Prehistory
Study Guide
Vocab:
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Abstraction
Naturalism
low relief
modeling
radiometric dating
post-and-lintel construction
menhirs
henge
sculpture in the round
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relief sculpture
incising
corbelling
corbel vault
passage grave
kilns
Taotie
Bronze
Review questions to answer:
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With what activities were early humans most concerned?
Why do you think prehistoric people made art?
With what materials were Paleolithic sculptures made?
Why did prehistoric artists create so many statues of women?
What types of images are found in Paleolithic cave art?
Why does it appear in some paintings that some animals are painted over others?
What is modeling? Give an example and how is it different from carving?
Describe the differences between Paleolithic and Neolithic cave painting
Why does the creation of ceramics reflect a conceptual leap in prehistoric thought?
What is bronze? Why is it important?
What is a taotie?
Flash Card List
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The Lion/Human
Hall of the Bulls
Modeled Bison
Neolithic Rock Painting
Skara Brae
Horse and Sun Chariot
Shang dynasty Wine jar (pou), with taotie design
Bell Eastern Zhou dynasty