lecture 1 Flashcards
What is the significance of design in human existence?
Design is at the core of our existence as a species and distinguishes civilization from nature.
No other creatures on the planet have the same capacity for design.
Who is Henry Gee and what does he suggest about representational art?
Henry Gee is a British paleontologist who suggests there may be earlier examples of representational art than commonly recognized.
He references the paintings of Lascaux Caves, France, circa 17000 years ago.
What is the earliest known cave painting and its location?
The earliest known cave painting is from Sulawesi, Indonesia, dated to 45500 years ago.
This highlights early human creativity in representational art.
What activity is often depicted as male-dominated in ancient design?
Stone tool making is often depicted as a male activity.
However, evidence shows that women also crafted design tools.
What does Heskett John argue about design?
Heskett John argues that design, together with language, is a defining characteristic of being human.
This emphasizes the importance of design beyond mere functionality.
What are Acheulean tools and their purpose?
Acheulean tools are early Homo Sapiens tools primarily used for survival and function.
They represent a significant advancement in tool-making.
What was Tyrian purple and its historical significance?
Tyrian purple was a color from Tyre of Lebanon, used from the 16th century BCE, known for its richness and rarity.
It symbolizes the value placed on colors in ancient societies.
What is the significance of color making in early design?
Color making represents an early form of design, as it involved creating pigments for various uses.
This includes the use of ochre for artistic expression.
Fill in the blank: The first known example of representational art on the Island of Sulawesi, Indonesia is a group of pigs with _______.
red ochre
What notable event occurred on September 12, 1940, regarding Paleolithic art?
Paleolithic illustrations were discovered, marking a significant finding in the history of art.
This discovery provided insight into early human creativity.
What does Richard Leakey suggest about early humans and their tools?
Richard Leakey suggests that early humans created stone tools for grinding and processing pigments, indicating a different mindset.
This reflects a qualitatively different interaction with the world.
True or False: The first surviving ochre engraving was created by Homo sapiens 75,000 years ago.
True
What is the time frame for the creation of over 600 rock art paintings in Lascaux Cave, France?
17,000 years ago.
These paintings were made with various pigments.
