Which of the following is not considered art or design?
(2 points)
Responses
the graceful curves of a tree
the graceful curves of a tree
a place-setting of china
a place-setting of china
a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree
a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree
a church building
What are the 5 major reasons humans create art?
(2 points)
Responses
for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes
for spiritual, selfish, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, selfish, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or selfish reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
(2 points)
Responses
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________.
(2 points)
Responses
divine beings
divine beings
positive thinking
positive thinking
nature
nature
generosity
The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________.
(2 points)
Responses
the oldest examples of human art ever found
the oldest examples of human art ever found
evidence of early shamanism
evidence of early shamanism
so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art
so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art
all of the above
The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression?
early humanoid figure drawings
early humanoid figure drawings
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
woven reed basketry in primitive designs
How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures?
(2 points)
Responses
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
identified the importance of hunting
identified the importance of hunting
identified a variety of colors previously unknown
identified a variety of colors previously unknown
identified process of spiritual quests for individuals
What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?
(2 points)
Responses
the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted
the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted
the Paleolithic inhabitants covered their artwork with a layer of animal fat to protect the paintings
the Paleolithic inhabitants covered their artwork with a layer of animal fat to protect the paintings
a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period
What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?
(2 points)
Responses
the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft
the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft
the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
Responses
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.
Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.
Both A and B.
Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
(2 points)
Responses
because of its narrative possibilities
because of its narrative possibilities
because of the rich use of color
because of the rich use of color
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement
Question
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?
(2 points)
Responses
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and remember the glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and remember the glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________.
(2 points)
Responses
a megalith
a megalith
a statue
a statue
an obelisk
an obelisk
a monolith
Stonehenge was created…
(2 points)
Responses
in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE
in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE
in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE
in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE
From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today.
(2 points)
Responses
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged individual stones
Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge?
(2 points)
Responses
mortice and tenon joints
mortice and tenon joints
keystone and lever joints
keystone and lever joints
post and lintel construction
post and lintel construction
tongue and groove joints
Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons?
(2 points)
Responses
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
spiritual, moral, and reasons of beauty
spiritual, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of propaganda
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?
(2 points)
Responses
tall, bearded figures with huge, staring eyes and long, pleated skirts
tall, bearded figures with huge, staring eyes and long, pleated skirts
made from stone and marble
made from stone and marble
are all similar in size and weight
are all similar in size and weight
bodies are cylindrical with uplifted heads and hands clasped
This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.
(2 points)
Responses
stone stele
stone stele
shell inlay
shell inlay
cylinder-seals
cylinder-seals
Warka vase
What is the most common form of Assyrian art?
(2 points)
Responses
stone sculptures of government leaders
stone sculptures of government leaders
large frescoes in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
large frescoes in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
stone sculptures of religious figures
1 answer
Here are the answers to the questions based on the provided prompts:
Which of the following is not considered art or design?
the graceful curves of a tree
What are the 5 major reasons humans create art?
for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes
Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________.
divine beings
The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________.
the oldest examples of human art ever found
The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression?
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures?
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?
the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted
What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?
the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
Both A and B. (The floor of the cave was becoming eroded and colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.)
Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
because of its narrative possibilities
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _______________________.
a monolith
Stonehenge was created…
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE
From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today.
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge?
keystone and lever joints
Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons?
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?
made from stone and marble
This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.
cylinder-seals
What is the most common form of Assyrian art?
relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
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