Art 1: Final Exam Study Guide

Prehistoric Cave Paintings: Themes of Paleolithic Era Cave Paintings

Difference between a pictograph and petroglyph

The discovery of Lascaux:

What major themes were common in this specific cave?

What images and scenes were represented inside caves?

Venus of Willendorf:

Which feature is NOT currently visible in the Nude Woman (Venus of Willendorf)?

What evidence supports the belief that the Nude woman (Venus of Willendorf) was meant to be held in the hand?

This object is one of many female figurines from the Paleolithic period.

This object is made from limestone and was originally painted with red ochre.

This object's original function is not known.

The object's emphasis on female anatomy has led to speculation about its meaning.

Mesopotamia: “The Cradle of Civilization”

Pictograms to cuneiform

Why live in Mesopotamia?

What was invented by the Sumerians?

The Sumerians were the first civilization to develop what?

What two rivers ran along Mesopotamia?

Clay tools, what did they work with and use to write?

What was the Sumerians language?

Ancient Greeks:

Describe the strict set of rules imposed on Egyptian artists.

Demonstrate how history and culture influence the production of art.

3 Major Periods of Egyptian History: OLD KINGDOM, MIDDLE KINGDOM, NEW KINGDOM Nefertiti translates to “the beautiful one has come.” Depicted with more realism than the earlier periods before.

In the seated portrait of Khafre, the figure has the solid, block like form of the hard diorite stone from which it was carved.

What were hieroglyphics and what important role do they play in understanding Egyptian culture?

Greek Art :

Difference between hydria and krater vase

Techniques and decorations found on Greek pottery

Ancient Greek society

Characteristics of Greek orders (Ionic, Doric and Corinthian)

Analogies:

What is an analogy?

Be able to illustrate an analogy

Roman Art and Architecture:

Review test

Elements of design: Define each term

Texture