Asked by Carina McCarver on Jun 19, 2024

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What best describes the material of the Ain Ghazal figures?

A) Ocher and charcoal
B) Plaster and reed
C) Incised stone
D) Carved antler

Ain Ghazal Figures

Prehistoric statues found in Jordan, dating to the Neolithic period, notable for their large size and stylized human features.

Plaster And Reed

Building materials used historically in construction, particularly for making walls and ceilings, by applying wet plaster over a lattice of reeds or lath.

Ocher And Charcoal

Natural pigments used since prehistoric times for art, ocher is an earthy pigment ranging in color from yellow to deep orange or brown, while charcoal is a black substance made by burning wood with reduced oxygen.

  • Explain the material composition and significance of prehistoric sculptures.
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Jocelyn PerezJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Ain Ghazal figures are made of plaster and reed. This technique involved modeling plaster around a core of bundled reeds to create human and animal figures, a method characteristic of Neolithic period artifacts found in the Near East.