Midterm- Monument matching/ identification Flashcards
“Venus” of Willendorf
Paleolithic (ca. 25,000-20,000 B.C.E)
Found in Willendorf, Austria
The female assures the continuity of humankind, during prehistoric time survival was fragile, making her very important. Perceived as life-giver, and identified with the mysterious powers of procreation, she was exalted as Mother Earth. Large breasts,large butt, swollen abdomen suggesting pregnancy. Feminism
Mycerius and Queen Kha-merer-nebty II
Egypt Old Kingdom fourth dynasty (ca. 2599-1571 B.C.E)
Found below the floor of a room in the Valley Temple of the pyramid of Menkaure at Giza
The chief wife of the pharaoh is usually shown the same size as her husband. Reflects a sensitive balance between gentle, lifelike realism and powerful stylization. A sense of shared purpose is conveyed by their lifted chins and confident demeanor
Ziggurat at Ur
Mesopotamian, third dynasty of Ur, Iraq (ca. 2150-2050 B.C.E.)
Found in Iraq
It is a massive terraced tower made of rubble and brick. It was the spiritual center of the Mesopotamian city-state. Served as a shrine, a temple, and a funerary site), symbolized the sacred mountain that linked heaven and earth. Provided a platform for sanctuaries.
Chartres Cathedral
Gothic, France lower parts 1134-1150,mainly after 1194
The actual construction of it was a town wffort, supported by the funds and labors of local citizens and guild members, including stonemasons, carpenters, mealworkers, and glaziers.
Scene of Fowling, from the tomb of Neb-amon
Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride
Colossal Olmec head
Augustus of Primaporta
Parthenon sculptures
San Vitale mosaics
Red-figure amphora by the Berlin Painter
Dance of Death
Terracotta soldier
Vassal Paying Homage to His Lord
Christ as Good Shepherd
Seated Guanyin Bodhisattva
