ART 2385 Lecture 99: Art History Final Exam Study Guide (all lectures and video notes)
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Material : small, easier to transport = nomadic lifestyle. Description: roundedness of hips and buttocks; 4. 5 inches. Iconography : nude woman, emphasis on breasts, hips, genital area. Interpretation : female reproduction, supernatural charm = procreation, venus figurines, suggested that figurine is a part of common language of shared respect. Description : the animals are outlined then colored in. Interpretation : multiple artists could"ve painted it because animals that are not typically herded together are painted near each other. Description : 11 feet 6 inches; it is found close to the entrance of the cave, painted in twisted perspective (animals not painted in just one direction), very large paintings. Interpretation : the patterns of the painting could be a past teaching tool about how to hunt. The location could also be important because it is one of the first things you see when you go in.