All Flashcards
What is the significance of Apollo 11 Stones?
Earliest known figurative art, showing abstract thought.
What is the likely purpose of the Great Hall of Bulls?
Likely had ritualistic or shamanistic purposes, demonstrates early human artistic skill and connection to nature.
What is the cultural significance of the Camelid Sacrum?
Shows early human ability to transform natural materials into symbolic objects; sacrum bone was considered sacred.
What does the Running Horned Woman possibly depict?
Possibly depicts a shaman or deity, highlighting ritual and spiritual beliefs.
What does the Bushel with Ibex Motifs show the development of?
Shows the development of pottery and the use of decorative motifs; the ibex may have had symbolic meaning.
What does the Jade Cong demonstrate?
Demonstrates high level of craftsmanship in jade carving and the importance of jade in Chinese culture; likely had ritualistic purposes.
What does Stonehenge show about Neolithic people?
Shows advanced engineering and astronomical knowledge; complex astronomical observatory and ritual site.
Compare Paleolithic and Neolithic art in terms of lifestyle.
Paleolithic art reflects a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle, while Neolithic art reflects settled, agricultural communities.
Compare Paleolithic and Neolithic art in terms of materials.
Paleolithic art used natural pigments and portable materials, while Neolithic art used stone, pottery, and more complex construction.
Compare Paleolithic and Neolithic art in terms of function.
Both had ritual purposes, but Paleolithic art focused on animals and shamanism, while Neolithic art included community, religion, and astronomical observation.
Compare the Apollo 11 Stones to the Great Hall of Bulls.
Both are Paleolithic, but Apollo 11 Stones are portable and depict animals in profile, while the Great Hall of Bulls are large-scale cave paintings.
Compare the Bushel with Ibex Motifs to the Jade Cong.
Both have symbolic motifs, but the Bushel is made of painted terra-cotta and depicts animals, while the Jade Cong is carved jade and has geometric patterns.
How does Stonehenge relate to Neolithic traditions?
Reflects the Neolithic shift to settled agriculture and community building, as well as advanced knowledge of astronomy.
How does the Terra-Cotta Fragment relate to Lapita traditions?
Demonstrates the artistic traditions of the Lapita people, who were skilled seafarers and colonizers, with intricate geometric patterns.
How does the Ambum Stone relate to shamanistic traditions?
The Ambum Stone is a ritual object, possibly used in shamanistic practices, showing the importance of spiritual beliefs.
How do the Tlatilco Female Figurines relate to traditions of ancestor worship?
Depictions of female figures, possibly related to fertility or ancestor worship, showing the importance of women in Tlatilco society.
How does the Running Horned Woman relate to traditions of shamanism?
Depicts a figure with horns, possibly a shaman or a deity, highlighting the importance of ritual and spiritual beliefs.