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Which culture used images to create a narrative?
Which culture used images to create a narrative?
What is the main purpose of the artwork in Mesopotamian society?
What is the main purpose of the artwork in Mesopotamian society?
What is the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
What is the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
What was the original name of the Venus figurines?
What was the original name of the Venus figurines?
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What is the purpose of the Palette of Narmer?
What is the purpose of the Palette of Narmer?
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Which culture had an emphasis on gods and kings?
Which culture had an emphasis on gods and kings?
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What is the significance of the Standard of Ur?
What is the significance of the Standard of Ur?
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Which culture used totemic myths to explain the world?
Which culture used totemic myths to explain the world?
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What is the main characteristic of Egyptian art?
What is the main characteristic of Egyptian art?
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What is the main theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
What is the main theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
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Which type of thinking is associated with abstraction and conventionality?
Which type of thinking is associated with abstraction and conventionality?
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What is the purpose of massive constructions in the Paleolithic/Neolithic era?
What is the purpose of massive constructions in the Paleolithic/Neolithic era?
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What is the significance of the transition of letters from concrete to abstract in writing?
What is the significance of the transition of letters from concrete to abstract in writing?
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What is the main purpose of cave paintings?
What is the main purpose of cave paintings?
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What is the relationship between abstraction and categorization?
What is the relationship between abstraction and categorization?
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What is the role of conventionality in language?
What is the role of conventionality in language?
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What is the significance of the evolution of gods from nature phenomena to anthropomorphic depictions?
What is the significance of the evolution of gods from nature phenomena to anthropomorphic depictions?
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What is the purpose of the use of color in cave paintings?
What is the purpose of the use of color in cave paintings?
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What is the significance of the Woman of Willendorf figurine?
What is the significance of the Woman of Willendorf figurine?
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What is the relationship between art and language in the Paleolithic/Neolithic era?
What is the relationship between art and language in the Paleolithic/Neolithic era?
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Which culture is known for its abstract and minimalist female figures?
Which culture is known for its abstract and minimalist female figures?
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What is the main characteristic of the female figure from the Cyclades?
What is the main characteristic of the female figure from the Cyclades?
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Which culture attempted to depict more natural and organic forms in their art?
Which culture attempted to depict more natural and organic forms in their art?
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What is the main subject matter depicted in Minoan art?
What is the main subject matter depicted in Minoan art?
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Which culture is known for its large protective walls and life-like representations in their art?
Which culture is known for its large protective walls and life-like representations in their art?
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What is the purpose of the sculpted lions at the Lion Gate in Mycenae?
What is the purpose of the sculpted lions at the Lion Gate in Mycenae?
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Which culture is known for its use of krater vases in burials?
Which culture is known for its use of krater vases in burials?
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What is the main characteristic of the figures depicted on the Krater vase from Attic?
What is the main characteristic of the figures depicted on the Krater vase from Attic?
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Which culture is known for its more abstract and minimalist art style?
Which culture is known for its more abstract and minimalist art style?
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What is the main characteristic of the Prince of Lilies fresco from the palace of Knossos?
What is the main characteristic of the Prince of Lilies fresco from the palace of Knossos?
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