1Q Western Classical Art: Painting

Where were many prehistoric paintings discovered?

• On temple ceilings

• Inside the caves

• On ancient ships

• In desert sand dunes

A famous cave where prehistoric paintings were discovered, often used for religious or ceremonial purposes.

• Stonehenge

• Venus of Willendorf

• Cave of Lascaux

• Menhir

What was a common characteristic of Prehistoric cave paintings?

• They primarily depicted abstract human figures.

• They utilized vibrant synthetic colors.

• They often showed large animals with correct proportions.

• They focused on detailed religious ceremonies.

Which is a well-known example of prehistoric painting?

• Mona Lisa

• Cave of Lascaux

• Chartres Cathedral Glass

• Pompeii Frescoes

What is a defining style in Egyptian painting?

• Use of perspective

• Profile view of heads with frontal torso and eyes

• Deep shadows

• Abstract symbolism

Which concept shaped figure scale in Egyptian paintings?

• Hierarchical scale—pharaoh figures larger than others

• Perfect mathematical proportions

• Abstract distortion

• Naturalistic size

Why were Egyptian artworks created?

• Decorative purposes only

• To honor gods and guide the afterlife

• Political propaganda for commoners

• Pure entertainment

Which is an example of Egyptian painting?

• Bust of Nefertiti

• Sarcophagus of Tutankhamen XVIII dynasty

• The School of Athens

• Giotto's Frescoes

What is 'The Judgment of Paris' an example of?

• 
  A sculpture from the Archaic Period

• A fresco painting

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  A mosaic found in a temple

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  A Classical Greek vase painting

Which greek vase is specifically associated with bridal baths?

• Lekanis

• Krater

• Pelike

• Lebes Gamikos