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oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Describe three works of prehistoric art, being sure to indicate as closely as possible when and where the work was created and also discovered. Consider the possible purposes for which the works were created according to historians and archaeologists. Relate these purposes to the function(s) of art discussed in this chapter.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the process of selective perception, indicating how this subjective process can result in differing interpretations of works of visual art.

What will be an ideal response?

catron30 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Responses will vary. For example, the Neolithic art presented in the text are examples of the human impulse for art.

Answer to Question 2

Different factors are at play when viewing and interpreting an artwork so students should be specific in their response. In general, the subjective nature of perception explains why a work of art may mean different things to different people: when looking at art, we bring the whole of our prior experiencethe culture we grew up in, relationships we have had, places we have seen, knowledge we have accumulated. Further, the more we know, the richer each new encounter with art will be, for we will have more experience to bring to it.