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2.1 Overview: A Long, Long Time Ago

A Long, Long Time Ago

It might seem like a crazy feat to cover thousands of years' worth of BC-era art in a single study, but we're going to do it anyway.

Although it's a span of many thousands of years, the art from this vast range of dates and geographical areas are tied together by a crucial element: More often than not, it served a specific purpose.

After this whirlwind world tour of ancient art, the focus will shift to smaller time periods, we promise.

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Question Everything

What do you think of when you hear the word ancient? Your great-grandparents? Dinosaurs? What about ancient art? It's time to get thinking about what you'll be studying next.

Questions

  1. How old do you think something must be before it is considered ancient?

  2. What do you think some examples of ancient art might be? Give at least two different ideas.

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