After conducting some research about women and ancient art, Jacqueline provides you with some facts to use in your upcoming group presentation. All of her researched facts appear correct to you except one. Which of her “facts” seems INCORRECT?

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Documents show that women worked alongside men creating artworks such as textiles, carved capitals for architecture, and manuscript illustrations.

Documents show that women worked alongside men creating artworks such as textiles, carved capitals for architecture, and manuscript illustrations.

The art that women produced during ancient times wasn’t as good or as important as the art produced by men.

The art that women produced during ancient times wasn’t as good or as important as the art produced by men.

There is proof from the Middle Ages that women produced important works of art, even if they haven’t been as recognized as men for their works.

There is proof from the Middle Ages that women produced important works of art, even if they haven’t been as recognized as men for their works.

Some works by women were considered “crafts” in the past; however, today there is a greater recognition of these works.

Some works by women were considered “crafts” in the past; however, today there is a greater recognition of these works.

Answer 1

The statement that seems INCORRECT is:

"The art that women produced during ancient times wasn’t as good or as important as the art produced by men."

This statement reflects a biased perspective that undervalues the contributions of women in art, which has been increasingly challenged and disproven by historical research and scholarship. Women have played significant roles in various forms of art, and their work is increasingly recognized for its value and importance.

Answer 2

Your classmate Owen is giving a presentation about medieval art. He mentions that one of the most famous textile works produced during the Middle Ages is an embroidered cloth that is over 230 feet long. What additional fact does he LIKELY mention about this piece of artwork?

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It is known as the Bayside Tapestry.

It is known as the Bayside Tapestry.

It is an example of Opus Anglicanum.

It is an example of Opus Anglicanum.

Only male artists were involved in its creation.

Only male artists were involved in its creation.

It pictures a scene from under the sea.

Answer 3

Owen is likely to mention that "It is an example of Opus Anglicanum."

The embroidered cloth he is referring to is likely the Bayeux Tapestry, which is a well-known example of Opus Anglicanum, a term that refers to English embroidery made in the Middle Ages.

Answer 4

After arriving at the Column of Trajan, your classmate Ariana was so excited to read the narrative for herself. However, she came across some issues when trying to look at the story on this narrative relief. What is the only issue she did NOT encounter when trying to read the narrative?

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It was nearly impossible to see all of the narrative details as the reliefs travel up the column.

It was nearly impossible to see all of the narrative details as the reliefs travel up the column.

She was unable to walk around and around the column to read the entire narrative.

She was unable to walk around and around the column to read the entire narrative.

She was unable to translate the text that was written below the narrative.

She was unable to translate the text that was written below the narrative.

It was hard to see much detail in the reliefs above the first few panels because they continue too high up.

Answer 5

The only issue she did NOT encounter when trying to read the narrative is:

"She was unable to translate the text that was written below the narrative."

The Column of Trajan features reliefs that tell a story without much accompanying text, and while some inscriptions are present, the primary storytelling is conveyed through the imagery. Therefore, if she encountered other visual challenges, the option about not being able to translate the text below is less likely to apply.

Answer 6

Compare the art of the ancient Greeks to the ancient Romans. What is one thing these two types of art have in common?

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Both ancient Greek art and ancient Roman art used portraiture.

Both ancient Greek art and ancient Roman art used portraiture.

Both were inspired by other groups they met in the Roman Empire.

Both were inspired by other groups they met in the Roman Empire.

Both were fond of decorating their homes with art.

Both were fond of decorating their homes with art.

Both were commonly commissioned and owned.

Answer 7

One thing that ancient Greek art and ancient Roman art have in common is:

"Both were commonly commissioned and owned."

Both cultures produced artwork that was often commissioned by individuals, institutions, and the state, and this art was widely owned and displayed in public spaces and private homes. This aspect reflects the societal value placed on art in both cultures.

Answer 8

After studying different periods in ancient art, your classmate Deven notices that women are not recognized as artists during these periods. He does some research but realizes that some of the facts he found may not be correct and asks you for help. Which of his “facts” seems CORRECT?

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Women were much too busy caring for their children and therefore never created art during these ancient times.

Women were much too busy caring for their children and therefore never created art during these ancient times.

Men’s and women’s roles in society throughout history influenced the participation and recognition of women in art.

Men’s and women’s roles in society throughout history influenced the participation and recognition of women in art.

Given their many domestic responsibilities, women have a short history of artistic works that began well after ancient times.

Given their many domestic responsibilities, women have a short history of artistic works that began well after ancient times.

All artwork created by women during ancient times was typically considered to be “fine arts.

Answer 9

The fact that seems CORRECT is:

"Men’s and women’s roles in society throughout history influenced the participation and recognition of women in art."

This statement accurately reflects the historical context that affected how women participated in art-making and how their contributions were recognized (or often overlooked) compared to their male counterparts. The societal roles and expectations placed on women significantly influenced their visibility in the art world throughout history.

Answer 10

Your classmate Jaden is giving a presentation about Trajan’s Column. He discusses the things he learned about the creation of this historical relief. What does he mention that is NOT correct about the creation of this artwork?

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The sculptor had to use techniques that were different from normal to create this winding image.

The sculptor had to use techniques that were different from normal to create this winding image.

The sculptor wanted to create a narrative of a procession celebrating the conquest of Jerusalem by the Romans.

The sculptor wanted to create a narrative of a procession celebrating the conquest of Jerusalem by the Romans.

There was no room on this artwork for inscriptions or text along with the relief images.

There was no room on this artwork for inscriptions or text along with the relief images.

The reliefs couldn’t be too deep or they would cast shadows on the reliefs around and below them.

Answer 11

The statement that is NOT correct about the creation of Trajan’s Column is:

"The sculptor wanted to create a narrative of a procession celebrating the conquest of Jerusalem by the Romans."

This statement is inaccurate because the narrative depicted on Trajan's Column focuses on the Dacian Wars (specifically the campaigns against the Dacians) rather than the conquest of Jerusalem. The column commemorates Emperor Trajan's victories in Dacia, not a specific procession related to Jerusalem.