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Who was the first to write about the cave art in Sulawesi?
Who was the first to write about the cave art in Sulawesi?
In what year did the XI International Speleology Congress recommend Maros Pangkep for UNESCO status?
In what year did the XI International Speleology Congress recommend Maros Pangkep for UNESCO status?
What is one type of art found in the Sulawesi caves?
What is one type of art found in the Sulawesi caves?
What do discoveries in the caves of Sulawesi suggest about the creative abilities of modern man?
What do discoveries in the caves of Sulawesi suggest about the creative abilities of modern man?
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Which of the following sites is NOT mentioned in relation to the oldest cave art?
Which of the following sites is NOT mentioned in relation to the oldest cave art?
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What is the significance of the findings in the Sulawesi caves compared to other cave art sites?
What is the significance of the findings in the Sulawesi caves compared to other cave art sites?
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What did Caroline S. Brooks initially create her first butter sculpture for?
What did Caroline S. Brooks initially create her first butter sculpture for?
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What was the name of the sculpture that Brooks created in 1873?
What was the name of the sculpture that Brooks created in 1873?
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In which year did Brooks display her first butter sculpture?
In which year did Brooks display her first butter sculpture?
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What medium does Erika Iris Simmons use in her art?
What medium does Erika Iris Simmons use in her art?
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What notable event featured Brooks' sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe'?
What notable event featured Brooks' sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe'?
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What type of artist is Erika Iris Simmons described as?
What type of artist is Erika Iris Simmons described as?
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Who created the earliest recorded butter sculpture?
Who created the earliest recorded butter sculpture?
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Which material did Caroline S. Brooks primarily use for her sculptures?
Which material did Caroline S. Brooks primarily use for her sculptures?
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What series has artist Erika Iris Simmons created using old cassette tapes?
What series has artist Erika Iris Simmons created using old cassette tapes?
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Which technique was used by Professor Jan Simek's team to uncover hidden motifs in cave art?
Which technique was used by Professor Jan Simek's team to uncover hidden motifs in cave art?
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Which ancient cave art technique involves carbon dating residues from tools?
Which ancient cave art technique involves carbon dating residues from tools?
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What famous musician is not mentioned as part of Simmons' artwork series?
What famous musician is not mentioned as part of Simmons' artwork series?
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What artifact dating back to 37,900 BCE was discovered in Indonesia?
What artifact dating back to 37,900 BCE was discovered in Indonesia?
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Which famous cave is noted for containing the world's oldest cave paintings, dating to 39,000 BCE?
Which famous cave is noted for containing the world's oldest cave paintings, dating to 39,000 BCE?
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What does the series name 'Ghost in the Machine' suggest about Simmons' artwork?
What does the series name 'Ghost in the Machine' suggest about Simmons' artwork?
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What material does Erika Iris Simmons utilize in her artwork apart from cassette tapes?
What material does Erika Iris Simmons utilize in her artwork apart from cassette tapes?
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What discovery was made in the cave of Maltravieso in Western Spain?
What discovery was made in the cave of Maltravieso in Western Spain?
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What does the term 'Ghost in the Machine' reflect in terms of Simmons' choice of materials?
What does the term 'Ghost in the Machine' reflect in terms of Simmons' choice of materials?
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What was the purpose of Caroline S. Brooks' first butter sculpture?
What was the purpose of Caroline S. Brooks' first butter sculpture?
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In what context did butter sculpture first gain prominence?
In what context did butter sculpture first gain prominence?
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What notable feature characterized the sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe' made by Brooks?
What notable feature characterized the sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe' made by Brooks?
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Which type of materials does Erika Iris Simmons commonly use in her artwork?
Which type of materials does Erika Iris Simmons commonly use in her artwork?
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What impact did Brooks' sculpture have during its exhibition in Cincinnati?
What impact did Brooks' sculpture have during its exhibition in Cincinnati?
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What transformation did Erika Iris Simmons achieve with old cassettes in her artwork?
What transformation did Erika Iris Simmons achieve with old cassettes in her artwork?
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Which artist transitioned from butter sculpture to marble sculpting later in life?
Which artist transitioned from butter sculpture to marble sculpting later in life?
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Which aspect makes butter sculpture a niche but cherished event today?
Which aspect makes butter sculpture a niche but cherished event today?
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What themes are primarily portrayed in Erika Iris Simmons' series 'Ghost in the Machine'?
What themes are primarily portrayed in Erika Iris Simmons' series 'Ghost in the Machine'?
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What modern technique is increasingly used in archaeology for recording artifacts?
What modern technique is increasingly used in archaeology for recording artifacts?
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According to the discoveries in Sulawesi, how old is the oldest known art?
According to the discoveries in Sulawesi, how old is the oldest known art?
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What unique materials does Erika Iris Simmons mainly work with?
What unique materials does Erika Iris Simmons mainly work with?
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What is significant about the findings in the cave of Maltravieso?
What is significant about the findings in the cave of Maltravieso?
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What does the phrase 'having a mind of their own' refer to in Simmons' art process?
What does the phrase 'having a mind of their own' refer to in Simmons' art process?
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How does the dating technique of Uranium/Thorium work in archaeology?
How does the dating technique of Uranium/Thorium work in archaeology?
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What is a characteristic of the cave paintings found in El Castillo Cave?
What is a characteristic of the cave paintings found in El Castillo Cave?
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What artistic movement does Erika Iris Simmons' work belong to?
What artistic movement does Erika Iris Simmons' work belong to?
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What discovery helps archaeologists uncover hidden artworks using RTI?
What discovery helps archaeologists uncover hidden artworks using RTI?
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What was the impact of the discoveries in the Sulawesi caves on the understanding of cave art?
What was the impact of the discoveries in the Sulawesi caves on the understanding of cave art?
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Which features are common to the Sulawesi caves and the Franco-Cantabrian cave art sites?
Which features are common to the Sulawesi caves and the Franco-Cantabrian cave art sites?
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In what context did H.R. van Heereken contribute to the understanding of cave art?
In what context did H.R. van Heereken contribute to the understanding of cave art?
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What significant event occurred in 1993 regarding the Maros Pangkep site?
What significant event occurred in 1993 regarding the Maros Pangkep site?
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How are the cave art findings in Sulawesi viewed in relation to global prehistoric art?
How are the cave art findings in Sulawesi viewed in relation to global prehistoric art?
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What does the comparison of Sulawesi cave art with that of other regions imply about early humans?
What does the comparison of Sulawesi cave art with that of other regions imply about early humans?
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What does the similarity of cave art found in Sulawesi and other regions suggest about early human culture?
What does the similarity of cave art found in Sulawesi and other regions suggest about early human culture?
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Which of the following features is not found in the Sulawesi caves according to the provided information?
Which of the following features is not found in the Sulawesi caves according to the provided information?
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Who was responsible for the first documented mention of cave art in Sulawesi?
Who was responsible for the first documented mention of cave art in Sulawesi?
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What year was Maros Pangkep recommended to be adopted as a World Heritage site?
What year was Maros Pangkep recommended to be adopted as a World Heritage site?
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What does the phrase 'incredible coincidence' refer to regarding the Sulawesi cave paintings?
What does the phrase 'incredible coincidence' refer to regarding the Sulawesi cave paintings?
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What is the significance of comparing Sulawesi cave art to other ancient sites like Altamira and El Castillo?
What is the significance of comparing Sulawesi cave art to other ancient sites like Altamira and El Castillo?
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What was the primary reason for Caroline S. Brooks to create her first butter sculpture?
What was the primary reason for Caroline S. Brooks to create her first butter sculpture?
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Which of the following was a notable feature of the sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe' created by Caroline S. Brooks?
Which of the following was a notable feature of the sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe' created by Caroline S. Brooks?
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How did Erika Iris Simmons transform the old cassette tapes in her artwork?
How did Erika Iris Simmons transform the old cassette tapes in her artwork?
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In what significant way did Caroline S. Brooks influence public interest in butter sculptures during her time?
In what significant way did Caroline S. Brooks influence public interest in butter sculptures during her time?
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What artistic period is associated with the origins of butter sculpture?
What artistic period is associated with the origins of butter sculpture?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Erika Iris Simmons and her choice of materials?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Erika Iris Simmons and her choice of materials?
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What type of exhibition included the butter sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe' by Caroline S. Brooks?
What type of exhibition included the butter sculpture 'Dreaming Iolanthe' by Caroline S. Brooks?
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What is the broader significance of butter sculptures as understood today?
What is the broader significance of butter sculptures as understood today?
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What materials does Erika Iris Simmons primarily use in her artwork?
What materials does Erika Iris Simmons primarily use in her artwork?
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Which archaeological technique is utilized to reveal hidden motifs in cave art?
Which archaeological technique is utilized to reveal hidden motifs in cave art?
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What does the hand stencil found in Leang Timpuseng Cave signify about early human artistic expression?
What does the hand stencil found in Leang Timpuseng Cave signify about early human artistic expression?
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Which celebrity is NOT portrayed in Erika Iris Simmons' series titled ‘Ghost in the Machine’?
Which celebrity is NOT portrayed in Erika Iris Simmons' series titled ‘Ghost in the Machine’?
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What does the phrase ‘having a mind of their own’ suggest in relation to Simmons' art process?
What does the phrase ‘having a mind of their own’ suggest in relation to Simmons' art process?
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What discovery was made using photogrammetry techniques in archaeology?
What discovery was made using photogrammetry techniques in archaeology?
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Which cave is noted for housing the world's oldest known cave paintings, dating back to approximately 39,000 BCE?
Which cave is noted for housing the world's oldest known cave paintings, dating back to approximately 39,000 BCE?
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Which of the following correctly describes the series ‘Ghost in the Machine’?
Which of the following correctly describes the series ‘Ghost in the Machine’?
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What was used to date the artworks found in the Sulawesi caves?
What was used to date the artworks found in the Sulawesi caves?
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What significant role does high-tech archaeology play in studying cave art?
What significant role does high-tech archaeology play in studying cave art?
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Study Notes
Butter Sculptures of Caroline S. Brooks
- Originated from "banquet art" during the Baroque and Renaissance periods.
- The earliest recorded butter sculpture created in 1536 by Bartolomeo Scappi for Pope Pius V, featuring an elephant and Hercules fighting a lion.
- Gained popularity in the 1800s, with Caroline Shawk Brooks (1840-1913) being a prominent American sculptor.
- Brooks created her first butter sculpture in 1867 to promote farm goods, using traditional utensils instead of molds.
- Achieved fame with her 1873 sculpture of Iolanthe, displayed in Cincinnati in 1874, attracting over 2,000 visitors.
- Continued to create several versions of Iolanthe, showcased at the Centennial Exhibition and the World Fair.
- Although she later learned marble sculpting, Brooks maintained a passion for butter sculpture.
- Butter sculptures are still featured as niche events/competitions, including a Hollywood movie titled "Butter."
Cassette Tape Art
- Erika Iris Simmons transforms old audio cassettes into art, creating the “Ghost in the Machine” series.
- Works with non-traditional materials such as books, magazines, and credit cards, sourcing mostly discarded items.
- The series features portraits of celebrities and musicians like Marilyn Monroe and Jimi Hendrix, showcasing innovative repurposing of materials.
High-Tech Archaeology and Cave Art
- Professor Jan Simek's team documented giant glyphs in an Alabama cave, dating back to 133-433 AD.
- Artworks include a 3-meter diamondback snake and a 1.8-meter human figure, analyzed using carbon dating of bamboo torch residues.
- Advanced techniques like photogrammetry and reflectance transformation imaging (RTI) are essential for revealing hidden artworks.
- Discovery of stencils in the Maltravieso cave, Spain, which remained obscured for over 70 years until recent hi-tech analysis.
Sulawesi Cave Art
- Leang Timpuseng Cave in Indonesia contains some of the oldest known cave art, with hand stencils dating back to over 37,900 BCE.
- The oldest cave art globally is from El Castillo in Spain, dating to 39,000 BCE.
- Art includes depictions of "babirusa," with dating achieved through Uranium/Thorium techniques.
- Significance lies in evidence of modern humans' artistic expression and cognitive development before migrating from Africa.
- Maros Pangkep area holds over 90 caves filled with ancient art, first explored by Alfred Wallace in 1857.
- Dutch archaeologist H.R. van Heereken documented the cave art in the 1950s, with UNESCO designation recommended in 1993.
- Findings suggest a shared creative ability among modern humans globally, indicating cultural cognition predated widespread migration from Africa.
Butter Sculptures of Caroline S. Brooks
- Originated from "banquet art" during the Baroque and Renaissance periods.
- The earliest recorded butter sculpture created in 1536 by Bartolomeo Scappi for Pope Pius V, featuring an elephant and Hercules fighting a lion.
- Gained popularity in the 1800s, with Caroline Shawk Brooks (1840-1913) being a prominent American sculptor.
- Brooks created her first butter sculpture in 1867 to promote farm goods, using traditional utensils instead of molds.
- Achieved fame with her 1873 sculpture of Iolanthe, displayed in Cincinnati in 1874, attracting over 2,000 visitors.
- Continued to create several versions of Iolanthe, showcased at the Centennial Exhibition and the World Fair.
- Although she later learned marble sculpting, Brooks maintained a passion for butter sculpture.
- Butter sculptures are still featured as niche events/competitions, including a Hollywood movie titled "Butter."
Cassette Tape Art
- Erika Iris Simmons transforms old audio cassettes into art, creating the “Ghost in the Machine” series.
- Works with non-traditional materials such as books, magazines, and credit cards, sourcing mostly discarded items.
- The series features portraits of celebrities and musicians like Marilyn Monroe and Jimi Hendrix, showcasing innovative repurposing of materials.
High-Tech Archaeology and Cave Art
- Professor Jan Simek's team documented giant glyphs in an Alabama cave, dating back to 133-433 AD.
- Artworks include a 3-meter diamondback snake and a 1.8-meter human figure, analyzed using carbon dating of bamboo torch residues.
- Advanced techniques like photogrammetry and reflectance transformation imaging (RTI) are essential for revealing hidden artworks.
- Discovery of stencils in the Maltravieso cave, Spain, which remained obscured for over 70 years until recent hi-tech analysis.
Sulawesi Cave Art
- Leang Timpuseng Cave in Indonesia contains some of the oldest known cave art, with hand stencils dating back to over 37,900 BCE.
- The oldest cave art globally is from El Castillo in Spain, dating to 39,000 BCE.
- Art includes depictions of "babirusa," with dating achieved through Uranium/Thorium techniques.
- Significance lies in evidence of modern humans' artistic expression and cognitive development before migrating from Africa.
- Maros Pangkep area holds over 90 caves filled with ancient art, first explored by Alfred Wallace in 1857.
- Dutch archaeologist H.R. van Heereken documented the cave art in the 1950s, with UNESCO designation recommended in 1993.
- Findings suggest a shared creative ability among modern humans globally, indicating cultural cognition predated widespread migration from Africa.
Butter Sculptures of Caroline S. Brooks
- Originated from "banquet art" during the Baroque and Renaissance periods.
- The earliest recorded butter sculpture created in 1536 by Bartolomeo Scappi for Pope Pius V, featuring an elephant and Hercules fighting a lion.
- Gained popularity in the 1800s, with Caroline Shawk Brooks (1840-1913) being a prominent American sculptor.
- Brooks created her first butter sculpture in 1867 to promote farm goods, using traditional utensils instead of molds.
- Achieved fame with her 1873 sculpture of Iolanthe, displayed in Cincinnati in 1874, attracting over 2,000 visitors.
- Continued to create several versions of Iolanthe, showcased at the Centennial Exhibition and the World Fair.
- Although she later learned marble sculpting, Brooks maintained a passion for butter sculpture.
- Butter sculptures are still featured as niche events/competitions, including a Hollywood movie titled "Butter."
Cassette Tape Art
- Erika Iris Simmons transforms old audio cassettes into art, creating the “Ghost in the Machine” series.
- Works with non-traditional materials such as books, magazines, and credit cards, sourcing mostly discarded items.
- The series features portraits of celebrities and musicians like Marilyn Monroe and Jimi Hendrix, showcasing innovative repurposing of materials.
High-Tech Archaeology and Cave Art
- Professor Jan Simek's team documented giant glyphs in an Alabama cave, dating back to 133-433 AD.
- Artworks include a 3-meter diamondback snake and a 1.8-meter human figure, analyzed using carbon dating of bamboo torch residues.
- Advanced techniques like photogrammetry and reflectance transformation imaging (RTI) are essential for revealing hidden artworks.
- Discovery of stencils in the Maltravieso cave, Spain, which remained obscured for over 70 years until recent hi-tech analysis.
Sulawesi Cave Art
- Leang Timpuseng Cave in Indonesia contains some of the oldest known cave art, with hand stencils dating back to over 37,900 BCE.
- The oldest cave art globally is from El Castillo in Spain, dating to 39,000 BCE.
- Art includes depictions of "babirusa," with dating achieved through Uranium/Thorium techniques.
- Significance lies in evidence of modern humans' artistic expression and cognitive development before migrating from Africa.
- Maros Pangkep area holds over 90 caves filled with ancient art, first explored by Alfred Wallace in 1857.
- Dutch archaeologist H.R. van Heereken documented the cave art in the 1950s, with UNESCO designation recommended in 1993.
- Findings suggest a shared creative ability among modern humans globally, indicating cultural cognition predated widespread migration from Africa.
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Explore the fascinating history of butter sculpture, tracing its roots back to the extravagant 'banquet art' of the Baroque and Renaissance periods. Discover the early works of Pope Pius V's cook and the contributions of American sculptor Caroline Shawk Brooks. This quiz will test your knowledge about this unique art form and its evolution over time.