths.
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Paleolithic Art
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Artist’s rendering of Earthduring the last Ice Age.
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Europe during the last Ice Age (reaching maximum coverage c. 18,000 BC and retreating fully ca. 9,000 BC)
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Detail of painted ceiling in Altamira Cave (Santander, Spain) c. 14,000-12,000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Bison, Altamira Cave (detail) c. 14,000-12,000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Dead bison, Altamira Cave (detail) c. 14,000-12,000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Hall of the Bulls (left wall) Lascaux, France c. 15,000-13,000 BC
“Chinese Horse” detail of right wall of Axial Gallery, Lascaux, France c. 15,000-13,000 BC, approx. 4’ 8” long
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Venus of Willendorf (Austria) c. 28,000-23,000 BC, limestone, approx. 4 ¼ “ high
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
Venus of Willendorf (Austria) c. 28,000-23,000 BC, limestone, approx. 4 ¼ “ high
Art & Cultural Mythology: PALEOLITHIC ART
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Mesopotamia
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Reconstruction of the sacred precinct of Ur, as it looked in 2100 BC.
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Ziggurat, (southeastern facade with restored stairs), Ur, c. 2100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Ziggurat, (view from the north), Ur, c. 2100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
U.S. Soldiers from the 17th Fires Brigade make their way up the reconstructed stairs of the Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, near Contingency Operating Base Adder, May 18, 2010
Reconstruction of the city of Uruk, c. 4000 - 3100 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Example of clay tablet with cuneiform impressions, Uruk, Sumeria c. 2000 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Cuneiform tablet containing the story of Gilgamesh, Uruk, Sumeria c. 2500 BC
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Art & Cultural Mythology: MESOPOTAMIA – Sumerian Art
Modern-day site of the ancient city of Uruk, near As-Samawah, Iraq.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Reconstruction of Ashurbanipal’s throne room, Nineveh, Iraq c. 669-633 B.C
Lion Hunt Scenes, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Dying Lioness, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Lion Hunt Scenes, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
Art & Cultural Mythology: ASSYRIAN ART
After the Battle of Til-Tuba, Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq, bas relief panel, limestone c. 669-633 B.C.
ART 101: Introduction to Art
Ancient Egypt
James Greene | Visiting Assistant Professor | 1110 CAC | [email protected]
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Predynastic Period
Palette of King Narmer (front and back) Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt, c. 3000 BC, slate
Art & Cultural Mythology: ANCIENT EGYPT – Predynastic Period
Palette of King Narmer(front and back)
Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt,
c. 3000 BC, slate