ap art history final

What are the Apollo 11 Stones?

Charcoal animal profiles on stone found in a cave in Namibia.

Where was the Venus of Willendorf discovered?

In Southern Austria.

What material was the Venus of Willendorf sculpted from?

Limestone.

What was the purpose of the Venus of Willendorf?

Transported and used to symbolize fertility.

What painting technique was used in the Lascaux Caves?

Natural pigments to depict livestock.

What was the religious significance of the Lascaux Caves?

They served religious purposes because the cave was considered a sacred space.

What was the Bison with Turned Head made from?

Carved reindeer antler.

What was the Camelid Sacrum's purpose?

It could have been used for hunting or worship.

What culture is reflected in the Running Horned Woman?

Migrant culture in Algeria.

What motifs are present on the Beaker with Ibex Motifs?

The ibex, symbolizing the deceased.

What was the Antropomorphic Stele used for?

As a grave marker for funerary purposes.

What material is the Jade Cong made of?

Jade.

What construction style is Stonehenge known for?

Post and lintel construction.

What potential purpose did Stonehenge serve?

It may have been a center for ceremonies concerning burials and an observatory for astronomy.

What was the Ambum Stone used for?

As a pestle for food preparation.

What unique feature does the Tlatilco Female Figure have?

It is a two-faced female figure.

What did the Terracotta Fragments symbolize?

Cultural history of the Lapita people.

What was Nan Madol?

An ancient capital city built on water with thick seawalls.

What is the significance of the Moai on Platform?

They represent chieftains and protect the island of Easter Island.

What are Ahu Ula made of?

Fibers and feathers stitched together.

What is the function of the Staff God?

Represents gender roles and contains mana.

What type of wood is the Female Deity made from?

Breadfruit wood.

What materials compose the Buk Mask?

Turtle shell, wood, fiber, and feathers.

What is the purpose of Hiapo?

To commemorate events and honor chiefs.

What technique was used in the painting of Tamati Waka Nene?

Oil on canvas reflecting European artistic styles.

What is the Navigation Chart made of?

Thin wood sticks strung with fiber.

What was the purpose of Malangan Mask and Carvings?

Funerary purposes and honoring the deceased.

What event does the Presentation of Fijian Mats and Tapa Cloths symbolize?

The blending of European authority with Fijian status symbols.

What is the architectural style of the White Temple and its Ziggurat?

Trapezoidal pyramids representing religious purposes.

What do the Votive Figures from the Temple of Eshnunna represent?

Devotion and representation during prayer.

What materials were used to build the Great Ziggurat at Ur?

Mud brick and baked brick.

What does the Standard of Ur depict?

Narrative scenes of war and peace.

What was the purpose of the Victory Stele of Naram Sin?

To commemorate Akkadian victory and Naram Sin's authority.

What was significant about the Stele of Hammurabi?

It contained 250+ law codes of Mesopotamia.

What is the function of Lamassu?

To ward off enemies.

What does Persepolis feature architecturally?

Multiple palaces used for receptions and celebrations.

What does the Palette of King Narmer signify?

The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.

What architectural style is the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser?

Funerary architecture emphasizing the importance of the ka.

What does the Seated Scribe embody?

A realistic portrayal of a scribe's lower status.

What was the purpose of the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx?

Monuments to pharaohs and intended to protect the tombs.

What does Menkaura and His Queen depict?

An idealized representation of a king and queen.

What characterizes the Temple of Amun-Re?

Its large hypostyle hall supported by columns.

What was the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut made of?

Colonnades that hold up terraces.

What act is Queen Hatshepsut performing?

Making an offering to Amun Re.

What distinguishes Akhenaton from earlier Egyptian art?

His androgynous body parts and monotheism.

What does the Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters imply?

Intimacy and personal life within the royal family.

What materials make up the Innermost Coffin of King Tutankhamun?

Gold and precious stones.

What characterizes the Temple of Ramses II?

Giant sculptures representing Ramses II.

What does the Last Judgement of Hu-Nefer express?

The weighing of the soul against a feather.

What was the Athenian Agora used for?

A public plaza and city center for festivals.

What does the Anavysos Kouros serve as?

A grave marker for a young man who died in battle.

What does Peplos Kore represent?

A goddess, possibly Athena or Artemis, in traditional dress.

What event does the Niobides Krater depict?

The myth of Niobe’s children being killed.

What posture is the Doryphoros known for?

Contrapposto, depicting a natural pose.

What was the Parthenon a symbol of?

Athenian power and democracy.

What does the Helios, Horses, and Dionysus panel depict?

The birth of Athena.

What does the Plaque of the Ergastines celebrate?

Women who wove peplos for the goddess Athena.

What commemorates the battle over the Persians?

The Temple of Athena Nike.

What does the Grave Stele of Hegeso show?

A woman examining jewelry in a domestic setting.

What distinguishes the Winged Victory of Samothrace?

Its dynamic wet drapery and movement.

What does the Great Altar of Zeus represent?

Sacrifices made to Zeus and artistic victory.

What identifies the Seated Boxer?

An aged boxer expressing emotions of defeat.

What does the Alexander Mosaic depict?

The battle between Alexander the Great and Darius.

What architectural feature does The Treasury in Petra showcase?

Corinthian columns reflecting Greek influence.

What does the Great Temple signify?

Trade routes and urban development in its era.

What is the Sarcophagus of the Spouses made out of?

Terracotta.

What type of wood was the Temple of Minerva made from?

Wood.

What distinguishes the Tomb of the Triclinium?

Festive dining celebration for the deceased.

What characterizes the House of the Vettii?

Its atrium and peristyle garden.

What defines the Head of a Roman Patrician?

Its veristic realism emphasizing age and experience.

What does Augustus of Primaporta depict?

Augustus as a youthful, authoritative figure.

What is the purpose of the Colosseum?

Entertainment for thousands of spectators.

What did the Forum represent in Roman society?

A central plaza for business and government.

What does the Column of Trajan celebrate?

Trajan's military victory over the Dacians.

What architect constructed the Forum Markets?

Apollodorus of Damascus.

What architectural style does the Pantheon represent?

A temple dedicated to every god.

What is depicted on the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus?

Roman victory against barbarian foes.

Where were Christians secret worshippers before it was legal?

In the Catacomb of the Priscilla.

What is significant about Santa Sabina?

It repurposed a Roman basilica style for religious use.

What does the Vienna Manuscript depict?

Biblical stories from Genesis.

What architectural design does San Vitale demonstrate?

Centrally planned structure incorporating classical elements.

What do the Justinian and Theodora Panels express?

Byzantine power symbols of church and state.

What architectural features define Hagia Sophia?

A blend of centrally and axially planned design.

What are the Merovingian Looped Fibulae?

Clamp-like pins for fastening cloth.

What type of manuscript are the Lindisfarne Gospels?

An illuminated manuscript created for religious texts.

What does the Church of St. Foy show about Romanesque architecture?

Roman arches and dark interiors for pilgrimage.

What does the Last Judgment tympanum depict?

Christ as a judge separating heaven and hell.

What is the theme of the Bayeux Tapestry?

William’s conquest of England.

What architectural innovation is visible at the Pisa Cathedral Complex?

Combination of Romanesque and Byzantine influences.

What architectural advancements characterize Chartres Cathedral?

Gothic elements such as flying buttresses.

What do the three tympanums of the Chartres Royal Portal depict?

Major events in the life of Christ.

What significance does stained glass have in Notre Dame?

It allowed divine light into the church.

What is depicted in the Dedication Page with Blanche of Castile?

French royalty’s involvement in moralized biblical texts.

What do the Scenes from the Apocalypse illustrate?

Biblical temptations and commentary.

What is portrayed in the Rottgen Pieta?

Mary mourning the crucified Christ.

What does the Golden Haggadah narrate?

The Passover story in Gothic style.

What does Arena Chapel and the Lamentation signify?

A wealthy banker’s atonement through a religious work.

What art movement does the Annunciation Triptych belong to?

Northern Renaissance.

What is significant about the Gates of Paradise?

Gilt bronze relief depicting biblical scenes.

What architectural feature does Il Duomo showcase?

A taller pointed dome adapted from Roman techniques.