(9.1 mApeh) ANCIENT ART

• What materials were commonly used by ancient artists for their artworks?

  Durable materials like stones, metals, and fired clay
• Why was the climate of Egypt ideal for artwork preservation?

  Because it was hot and dry
• What characterized the culture that produced ancient art?


  It was highly organized with stable population centers
• Where was a significant portion of ancient art stored?

  In tombs or underground caves
• What is the focus of ancient art studies?

  • Focus on civilizations whose art has been found
  • Preserving art provides a broad understanding of creative expression
• When was the ancient art from Chauvet Cave dated to?


  30,000 B.C.E.
• In which regions have ancient art from Chauvet Cave been found?


  Asia, Africa, and Mesoamerica
• What did archaeologists conclude about the paintings inside Chauvet Cave?


  They concluded on painting techniques
• What techniques were used in cave painting?

  • Mixing red and yellow ochre, black charcoal, and animal fat
  • Using a reed brush to paint cave walls
  • Mouth-blowing materials via hollow reeds
• Why were ancient cave paintings depicting animals created?


  For magical assistance in hunting
• What skills did cave artists demonstrate in their paintings?


  They showed a keen sense of anatomy and skill in capturing movement
• What is the Venus of Willendorf often associated with?


  Fertility images and good luck charms
• When was the Venus of Willendorf found?


  Around 25,000 years ago
• What features does the Venus of Willendorf emphasize?


  The belly, breasts, and reproductive area
• What does the prehistoric fertility statuette symbolize?


  Fertility and good luck
• How is the figure of the prehistoric fertility statuette characterized?


  With exaggerated reproductive features and a covered face
• What were the aims of prehistoric arts?


  • To understand the universe
  • To control nature
  • To express early human ingenuity
• When was Stonehenge built?


  Around 2000 BCE
• What is the structure of Stonehenge composed of?


  Four concentric rings of stones
• What is the diameter of the outermost ring of Stonehenge?


  100 feet
• What construction method was used for Stonehenge?

  Post-and-lintel construction
• What did astronomer Gerald S. Hawkins discover about Stonehenge in 1964?

  The stones were organized to predict astronomical events
• What astronomical events could Stonehenge predict?


  The winter solstice, equinoxes, and eclipses
• What is the significance of Stonehenge as a structure?

  • It serves as a giant calendar
  • It reflects ancient understanding of astronomy
  • It showcases prehistoric engineering skills