Prehistoric AP Art History

Apollo 11 stones - Form

Painted stones using charcoal, ochre, and white.

Apollo 11 stones - Function

Representation of animals or humans, possibly for ritualistic purposes.

Apollo 11 stones - Content

Depiction of animals with clear outlines and abstract representations.

Apollo 11 stones - Context

Found in a cave in Namibia, connected to prehistoric African art.

Apollo 11 stones - Date

25,500 – 25,300 BCE.

Apollo 11 stones - Name

Apollo 11 stones.

Great Hall of the Bulls - Form

Prehistoric rock painting in 2D and twisted perspective.

Great Hall of the Bulls - Function

To depict hunting scenes or animals within a ritual or symbolic framework.

Great Hall of the Bulls - Content

Images of bulls, deer, and horses.

Great Hall of the Bulls - Context

Located in Lascaux, France, part of a larger cave art tradition.

Great Hall of the Bulls - Date

15,000 – 13,000 BCE.

Camelid Sacrum - Form

A sculpted bone, often shaped to resemble a canine.

Camelid Sacrum - Function

Believed to have held ritual significance, possibly used in ceremonies.

Camelid Sacrum - Content

Features incised carvings and has a distinctive shape resembling an animal.

Camelid Sacrum - Context

Found in Mesoamerica, associated with the Huastec culture.

Camelid Sacrum - Date

Approximately 14,000 – 7,000 BCE.

Camelid Sacrum - Name

Camelid Sacrum.

Running Horned Woman - Form

A painted rock art figure showcasing a figure with horns.

Running Horned Woman - Function

Possibly a representation of a deity or a figure involved in ritualistic activities.

Running Horned Woman - Content

The figure displays dynamic movement and adornments, often interpreted as a ceremonial depiction.

Running Horned Woman - Context

Found in Algeria, associated with prehistoric rock art in the Sahara.

Running Horned Woman - Date

6000-4000 BCE

Beaker with Ibex Motifs - Form

A decorated ceramic beaker with intricate designs.

Beaker with Ibex Motifs - Function

Likely used for ceremonial or functional purposes.

Beaker with Ibex Motifs - Content

Features stylized depictions of ibexes and geometric patterns.

Beaker with Ibex Motifs - Context

Discovered in Iran, reflecting the culture of the ancient peoples in that region.

Beaker with Ibex Motifs - Date

Circa 4200 – 3500 BCE.

Anthropomorphic Stele - Form

A carved stone relief depicting a human figure.

Anthropomorphic Stele - Function

Served as a grave marker or a monument.

Anthropomorphic Stele - Content

Features abstract human forms with stylized details.

Anthropomorphic Stele - Context

Found in Arabia, part of funerary practices in the region.

Anthropomorphic Stele - Date

Dates back to around 4000 BCE.

Jade Cong - Form

A tubular jade artifact with intricate carvings.

Jade Cong - Function

Believed to have held ritual significance or served an ornamental purpose.

Jade Cong - Content

Features abstract motifs, often resembling faces or creatures.

Jade Cong - Context

Associated with Neolithic culture in China.

Jade Cong - Date

3300-2200 BCE

Stonehenge - Form

A prehistoric monument consisting of a ring of standing stones.

Stonehenge - Function

Believed to serve as an astronomical observatory or a ceremonial site.

Stonehenge - Content

Consists of large sarsen stones and bluestones arranged in a circular layout.

Stonehenge - Context

Located in Wiltshire, England, part of a significant cultural landscape.

Stonehenge - Date

2500-1600 BCE

The Ambum Stone - Form

A carved stone artifact resembling an anteater or a figure.

The Ambum Stone - Function

Thought to be a ritual object or used for ceremonial purposes.

The Ambum Stone - Content

Features detailed carvings and a distinct form.

The Ambum Stone - Context

Found in Papua New Guinea, associated with the culture of the region.

The Ambum Stone - Date

Around 1500 BCE.

Tlatilco Female Figure - Form

A finely crafted ceramic figurine depicting a woman.

Tlatilco Female Figure - Function

Believed to represent fertility or ancestral figures.

Tlatilco Female Figure - Content

Characterized by its exaggerated features and intricate details.

Tlatilco Female Figure - Context

From Tlatilco, Mexico, significant for its representation of Mesoamerican culture.

Tlatilco Female Figure - Date

Circa 1200 – 900 BCE.

Terra Cotta Fragment - Form

Decorated pottery fragments, often with intricate surface designs.

Terra Cotta Fragment - Function

Used for storage or cooking, and often features artistic representation.

Terra Cotta Fragment - Content

Includes geometric patterns and sometimes human forms.

Terra Cotta Fragment - Context

Found in various archaeological sites, reflecting the artistry of ancient