Question

which of the following is not true of the figures shown above?
a. the two figures were created with bone ash that was mixed with clay, and formed and posed into simple cylinder shapes.
b. these figures show emotion on their faces and through their body language.
c. these two figures are the earliest known examples of ceramic art from this time period.
d. these examples of ceramic figures are from the neolithic period.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: These figures (likely Neolithic ceramic art) were made with bone ash - clay mixture and simple cylinder - like forms, which is true.
• Option b: The figures' faces and body language (e.g., postures) do not show distinct emotions. Their forms are more stylized and less about expressing emotions, so this statement is not true.
• Option c: Such figures are among the earliest ceramic art examples of their time, which is true.
• Option d: These ceramic figures are from the Neolithic period, which is true.

Answer:

b. These figures show emotion on their faces and through their body language.