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Apollo 11 Stones
Paleolithic Africa title Apollo 11 Stones date(s) 25500 BCE culture/period Paleolithic key formal qualities Charcoal on stone abstract shapes subject matter Animal figures important stylistic elements Depiction of animal motifs historical context Oldest known representational art in Africa Function Likely ritualistic or symbolic significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 1-2 19-2
Great Hall of the Bulls
Paleolithic Europe title Great Hall of the Bulls date(s) 15000 BCE culture/period Paleolithic key formal qualities Rock painting use of natural cave contours subject matter Animals hunting scenes important stylistic elements Naturalistic depiction of animals historical context Early example of prehistoric cave art Function Possibly ritualistic related to hunting significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 1-9 1-10
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
Paleolithic Mesoamerica title Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine date(s) 14000 BCE culture/period Paleolithic key formal qualities Carved bone subject matter Sacrum bone shaped like a canine important stylistic elements Utilizes natural bone structure historical context Oldest known work of art from Mesoamerica Function Unknown possibly ceremonial significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images Goes with chapter 18 but isn’t in Gardner’s book
Running Horned Woman
Neolithic Africa title Running Horned Woman date(s) 4000 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Pigment on rock dynamic composition subject matter Human figure with horns important stylistic elements Stylized human form detailed clothing historical context Found in Tassili n’Ajjer important site for prehistoric art Function Likely ritualistic or symbolic significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 19-3
Beaker with ibex motifs
Neolithic Near East title Beaker with ibex motifs date(s) 4000 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Painted terra cotta geometric designs subject matter Ibex and other animal motifs important stylistic elements Stylized animal forms decorative patterns historical context Found in Susa early example of pottery Function Possibly used for ceremonial purposes significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 2-18b
Anthropomorphic Stele
Neolithic Near East title Anthropomorphic Stele date(s) 4000 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Sandstone human-like form subject matter Human figure important stylistic elements Simplified human form emphasis on face historical context Found in the Arabian Peninsula early example of anthropomorphic art Function Possibly used for funerary purposes significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images Not in Gardner’s book Smarthistory Link
Jade cong
Neolithic China title Jade cong date(s) 2000 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Carved jade intricate designs subject matter Geometric shapes and patterns important stylistic elements Polished surface detailed carvings historical context Found in Liangzhu used in burial practices Function Possibly used for ceremonial or funerary purposes significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images Not in Gardner’s book Smarthistory link
Stonehenge
Neolithic Europe title Stonehenge date(s) 2500 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Sandstone post and lintel construction subject matter Megalithic structure important stylistic elements Use of large stones circular layout historical context Found in Wiltshire significant prehistoric monument Function Possibly used for astronomical or ceremonial purposes significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 1-20
The Ambum Stone
Neolithic Melanesia title The Ambum Stone date(s) 1500 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Greywacke detailed carving subject matter Animal figure possibly a pestle important stylistic elements Smooth surface naturalistic form historical context Found in Ambum Valley Papua New Guinea Function Possibly used as a pestle or in rituals significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images N/A
Tlatilco female figurine
Neolithic Mexico title Tlatilco female figurine date(s) 1000 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Ceramic painted details subject matter Female figure important stylistic elements Emphasis on body proportions and hairstyles historical context Found in Central Mexico significant for understanding Mesoamerican culture Function Possibly used in fertility rituals or as a grave offering significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images Not in Gardner’s text linked in KA/SmartHistory
Terracotta Fragment (Lapita)
Neolithic Pacific Islands title Terracotta Fragment (Lapita) date(s) 1000 BCE culture/period Neolithic key formal qualities Incised terra cotta geometric patterns subject matter Decorative motifs important stylistic elements Complex patterns detailed incisions historical context Found in Solomon Islands significant for understanding early Pacific cultures Function Possibly used as a decorative or ceremonial object significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images N/A
White Temple and Ziggurat
Sumerian title White Temple and Ziggurat date(s) 3500 BCE culture/period Sumerian key formal qualities Mud brick elevated structure subject matter Religious temple important stylistic elements Ziggurat construction historical context Early Mesopotamian civilization Function Place of worship significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 2-2
Palette of King Narmer
Egyptian title Palette of King Narmer date(s) 3000 BCE culture/period Predynastic Egyptian key formal qualities Graywacke detailed carvings subject matter King Narmer unification of Egypt important stylistic elements Hierarchical scale use of registers historical context Early example of Egyptian art Function Ceremonial likely used for grinding cosmetics significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 3-2 3-3
Statues of votive figures from Square Temple at Eshnunna
Sumerian title Statues of votive figures date(s) 2700 BCE culture/period Sumerian key formal qualities Gypsum inlaid with shell and black limestone subject matter Worshippers important stylistic elements Exaggerated eyes stylized bodies historical context Found in Tell Asmar Iraq indicates religious devotion Function Stand-in worshippers significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 2-5
Seated Scribe
Egyptian title Seated Scribe date(s) 2500 BCE culture/period Old Kingdom key formal qualities Painted limestone realistic depiction subject matter Scribe in seated position important stylistic elements Naturalistic features attention to detail historical context Found in Saqqara reflects importance of scribes in Egyptian society Function Funerary statue to ensure the scribe’s duties in the afterlife significant artistic movements or influences associated N/A patronage/commission info N/A any alternate views detailed views or additional images 3-14
