#19

Plate #19
Topic: The Western Art History
Template Title: My Own Perspective in Western Art History

Materials:
1 whole sheet of bond paper;
pen (black or blue ink);
ruler;
any coloring materials (optional)

Instructions / Activity Guide:
This activity helps you understand the development of Western Art History by organizing important art periods, their characteristics, and forms. You will present the information through a concept map or a table, and reflect on your own understanding of the evolution of art.

Step 1: Prepare Your Paper
Use one whole sheet of bond paper. At the top center, write the title:

WESTERN ART HISTORY

You may choose one format:

• Concept Map (with branches and connections), or
• Table (with rows and columns)

Step 2: Organize the Content

Using the information from the provided image, include the following categories:

• Major Group

• Art Periods Included

• Focus of Art

• Forms of Art

Step 3: Fill in the Information

Include the following major groups and summarize their details:

Ancient Art
Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek, Roman
Focus: Survival, religion, rulers, heroism, beauty, daily life
Forms: Cave paintings, sculpture, pottery, frescoes, architecture, mosaics

Medieval Art
Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic
Focus: Christianity, worship, sacred stories, symbolism
Forms: Mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, sculpture, architecture

Classical Revival and Humanism
Renaissance, Mannerism
Focus: Human beauty, realism, science, balance, individualism
Forms: Painting, sculpture, fresco, drawing, architecture

Drama and Elegance
Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism
Focus: Drama, movement, luxury, morality, reason, order
Forms: Painting, sculpture, decorative arts, architecture

Emotion and Reality
Romanticism, Realism
Focus: Emotion, nature, nationalism, social life, ordinary people
Forms: Painting, prints, sculpture, landscape art

Light and Personal Expression
Impressionism, Post-Impressionism
Focus: Light, color, everyday scenes, personal style, emotion
Forms: Painting, sketching, printmaking

Modern Art
Expressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism
Focus: Experimentation, abstraction, dreams, inner feelings
Forms: Painting, collage, sculpture, photography, assemblage

Contemporary Art
Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Contemporary Art
Focus: Identity, society, politics, media, technology
Forms: Installation art, digital art, performance art, video art

Step 4: Add Your Personal Perspective

At the bottom or side of your work, write a short reflection (3–5 sentences):

• Which art period interests you the most? Why?

• How do you see the evolution of art from ancient to contemporary?

• What changes or developments do you notice?

Step 5: Organize and Design

• Keep your layout clear and easy to read

• Use arrows, lines, or colors if making a concept map

• Use straight lines if making a table

• Highlight key terms or categories

Sample Output Options:

Concept Map:
Western Art History → branches into Ancient, Medieval, Modern, etc.

Table:
Columns: Major Group | Periods | Focus | Forms

Reminder:

Focus on understanding how art evolved over time.
Clarity and organization are more important than decoration.
Use simple words and complete ideas.

Enjoy!