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What is the content of the Venus of Willendorf?
The Venus of Willendorf is a prehistoric statuette characterized by exaggerated female features, likely symbolizing fertility and femininity.
What does the term “prehistory” mean?
Prehistory refers to the period of human history before the invention of written records.
What are three periods that occur during the Stone Age?
The three periods of the Stone Age are the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic.
What happened around 11,000 BCE?
Around 11,000 BCE, the last Ice Age was ending, leading to significant climatic changes and the beginnings of agriculture in various regions.
Why are lions used as guardian figures?Why are lions used as guardian figures?
They are used because they look like their eyes are open when they’re asleep.
Why are the eyes so large on the statues from the Abu Temple from Tell Asmar?
The large eyes on the statues are believed to represent a state of eternal watchfulness, and because they are in the presence of divinity.
What is the content of the carved vase from Uruk?
The carved vase from Uruk features a narrative of agricultural and ritual activities, showcasing the importance of fertility and the bounty of the land.
The Victory Stele of Naram Sim shows the divine relationship rulers have with the gods
Explain 3 components that reinforce this
Amulet
2 stars
Born cap of divinity
Hierarchical scale
Right arm exposed
Egyptian religion/ beliefs were centered around what three phenomenon?
Rising osun
Moon
Flooding of the Nile
What is the major change that happens during the Amarna period and how was that reflected in the art?
The major change during the Amarna period was the shift to monotheism centered around the worship of Aten. This was reflected in the art through more naturalistic depictions, less emphasis on traditional gods, and a focus on domestic scenes and the royal family.
Describe different coloring between religious and non religious work? What work of art is not religious?
Religious artwork can only use 6 colors while non religious pieces have no restrictions. A non religious piece of art is Nebamun hunting birds.
What was the stylistic convention used in relief sculpture and painting to show the human figure by ancient Egyptians?
Proflile legs,head
Front facing eyes, chest, torso
Why are some artworks created naturalistic while others idealized? Give 2 examples
The hierarchical scale indicates that the higher clothe class the note idealized and the lower the class the more naturalistic you would be depicted. As examples seated statue of kahfree is of the pharaoh and very idealized as opposed to the seated scribe which is more naturalistic.
What were the 3 Aegean civilizations?
The three Aegean civilizations are the Minoan civilization, the Mycenaean civilization, and the Cycladic civilization.
What is the content of the boxing children?
Coming of age ritual
What are the characteristics of the Aegean artwork?
More dynamic
Freedom of movement
Strong diagonal
Curvilinear
Explain the constitution method of the Mycenaeans using 3 vocab terms
Post and lental
Corbel construction
Reliving triangle
The representation of more important figures as larger and centrally located is called?
Hierarchical scale
Describe a trithilion and the construction method behind it?
Post and lental
What was the earliest form of writing?
Curveiform
What type of construction is used in Stonehenge?
Post and lental
What is the difference between buen fresco and fresco secco ?
Buen fresco is wet on wet, fresco secco is wet on dry
Medium
Limestone
What is the medium?
serpentine
What is the medium of the Palette of Narmer?
Slate
Medium
Gypsum and plaster
Date
1792-1750
Date
15000-1300
Date
1500
Date
1650-1500
Date
3500-3000
