Art of the Ancient Near East — Unit test Answers

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.

#1: Menorah - It is a symbol of paradise and the end of exile for the Jewish people. #2: Ram’s Horn - It was considered sacred and used during ceremonial occasions. #3: Citron - It symbolized prosperity and good fortune for harvest.

In the Paleolithic example (left), there images are simply painted, with a bit of color. In the Neolithic example (right), the style is abstract with sharp, clean lines and no color besides black showing. It shows humans and animals interacting together.

The visible piece is a small terracotta sculpture of a centaur, with a human torso joined to a horse’s body. Its forms are simplified and stylized rather than realistic. Repeated lines and geometric patterns decorate the figure, which is characteristic of Greek Geometric art. Only one of the two pieces is visible in the supplied image, so I cannot identify the other one reliably.

This is called, Spotted Horses and Human Hands. It was made between 25,000 and 24,000 BCE, and was found in Pech-Merle Cave, which is located in Dordogne, France. There is a hand-print as a type of signature created by the artist. The artist created this by chewing-up charcoal in his/her mouth. Then he/she would place a hand on the wall, and blow the chewed-up charcoal over the hand. This would create a negative hand-print on the stone.

- What type of sculpture is this tomb decoration? Ans: It is a relief sculpture. - Why was this type of sculpture common among Egyptian tombs? Ans: Relief sculptures were common because they could be engraved into the walls of the tombs, making them impossible for tomb raiders to steal. - What is the title of the sculpture? Ans: The title of this tomb decoration is Stele of Amenemhat I. - What is the subject matter of the sculpture? Ans: The sculpture shows ordinary people in everyday life. - What was the purpose of tomb decorations? Ans: Tomb decorations were intended to bring joy to the dead for eternity.

The earliest period of human history is called the Stone Age because people primarily made their tools and weapons from stone. The two main periods of the Stone Age are the Paleolithic period (Old Stone Age) and the Neolithic period (New Stone Age).

The picture shows figures with human and animal features performing funerary rites before a deceased pharaoh. It is from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and instructions connected to the afterlife. This document is important because it reveals Egyptians’ beliefs about death, the gods, and the journey to the afterlife. It also provides evidence about their religious rituals and values.

These figures are votives, which traditionally hold religious significance and were most likely dedicated to the gods. They are limestone statues. They are an examples of the traditional way Sumerians represented forms, with simplified faces and bodies, and with clothing that emphasized the cylindrical shape and the styles of the time. The bulging eyes indicate the openness they had when approaching a god.

The image shows the gold funerary mask of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. It was discovered in his tomb by Howard Carter in 1922. Because the tomb was largely intact, its contents gave historians valuable evidence about ancient Egyptian burial customs, art, and royal wealth.

Picture 1 is from ancient Egyptian culture, as shown by the pharaoh, animal-headed deities, and hieroglyphs. Its figures and symbols relate to beliefs about death and the afterlife. I can’t reliably identify or compare Pictures 2 and 3 because they aren’t visible here.

The Persians are best known for their jewelry, coinage, and ornamental weaponry. The delicate designs and intricate details of their jewelry demonstrate high levels of technical and artistic sophistication. Coins were made with miniature low-relief portraits of rulers, so that coins, in addition to their function as economic standards, served as an advertisement for the ruler. Their ornamental weapons showed a high level of sophistication as well as the political need to emphasize power and strength.

This is a statue or sculpture of a human-headed winged lion. It is 10 feet 3.5 inches tall. Its purpose was to let all who passed by know who was in charge. It symbolized the strength of the ruler it defended. The intention was to inspire civic pride and fear.

The interesting point about pottery vessels like these, is why people in Europe did not produce these much earlier. Even though they understood the process of firing the clay as early as 32,000 BCE, it was not until 7000 BCE that they began making vessels using the same technique. Some historians believed that ceramic vessels were not used because of the time, effort, and expense of using them. Ceramic vessels were also much heavier and more fragile than vessels made out of other materials such as wood or fibers.

The question prompt appears to be missing. I can’t provide a substantive answer without knowing what is being asked. Please provide the full question so I can respond in 3–4 complete sentences.

Answers may vary, but should be similar to the following: • 480-450 BCE: Early Classical - Marked by the defeat of Persians in 480 BCE. • 450-400 BCE: High Classical - Marked by the Pericles and the Golden Age. • 400-323 BCE: Late Classical - Marked by the death of Alexander the Great.

Ideas and opinions will vary, but should be written in paragraph form and address all questions and/or details required by the prompt.

The specific question for this item is not included in the prompt. I can’t tell which aspect of Islamic art the question addresses. Please provide the full question text, and I can respond accurately in 3–4 complete sentences.

A: Menkaure B: Khafre C: Khufu Khufu is the largest of the three pyramids.

1) The first word cannot be decoded because its hieroglyphs are not shown. 2) The second word cannot be decoded because its hieroglyphs are not shown. 3) The third word cannot be decoded because its hieroglyphs are not shown. Examples of words I could make with the chart: CAT, SUN, MAN.