Art Flashcards
What are a few reasons why we study Art History?
To gain inspiration, to gain influences in our work, and to understand history.
What is Prehistory?
Prehistory is the period before the emergence of writing and includes all of human existence.
What does nomadic mean?
Nomadic refers to people who do not have a set location but move from place to place, typically looking for or following food sources.
How were early humans characterized?
Early humans were nomadic gatherers and hunters.
What are types of Prehistoric technology?
Types of Prehistoric technology include created tools and weapons such as hammers, knives, spears, and arrows.
What are the characteristics of sculpture?
Sculptures are closed forms with no loose parts, solid mass, personalized and decorated, and portable.
Why is the Woman of Willendorf so small?
She needed to be portable to carry her great distances while traveling.
What could be some reasons why sculptures like the Woman of Willendorf were so important?
They symbolize fertility and were important for the bearing of children.
What are the characteristics of architecture?
Architecture is created for shelter, uses materials close at hand, and is possibly created for worship.
What is post-and-lintel architecture?
Post-and-lintel architecture consists of a structure made with vertical posts and a horizontal lintel.
What could be the significance of Stonehenge?
Stonehenge could have served as a place of worship, a trading post, or a burial ground.
What are the characteristics of painting?
Painting serves as communication of stories or histories, signals landmarks and meeting places, and could be decorative or hold religious significance.
