AP Art History

Category - Global Prehistory

On the basis of style, the Ambum stone stands out from other pestles in Pacific cultures in that it:
  1. Was created from patterned stone and eggshell
  2. Has a higher level of figurative qualities
  3. Is remarkably similar to Etruscan stone
  4. Does not take the form of an animal
Explanation
Answer: B - The Ambum stone stands out from other pestles in Pacific cultures in that it has a higher level of figurative qualities.

Other pestles in prehistoric Papua New Guinea are often in the form of animals or people, but the Ambum stone has much more specific detail than other pestles.
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