art appreciation quiz

1. When, where, and how were the two major sites of Prehistoric cave paintings found? 

• Altamira, Spain in 1879

• Lascaux, France in 1941

• both found by accident, and by dogs

2. Within the caves, where are the prehistoric paintings located? Why? Benefit? 

• in the back of the cave

• it was used for more spiritual purposes

• protected from elements

3. How did prehistoric artists give their cave painting a 3D look? 

• the art were put on bulges in the cave

4. What is a Venus Figurine?

any paleolithic statuette portraying a female figure

5. Describe Stone Age Architecture.

• composed of large stones (Megalithic structures)

• post and lintel construction (triliths structures)

• arches, and can be covered with earth

6. What are 3 characteristics of African figural wood sculpture?

• based on human form

• worn for spiritual purposes

• communicate with spirit realm

7. What is Kente Cloth? How is it made?

• woven strips that are sewn together

• worn as a wrapped garment

• has diff colors/patterns based of what your personalities/beliefs are

8. What is the first great civilization of Mexico? What are they best know for creating?

• olmecs

• known for zoomorphic and human sculptural depictions

• giant heads

9. How did the Anasazi basket weaving tradition lead to their pottery? What evidence was left?

• they packed backets with mud lining with their water source

• heated up with fire,the basket burn away, but mud lining would retain its shape

• realized they could use their hands and use less matierals

• many baskets have been preserved by the dry conditions

10. Have you gained a better appreciation for Primitive Art? How/why?

• yes because its not just a work of art from back in the days, it had/has a meaning behind them

• rather than just something to look at in museums