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Prehistoric Europe
Ancient Near East
Ancient Greece and Rome
India, China and the Silk Route
The Renaissance
100
This figurine was carved from limestone and is an important icon. It was said to either represent Venus, or be a symbol of fertility
What is the Woman from Willendorf?
100
This is one of the earliest forms of writing. It originated out of the Sumerian culture
What is cuneiform?
100
A large decorate vessel used to carry wine during funeral rituals
What is a funerary krater?
100
These artists were not formally trained and hired, instead they painted and wrote poetry as a form of creative expression
What is the Literati?
100
This is to be god centered
What is theocentric?
200
This is a form of earth pigment that produces a yellow to light brown color
What is ochre?
200
This is the Sumerian Goddess of love and fertility
What is Inanna?
200
These two forms of pottery developed out of ancient Greece, and had differences in color and artistic sophistication
What is red figure and black figure pottery?
200
These are spires with an onion shaped dome, found for example at the Taj Mahal
What is a minaret?
200
These types of lines show a linear perspective and were first seen formally during this time
What is orthogonal?
300
This monument is located in the United Kingdom and is made up of large standing stones. It was said to be a type of burial ground
What is Stone Henge?
300
This is a well preserved stele that outlines Babylonian law
What is the code of Hammurabi?
300
This is the depiction of realistic objects in natural settings
What is naturalism?
300
These tiny pieces of Islamic art were created to show visitors of the Mughal courts depictions of the rulers strength and victories.
What is a muraqqa?
300
This medium of art allowed for much more depth and detail. It took longer to dry as well, so corrections could be easily made
What is oil on canvas?
400
This is a name given to art work found in caves or on large blocks of stone
What is parietal?
400
This column has the edicts of a Mauryan king inscribed upon it
What is the ashokan pillar?
400
This is the title given to a victorious general in ancient Rome
What is imperator?
400
This is a french term meaning Chinese-esque.
What is chinoiserie?
400
This artist created magnificent sketches of the human anatomy
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
500
In Polynesia, those that wore the red feathered cloak were said to have this social authority or power
What is mana?
500
These were built to house the tombs of ancient Egyptian kings
What is a pyramid?
500
This bust was created to show respect for those with wisdom and experience
What is the Portrait of an Elder?
500
This is the name of the British company who were the largest traders of silk between China and Europe
What is the East India Company?
500
This technique showed the dramatic contrast between dark and shadow
What is chiaroscuro?