Ch 14 Art Ap.

All of these answers are correct
Explanation: The chances that a work of art from ancient times will be found or preserved are greatly increased if the work is made of durable materials, such as stone or metal, and if it is found in a location that is not subject to natural disasters, such as floods or earthquakes.

sun-dried brick.
Explanation: mud bricksThe ancient Sumerians built their cities from mud bricks because they lacked stone. Mud bricks were easier to make and transport than stone, and they were also more resistant to fire.

entasis.
Explanation: The Greeks used a technique called entasis to correct the optical illusion that columns appeared to bend inward. To do this, they slightly increased the diameter of the column in the middle, creating a bulge. This helped the columns appear straighter and more upright.

the Minoan.
Explanation: Mesopotamia was a region located in the eastern Mediterranean, which is now modern-day Iraq. The cultures that were considered Mesopotamian were the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.

naturalism
Explanation: The bronze head of an Akkadian ruler is a rare example of portraiture in ancient art. Portraiture is the art of creating a likeness of a person, usually in the form of a painting, drawing, or sculpture. The Akkadian head is a rare example because it is one of the few known sculptures of an Akkadian ruler.

Stonehenge in England.
Explanation: The most notable example of Neolithic architecture in Europe is the megalithic architecture that is found in various parts of the continent. This type of architecture is characterized by the use of large stones, often weighing several tons, in the construction of structures. Megalithic architecture is believed to have originated in the Neolithic period, and it continued to be used in some parts of Europe into the Bronze Age and even later. Some of the most famous examples of megalithic architecture include the Stonehenge in England and the Maeshowe in Scotland.

hierarchical scale.
Explanation: The convention of representing social importance by size in Egyptian art is known as the size-hierarchy convention." This convention is used to communicate the social hierarchy within Egyptian society, with the pharaoh being shown as the largest and most important figure. This convention is used throughout Egyptian art, in both reliefs and paintings."

Amenhotep IV
Explanation: Under the reign of Akhenaten, a new, more naturalistic style of Egyptian art developed. This style is sometimes referred to as the Amarna style, after the site of the royal city that Akhenaten built, called Akhetaten. This new style was a departure from the traditional, highly stylized and formal art of earlier periods in Egyptian history. In the Amarna style, figures are shown with more realistic proportions, and in more naturalistic poses. This change in style may reflect Akhenaten's religious beliefs, which emphasized the worship of one god, the sun god Aten.

the Sumerians.
Explanation: The earliest-known writing system from which a recorded language developed was the invention of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 3200 BCE. The Sumerians developed a pictographic writing system, which was later adapted by the Akkadians, another Mesopotamian people. This writing system, known as cuneiform, was used to record a variety of languages, including Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian.

sunken relief
Explanation: The sculpture Akhenaten and His Family is an example of the lost wax technique.

Howard Carter.
Explanation:The sculpture Akhenaten and His Family is an example of the lost wax technique.

Neo-Babylonian
Explanation: The true arch was developed by the Etruscans, who were a major civilization in central Italy before the rise of Rome. The Etruscans were well-known for their engineering and architectural achievements, and the true arch was one of their most important contributions. The Romans later adopted the true arch from the Etruscans and used it extensively in their own architecture.

Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean
Explanation: The three major cultures that preceded the Greeks in and around the Aegean Sea were the Minoan, Mycenaean, and Cycladic cultures. The Minoan culture was the first to develop in the Bronze Age, and it reached its height on the island of Crete. The Mycenaean culture emerged later on the Greek mainland, and it too reached its height in the Bronze Age. The Cycladic culture developed on the islands of the Cyclades and also reached its height in the Bronze Age.

they were melted down to make weapons and other objects.
Explanation: Most bronze statues were melted down and reused for their metal value during periods of economic hardship, such as during wars.

Colosseum.
Explanation: The Roman Colosseum was a large amphitheater in the center of Rome, built during the reign of the emperor Vespasian. It was used for public events such as gladiatorial contests, chariot races, and plays. It could seat up to 50,000 people.

the Laocoön Group.
Explanation: A prime example of art from the Hellenistic era is the Nike of Samothrace. The Nike of Samothrace is a marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike. It was created in the 2nd century BC and is one of the most celebrated sculptures from the Hellenistic era.

the founding of the Roman Republic
Explanation: The founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus.

female nude figures
Explanation: Although we know almost nothing about the culture that created them, the abstract sculptures of the Cycladic culture appear extremely sophisticated for five-thousand-year-old works. The Cycladic culture was a Bronze Age culture that flourished in the Cyclades, an island group in the Aegean Sea. The Cycladic culture is best known for its distinctive white marble figurines of stylized humans, which have been found in graves on the islands. These figurines have been interpreted as representations of the dead, or as idols for worship.

The eruption of a volcano
Explanation: The Roman colonies of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed in 79 C.E. when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The eruption spewed forth a cloud of hot gas and ash that buried the two cities. The ash preserved the cities and their contents, providing an invaluable glimpse into Roman life.

Egyptian, Greek, and Roman
Explanation: The mummy of Artemidoros, from Fayum, shows the influence of the Greek culture. Artemidoros was a Greek man who lived in Egypt in the 1st century AD. He was embalmed using the Egyptian method, and his mummy shows Greek influences in the way it is decorated. The mummy was found in Fayum, Egypt, in 1885.