Greek Art
Ancient Egyptian Art
Mesopotamian Art
Asian Art
Aesthetic
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When did the Archaic Period begin?
7th Century BC.
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Where specifically is Egypt located?
Northeastern corner of Africa.
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What does the name Mesopotamia mean?
"Between Rivers."
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What is a common subject matter of Asian Art?
Nature.
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Where do we most commonly see simplified figures that are stiff, rigid, and geometric?
Mesopotamian Art.
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What are common subject matters of Archaic Greek art?
Mythology and daily life.
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What was the function of Ancient Egyptian art?
To benefit the gods or the deceased.
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What did Sumerians worship in?
Ziggurats
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What kind of printmaking was popular in Chinese and Japanese art?
Woodblock Prints.
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From where do we see figures with dark rimmed and elongated eyes?
Ancient Egyptian Art.
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What is the meaning of Kore?
Maiden.
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Where and when were artworks made when we refer to "Ancient Egyptian Art?"
Lower Nile Valley between 1000 BC and 100 AD
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What did worshippers often place in their temples to show dedication and devotion to the gods?
Votive Figures.
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What kind of Chinese paintings are painted on scrolls with watercolor?
Silk Paintings.
300
From where do we see black figure and red figure vase decoration?
Archaic Greek Art.
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During this period art began to look more ______________.
Naturalistic.
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What is the Ancient Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
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What was the early form of writing invented by Sumerians?
Cuneiform Script.
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Paintings are often noted for their striking use of what?
Color.
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Where do we see artworks that are covered in gold and inlaid with precious stone?
Ancient Egyptian Art
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What are the two common glazing techniques found in Archaic Greek Art?
Red Figure and Black Figure Decoration.
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What were many artworks of Ancient Egypt covered in?
Gold.
500
The land previously occupied by Mesopotamia is now what countries?
Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
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Who is one of the best known Asian woodblock artists?
Hokusai.
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Which two art movements had a strong fascination with geometry?
Mesopotamian Art and Archaic Greek Art.
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