Humanities Midterm Study Guide
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What is the Venus of Willendorf?
A prehistoric female figurine.
Identify the sculpture and it’s approximate age.
Venus of Willendorf (25,000 years old)
Approximately how old is the Venus of Willendorf?
About 25,000 years old.
Identify the sculpture and it’s size.
Lowenmensch (Lion Man). 12 inches tall.
Identify the structure and where it is located.
Stonehenge located in Wiltshire, England
What is Stonehenge?
A prehistoric monument made of large standing stones.
Where is Stonehenge located?
Wiltshire, England.
Identify the language and how many characters it has.
Egyptian Hieroglyphs (700 characters.)
What is the Lowenmensch (Lion Man)?
A prehistoric sculpture combining human and lion features.
Identify the structures and their age
Pyramids of Giza (4,500 years old.)
How tall is the Lowenmensch (Lion Man) sculpture?
About 12 inches tall.
Identify the bust and the name of the symbol on her headpiece.
Queen Nefertiti, an Ankh
What are Egyptian hieroglyphs?
A writing system using picture-like symbols.
Approximately how many characters are in Egyptian hieroglyphs?
About 700.
Identify the mummy case and how many pounds of gold was used to create it.
King “Tut” Tutankhamen, 450 pounds were used
What are the Pyramids of Giza?
Ancient Egyptian pyramids built as royal tombs.
Identify the God depicted and what material the sculpture is made of.
Poseidon/Zeus, Bronze
Identify the sculpture and what the goddess depicted represents
Aphrodite (Venus de Milo) love, beauty and fertility
Approximately how old are the Pyramids of Giza?
About 4,500 years old.
Identify the three types of Greek columns
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
Who is represented by the Portrait Bust of Queen Nefertiti?
Queen Nefertiti, an ancient Egyptian queen.
Identify the sculpture and when it was made
“Laocoon and His Sons” created (2nd Century BC)
What symbol appears on Queen Nefertiti's headdress in this study guide?
An ankh, an ancient Egyptian symbol associated with life.
What is King Tutankhamen's mummy case known for?
Its elaborate gold construction.
Identify the structure and the method of construction
“The Parthenon” construction technique was (post and lintel)
How much gold is King Tutankhamen's mummy case said to contain in this study guide?
About 450 pounds.
What is the sculpture Poseidon (Zeus) made from?
Bronze.
Identify the structure and how many people it could hold
Colosseum it held 55,000
Who is Aphrodite, also known as Venus de Milo, the goddess of?
Love, beauty, and fertility.
What are the three types of Greek columns?
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
Identify the structure and what it is used for now
The Pantheon now used as a church
How can you recognize a Doric column?
It is simple and sturdy, with a plain capital.
Identify the statue and what it is made of
Marcus Aurelius, made from (bronze)
How can you recognize an Ionic column?
It has scroll-shaped decorations called volutes on its capital.
How can you recognize a Corinthian column?
Its capital is decorated with ornate acanthus leaves.
What is Laocoon and His Sons?
An ancient Greek-style sculpture depicting Laocoon and his sons struggling with serpents.
Identify the structure and how much water it carried per person
Aqueduct (100 gallons per person, daily)
When was Laocoon and His Sons created, according to the study guide?
The 2nd century BC.
Identify the structure and its original purpose
Tower of London, was a fortress
What is the Parthenon?
A famous ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis in Athens.
Identify the structure and where it is located
Dome of the Rock (Jerusalem, Israel)
What construction technique was used to build the Parthenon?
Post and lintel.
Who was Protagoras, and what was he known for?
A Greek philosopher known as a teacher of wisdom.
Identify the song and its style
“Alleluia – Vidimus Stellam” and style (Gregorian Chant)
Who was Pythagoras, and what was he known for?
A philosopher and mathematician who related philosophy to mathematics.
Identify the song and its purpose
“Estampie” and purpose (medieval dance music)
Who was Socrates, and what was he known for?
A philosopher known for questioning ideas and authorities; he was condemned to death in Athens.
Identify the name of the artwork, artist, and the era.
Primavera, Sandro Botticelli, Renaissance
Who was Plato, and what was he known for in this study guide?
A philosopher who related philosophy to music and art.
Identify the name of the artwork, artist, and the era.
The annunciation, Leonardo da Vinci, renaissance
Who was Aristotle, and what was he known for?
A philosopher known for logic and systematic reasoning.
Identify the name of the artwork, artist, and the era.
Alnofini Wedding, Jan van Eyck, renaissance
What is the Colosseum?
A large ancient Roman amphitheater used for public spectacles.
Identify the name of the artwork, artist, and the era.
The garden of earthly delights, hieronymus bosch, renaissance
How many people could the Colosseum hold, according to the study guide?
About 55,000 people.
Identify the name of the artwork, artist, and the era.
David, Michelangelo, renaissance
What is the Pantheon?
An ancient Roman temple famous for its large domed roof.
Identify the name of the artwork, artist, and the era.
The school of Athens, Raphael, Renaissance
What is the Pantheon's modern-day purpose, according to the study guide?
A church.
Identify the song
the Madrigal by Thomas Weelkes titled “As Vesta Was From LatmosHill Descending”
What is the statue of Marcus Aurelius made from?
Bronze.
Identify the artwork and the artist
Judith Slaying Holofernes, Artemisia Gentileschi
What was the purpose of a Roman aqueduct?
To transport water to cities and settlements.
Identify the artwork and the artist
The Ecstasy of St. Theresa, Gianlorenzo Bernini
How much water per person did the aqueduct carry daily, according to the study guide?
About 100 gallons per person per day.
Identify the artwork and the artist
The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Johannes Vermeer
What was the Tower of London originally built to be?
A fortress.
Identify the artwork and the artist
David with the Head of Goliath, Caravaggio
Where is the Dome of the Rock located?
Jerusalem.
Identify the artwork and the artist
The Return of the Prodigal Son, Rembrandt
What musical style is Alleluia – Vidimus Stellam?
Gregorian chant.
Identify the song and the composer
Toccata and Fugue, JS Bach
What was an estampie?
Medieval dance music.
Who painted Primavera?
Sandro Botticelli.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
Who painted The Annunciation in this study guide?
Leonardo da Vinci.
Who painted the Arnolfini Wedding (Arnolfini Portrait)?
Jan van Eyck.
Who painted The Garden of Earthly Delights?
Hieronymus Bosch.
Who sculpted David during the Renaissance?
Michelangelo.
Who painted The School of Athens?
Raphael.
Who composed the madrigal As Vesta Was From Latmos Hill Descending?
Thomas Weelkes.
Who painted Judith Slaying Holofernes in this study guide?
Artemisia Gentileschi.
Who created The Ecstasy of St. Theresa?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Who painted The Girl with the Pearl Earring?
Johannes Vermeer.
Who painted David with the Head of Goliath in this study guide?
Caravaggio.
Who painted The Return of the Prodigal Son?
Rembrandt.
Who composed Toccata and Fugue?
Johann Sebastian Bach (J. S. Bach).