Exploring Ancient Sculpture
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What was a common theme depicted in Sumerian sculpture?

  • Everyday life scenes
  • Abstract geometric patterns
  • Religious themes and rulers (correct)
  • Mythological creatures and heroes
  • What is notable about the eyes of Sumerian statues?

  • They are absent
  • They are small and delicate
  • They are large and dominate round faces (correct)
  • They are elongated and narrow
  • Which semi-precious stones were used in Sumerian art?

  • Quartz, obsidian, onyx, jade
  • Ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz
  • Limestone, alabaster, lapis lazuli, diorite (correct)
  • Amber, coral, turquoise, pearl
  • Which materials were commonly used by Sumerian artists?

    <p>Stone, metal, shells, and clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the tallest statues produced by Sumerian artists?

    <p>Religious in nature, depicting female mother-goddess figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common theme depicted in Sumerian sculpture?

    <p>Religious themes and rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the tallest statues produced by Sumerian artists?

    <p>To depict female mother-goddess figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the eyes of Sumerian statues?

    <p>They are large and dominate round faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which materials were commonly used by Sumerian artists?

    <p>Stone, metal, shells, and clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which semi-precious stones were used in Sumerian art?

    <p>Limestone, alabaster, lapis lazuli, diorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

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