Prehistoric Art
This prehistoric landmark was built to align with the sun on the solstices.
What is The Stonehenge?
A cylindrical tool that was used to create a signature.
What is a Cylinder Seal?
They were designed for pharaohs and contained items the pharaoh would need in their afterlife
What are pyramids?
Characterized as a plain, unadorned column.
A city that was impacted by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, preserving it's state - a unique historical artifact!
What is Pompeii?
This is very popular cave is found in France.
What is the Cave of Lascaux?
A stepped temple.
What is a ziggurat?
A special branch of archaeology that specializes in Egypt.
Characterized as scroll-like ornaments.
What are ionic orders?
The architectural structure that was influenced by a Greek structure.
What is the Pantheon?
A figurine that is a tiny representation of beauty and fertility.
What is the Venus of Willendorf?
A form of written language that changed the world that we live in today.
What is Cuneiform?
What is hierarchy?
Characterized as ornate, with leaf-like designs throughout.
What are Corinthian orders?
These were placed onto wet cement or grout and were made of marble, stone, and pebbles.
What are tessera?
The oldest portrait known that is made of a human skull.
What is Jericho Skull?
A spiritual leader that is also a political figure.
What is theocracy?
These were created to avoid grave robbers.
The terms used for male and female sculptures.
What are Kore and Kouros?
Romans did not invent this, however they were known best for building this.
The oldest cave art found.
What is Warty in Indonesia?
A geometric, cylindrical figure with large eyes.
What is a Votive Figure?
What are the Canon of Proportions?
Epic, theatrical statues that are highly detailed.
The 3 types of sculptures that make ancient Roman art unique.