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What do archaeological artifacts and remains provide to modern society?

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A glimpse of beliefs, practices, and activities of early civilizations.

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What materials were used in the creation of early human artworks?

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Limestone, precious gems, metals, and more.

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What marks the transition of early humans from nomads to permanent settlers?

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The establishment of stable lives and permanent shelters.

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What is a central theme in early human artworks?

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The linkages among art, religion, and life.

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What is Palaeolithic art a product of?

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Climate change.

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Where is one of the famous cave paintings located?

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Lascaux, France.

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What techniques did early humans use in their cave paintings?

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Spray-painting, foreshortening, and contrasting lights and shadows.

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What significant development occurred during the Neolithic period?

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The cultivation of land and domestication of animals.

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What is the purpose of Stonehenge?

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Its purpose remains a mystery; it may serve as a temple or a calendar.

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What river is integral to early Egyptian civilization?

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The Nile River.

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List the periods of Egyptian civilization.

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  • Old Kingdom
  • Middle Kingdom
  • New Kingdom
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What was one of the key features of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt?

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A shift in the political hierarchy with the emergence of landlords.

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What was the Great Pyramid of Giza primarily used for?

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As a tomb for Pharaohs.

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What important symbol is commemorated by Narmer’s Palette?

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The unification between Upper and Lower Egypt.

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Who invaded Egypt and introduced Bronze Age weapons?

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The Hyksos.

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What revolution did Akhenaton lead?

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The Amarna Revolution.

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What characterized the art after the New Kingdom in Egypt?

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Curving lines and life-like features.

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Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen?

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Howard Carter.

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What is the significance of Greek art during its development?

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Reflection of humanist ideals and democratic governance.

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List the four periods of Greek art.

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  • Geometric
  • Archaic
  • Classical
  • Hellenistic
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What was the peak of Greek sculpture and architecture?

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The Classical period.

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What does the sculpture ‘Lacoon and his Sons’ depict?

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Lacoon and his sons being strangled by serpents.

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What was the main use of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?

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Entertainment purposes like public events and gladiator games.

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What was the central authority during the Middle Ages?

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The Church.

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What did Renaissance artists emphasize in their works?
The individual as a subject and proportionality of the human body.
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What is a significant characteristic of Mannerism?
Distorted figures and a lack of defined focal points.
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What does the term 'baroque' refer to?
Irregularly shaped pearl; a response to Protestantism.
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What did Neoclassicism aim to revive?
The influences of Greek and Roman art and architecture.
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What themes did Romanticism focus on?
Patriotic and nationalistic movements, justice, equality, and emotions.
30
What is the focus of Realism in art?
Accuracy of details that depict reality.
31
What characterizes Impressionism?
Emphasis on immediate impressions through color and light.
32
What is the technique called Pointillism associated with?
Using discrete dots and dashes of pure color.
33
What is Neo-Impressionism considered as a response to?
Empirical realism of impressionism ## Footnote Neo-Impressionism relies on systematic and scientific techniques for visual effects.
34
Who recorded optical sensations and developed color theories for Pointillism?
Georges Seurat ## Footnote Pointillism uses discrete dots and dashes of pure color.
35
Name three artists associated with Neo-Impressionism.
* Henri-Edmond Cross * Maximilien Luce * Camille Pissarro ## Footnote These artists, along with Seurat, contributed to the Neo-Impressionist movement.
36
What years did Art Nouveau flourish?
Between 1890 and 1910 ## Footnote Art Nouveau was characterized by ornamental styles in various forms.
37
What are the defining characteristics of Art Nouveau?
Organic lines and asymmetrical forms ## Footnote Designs often resemble insect wings or flower stalks.
38
When did Fauvism emerge?
Around the turn of the 20th century ## Footnote Fauvism is known for its use of pure and vibrant colors.
39
How did Fauvists apply color to their artworks?
Straight from the paint tubes directly to the canvas ## Footnote This technique emphasized the movement of color.
40
What did Cubism reject in its artistic approach?
The notion that art should imitate nature ## Footnote Cubists focused on the two-dimensional surface of the picture plane.
41
Who were the main artists behind the introduction of Cubism?
* Pablo Picasso * Georges Braque ## Footnote They developed Cubism between 1907 and 1914.
42
What themes does Futurism highlight?
* Speed * Energy * Dynamism * Power of machines ## Footnote Futurism reflects the fast-paced nature of modern life.
43
Who coined the term 'Futurism'?
Filippon Tommaso Marinetti ## Footnote He aimed to disregard traditional methods in art.
44
True or False: Futurism only influenced visual arts.
False ## Footnote Futurism also had a significant influence on poetry.
45
What do archaeological artifacts and remains provide to modern society?
A glimpse of beliefs, practices, and activities of early civilizations.
46
What materials were used in the creation of early human artworks?
Limestone, precious gems, metals, and more.
47
What marks the transition of early humans from nomads to permanent settlers?
The establishment of stable lives and permanent shelters.
48
What is a central theme in early human artworks?
The linkages among art, religion, and life.
49
What is Palaeolithic art a product of?
Climate change.
50
Where is one of the famous cave paintings located?
Lascaux, France.
51
What techniques did early humans use in their cave paintings?
Spray-painting, foreshortening, and contrasting lights and shadows.
52
What significant development occurred during the Neolithic period?
The cultivation of land and domestication of animals.
53
What is the purpose of Stonehenge?
Its purpose remains a mystery; it may serve as a temple or a calendar.
54
What river is integral to early Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River.
55
List the periods of Egyptian civilization.
* Old Kingdom * Middle Kingdom * New Kingdom
56
What was one of the key features of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt?
A shift in the political hierarchy with the emergence of landlords.
57
What was the Great Pyramid of Giza primarily used for?
As a tomb for Pharaohs.
58
What important symbol is commemorated by Narmer's Palette?
The unification between Upper and Lower Egypt.
59
Who invaded Egypt and introduced Bronze Age weapons?
The Hyksos.
60
What revolution did Akhenaton lead?
The Amarna Revolution.
61
What characterized the art after the New Kingdom in Egypt?
Curving lines and life-like features.
62
Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen?
Howard Carter.
63
What is the significance of Greek art during its development?
Reflection of humanist ideals and democratic governance.
64
List the four periods of Greek art.
* Geometric * Archaic * Classical * Hellenistic
65
What was the peak of Greek sculpture and architecture?
The Classical period.
66
What does the sculpture 'Lacoon and his Sons' depict?
Lacoon and his sons being strangled by serpents.
67
What was the main use of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?
Entertainment purposes like public events and gladiator games.
68
What was the central authority during the Middle Ages?
The Church.
69
What did Renaissance artists emphasize in their works?
The individual as a subject and proportionality of the human body.
70
What is a significant characteristic of Mannerism?
Distorted figures and a lack of defined focal points.
71
What does the term 'baroque' refer to?
Irregularly shaped pearl; a response to Protestantism.
72
What did Neoclassicism aim to revive?
The influences of Greek and Roman art and architecture.
73
What themes did Romanticism focus on?
Patriotic and nationalistic movements, justice, equality, and emotions.
74
What is the focus of Realism in art?
Accuracy of details that depict reality.
75
What characterizes Impressionism?
Emphasis on immediate impressions through color and light.
76
What is the technique called Pointillism associated with?
Using discrete dots and dashes of pure color.
77
What is Neo-Impressionism considered as a response to?
Empirical realism of impressionism ## Footnote Neo-Impressionism relies on systematic and scientific techniques for visual effects.
78
Who recorded optical sensations and developed color theories for Pointillism?
Georges Seurat ## Footnote Pointillism uses discrete dots and dashes of pure color.
79
Name three artists associated with Neo-Impressionism.
* Henri-Edmond Cross * Maximilien Luce * Camille Pissarro ## Footnote These artists, along with Seurat, contributed to the Neo-Impressionist movement.
80
What years did Art Nouveau flourish?
Between 1890 and 1910 ## Footnote Art Nouveau was characterized by ornamental styles in various forms.
81
What are the defining characteristics of Art Nouveau?
Organic lines and asymmetrical forms ## Footnote Designs often resemble insect wings or flower stalks.
82
When did Fauvism emerge?
Around the turn of the 20th century ## Footnote Fauvism is known for its use of pure and vibrant colors.
83
How did Fauvists apply color to their artworks?
Straight from the paint tubes directly to the canvas ## Footnote This technique emphasized the movement of color.
84
What did Cubism reject in its artistic approach?
The notion that art should imitate nature ## Footnote Cubists focused on the two-dimensional surface of the picture plane.
85
Who were the main artists behind the introduction of Cubism?
* Pablo Picasso * Georges Braque ## Footnote They developed Cubism between 1907 and 1914.
86
What themes does Futurism highlight?
* Speed * Energy * Dynamism * Power of machines ## Footnote Futurism reflects the fast-paced nature of modern life.
87
Who coined the term 'Futurism'?
Filippon Tommaso Marinetti ## Footnote He aimed to disregard traditional methods in art.
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True or False: Futurism only influenced visual arts.
False ## Footnote Futurism also had a significant influence on poetry.

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