Prehistoric Art: Explore the Origins of Human Creativity

Question 1

Which of these is believed to be the earliest type of prehistoric art?

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Cave paintings

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Rock engravings

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Sculptures

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Engravings on bone

Question 2

Which type of prehistoric art involves carving or sculpting into a hard surface?

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Petroglyphs

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Piktographs

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Mobiles

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Tapestries

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Mosaics (patterns made of small pieces of colored glass or stone)

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Rock carvings

Question 4

What did the Venus of Willendorf figure likely represent?

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Fertility and abundance

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A weapon for hunting

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A religious symbol

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Money

Question 5

Which material was often used by prehistoric artists for sculpting?

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Stone

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Wood

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Clay

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Metal

Question 6

Which tool was important for creating cave paintings?

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Charcoal

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Fire

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Flint

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Bone needles

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Computer-generated art

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Cave paintings

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Rock carvings

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Sculptures

Question 8

What period of time is known as the Prehistoric Era?

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Stone Age and Bronze Age

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Iron Age and Middle Ages

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Renaissance and Baroque Period

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Modern and Contemporary Art Era

Question 9

What was a common material used to create cave paintings?

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Animal fat

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Tempera

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Acrylics

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Watercolors

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of prehistoric sculptures?

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Abstract shapes

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Accurate proportions

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Detailed facial features

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Bright colors

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a famous prehistoric cave painting site?

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Lascaux Caves

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Stonehenge

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Pyramids of Giza

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Great Wall of China

Question 12

What makes the Venus of Willendorf figurine significant?

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It represents a fertility goddess.

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It is the oldest known human carving.

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It was carved with great skill and detail.

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It depicts a scene from everyday life.

Question 13

What is NOT a characteristic of prehistoric art?

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Lifelike depiction

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Use of symbols

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Creation with natural materials

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Connection to beliefs and rituals

Question 14

What type of art was commonly created inside caves during the Stone Age?

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Cave paintings

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Rock carvings

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Sculptures

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Pottery

Question 15

Which material was commonly used for prehistoric sculptures?

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Bone

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Wood

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Metal

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Clay

Question 16

Which feature is NOT characteristic of prehistoric cave paintings?

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Use of perspective

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Presence of symbolic images

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Depictions of animals

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Abstract elements

Question 17

Name the famous prehistoric monument in England known for its standing stones arranged in a circle.

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Stonehenge

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Avebury

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Carnac

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Newgrange

Question 18

Which type of prehistoric art was primarily created for practical purposes, such as hunting or toolmaking?

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Utilitarian objects

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Sculptures

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Rock carvings

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Jewelry

Question 19

What is the main distinction between Paleolithic and Neolithic art?

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Paleolithic art is abstract and symbolic, while Neolithic art is naturalistic and detailed

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Neolithic art is abstract and symbolic, while Paleolithic art is naturalistic and detailed

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There is no significant difference between Paleolithic and Neolithic art

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Paleolithic art was created using different materials than Neolithic art

Question 20

Which prehistoric period is associated with the emergence of metalworking?

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Bronze Age

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Stone Age

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Iron Age

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Copper Age

Question 21

Prehistoric cave paintings are primarily associated with which period?

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Paleolithic era (Stone Age)

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Neolithic era (Stone Age)

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Bronze Age

Question 22

What technique involves creating images by carving or chipping away at a rock surface?

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Petroglyph

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Cave drawing

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Sculpture

Question 23

Which region is well-known for its famous Lascaux cave paintings?

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France

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Spain

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Italy

Question 24

How does Stone Age art differ primarily from Bronze Age art?

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Materials used

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Artistic techniques

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Cultural context

Question 25

Which type of prehistoric art involves engraving designs on rock surfaces?

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Rock carving

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Cave painting

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Sculpture

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Pottery

Question 26

Which period of prehistory is marked by the use of bronze for tools and weapons?

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Bronze Age

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Stone Age

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Iron Age

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Copper Age

Question 27

Which feature is NOT typical of prehistoric sculptures?

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Realistic and lifelike appearance

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Depictions of humans and animals

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Use of animal bone or stone as materials

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Found in both indoor and outdoor settings

Question 28

What is considered among the oldest known examples of cave paintings?

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Chauvet Caves

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Lascaux Caves

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Altamira Caves

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Pech Merle Caves

Question 29

Which prehistoric culture is associated with the construction of elaborate stone structures, such as Stonehenge?

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Neolithic culture

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Lascaux culture

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Altamira culture

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Bronze Age culture

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of Venus figurines in prehistoric art?

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Fertility symbols

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Religious objects

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Decorative pieces

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Toys

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of prehistoric cave paintings?

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They are typically highly realistic and detailed.

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They often depict scenes from daily life.

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They frequently use natural pigments such as charcoal and ochre.

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They may have symbolic or ritualistic meanings.

Question 32

Which prehistoric period is characterized by the widespread use of stone tools?

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Paleolithic

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Mesolithic

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Neolithic

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Bronze Age

Question 33

What type of prehistoric art involves carving designs into rock surfaces?

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Petroglyphs

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Ceramics

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Sculptures

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Mosaics

Question 34

What is believed to be the purpose of the Venus of Willendorf?

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Religious object or fertility symbol

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Tool for hunting

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Decorative ornament

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Historical record

Question 35

Which of the following is a key distinction between Stone Age and Bronze Age art?

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The materials used

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The techniques employed

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The subject matter depicted

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The cultural context

Question 36

What technique is used to create relief sculptures?

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Carving

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Casting

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Modeling

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Painting

Question 37

Which prehistoric period saw the use of polished stone tools?

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Neolithic Age

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

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Paleolithic Age

Question 38

The famous cave painting site is:

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Lascaux

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Petra

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Stonehenge

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Colosseum

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of prehistoric art?

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Realistic depiction

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Symbolic representation

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Use of natural pigments

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Focus on important events

Question 40

Which type of prehistoric sculpture is known for its exaggerated features and curvy shapes?

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Venus figurines

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Animal carvings

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Abstract sculptures

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Geometric designs

Question 41

Which is the correct order of prehistoric art periods?

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Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age

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Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Bronze Age, Neolithic

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Neolithic, Bronze Age, Paleolithic, Mesolithic

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Bronze Age, Neolithic, Mesolithic, Paleolithic

Question 42

What type of prehistoric art involves carving small figures from materials like bone or antler?

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Sculpture

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Engraving

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Painting

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Pottery

Question 43

Which technique was predominantly used in Bronze Age metalworking?

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Casting molten metal into molds

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Carving intricate designs into metal

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Painting designs onto metal surfaces

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Molding pottery using metal tools

Question 44

What is the primary distinction between cave paintings and rock carvings?

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Cave paintings are created with pigments on cave walls, while rock carvings are etched into the rock surface.

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Cave paintings are predominantly found in Europe, while rock carvings are more common in Asia.

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Cave paintings depict scenes from daily life, whereas rock carvings are primarily abstract designs.

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Rock carvings were made with metal tools, while cave paintings were created using natural materials.

Question 45

Which famous artwork is an example of the Lascaux cave paintings?

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The Lascaux Horses

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The Running Bison

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The Great Bull

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The Venus of Willendorf

Question 46

Which factor did NOT influence the development of prehistoric art?

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Advanced technology

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Changes in climate

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Availability of natural resources

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Religious beliefs and practices

Question 47

Which of the following is a key characteristic of prehistoric art?

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Extensive use of symbolism and abstraction

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Emphasis on realistic depictions and perspective

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Use of vibrant and bright colors

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Focus on creating individual portraits