Prehistoric Art Study Quiz

What does the term "prehistoric" refer to?

• The time after the invention of writing systems

• The time before the invention of writing systems

• The time during the Renaissance

• The time of the Industrial Revolution

Which material was commonly used in the creation of Paleolithic art?

• Bronze

• Stone and bone

• Glass

• Concrete

Which of the following is the most obvious theme connected to the Ambum stone? (it is not listed on the chart)

• Community and Social Status

• Nature and Animals

• Fertility & Reproduction

• Funerary and Burial

Using the formula BCE Date + Current Year + 1 = Years Ago, calculate how many years ago the Apollo 11 Stones were created if they date to approximately 25,000 BCE. Assume the current year is 2023.

• 27,023 years ago

• 22,977 years ago

• 25,001 years ago

• 23,000 years ago

Which of the following is a characteristic of earlier prehistoric art, like the Apollo 11 Stones?

• Large-scale paintings on fixed surfaces

• Use of multiple colors and overlapping figures

• Small, portable art objects

• Complex architectural structures

What is a characteristic of later prehistoric art, like the Great Hall of the Bulls?

• Small, portable art objects

• Large-scale paintings on fixed surfaces

• Simple monochrome designs

• Use of only natural pigments

Which of the 2 images provided demonstrates the use of superimposed art?

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Answer explanation

Superimposed art demonstrates the advancement in human sophistication by overlapping/layering art over already existing artwork. Think of the word, "imposed": force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.

What is it important to focus on the Artistic Themes through objects and artifacts?

• Exploring modern art techniques

• Understanding prehistoric cultures' expression of themes

• Learning about contemporary artists

• Studying the history of painting

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an object for stylized vs idealized analysis?

• Venus of Willendorf

• Running Horned Woman

• Camelid Sacrum

• Stonehenge

What materials are primarily used during the prehistoric time period?

• Wood, metal, and glass

• Bone, stone, and clay

• Plastic, fabric, and paper

• Iron, copper, and gold