Question

After studying both prehistoric and ancient art, your classmate Nathaniel is determined that these two types of art are almost exactly the same. You tell him that you have noticed many differences. What could you tell him to support your argument that prehistoric and ancient art have differences?

(1 point)
Responses

Prehistoric art features red-figure style; ancient art features black-figure style.

Prehistoric art features red-figure style; ancient art features black-figure style.

In prehistoric art, artists occupied roles as laborers producing a product; artists in ancient times were celebrated for their roles as creators of beautiful objects.

In prehistoric art, artists occupied roles as laborers producing a product; artists in ancient times were celebrated for their roles as creators of beautiful objects.

Animals were present in ancient art; in prehistoric art, animals were absent.

Animals were present in ancient art; in prehistoric art, animals were absent.

Answer 1

To support your argument that prehistoric and ancient art have differences, you could tell Nathaniel:

"In prehistoric art, artists occupied roles as laborers producing a product; artists in ancient times were celebrated for their roles as creators of beautiful objects."

This highlights a key distinction in the perception and role of artists between the two periods.