Analyzing Art — Unit test Answers

Textile Production • Gather fibers • Clean fibers • Comb and sort fibers • Spin fibers into threads • Weave the fibers using crude looms to make textiles

Picture 1: This is a life-sized head of a goddess. It is the first known mask created in the region. It is made entirely out of marble. Historians believe that the mask originally held paint, had a golden wig atop its head, and was inlaid with jewels in its eyes and across its eye brows. Picture 2: This is the first known hallow cast bronze sculpture. The beard and hair indicate royalty and importance. This was the ideal male appearance of this time period, for this region.

Answers may vary, but should be similar to the following: This sculpture is entitled, Pepy II and His Mother, Queen Ankhes-meryre. The sculpture shows Pepy, who inherited the throne at age six. Most likely, the queen acted as a regent (a representative) until Pepy was old enough to rule the kingdom himself. Pepy is smaller, because he is less important at the time this sculpture was made, but his features are adult-like and proportionate to his overall size.

Julie Mehretu is originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She later moved to the United States, but she was born in Ethiopia.

#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.

Answers will vary, but should include at least 2 examples: Theory 1: They moved and stacked the stones using only their strength. Theory 2: They made have rolled the stone on logs to the locations. Theory 3: They may have shoved the stones along slippery, wet sand to the desired locations. Theory 4: They may have built a ramp of sand which stones were stacked along, and then another ramp would be built on top, and the same process repeated.

Between 4000 and 3000 BCE, the agricultural villages of the Fertile Crescent turned into prosperous cities with developed specialized skills. Grain mills and ovens were added along with brick and pottery kilns, textile and metal workshops. With the addition of these extra goods came increased trade and contact with other cultures.

Early Byzantine art presented Christian stories and the Gospels through multi-leveled symbolism. Many church murals and mosaics were created. Most works of art were painted on sheets of vellum, which is a thick papyrus material. Artist most often use bright colors, although many have faded through the years.

Christian art most commonly depicted the Good Shepherd (Christ). Christian symbols, such as the cross were included in most works of art. Mosaics freely covered church walls, ceilings. Artists used bright colors and shading. Examples: Sarcophagus of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua Good Shepherd Rabbula Gospel Virgin of Vladimir The Old Testament Trinity

Islamic portable arts were examples of Islamic art that could be moved easily, either because of size or type. They were highly sought items were considered a luxury and brought status to their patrons both from Islam and Europe. They were often composed of silk and gold, and employed calligraphy on the panels. They could also include scrolls, interlacing designs, and figures enliven calligraphic inscriptions.

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.

Sumerians developed seals for identifying documents and establishing property ownership. When a cylinder stamp was rolled across soft clay and applied to the closure that was to be sealed, an impression was left. This impression insured that no unauthorized person could open whatever was being sealed.

This is the Wall of Torah Niche. It depicts a story form the Jewish Torah (sacred scripture). The wall depicts common stories to the Jewish people. The artist has used strong outlines and flat colors.