Intro Art/PreHistoric/Ancient Art
Greek &Roman Art
Medieval Art
Extra
100
What subjects are found in the Lascaux cave paintings?
Bulls and Horses
100
Who is believed to be pictured in this sculpture?
Zeus or Poseidon
100
Where was this piece found?
Sutton Hoo
100
What material is the Shiva as Lord of the Dance made from?
Bronze
200
True or False:
The Paleolithic people who created Lascaux cave paintings and Women of Willendorf were from Western and Center Europe.
TRUE
200
This amphitheater had gladiators fight, sometimes to the death, and hunts often were executions of prisoners in disguise.
the Colosseum
200
True or False:
Justinian made orthodox Christianity the only legal religion in Constantinople. This move greatly influenced the subject matter and style of the art. There was a progression from early Christian art to Byzantine art.
TRUE
200
This structure is based on burial mounds and contains a relic from the Buddha?
Great Stupa at Sanchi
Note: The stupa houses some of Buddha’s cremated remains.
300
BONUS
What did Hammurabi's Code specify for society? 
BONUS
The code describes the penalties and punishments for a variety of crimes.
Note:
Here are a couple of famous ones:
“If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out.” (an eye for an eye)
“If a man knock out the teeth of his equal, his teeth shall be knocked out.” (a tooth for a tooth)
300
This structure has an opening that lets in natural light.
the Pantheon
300
How did Giotto's Madonna Enthroned painting differ from other portrayals?
It has a greater depth of space.
Note: The painting masterfully shows the elements of space; the art is no longer flat but, rather, appears to have depth.
400
Which god the shape of the pyramids of Giza reflect?
Sun god
Note:
The structure of these pyramids mimics the rays of the sun, because ancient Egyptians believed this would help those buried within them get to heaven faster.
400
Order over Chaos is demonstrated in which ancient Greek structure by its mathematical ratio.
the Parthenon
Note: The ancient Greeks believed that perfect proportions in buildings could project order over chaos. Iktinos and Kallikrates honored these conventions when building the Parthenon.
400
Who did historians believe created the Bayeux Tapestry?
Most historians believe the tapestry was created by English or Norman women.