ART HISTORY 1 UNIT 2 MILESTONE
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◉ Great Hall of Bulls
Lascaux, France. Paleolithic Europe. 15000-13000 B.C.E. Rock
Painting
represents the earliest surviving examples of the artistic expression
of early people. Shows a twisted perspective. Answer:
◉ Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
Tequixquiac, central Mexico. 14000-7000 B.C.E. Bone.
The shape was created by using subtractive techniques and utilizing
already apparent features in the bone, like the holes for eyes. It was
a first look at how people began manipulating their environment to
created what they wanted. Answer:
◉ Running horned women
Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria. 6000-4000 B.C.E. Pigment on rock.
The painting shows great contrast between the dark and light
mediums used. There is also great detail put into the decorations of
the woman. Most interestingly, though, there is a transparency to the
larger woman and the figures behind her show through. Answer:
,◉ Beaker with ibex motifs
Susan, Iran. 4200-3500 B.C.E. Painted terra cotta.
One of the first ceramic pieces, made from clay and intricately
designed with mineral and plant paint in painstaking detail. The
vessel portrays a Ibex, a type of goat native to the area, and also
canine figures along the rim. At the time, dogs were used to hunt
animals like Ibexes. The painting might have been done with small
brushes made from plant material or human or animal hair Answer:
◉ Anthropomorphic stele
Arabian Peninsula. Fourth millennium B.C.E. Sandstone.
Very stylized representation of a human figure, carved from stone.
Has a make image and carries knives in sheaths across the chest and
a knife tucked into a belt. Answer:
◉ Jade cong
Liangzhu, China. 3300-2200 B.C.E. Carved jade.
Like one of many, this was a jade piece with decorative carvings,
unique shape, and symbolic purpose. The stone might have held
spiritual or symbolic meanings to the early cultures of China.
Answer:
◉ Stonehenge
,Wiltshire, U.K. Neolithic Europe. c. 2500-1600 B.C.E. Sandstone
Stonehenge is a famous site know for its large circles of massive
stones in a seemingly random location as well as the mystery
surrounding how and why it was built. The stones are believed to be
from local quarries and farther off mountains. There is also evidence
of mud, wood, and ropes assisting in the construction of the site.
Answer:
◉ The Ambum Stone
Ambum Valley, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. c. 1500 B.C.E.
Greywacke
This is a sculpture of some sort of anteater-like creature made from
a very rounded stone. With intense use of subtractive sculpting, this
piece achieves a freestanding neck and head while still maintaining
much of the original shape of the stone. It still uses natural materials
and depicts a natural animal. Answer:
◉ Tlatilco female figurine
Central Mexico, site of Tlatico. 1200-900 B.C.E. Ceramic
The piece also stands as foreshadowing of the great civilizations that
develop in south and meso-america and the art that is produced.
Answer:
◉ Terra Cotta Fragment
, Lapita. Solomon Islands, Reef Islands. 1000 B.C.E. Terra cotta
(incised)
One of the first examples of the Lapita potter's art, this fragment
depicts a human face incorporated into the intricate geometric
designs characteristics of the Lapita ceramic tradition. Answer:
◉ White Temple and its Zuggurat
Uruk (modern Warka, Iraq). Sumerian. c. 35000-3000 B.C.E. Mud
Brick.
Rooms for different functions. Cella (highest room) for high class
priests and nobles.
Very geometric (4 corners of structure facing in cardinal directions)
Platform stair stepped up Answer:
◉ Palette of King Narmer
Pre-dynastic Egypt. c. 3000-2920 B.C.E Greywacke
Egyptian archelogical find, dating from about the 31st century B.C,
containing some of the earliest hieroglyphic inscription ever found.
Answer:
◉ Statue of Votive figures from the Square Temple at Eshnunna
Sumerian. c. 2700 B.C.E. Gypsum inland with shell and black
limestone
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 FULL STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE RESPONSES
◉ Great Hall of Bulls
Lascaux, France. Paleolithic Europe. 15000-13000 B.C.E. Rock
Painting
represents the earliest surviving examples of the artistic expression
of early people. Shows a twisted perspective. Answer:
◉ Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
Tequixquiac, central Mexico. 14000-7000 B.C.E. Bone.
The shape was created by using subtractive techniques and utilizing
already apparent features in the bone, like the holes for eyes. It was
a first look at how people began manipulating their environment to
created what they wanted. Answer:
◉ Running horned women
Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria. 6000-4000 B.C.E. Pigment on rock.
The painting shows great contrast between the dark and light
mediums used. There is also great detail put into the decorations of
the woman. Most interestingly, though, there is a transparency to the
larger woman and the figures behind her show through. Answer:
,◉ Beaker with ibex motifs
Susan, Iran. 4200-3500 B.C.E. Painted terra cotta.
One of the first ceramic pieces, made from clay and intricately
designed with mineral and plant paint in painstaking detail. The
vessel portrays a Ibex, a type of goat native to the area, and also
canine figures along the rim. At the time, dogs were used to hunt
animals like Ibexes. The painting might have been done with small
brushes made from plant material or human or animal hair Answer:
◉ Anthropomorphic stele
Arabian Peninsula. Fourth millennium B.C.E. Sandstone.
Very stylized representation of a human figure, carved from stone.
Has a make image and carries knives in sheaths across the chest and
a knife tucked into a belt. Answer:
◉ Jade cong
Liangzhu, China. 3300-2200 B.C.E. Carved jade.
Like one of many, this was a jade piece with decorative carvings,
unique shape, and symbolic purpose. The stone might have held
spiritual or symbolic meanings to the early cultures of China.
Answer:
◉ Stonehenge
,Wiltshire, U.K. Neolithic Europe. c. 2500-1600 B.C.E. Sandstone
Stonehenge is a famous site know for its large circles of massive
stones in a seemingly random location as well as the mystery
surrounding how and why it was built. The stones are believed to be
from local quarries and farther off mountains. There is also evidence
of mud, wood, and ropes assisting in the construction of the site.
Answer:
◉ The Ambum Stone
Ambum Valley, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. c. 1500 B.C.E.
Greywacke
This is a sculpture of some sort of anteater-like creature made from
a very rounded stone. With intense use of subtractive sculpting, this
piece achieves a freestanding neck and head while still maintaining
much of the original shape of the stone. It still uses natural materials
and depicts a natural animal. Answer:
◉ Tlatilco female figurine
Central Mexico, site of Tlatico. 1200-900 B.C.E. Ceramic
The piece also stands as foreshadowing of the great civilizations that
develop in south and meso-america and the art that is produced.
Answer:
◉ Terra Cotta Fragment
, Lapita. Solomon Islands, Reef Islands. 1000 B.C.E. Terra cotta
(incised)
One of the first examples of the Lapita potter's art, this fragment
depicts a human face incorporated into the intricate geometric
designs characteristics of the Lapita ceramic tradition. Answer:
◉ White Temple and its Zuggurat
Uruk (modern Warka, Iraq). Sumerian. c. 35000-3000 B.C.E. Mud
Brick.
Rooms for different functions. Cella (highest room) for high class
priests and nobles.
Very geometric (4 corners of structure facing in cardinal directions)
Platform stair stepped up Answer:
◉ Palette of King Narmer
Pre-dynastic Egypt. c. 3000-2920 B.C.E Greywacke
Egyptian archelogical find, dating from about the 31st century B.C,
containing some of the earliest hieroglyphic inscription ever found.
Answer:
◉ Statue of Votive figures from the Square Temple at Eshnunna
Sumerian. c. 2700 B.C.E. Gypsum inland with shell and black
limestone
