Deliverable 1: Timeline Of Major Periods In Art

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Deliverable 1 – Timeline of Major Periods in Art Institutional Affiliation Date The director of our local library has decided to purchase artwork off the shelf from the home décor store in the mall. While the library is on a tight budget, there are many artists and craftspeople from our community who can sell their arts at a lower price. There is also a vibrant and exciting history from our community that the director can reconsider. In Warren, there are different buildings and art that can be used for display in the library. I will analyze the various significant creations in Warren that the director can purchase at a lower price.

Overview Warren is a famous city in the State of Michigan, U.SA. It is among the largest City in Michigan, according to the 2010 census. The original settlement was Beebe’s Corners, founded in 1830 at the Corner of Mound Road and Chicago Road. In 1837, Beebe’s Corner was named Hickory, then Aba, and later called the Village of Warren in 1983. It officially became Warren in 1957.

Being among the City with the highest population in Michigan has opened many business opportunities to the people. Major companies like General Motors, Art Furniture, among others, are located in this City. Significant creations One of the considerable creations in the City of Warren is Theisen House in 1857. It is among the oldest documented house in the City and serves as a significant public attraction. It is located at the main street at Mile Rd Warren, MI, and is used for different business use like office space, team room, as a restaurant, etc.

It is a substantial dwelling erected by affluent Southeastern Michigan farmers during the third quarter of the 19th century. The window treatment styles are more of an Italian style. Another significant creation is the Warren School District NO 4, sold to the district in 1875. The school was opened as Bunert School that year, but in 1944, it was shut down and became known as the longest-serving school in Warren. Currently, it serves as a museum in the City of Warren.

The monument to Immigrants is a sculpture mounted on a pyramid base, created by Domenico Zora in 1987. It was given to Warren in 1988. It is a presentation of a woman kneeling holding a disk lap with her right arm with her face turned on the left side, and her left arm lies on her thigh. The sculpture portrays the memory of Jerry Grillo, an Italian immigrant who passed on in 1986 in Detroit. The Smith Group renovated the Warren City square in 2017, making it to possess a modern look.

It currently houses offices, stores, library, modern city hall and so forth. It also accommodates other events in a 2-acre playground such as farming, concerts, lawn, pavilion, and an interactive water feature that converts to ice during winter. These activities attract many people who visit the Warren City Square. There is also a local artist in Warren, known as Marilynn Thomas. Her artwork began as she was young, and has chosen to work with nature.

Currently, she has changed her focus to photography and watercolor. She has overwhelmed many people in her community through her drawing and painting skills. She has enrolled others who need to join her in artwork at the community center, college, and sells her work in a gallery. She has exhibitions both in Michigan and Florida. Her works are depicted in the libraries and city hall.

Local creative residents There are several local creative artists whose work can be displayed at the library. These artists can offer quality artworks at a low cost. One of the significant artists is Leonard Lukomski, whose focus is on acrylic paintings. His current gallery is in Warren and educates interested artists to paint and photography. A form of art from the artist is Ballet Dancer 2, which was uploaded in January 2013.

Another local artist is Norm Augustinus. He has different skills, as a cult writer, comedian, actor, and treasure hunter. He has written various books like Bedbadger, which can still be found in local libraries in Warren. Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known as Eminem, is a talented songwriter, rapper, and recording artist. She has already recorded over 170 million songs sold globally.

A favorite song from her album is ‘Stan.’ In conclusion, considering these artworks from different artists, the library director can get them at a lower price. The local artists are still developing and need their works to be displayed as well.

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The timeline of major periods in art provides a structured understanding of how artistic expressions have evolved over centuries, reflecting societal, cultural, political, and technological changes. Recognizing these periods helps contextualize artworks within their historical frames and appreciate their significance and influence on subsequent art movements.

The earliest major period in art is Prehistoric art, which dates back thousands of years. It includes cave paintings, petroglyphs, and carvings created by early humans to record their experiences or for ritual purposes. Notable examples include the Chauvet Cave paintings in France and the Venus figurines across Europe, illustrating early humans’ focus on fertility and survival. These works were primarily utilitarian or ritualistic, serving spiritual or societal functions (Waddington, 2017).

Ancient art follows, characterized by the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. Egyptian art, known for its hieroglyphs, tomb paintings, and statues, aimed to ensure life after death and express divine authority. The Greeks developed naturalistic sculpture and architecture, emphasizing human form and proportion, exemplified by statues like the Discobolus and architectural marvels like the Parthenon. Roman art borrowed heavily from the Greeks but emphasized realism and civic ideals, seen in busts and monumental structures (Kleiner, 2018).

The Medieval period saw the dominance of religious themes, with Byzantine mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, Gothic cathedrals, and stained glass windows. Art served religious propaganda and education, with artists like Giotto pioneering realism and emotional expression in their frescoes. This era bridged classical traditions and Gothic innovation, emphasizing spiritual themes over naturalism (Green, 2015).

The Renaissance, emerging in the 14th century, marked a rebirth of classical knowledge and humanist ideals. Artistic focus shifted to perspective, anatomy, and realistic representation. Masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael revolutionized art with works like The Last Supper, David, and The School of Athens. Use of oil paints, linear perspective, and chiaroscuro techniques characterized this transformative period (Campbell, 2019).

The Baroque period followed, characterized by drama, movement, and emotional intensity. Artists like Caravaggio, Bernini, and Rembrandt created works that conveyed tension and grandeur, seen in Caravaggio’s The Calling of St. Matthew and Bernini’s David. Baroque art was deeply intertwined with Counter-Reformation Catholicism and the Baroque style spread across Europe and into colonial America (Blunt, 2020).

The Neoclassical period reflected the Enlightenment’s ideals, emphasizing clarity, order, and moral virtue. Artists like Jacques-Louis David and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres drew inspiration from classical antiquity. Their works aimed to promote civic virtue and patriotism, evident in paintings like The Death of Marat and Napoleon Crossing the Alps (Lemoine, 2021).

The 19th century introduced Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. Romanticism focused on emotion and individualism, with artists like Eugène Delacroix and J.M.W. Turner. Realism challenged romantic ideals by depicting everyday life, with Gustave Courbet’s works highlighting social issues. Impressionism, led by Monet and Degas, broke traditional techniques to capture fleeting moments and light, revolutionizing modern art (Hughes, 2018).

The 20th century saw the advent of diverse and revolutionary movements: Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, and Pop Art. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol transformed art’s face, reflecting rapid technological, political, and social changes. Cubism fragmented reality, Surrealism explored unconscious mind, and Pop Art critiqued consumer culture (Foster et al., 2019).

Contemporary art continues this evolution, emphasizing multimedia, digital art, and conceptual approaches. It is characterized by diversity, global influences, and the blending of cultural identities. Artists now explore social justice, identity politics, and technological innovation, making art a dynamic reflection of our contemporary world (Bishop, 2020).

Understanding these periods allows scholars, students, and enthusiasts to trace the lineage of artistic innovation and appreciate how each era’s unique features contributed to the rich tapestry of global art history. As society evolves, so does art, continuously responding to and shaping cultural currents.

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