Exploring Ancient Rock Art of Africa: Techniques and Depictions

1. What is depicted in the rock art found in Southern Africa (Game Pass, Drakensberg)?

Southern Africa: SanEland and figures S. Africa (Game Pass, Drakensberg) n.d. pigment on rock face

European castles

Australian bush

Asian landscapes

2. What is depicted in the image?

An abstract piece of modern art created in the 21st century.

A landscape painting from the European Renaissance period.

A portrait of a famous historical figure from ancient Rome.

Southern Africa: San Figures from Rock Shelter (Text: 14-7) Zimbabwelater stone age: before 1000 ce pigment on rock

The image depicts San Figures from Rock Shelter in Zimbabwe during the later stone age, before 1000 CE, using pigment on rock. It represents the artistic expressions of the San people from Southern Africa.

Explanation

The image depicts San Figures from Rock Shelter in Zimbabwe during the later stone age, before 1000 CE, using pigment on rock. It represents the artistic expressions of the San people from Southern Africa.

3. What type of art is depicted in the Southern Africa San Giraffes image from Zimbabwe before 1000 CE?

Realistic portraits of people

Southern Africa: SanGiraffes and non-objective shapes (Text: detail of 14-7) Zimbabwe before 1000 ce pigment on rock face

Architectural drawings of temples

Abstract geometric patterns

4. What is depicted in the engraving on rock found in Libya after 8000 BCE?

Statue of Liberty

Eiffel Tower

Pyramid of Giza

The correct answer is the Northern Africa Elephant as depicted in the engraving on rock found in Libya after 8000 BCE. The other options are incorrect as they do not match the description of the engraving.

Explanation

The correct answer is the Northern Africa Elephant as depicted in the engraving on rock found in Libya after 8000 BCE. The other options are incorrect as they do not match the description of the engraving.

5. What does 'abstract' mean in painting or sculpture?

(in painting or sculpture): having a generalized or essential form withonly a symbolic resemblance to natural objects

A type of painting that involves sharp, precise lines and detail

An artistic style that focuses on realistic depictions of nature

A technique that involves using only black and white colors with no shades of gray

In the context of painting or sculpture, 'abstract' refers to art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect. It represents ideas and emotions rather than realistic representations.

Explanation

In the context of painting or sculpture, 'abstract' refers to art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect. It represents ideas and emotions rather than realistic representations.

6. What does it mean if a piece of art is non-objective?

Depicting a realistic portrayal of a natural object or scene.

Including recognizable figures or objects in the artwork.

Representing or intended to represent no natural or actual object, figure, or scene

Focusing on capturing the essence of a specific person or place.

Non-objective art does not attempt to depict anything recognizable from the real world, rather it focuses on purely abstract forms and shapes. It is not based on any external reference point.

Explanation

Non-objective art does not attempt to depict anything recognizable from the real world, rather it focuses on purely abstract forms and shapes. It is not based on any external reference point.

7. What does the term 'naturalistic' refer to?

Synthetic

Derivedfrom real life or nature, or imitating it very closely

Artificial

Abstract

The term 'naturalistic' is used to describe something that is closely related to or derived from real life or nature.

Explanation

The term 'naturalistic' is used to describe something that is closely related to or derived from real life or nature.

8. What is iconography?

The study of the movement and positioning of planets

A type of cookie popular in Eastern Europe

A style of dance originating in Latin America

The study of the subject or meaning, often symbolic, of objects, persons or events depicted in works of art

Iconography refers to the study of the subject or meaning of objects, persons, or events depicted in works of art, not related to cookies, planetary movement, or dance styles.

Explanation

Iconography refers to the study of the subject or meaning of objects, persons, or events depicted in works of art, not related to cookies, planetary movement, or dance styles.