prehistoric art Flashcards
What are the particular challenges of studying prehistoric art?
It is very old and difficult to understand what prehistoric art is trying to emphasize.
Why does the date for the transition from the Paleolithic period to the Neolithic period vary?
The reason for why the dates vary is because of geography and the sites discovered.
Why is the Lion- Human sculpture remarkable for the Paleolithic period?
The Lion Human sculpture is large and shows an amalgamation of animal and human.
Why is the Lascaux scene Bird- headed man with Bison unique, and what might it represent?
The representation looks to tell a story of a man killing a bison. It is unique because it is the first painting to tell a narrative.
What events or occurrences determines the onset of a Neolithic culture?
There was buildings of structures, cultivated crops and the start of domesticating animals.
What new technologies emerged in the Neolithic period, and what was the purpose and function of each?
Potter allowed for storage. Metal used for decorations and weapons.
Briefly discuss Catalhoyuk, the artistic decorations, structure, and function.
Abundance in the representations of the female body and cult of the mother goddess is shown. In addition, animal skulls and antlers were hung on walls.
