The Iron Age: Celtic Art (c. 500 BC-400 AD) (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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When did Celtic tribes begin arriving in Ireland, bringing iron technology?
When did Celtic tribes begin arriving in Ireland, bringing iron technology?
Around 700 BC
Where was the archaeological site that gave the La Tène style its name?
Where was the archaeological site that gave the La Tène style its name?
Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of La Tène style?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of La Tène style?
Rigid geometric patterns
What happened to the wax in the lost wax casting process?
What happened to the wax in the lost wax casting process?
It melted away when clay was fired
What is the chasing technique in goldworking?
What is the chasing technique in goldworking?
Hammering from reverse to raise designs
How tall is the innermost wall of Dún Aengus?
How tall is the innermost wall of Dún Aengus?
5 metres tall
What date does the Turoe Stone date to?
What date does the Turoe Stone date to?
About 50 BC
What material was the Broighter Collar made from?
What material was the Broighter Collar made from?
Sheet gold
When does the Loughnashade Trumpet date to?
When does the Loughnashade Trumpet date to?
1st century AD
What is a triskele?
What is a triskele?
3 curved lines from same point
Which characteristic describes Ultimate La Tène style?
Which characteristic describes Ultimate La Tène style?
More symmetrical & geometric
What were chevaux-de-frise at Dún Aengus?
What were chevaux-de-frise at Dún Aengus?
Upright spikes for defence