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Prehistory
100
This term describes the component materials and how they are employed, investigating the elements and principles of design.
What is form.
100
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What is quotes/quotations.
100
The ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well.
What is a skill.
100
it is generally believed that humanity began on this continent.
What is Africa.
100
The Hall of Bulls displays this artistic convention, creating a complete ID of the animals portrayed.
What is twisted perspective.
200
This term consists of interacting, communicative elements of design, representation, and presentation within a work of art. it can be simply stated as subject matter.
What is content.
200
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What is site:.org
200
To separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features.
What is analyze.
200
A glacial period produced ice ages in this modern western region.
What is Europe.
200
The camelid sacrum is this part of what animal?
What is tailbone of a camel.
300
This term defines norms of artistic production and artistic products; they are most commonly demonstrated through artistic production.
What is artistic traditions.
300
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What is prepare: generate questions.
300
Acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition.
What is knowledge.
300
The Neolithic peoples of this region (modern country) produced thousands of small jade objects.
What is China.
300
The Running Horned Woman shows this, something not seen before its time.
What is attention to detail.
400
These groupings include self-defined groups, workshops, academies, and movements.
What is artistic associations.
400
Research questions typically revolve around what question stems?
What are Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How.
400
Includes the artist’s intended use(s) of the work, which may change according to context of audience, time, location, and culture.
What is function.
400
The cave paintings at Lascaux are found in what modern day country?
What is France.
400
This structure is the birth of post and lintel architecture.
What is Stonehenge.
500
The subsequent historical and cultural milieu of a work of art.
What is context.
500
This common school symbol can also be used to keep certain words or phrases from popping up in your results.
What is minus sign.
500
This term can be classified as both a skill and knowledge, due to the nature of the task being performed.
What is identification.
500
Figures like the Tlatico Female came from this Mesolithic region.
What is Mesoamerica.
500
The Ambum Stone, and others like it, shared this common function.
What is pestle (grind things).