Consider Both Stonehenge and the Neolithic Stemmed Vessel of the Longshan

question 14

Essay

Consider both Stonehenge and the Neolithic stemmed vessel of the Longshan culture, included in this chapter of the text. Discuss the possible purposes for these works, along with their aesthetic qualities and technological requirements.

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Definitions:

Symbols

Objects, figures, or characters used to represent abstract concepts, ideas, or phenomena.

Customs

Traditional practices, rules, and ways of behavior that are typical of a particular community or society.

Just World Belief

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is fundamentally fair, leading to the assumption that actions always result in appropriate consequences.

Uncertainty-Identity Theory

A social psychological theory that suggests people join groups to reduce feelings of uncertainty about themselves and the world.