First Semester Art History Flashcard 24-25

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What civilization did the Nefertiti sculpture come from?

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Egyptian

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This piece created in Moscow is in which time period of art history? Options: Stone Age (30,000 BC - 2,500 B), Byzantine Art (AD 476-AD 1453), Cubism (1908-1920's)

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Byzantine Art from AD 476-AD 1453

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Which period does this cave painting come from?

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Prehistoric

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The Notre Dame cathedral is a representation of what period?

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Gothic

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In the painting School of Athens by Raphael, what about this art piece represents the renaissance?

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The Scientists, Philosophers and the inventors.

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Why did Greek artists feature the nude as a sculptural subject?

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Greek sculptors expressed their admiration for well-being and a healthy body form

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This made books more accessible to the general public, which allowed for the accumulation of knowledge. It's considered one of the most important inventions in history.

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The printing press

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Why is it important to study Art history?

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Help us understand the development of human civilization, culture, and creativity

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How do we categorize Art History? Options: Civilization, Period and Style; Size, Color, and Artist; Prehistoric, Victorian, Abstract

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Civilization, Period and Style

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What is a common shape configuration in Renaissance art and also the painting "Virgin on the Rocks" by Leonardo Da Vinci?

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Pyramid