Which of the following is not considered art or design?
(2 points)
the graceful curves of a tree
a place-setting of china
a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree a church building
7 answers
a church building
What are the 5 major reasons humans create art?
(2 points)
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, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or selfish reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
(2 points)
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, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or selfish reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
2. Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
(2 points)
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist. Because they were painted in a cave.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language
3. As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________.
(2 points)
divine beings positive thinking nature generosity
4. The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________.
(2 points)
the oldest examples of human art ever found
evidence of early shamanism
so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art all of the above
(2 points)
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist. Because they were painted in a cave.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language
3. As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________.
(2 points)
divine beings positive thinking nature generosity
4. The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________.
(2 points)
the oldest examples of human art ever found
evidence of early shamanism
so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art all of the above
2. Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist. Because they were painted in a cave.
3. The power of divine beings.
4. All of the above.
3. The power of divine beings.
4. All of the above.
6. The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression?
(2 points)
Paleolithic cave paintings
early humanoid figure drawings
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols woven reed basketry in primitive designs
7. How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures?
(2 points)
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs identified the importance of hunting
identified a variety of colors previously unknown identified process of spiritual quests for individuals
8. What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?
(2 points)
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
a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period
9. What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?
(2 points)
the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
(2 points)
Paleolithic cave paintings
early humanoid figure drawings
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols woven reed basketry in primitive designs
7. How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures?
(2 points)
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs identified the importance of hunting
identified a variety of colors previously unknown identified process of spiritual quests for individuals
8. What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?
(2 points)
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
a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period
9. What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?
(2 points)
the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
6. rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
7. identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
8. a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
9. the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
7. identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
8. a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
9. the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
9 answers