What are the common motifs found in cave paintings such as those at Lascaux and Altamira?

For each question respond in one or two paragraphs. I wrote out what chapter the question is from. Answers do not need to be from the book but its a good reference.

link to the book:
Fred S. Kleiner, Ph.D., et al. Gardners Art Through the Ages: A Global Perspective, Vol.1, 16th Edition. Boston, MA: Cengage Publishing, Ltd., 2020
(https://www.art.pte.hu/sites/www.art.pte.hu/files/files/menuk/dokument/KI/muvtortenet/gardners-art-through-the-ages_reduce.pdf)

Question 1 – Prehistoric Art (chapter 1)
What are the common motifs found in cave paintings such as those at Lascaux and
Altamira? Compare and contrast at least one image from each location. Summarize
the current theories about their original meaning and purpose.

Question 2 – Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt (chapter 2 and 3)
Compare the plans of the architectural complexes at Knossos and Mycenae. How
have the arrangements of the buildings aided archaeologists in speculating about the way in which these complexes were related to their cultural context and ritual and/or political use? Be specific and use visual details.

Question 3 – Prehistoric Aegean, Ancient Greece, and the
Etruscans (chapters 4,5 & 6)
Mythological events and figures are often used artistically as a metaphor when
ancient arts depict historical figures or events. Why is this practice common in
Ancient Greece? Give one example of a work of art that illustrates this tradition and
tell me about how it is a good example by using specific visual details.

Question 4 – Rome & Late Antiquity (chapter 7-8)
Discuss the relationship of civic building programs and imperial politics in the ancient
Roman Empire. Give at least TWO examples to support your discussion, using visual
and contextual details.

Question 5 Byzantium and Late Antiquity (chapter 9)
Discuss the types of Byzantine art created for private devotional use, including
manuscripts and diptychs. Use at least ONE example of each item you discuss.

Question 6 – Islamic Art (chapter 10)
List and describe the Islamic minor arts, including calligraphy, metalwork, and
textiles. Give at least ONE example of each and discuss how they illustrate Islamic
style and technique.

Question 7 – Early through Late Medieval (chapters 11-
14)
Define the term Romanesque and give at least one example of architecture that
meets this definition. Discuss why this structure is a good example of “Romanesque”
architecture – be specific with details. Discuss how Romanesque similar and
dissimilar from the architectural styles that come before and after. Use examples.

Question 8 – Early through Late Medieval (chapters 11-
14)
Where is the Hagia Sofia located and why is it considered both a Byzantine and
Medieval work of architecture? Why is this building so important to Western
Civilization and what role does it play today?

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