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When studying art from long ago, it’s tough to determine how and why a piece of art was created. However, there is more information about ancient art than there is about prehistoric art. Why is information more prevalent when it comes to ancient art?
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While your class is touring a museum, the tour guide tells you that much of prehistoric art remains a mystery, but he can tell you a lot more about ancient art. Why is there more information available about ancient art than prehistoric art?
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When studying art from long ago, it’s tough to determine how and why a piece of art was created. However, there is more information about ancient art than there is about prehistoric art. Why is information more prevalent when it comes to ancient art? Most of the prehistoric writing was destroyed before anyone could read about the meaning of their artwork.
While your class is touring a museum, the tour guide tells you that much of prehistoric art remains a mystery, but he can tell you a lot more about ancient art. Why is there more information available about ancient art than prehistoric art? The greater amount of remains and ruins belonging to ancient societies help piece together the function and meaning of the art.
Your classmate Rachel is determined that these two types of art have absolutely nothing in common. You tell her that you have noticed some similarities. What could you tell her to support your argument that both arts have some things in common? Both have pieces that were made of durable materials.
Your classmate Nathaniel is determined that these two types of art are almost exactly the same. You tell him that you have noticed many differences. What could you tell him to support your argument that prehistoric and ancient art have differences? Ancient architectural structures were built on a much grander scale than the structures of prehistoric societies.
When archeologists discover works of art in ruined temples and other religious sites, what makes this artwork so special? This work is likely to give us more information about what ancient people believed and how they practiced religion.
Your friend Ashanti thinks it is incredible that works of art have survived from prehistoric and ancient times. How would you explain to Ashanti how these works of art have survived for such a long time? The artwork was made of stone, metal, and gems, which were very durable.
Your classmate Anton wants to do a research project about the cultures in Mesopotamia. He wants to learn more about the “cradle of civilization.” Which civilization would help him better understand Mesopotamia? the Sumerians
Your classmate tells you that she has heard a lot of information about the Sumerians but is having trouble sorting out the truth about their civilization. Which of the following things she heard can you verify is true? The Sumerians gave rise to the earliest examples of writing in cuneiform on clay tablets.
Although the Sumerians gave rise to the earliest examples of writing in cuneiform on clay tablets, we have less art available from this culture than from the ancient Egyptians of the same period. How is this possible? The clay bricks and mud the Sumerians used as building materials were not very durable.
Your friend William asks you about The Tower of Babel. He has read about it in the Bible and wants to go see it someday. What would you tell William about this piece of Sumerian architecture? It was destroyed, so he cannot visit it.
How do the ruins of buildings show us that temples played a dominant role in Sumerian cities? Houses and work areas were built surrounding the temple.
While walking through the museum, you come across a piece of art known as the Warka Vase. What makes this piece so special? It is one of the oldest known examples of relief sculpture that depicts a narrative.
While walking through the museum, you come across marble sculptures of Sumerian gods and goddesses. What is the main characteristic of these statues that you recognize? They have large eyes.
Your friend Kelly knows all about Egyptian history and art. She shares some information with you about Egyptian history and art. Which is MOST LIKELY something she shared about Egyptian art and history? The pharaohs were believed to be divine, gods who had the power and authority to rule.
One similarity among Egyptian art is in the use of a proportional system. What was the effect of using this system? Many of the depictions of human figures look very similar.
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