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43 Cards in this Set
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T- Venus of Willendorf
A-Unknown D- 28,000-25,000 BCE P/S- Paleolithic Period P- Paleolithic Villager OL- Austria MT- Limestone SM- Female (nude) CA- Not a portrait, name is misleading, no facial features FA- exaggeration, large breasts, small arms, no facial features, bulbous MF- Enigma T- Fertility |
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T-Women holding Bison Horn
A-Unknown D-25,000-20,000 BCE P/S- Paleolithic Period P- Paleolithic Villager OL- France MT- Stone relief SM-naked women holding bison horn FA-Originally painted red ochre,Bulbous and exaggerated form, No facial features, Arms draw attention to the bison horn and pubic area MF- Enigma T- empowerment |
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T- Human with feline head
A- unknown D-30,000-28,000 BCE P/S- Paleolithic P- OL- Germany MT- carved ivory SM- cat head human body CA-Scholars think the animal headed humans are sorcerers, magicians, humans dressed as animals FA- Hybrid quality, lack detail, stiff MF- Enigma T- Ritual T- |
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T-Hall of Bulls
A- D-30,000-13,000 BCE P/S- Paleolithic P- Paleolithic Villager OL- France MT- Red& Yellow Orche, pigments mixed w/ minerals SM- Bulls& Horses CA-Hunting images FA- multiple styles, profile, sense of motion MF-Enigma T-Ritual |
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T- Rhinoceros, wounded man & disemboweled bison
A- D-16,000-14,000BCE P/S- Paleolithic P- OL-France MT-stone, cave SM- Rhinoceros and man CA-Earliest appearance of man FA-man is standing sideways with weapon against the rhino MF- Enigma T-Ritual |
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T-Human skull with restored features
A- D-7,000-6,7000 BCE P/S-Neolithic P- OL- Jericho MT-human skull cover with plaster SM-dead ancestor CA-vilagers detached the skulls of the dead & sculpted the features of their ancestors out of plaster. Buried houses, sculpted heads buried separately FA-life-like rendering of human features, inlaid shells for eyes MF-Enigma T-Ritual, Spiritual world |
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T-Human figure from Ain Ghazal
A- D-6,750-6,250 BCE P/S- Neolithic P- OL-Paris MT-plaster SM-statue man CA-buried used for ritual burials FA-really detailed facial features, long neck small arms, stiff, legs apart MF- rituals T-afterlife |
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T-Deer Hunt, Catal Hoyuk
A- D-5,750 BCE P/S- Neolithic P- OL-Turkey MT-painting SM-frontal, profile views CA- first painting that shows different humans in different poses FA-human figures, profile view, animals MF-organized hunting T- hunting |
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T-Stone Tower
A- D-8,000-7,000 BCE P/S- Neolithic P- OL- Jericho MT-wall stone SM-tower, stairway CA-jerichowealth grew, wanted to make sure that they had protection from nomads so they built the wall FA-stone stairway MF-to protect from invaders, Enigma T-Protection |
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T-Stonehenge
A- D-2,550-16,000 BCE P/S- Neolithic P- Neolithic villager OL- England MT-megalithic sandstone and volcanic rock SM-non pictorial hedge CA-only theories, funeral/ritual or magic FA- enigma MF-observatory solar calendar, healings created death T- |
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T-White Temple
A-Trades People D-3,000 BCE P/S- Sumerian P-Rulers of Sumer OL-Iraq, Uruk MT- mud brick SM-temple on ziggurat CA- worship the God, exclusive space ritual or ceremony assert power. culture symbol FA-center of city, elevated temple, stairs curved up to temple MF-keep people in control T-higher power |
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T-Sumerian Votive Offering
A-Trades Person D-3,000 BCE P/S-Sumerian P-Citizen of Sumer OL-Square Temple of Eshnunna MT- carved stone w/ shell black limestone eyes SM- people with hands together(praying), different worships CA- fear of death, needed worship, in front of altars FA-vary in size, hierorchial scale, proportioned, theocracy, stiff, gender, looking up MF-constant prayer worship T-worship |
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T-Presentation of Offering in Inanna (Warka Vase)
A-Trades Person D-3,200-3,000 BCE P/S-Sumerian P- OL-Iraq MT-Alabaster stone SM-honoring goddess CA-bring good luck from the goddess especially for agriculture FA-detailed , different activities in each section MF-honoring goddess T-religion |
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T-Standard of Ur
A-Trades People D-3,000BCE P/S-Sumerian P- Sumerian aristocracy OL-Royal Cemetery, Ur MT-wood, lapis lazuli, shell& red limestone mosaic SM-war, peace on different sides CA- example of function of king, good in underworld FA-3 registers, bottom to top, telling story of battle. twisted perspective MF-2 sides of Sumerian society, duties of king T- |
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T-Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
A- D-2,250 BCE P/S-Akkadian P-Naram-Sin OL-Susa, Iran MT-carved stone relief SM-battle, victory over others, Naram-Sin leading CA-commemorate the victory battle in a violent unstable time FA-stand alone at top, taller, rising like ziggurat MF-power and authority T- |
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T-Stele of Hammurabi
A- D-1,750 BCE P/S-Babylonian P-Hammurabi OL-Iran MT-Bas relief SM-Shanash (God), presented king w/ rod and ring symbolized authority codes of law CA-city states(Babylon) leadership order, society needs clear social rule FA-Hammurabi raises hand to Shumash, same size as God, hands him rod. twisted perspective, foreshadow MF- symbolize law T- |
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T-Palace of Saragon II: Lamassu
A- D-720 BCE P/S-Assyrian P-Saragon II, Royalty OL-Iraq MT-stone SM-winged man, head of bull CA-Assyrian empire, always ready for attack, protect. entrance to throne ruler of all FA-huge immobile, intimidating guard, high relief twisted perspective MF-protect king by intimidating T-power & authority |
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T-Palace of Ashurnasirpal: Archers pursuing enemies
A- D-875 BCE P/S-Assyrian P-Ashurnasirpal II OL- Iraq MT-bass relief SM-during enemies out of the Euphrates CA-placed walls, decorated walls, took full claim FA-condences space to tell the story clearly enlarges human actors to they standout multiple perspectives MF- don't mess with the king, never gives up T- |
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T-Ashurbanipal Hunting Lions
A- D-645-640 BCE P/S-Assyrian P- OL- Iraq MT-bas relief SM-KiNG, ANIMALS CHARGING CA-many revolts in Mesopotamia Assyrian empire not very secure FA-king is fighting the animals in chariot there are some dead animals. some lions are hard to kill MF-to show perseverance and strength T- |
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T-Ishtar Gate
A- D-575 BCE P/S-Neo-Babylonian P-Nebuchadnezzer OL-Iraq MT-mud bricks used as mosaic SM-Bull, Lion, Dragon CA-record of kings triumphs, building Babylon, welcomed friendly guests, visual wealth, architectural intimidation FA-lions are symbols of God Ishtar(eye level) MF-to show the power of the kind had and how well he could make Babylon T- |
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T-Persepolis
A- D-521-465 BCE P/S-Persian P- OL-Iran MT-stone, monument, complex building mud brick walls SM-buildings, monuments CA- FA-stairways, apadana, 10,000 guests columns MF-show huge empire symbolize destruction of the Persians T-Power &authority |
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T-Palette of Narmer
A-Trades People D-3,000 BCE P/S-Early Dynastic P- OL-Egypt MT-slate, bas relief SM-palette for makeup CA-decorative makeup plate, unification of Egypt, perhaps displayed in a home FA-register, hierarchal scale, twisted perspective, intertwined necks MF-decoration T- The Other |
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T-Khafre Enthroned
A- Trades Person D-2,550 BCE P/S- Old Kingdom P-Khafre OL-Pharaoh's Valley Temple MT-Diorite, subtracted method SM-Pharaoh Khafre, protected by Horus on throne CA-housed in Pharoah temple, burial tomb(not meant to be seen) divine kings Pharaoh FA-funerary object , individual right, idealized body very stiff no movement, bilateral symmetry MF-establish immortality T-spiritual world |
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T-Menakaure and Khamerenebty
A- D-2,490-2,472 BCE P/S-old kingdom P- OL-Gizeh, Egypt, Valley Temple MT-stone statue SM-Menakaure and Wife CA-made for the ka, one of his many wives FA-standing together hugging double portrait high relief, well built body, stiff clenching fists, MF-for the afterlife, to show unity T-Spiritual World |
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T-Seated Scribe
A-Trades Person D-2,500 BCE P/S-Old Kingdom P- OL-Necropolis in Saqqara Egypt MT-carved & painted limestone SM-man sitting holding paper CA-necropolis, person possessed by ka, was carrying scribe FA-everyday person, small life like, personally seated, no throne, fat belly, sagging(skin aging) MF-showing regular people T-spiritual world |
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T-Sensurett II
A-Trades Person D-1,060 BCE P/S-Middle Kingdom P-Sensurett II OL-Egypt MT-carved stone SM-Sensurett II CA-necropolis, established puts end to perios of anarchy fought brutal war in Nuha establish gov FA-compact posture, facial features, naturalistic& expansive MF-determined ruler, marked w/ anxiety worried T-power and authority |
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T-Senmut and Nefura
A- D-1,470-1,460 BCE P/S-New Kingdom P- OL-Thebes, Egypt MT-Block statue SM-semut and daughter Nefura CA-eternal home in cubic stone for the ka, power of queen FA-concentrated on heads, single cubic block, holding on lap, envelops in cloak MF-protecting father T-spiritual world |
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T-Mastabas
A- D- P/S-Early Dynastic P- OL-Egypt MT- SM-tombs/ burial ground CA-originally housed 1 person but then housed many family members FA-rectangular brick or stone structure w/ sloping sides on top of a burial chamber or tomb MF- T- |
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T-Stepped Pyramid of Djoser
A-Imhotep D-2,630 BCE P/S-Early Dynastic P-King Djoser OL-Sqqara Egypt MT-stacked stone mastaba SM- CA-tomb for his death, Saqqara, center of rectangular enclosures& preparation for death in afterlife. tightly rectangular access, underground= palace FA-stairway to sky made twice, surrounded by palace. engaged columns, mortuary temple MF-protect king and ka for afterlife could have everything pathway to heaven, gigantic presence T-power and authority spiritual worlds |
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T-Pyramids of Gizeh
A-Trades Person D-2,500 BCE P/S-Old Kingdom P-Old Kingdom OL-Cairo, Egypt MT-stone masonry SM- CA-inline w/ sompass, pharaohs= Khufu, Khafre and Menakure. great wealth, rise of cult of Re, symbol sun god. king was reborn daily FA-smooth surface= rays of son, aligned cordinal points. tempers on east side facing the rising sun. smaller for queens MF- multibuilding complex is not just a funerary tomb but a palace of afterlife T- |
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T-Great Sphinx
A-Trades Person D-2,500 BCE P/S-Old Kingdom P-Khafre OL-Egypt MT-carved bedrock SM-portrait of Kafre w/ lions body CA-ADJACENT TO KINGS VALLEY Temple, symbol of horizon. RE= central god for 4th dynasty pharaohs FA-formal headdress and beaved, still body compact posture, intimidating size, no mobility MF-communicated that the Pharaoh commends human intelligence as well as the fear. strengthen authority T-Power and authority |
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T-Ti Watching a Hippopotamus Hunt
A-Trades People D-2,500 BCE P/S-Old Kingdom P-TI OL-Egypt MT- SM-Pharaoh Ti on Hippo hunt CA-in mastaba, essential controlled and godly nature FA-servants look small, wearing clothing, still, frieze on hippo MF-pot of deceased of eternal life, in afterlife entertainment T-spiritual world |
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T-Nebamun Hunting
A-Trades Person D-End of New Kingdom P/S-New Kingdom P-Nebamun OL-tomb of Nebamun, Egypt MT-Fresco SM-Nebamun's wife& daughter and him CA-luxourious life of nobility, triumph over death & disorder, ensured happiness in afterlife FA-on hunt active role MF-happiness in afterlife T-Spiritual World |
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T-Funerary Banquet
A-Trades Person D-1,400 BCE P/S-New Kingdom P-Nebamun OL-Tomb of Nebamun, Egypt MT-dry fressco SM-funerary banquet CA-at nebamuns funeral, return 1 day each year to commute with death FA-nude girls danced in front of guests, intertwined motifs family MF-rebirth T- |
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T-Ahkenaton
A-Trades person D-1350 BCE P/S-New Kingdom P-Aton OL-Temple of Aton, Egypt MT-sandstone SM-Ahkenaton portrait CA-Started religious & artistic revolutions. sole prophet of Aton, establishes belief. FA-curving contors, full lines. long face, heavy lidded eyes, weak arms, belly, big thighs MF-show new revolution T- |
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T-Neffereti Bust
A-Thutmose D-1,350 BCE P/S-New Kingdom, Armana P-Neffereti OL-Egypt MT-painted limestone SM-portrait of Nefferetti CA-influential wife during husbands reign FA-triangle features, unfinished MF-Nefertiti's beauty T- |
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T-Tiye
A-Trades Person D-1350BCE P/S-New Kingdom P- OL-Ghurab, Egypt MT-wood w/ gold, silver, alabaster& lapis lazuli SM-Tiye CA-important role, during husband reign FA-old, furrowed lines MF- T- |
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T-Akenaton & Family
A-Trades Person D-1350BCE P/S-Armana P-Akhenaton OL- MT-bas relief, lime stone SM-family portrait with Aton CA-Love and domesticity,Family united and blissful under the one and only true god, Aton, Establishes Aton as supreme being with cobra symbol in the sun disk FA-Gestures of tenderness, Cobra in the center of Aton’s disk established him as supreme god His rays turn to ankhs, the symbol for life By their noses –they are breathing in Aton’s Breath of life MF-Symbolizing united rule of The pharaoh and his wife T-Propaganda |
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T- Scroll of Hunefer
A-Trades Person D-New Kingdom P/S-New Kingdom P-Hunefer OL-Thebes, Egypt MT-painted papyrus SM-final judgment of dead CA-what the Egyptians believed the dead went through restore entering the underworld FA- MF-journey to afterlife. monster would eat it T-Spiritual world |
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T-Interior Statue Columns
A-Trades People D-1290BCE P/S- P-Ramses II OL-Inside temple of Ramses Facade MT-carved sandstone SM-Ramses and family CA-honoring Ramses' family FA-32 feet tall, carved as one with the pillars and face each other. atlantids. MF-Honor Ramses II family T- |
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T-Temple of Ramses Facade
A-Trades People D-1290BCE P/S- P-Ramses II OL-Abu Simbel MT-Carved sandstone SM-Ramses and family CA-Ramses last one to expand power, ruled for 66 years. restored into a time of peace FA-same style as ka statues, inline traditionally seated MF-to announce greatness and divinity, monument and funeral T-power and authority, family |
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T-Hatshepsut Offering Jars
A-trades people D-1473 BCE P/S-New Kingdom P-Hatshepsut OL-Deir el- Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut MT-Red Granite SM-Hatshepsut respecting gods CA-portrayed as a male pharaoh, like a sphinx. kneeling to the sun god FA-bilateral symmetry,didnt kneel to anyone except to the sun god to show respect for her in the afterlife. wearing royal headdress and ceremonial beard, anatomically male MF- establish power T-spiritual world |
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T-Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
A-Senmutt(maybe) D-1473BCE P/S-New Kingdom P-Hatshepsut OL-Deir el-Bahri MT- SM-Hatshepsut CA-Hatesheput was the first female pharaoh, lied her way to the top. Mom slept with god(lie)made for propoganda FA-mortuary temple is a colonnade instead of Pyramid. causeway links colonnades to lower valley temple. bilateral symmetry MF-establish her power T-propaganda power and authority |
