Illuminated Manuscripts

Take a tour of some of the world's greatest illuminated manuscripts housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

This collection is titled Leaves of Gold and it is is organised into five sections that highlight several major types of medieval books: Bibles, Psalters, Books of Hours, Liturgical Manuscripts, and Literary Texts.

Choose one image that you find particularly interesting.  Share with your classmates (in great detail) exactly what your chosen illumination looks like.  Since we can't see it, you will need to explain content, colors, placement, style, and anything that paints a verbal picture of the illumination.
Be sure to include the name/title of the illumination, place or origin, artist (if known) and the section in which it was found (Bibles, Psalters, Books of Hours, Liturgical Manuscripts, and Literary Texts).

Due by midnight December 10th.

Extra Credit for commenting on another student's post.

http://www.leavesofgold.org/gallery/index.html

Byzantium

Please tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art virtual gallery for Byzantium, Faith & Power.

The link is provided below.  In your post, please indicate one art work/object that you found interesting. 

Include: 

• title
• artist (if known)
• patron (if known)
• original location
• function
• media/technique

Please include the photo of the image you chose and the gallery number (Roman numeral) where it is found.
Most importantly, explain how this piece of art fits the theme: Faith & Power
IF YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE A SEPARATE POSTING TO COMMENT OR ASK A QUESTION OF YOUR CLASSMATES, YOU CAN GET 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS.
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Byzantium/byzantium_main.asp

Pompeii

As we begin our study of the art of the Roman Empire I would like for you each to take a virtual trip back in time to August 24th and 25th AD 79. 

"Pompeii may be the city most commonly linked to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, but the cataclysmic events of that year affected nearby towns just as violently: Herculaneum, Oplontis, and others.  These towns were rich in architecture, advanced infrastructures, and exquisite works of art.  The artifacts found there tell a vibrant story of an ancient Roman society, advanced in many ways, which simply disappeared.       - Pompeii, Stories from an Eruption

Please visit this web site from the Field Museum in Chicago.
Start with About the Exhibition, next the Introduction, and continue on to visit the cities of Herculaneum, Oplontis, Terzigno, and Pompeii.  Be sure to take a look at the Photo Gallery and Field Museum Collections. 
Notice the many remains of this early Roman culture:  sculpture, frescoes, architecture, jewelry, and decorative household items.

• Make your first post.

1. Share one specific art/architectural remain that you found interesting.  Describe it in great detail. 
2. Share one interesting factoid that you learned about the daily lives/culture of these Romans

• Make your second post.

1. Make a comment or ask or answer a question related to one of your classmate's posts.  It is okay to post more!

Please post by Midnight Thursday, October 14th.  Your first post is worth 60 points and second post is worth 40 points.  Extra Credit ** you post by Midnight Sunday, October 10th.
IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY POSTING TO THE BLOG, SEND ME AN E-MAIL WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE TWO POSTS TO GET CREDIT.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/about.asp

Second Assignment - Greek Pots

The Blanton Museum of Art, right here in Austin on the University of Texas Campus has a nice collection of ancient Greek pottery.  Please access the link below to visit their interactive web site. 

1. Go to the section called Browse the Collection.  In your first post please tell us about the Greek pot you found most interesting.  Include the name and function of the pot, the date it was made, the location of origin, name of potter or painter if known.  Lastly, describe the content of the painting.
2. Go to the section called What is the Life of a Vase.  Watch a video or explore other features of this section to learn an interesting factoid.  Share that information with us in your first post.  (2 sentence minimum.)
3. Respond to a classmate's factiod on a second post at some time before the deadline.

Both posts are due by midnight Wednesday, October 6th. 
If you have trouble posting you must email me the content of your post in order to get credit.
http://blantonmuseum.org/interact/greekvases/

Ancient Egypt

Here is our first required blog assignment:
First read over what other students have already posted.  Next, go to the link about Ancient Egypt at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. 

• If your last name starts with A to Kea look at Elements of Style. 
• If your last name starts with Kel to R look at Striking Poses. 
• If your last name starts with S to W look at Signs of Afterlife.

Check out the activities with in your assigned topic and find a factoid that is new and interesting to you. 
Post a 2 to 3 sentence statement explaining what you learned.  Also, read your classmate's postings and make a brief comment or ask a question to at least one other person.  You can do this at a different time.  Check back to see what others have said about your factoid!  Please complete both postings by  midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd.
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/kiosk/egyptian/ancient-egypt/index.php

Welcome CPHS AP Art History Students

This is the location for our class online art history discussions.  Throughout the school year I will post images and topics about art history for you and your classmates to research and report on.  I look forward to reading your ideas, thoughts, factoids, and responses! I will post our first topic soon.
Mrs. Murphy