Cave Art
Where did early humans paint pictures?
On cave walls.
Why were kings and queens painted much bigger than other people?
To show they were important and powerful.
During the Renaissance, artists wanted their paintings to look more ________.
Realistic.
What did artists learn from scientists during the Renaissance?
About nature, the human body, light, and space.
Name one thing shown in cave paintings.
Animals, people, or hunting scenes.
Which way did Egyptian artists draw the head?
From the side (profile).
What is observation drawing?
Looking carefully at a real object and drawing what you actually see.
Why is a binder important?
It helps paint stick.
What is a pigment?
A color powder made from rocks, plants, or charcoal.
What did Egyptian artists use to help draw people the same way every time?
Grids.
What famous artist carefully studied plants?
Leonardo da Vinci.
True or False: Art and science helped each other grow.
True.
What two things are mixed together to make paint?
Pigment and binder.
What special blue color did the Egyptians invent?
Egyptian Blue.
What drawing technique makes far-away objects look smaller?
Linear perspective.
Which color represented plants, growth, and new life in Ancient Egypt?
Green.
Name one binder early humans used.
Water, animal fat, or plant juice.
Which four directions were some pyramids carefully lined up with?
North, South, East, and West.
What do artists use to make drawings look 3D?
Highlights and shadows.
Which color represented the sky, water, and protection?
Blue.