Flashcards: Ancient Art and Architecture Foundations — 10 cards

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1Question

Prehistoric Art — main materials?

Answer

Ochre, charcoal, animal fats, clay, limestone.

2Question

Prehistoric Art — what?

Answer

Art made by early humans before written records.

3Question

Egyptian Pyramid — purpose?

Answer

Tombs for pharaohs, symbolizing divine power.

4Question

Cave Paintings — purpose?

Answer

Depict animals, hunting, spiritual beliefs.

5Question

Ziggurat — function?

Answer

Religious temple complex, connecting heaven and earth.

6Question

Venus Figurines — role?

Answer

Symbolized fertility or fertility rituals.

7Question

Techniques in prehistoric art?

Answer

Pigment application, fresco painting.

8Question

Materials used?

Answer

Ochre, charcoal, clay, limestone, ivory.

9Question

Egyptian Pyramid — function?

Answer

Tomb for pharaohs and rulers.

10Question

Mastaba — type of?

Answer

Elevated tomb with flat roof, precursor to pyramids.

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