Brief History of Art and Graphic Design

The Prehistoric era (80,000 BCE - 3,100 BCE) was known for all of the following types of art EXCEPT...

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Which of the following MOST accurately describes the importance of Prehistoric art?

• It was the first recorded sign of visual communication.

• It was the first known sign of leisure activities among humans.

• It showed a preference for plant materials as an art medium.

• It was the recorded first depiction of human-on-human violence.

What is the name of this Prehistoric sculpture?

• Venus of Willendorf

• Venus de Milo

• Angel of the Waters

• Aphrodite of Knidos

Which ancient culture is credited with creating the first written language?

• The Sumerians

• The Khmers

• The Etruscans

• The Olmecs

What is the name of this classic Greek design?

• Greek meander

• Greek guilloche

• Greek anthemion

• Greek acanthus scrolls

The Ancient Egyptians had a hierarchy in their murals.

The most important figures were ​ (a)   , so they were the ​ (b)   figures depicted.

The least important figures were ​ (c)   , so they were the ​ (d)   figures depicted.

• smallest
• largest
• gods and pharaohs
• peasants and slaves
• most colorful
• least colorful
• children
• priests and scribes

Which civilization was credited with creating the first advertisements?

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Egyptians

• The Vikings

• The Sumerians

Match the following events to their year.

• 1798 CE

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• 1858

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• 1040 CE

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• 1439 CE

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Gutenberg's printing press was important because...

• it made it easier to copy and print illustrations.

• it made company logos stand out from ads.

• it brought mass communication to Western civilization

• it produced even more decorative and lavishly illustrated books than before.

Match each image to the style it exemplifies.

• Pop Art

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• Swiss Design

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• Art Deco

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• Bauhaus

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• Art Nouveau

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