Differences In Ancient Art

Artistic works have gone through extensive changes and transitions throughout time. Each time period develops a style that sometimes is carried on or merely tweaked in the next time period, and others times is snuffed out completely. By studying specific pieces from successive time periods, one can develop a sense for these changes of style as well as the reasoning behind them. Pieces from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Greek, and Roman periods are great examples of this. The Hall of Bulls is located deep within the caves of Lascaux, France and is an interesting example of Paleolithic art. At first glance, the paintings seem rudimentary, unstructured, and insignificant. Further inspection reveals their beauty and importance. The paintings have …show more content…
The bold and elaborate colors, paintings, and design along with the exceptional size of the palace of Minos is impressive right away. It appears almost too extravagant to be true, like the palace of some fictional ruler. Looking at specific aspects of the palace individually allows one to appreciate all of the beauty. Its sprawling size and elaborate appearance served to make a statement of Crete’s power. The size and unique architectural choices, such as columns that were wider at the top than the bottom, made the palace of Minos stand out as the most famous from that Middle Minoan period. The decorative details come from biology, with depictions of plants and animals in fresco paintings and painted panels, vibrant colors, and rosettes. All these details depicted the importance and power of the rulers to the surrounding …show more content…
Religion, beauty, expressions of power, and sheer need can all be catalysts to create works of art. Style has also changed extensively over time and throughout various places of the world. The Paleothilic piece Hall of Bulls reflected the people’s raw and primitive way of life not only through the visual appearance of their art, but also through its purpose in hunting rituals. The Minoan period presented elaborate palaces, intended to express their power. The Greek vases expressed the culture and beliefs of the people, and the Romans showcased their unique design innovations by creating the functional aqueduct. Each new time period introduced new stylistic choices and new methods for creating art. As time progressed new methods, products, and knowledge allowed for more ambitious and realistic pieces. Artistic styles build and develop on one another throughout history, allowing for more new, unique, and beautiful works of art as time goes