Geometric Patterns
the use of spirals, checkerboards, and wave patterns to ornament their artistic products
Animal Design
the use of animals to represent gods and to symbolize humans' relationship with nature
Human figures
The use of human bodies and their activities within art
Architecture
the contstruction of monumental buildings. example: the pyramids of Egypt
Cross- Cultural Influences
Where one culture has influenced another culture in their art
Emotional approach
also known as romantic approach, the use of an active or colorful interpretation
Intellectual approach
also known as classic approach, an emphasis on design
Individual Style
an influence on an artist by others that have helped to create that artist' style
Period style
where art of a certain time is alike
National style
not part of a period style, but evolves gradually over a period of time, may be part of politics
Regional style
evolves from the influence of a single, strong local artist, or group of people working in the same area
Technique style
certain type of painting style that may come from several different periods
