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Ch. 2 AP Art History (Ancient Near Eastern Art)
Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Standard of Ur
Ans: Object was found in a royal grave. It is a box found that depicts two different
scenes (designated as the "war side" and "peace side"). Tells a story that is read from
left to right AND Bottom to top. Little overlapping of figures(which are in "loose"
profile) otherwise known as conceptual approach. Relative size on this object shows
importance. Made of wood with Lapis lazuli, red limestone, and shell inlays. (2700
B.C)
Tell Asmar Statuettes
Ans: These range in size from one foot to 30 inches in height. Made of gypsum with
shell and black limestone inlays. Sizes represent differences in relative importance.
Represented mortals who were waiting for the apparition of the divinity. Oversized
eyes and undersized hands are a feature of each of these which may symbolize the
eternal wakefulness of common people.
Gudea statue
Ans: These statues focus is concentrated mainly on the head. This is made evident
in heads disproportionate size and the great detail of the eyebrows. Hands were
oversized (probably to symbolize piety). Made of Dorite (2100 B.C.)
Hammurabi Stele
Ans: In this stele, the flame shouldered sun-god Shamash(has 8 horned headdress)
holds the symbols of divine power(ring and staff) and has his hands stretched
towards Hammurabi. Hammurabi has his hand raised in prayer. Shamash is in a
combined front and side view. Made from Basalt (1780 B.C)
Processional Way
Ans: Neo-babylonian art with 60 figures of lions molded in relief on high
colored(yellow brown, and red) glazed bricks. Each lion is NOT individually
characterized. Carefully depicts muscles, snarling muzzles, and long nervous tails.
(575 B.C.)
White Temple at Uruk
Ans: This building stands at the top of a Ziggurat(made of mud-brick) 40 feet high.
Has sloping sides of paneled brick work. Has a bent axis arrangement and its corners
are oriented to the cardinal points of a compass. Dimensions are approximately 61
by 16 feet and has a central hall (cella) that was reserved for divinity. (3,200-3,000
B.C.E.)
Diorite
Ans: An extremely hard rock which made it difficult to carve and work with. It is so
hard that ancient civilizations (such as Ancient Egypt)it to work granite. Its hardness,
however, also allows it to be worked finely and take a high polish, and to provide a
Ch. 2 AP Art History (Ancient Near Eastern Art)
Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Standard of Ur
Ans: Object was found in a royal grave. It is a box found that depicts two different
scenes (designated as the "war side" and "peace side"). Tells a story that is read from
left to right AND Bottom to top. Little overlapping of figures(which are in "loose"
profile) otherwise known as conceptual approach. Relative size on this object shows
importance. Made of wood with Lapis lazuli, red limestone, and shell inlays. (2700
B.C)
Tell Asmar Statuettes
Ans: These range in size from one foot to 30 inches in height. Made of gypsum with
shell and black limestone inlays. Sizes represent differences in relative importance.
Represented mortals who were waiting for the apparition of the divinity. Oversized
eyes and undersized hands are a feature of each of these which may symbolize the
eternal wakefulness of common people.
Gudea statue
Ans: These statues focus is concentrated mainly on the head. This is made evident
in heads disproportionate size and the great detail of the eyebrows. Hands were
oversized (probably to symbolize piety). Made of Dorite (2100 B.C.)
Hammurabi Stele
Ans: In this stele, the flame shouldered sun-god Shamash(has 8 horned headdress)
holds the symbols of divine power(ring and staff) and has his hands stretched
towards Hammurabi. Hammurabi has his hand raised in prayer. Shamash is in a
combined front and side view. Made from Basalt (1780 B.C)
Processional Way
Ans: Neo-babylonian art with 60 figures of lions molded in relief on high
colored(yellow brown, and red) glazed bricks. Each lion is NOT individually
characterized. Carefully depicts muscles, snarling muzzles, and long nervous tails.
(575 B.C.)
White Temple at Uruk
Ans: This building stands at the top of a Ziggurat(made of mud-brick) 40 feet high.
Has sloping sides of paneled brick work. Has a bent axis arrangement and its corners
are oriented to the cardinal points of a compass. Dimensions are approximately 61
by 16 feet and has a central hall (cella) that was reserved for divinity. (3,200-3,000
B.C.E.)
Diorite
Ans: An extremely hard rock which made it difficult to carve and work with. It is so
hard that ancient civilizations (such as Ancient Egypt)it to work granite. Its hardness,
however, also allows it to be worked finely and take a high polish, and to provide a
