DC Art History Midterm Review

The emphasis on the anatomy of the nude woman figurine (Venus of Willendorf) suggests early man's interest in ______.

One of the most famous Paleolithic cave paintings, the Hall of Bulls, was discovered in ______.

Monuments from the Neolithic period in western Europe, such as Stonehenge, are characterized by _______.

The Mesopotamian king who codified the law and prescribed penalties for infractions was ______. 

Which goddess was celebrated in Mesopotamia as the goddess of love, fertility, the moon, chaos, and sometimes war?

What was one use/purpose for megalithic structures like "Stonehenge"?

What is one of the main characteristics of Animism?

Historically, what purpose do creation myths serve?

Which religious belief emerged under the Persian Empire and focused on the duality of good and evil as a cosmic struggle?

What is one possible theory as to why early humans created cave paintings?

Which type of sculpture projects from a surface?  (whether it's carved from or attached to a surface)

What is the definition of "megalith"?

What type of sculpting technique was used in Mesopotamia to create bronze sculptures that were lighter in weight and required several different molds?

How were massive sculptures of Lamassu moved?

What type of sculpture is the Nude Woman (aka Venus of Willendorf)?

What are the tiered platform temples called that were used in ancient Mesopotamia?

Sculptures of ______ are Protective deities in ancient Mesopotamian art and architecture, often placed at the entrances of palaces and temples. colossal sculptures with the body of a lion and the head of a human or a bull. Used to intimidate and virtue signal.