Art of Ancient Africa — Cumulative exam Answers

Modeling is the process of forming a pliable medium with hands or tools. Modeling is one of the least expensive and easiest of sculpting techniques.

Pablo Picasso painted *Guernica*. The Spanish Republican government commissioned the artwork for the 1937 Paris International Exposition. Picasso created it to bring attention to the bombing of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting condemns the suffering and destruction caused by war.

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Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BCE. As a result, the whole empire began to fall, and leaders fought over power and the empire. Artists of this period had a noticeably different vision of art. Art before this time period were characterized as religious and peaceful. Hellenistic art became more realistic. Hellenistic art is known for the expression of pain, anger, and other dark emotions.

This piece is entitled, Virgin of Vladimir. Art was visually powerful during the Middle Byzantine period. Much of the art reflected the strongly spiritual focus of the wealthy leadership. Artists painted icons of religious figures were thought to have miraculous powers. Also, the face of Christ has adult-like features, which was prevalent during this time period.

This piece is from the Stilla nation. It was found in the Old Crown tomb. It is a head dress intended only for burial. It was assembled from thin pieces of gold sheet. The ornaments suggest wings or feathers, although the actual purpose is not known.

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Glazed: A thin, shiny glass-like coating used to color pottery. Amphora: A two handled storage jar with a long neck, narrower than its body. Terracotta: A hard red brown earthenware used for pottery and building construction.

The two rivers that run through the Fertile Crescent are the Euphrates and the Tigris. The rivers are the reason that the region is referred to as “fertile”. A fertile region is an area that produces healthy, sustaining vegetation. The negative aspect of the rivers was that flooding was common. Flooding could wipe out an entire years crop.

The photograph uses the American flag as a symbol of national unity, courage, and victory. The soldiers raising it commemorate the lives and sacrifices of those who fought at Iwo Jima. Because the image records an actual moment during World War II, it documents the event as historical evidence. The dramatic pose and difficult landscape also narrate the determination and teamwork required to overcome the battle’s hardships.