Asked by Kiley Taylor on May 25, 2024

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What is the date of the earliest-known sculptures?

A) 15,000-10,000 BCE
B) 100,000-90,000 BCE
C) 4,000-3,000 BCE
D) 40,000-35,000 BCE

Earliest-Known Sculptures

The oldest discovered artworks in the medium of sculpture, dating back to prehistoric times and serving various cultural and religious purposes.

BCE

Before Common Era, a non-religious alternative to BC (Before Christ), used in the Gregorian calendar to denote years before the birth of Jesus.

  • Describe the constituents and importance of sculptures from prehistoric times.
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Robert ShimmelMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The earliest-known sculptures date back to around 40,000-35,000 BCE, representing the Upper Paleolithic period when humans began creating figurative art, including the famous Venus figurines and animal carvings.