Unit 1 Art in stone

What are the three main components of Feldman’s Method of Art Criticism?

Description, Interpretation, and Judgment.

What questions are asked during the Description phase of Feldman’s Method?

What do I see? What are the facts?

What is meant by 'Elements of Design'?

Elements of Design include line, shape, value, color, texture, and space.

What time period does the term 'Palaeolithic' refer to?

c. 50,000/45,000-8,000 BCE.

What is the definition of 'Sculpture in the Round'?

Sculpture completely detached from its original material so it can be viewed from all angles.

What characterizes High Relief sculpture?

The image stands out relatively far from the background plane.

What defines a Low Relief sculpture?

The surface of the image is closer to the background plane.

What is the significance of the Venus of Willendorf?

It is an example of a prehistoric figure representing fertility and femininity.

What does the term 'Abstract' mean in art?

Having a generalized or essential form with only a symbolic resemblance to natural objects.

What is the function of Binders in painting?

Binders help paint adhere to surfaces, increasing the durability of images.

What are Menhirs?

Slightly shaped single stones (monolith) usually standing upright.

What does Dolmen mean?

Chambers or enclosures consisting of two or more vertical stones supporting a large single stone.

What is a Cromlech?

Megalithic structures in which groups of menhirs are arranged in a circular or semi-circular formation.

Describe Post-and-Lintel Construction.

An architectural system where upright posts support horizontal members, lintels.

What is the Lascaux Cave Paintings' era?

15,000–13,000 BCE.

What type of materials were used for pigments in prehistoric art?

Pigments made from organic and inorganic substances, including minerals and semi-precious stones.