MODULE 3- The Ancient World (Greece & Rome)

Chauvet cave

The oldest known of these works, discovered in the deep recesses of the _______ in southern France, are also the most advanced in their naturalism, suggesting the artists desire to imitate the actual appearance of the animals represented.

animals

In cave paintings and sculptures, _____ dominate the subject matter in cave art.

naturalistic

the more __________ the image of the animal was depicted in the artwork, the better the chance for the person to capture the animal’s spirit and attributes

high relief

What type of sculpture would this be?

Woman (Venus) of Willendorf

Tiny carved figures were made in an abstract method, an example is the _________ from the Paleolithic period; defining features, suggesting a connection to fertility and child-bearing.

Sarsen

stones that weighed 25 tons and were about 18 feet tall; were used to create Stonehenge

Bluestones

were brought from about 240 miles away and weighed up to four to six tons each; were used to create Stonehenge

Stonehenge

the most famous megalithic structure in the world is a cromlech

Summer Solstice

The orientation of Stonehenge toward the rising sun at the _________ indicates a connection to planting and harvest and the passing of time; astronomical calendar

Chromlechs

Megaliths that appear in circles are known as ______

Post and Lintel

The type of construction used to create Stonehenge

Mortise and Tenon Joints

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