For the Beginner: An Brief Introduction to Key Issues in the History of Art

Smarthistory — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:22:08 +0000

Series:

Art, Italian Style

Institution:

Smarthistory

Using examples from across history and cultures from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, we discuss the ways that works of art communicate meaning.

Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker

Works of art discussed:

1. Hatshepsut, c. 1473–1458 B.C.E., New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Egyptian, limestone (Met)
2. Marble statue of a kouros (youth), c. 590–580 B.C.E., Attic Greek, Archaic (Met)
3. Polykleitos, Diadoumenos, c. 69–96 C.E. (Roman copy)/430 B.C.E. (original Greek bronze), marble (Met)

ArtBabble: Damien Hirst

For the Beginner: An Brief Introduction to Key Issues in the History of Art