An important characteristic of a mosque is

images of God are not permitted

Medieval art is chiefly concerned with

religious expression & court life

What is important about the architectural style used in Santa Sabina?

It merges Roman and Christian architectural elements

What was the purpose of placing the Last judgement above the doors at Saint Foy?

as a reminder: choices in life will affect the afterlife

A rounded section of a church with an alter

The inscription found on the lid of the pyxis

blesses al-Mughira and his future rule

A hypostyle hall can be defined as:

A room with many pillars supporting a roof

The Lindisfarne Gospels shows its classical influence through:

the calligraphy written in Latin script

The Pyxis of al-Mughira was intended

as a gift for the son of the caliph

What was the function of the Merovingian Looped Fibulae?

A clip that held fabric to the shoulder

What were the Five Pillars of Islam? (In order)

Belief in One God, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage

What is a Clerestory?

Windows above the arches surrounding the church

Niche in every mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca

A centrally planned early Christian Church

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AP Art History Unit 3 Review

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These questions are a review of Late Antique Art, Byzantine Art, Islamic Art, Early Christian Art, and Romanesque Art.

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1
An important characteristic of a mosque is
worshippers must dress in white
women are not allowed in
the roof is transparent to allow in the sun
images of God are not permitted
2
What type of material was found in Byzantine mosaic artworks?
Animal bones
Stained Glass
Gold Leaf
Seashells
3
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4
Early Christian art had Roman symbols such as
laurel
peacocks
lambs
lammasu
5
Medieval art is chiefly concerned with
religious expression & court life
making turrets to guard the castle
growing churches underground
winning battles
6
Opening in the walls of catacombs for burial of the poorer classes
roundel
martyrium
loculi
buttress
7
Santa Sabina is in...
Italy
Spain
France
Turkey
8
What is important about the architectural style used in Santa Sabina?
It merges Roman and Christian architectural elements
It is an early example of a Vatican owned building
The windows are selenite not glass
It has a transept that bisects the nave
9
When did the medieval period start?
3rd century
10th century
7th century
5th century
10
The reliquary of Saint Foy is located in...
Italy
England
Ireland
France
11
What was the purpose of placing the Last judgement above the doors at Saint Foy?
as a reminder: what has happened in the past
as a reminder: choices in life will affect the afterlife
to identify which relic the church owned
to illustrate the most important story in the bible
12
Which does not apply to the Santa Sabina?
It has a transept
It has an apsidial mosaic
It has a clerestory
It uses spolia
13
What does Foy mean in English?
fortitude
faith
fern
feast
14
The dome of Hagia Sophia is supported by _____ ?
vaults
pendentives
bemas
squinches
15
The Iconoclastic Controversy was a battle about
taxing churches
the pope's power
religious images
Islam vs. Christianity
16
What is an Apse?
Where the faithful sit
A special alter
A rounded section of a church with an alter
The front section of a church
17
The prayer tower in Islamic art
mihrab
Iwan
Quibla
Minaret
18
What story was depicted in the Orant? (Catacomb of Priscilla)
Jesus leading the people (good shepherd)
The life of a christian woman
The sacrifice of Isaac
Scenes from the old and new testament
19
'Jacob Wrestling the Angel' and 'Rebekah Visiting the Well' are pages from
The Lindisfarne Gospels
Standard of Ur
Bayeux Tapestry
The Vienna Genesis
20
What was the Santa Sabina constructed with?
Brick, stone, and wood
None of the above
Wood, marble, and clay
Tempera, stone, and veneer
21
Islam played a role in medieval art.
False
True
22
Theodokos (Virgin) and Saints George & Theodore is of which style?
Romanesque
Hiberno Saxon
Gothic
Byzantine
23
Christianity played a role in art during the Medieval Times.
False
True
24
Islam played a role in medieval art.
True
False
25
The Priscilla catacombs has one of the earliest images of ______________
Christian art
the actual loved ones who died
The emperor
Persecuted Christians
26
Byzantine art is stylized and has religious symbolism
True
False
27
What is the Pyxis of al-Mughira made of?
terracotta
clay
ivory
ceramic
28
Encaustic is the technique of:
painting with wax as medium
enameling within metal strips
painting with egg white as medium
engraving on metal
29
The inscription found on the lid of the pyxis
blesses al-Mughira and his future rule
describes the caliph's divine right to rule
contains Quranic verses about paradise
indicates al-Mughira's unfortunate demise
30
Why did churches add a transept to the basilica plan?
in order to create a better flow for people to walk around
all of the above
in order to accommodate more people
for the symbolism of shaping it like a cross
31
A hypostyle hall can be defined as:
A long corridor with an open roof
A room with many pillars supporting a roof
A hall with many mirrors
Many arches in a hallway
32
The Lindisfarne Gospels shows its classical influence through:
the interlace patterns with interweaving forms
the calligraphy written in Latin script
the figures shown in contrapposto
the animals depicted in the margins
33
The use of purple vellum in the Vienna Genesis indicates it was probably made for who?
Ritual use
A woman
An imperial patron
A bishop
34
The Pyxis of al-Mughira was intended
as a gift for the king
as a gift for the daughter of the caliph
as a gift for the son of the caliph
as a gift for the queen
35
Islamic art almost never includes:
Calligraphy
Vegetal Designs
Geometric patters
The human figure
36
What was the function of the Merovingian Looped Fibulae?
A clip that held fabric to the shoulder
Strictly for decoration
Used to hold up hair
Used Religious ceramonies
37
The feature between the clerestory and the arcade is called?
Decoration
Triforium
Arches
Window
38
Where is the San Vitale Located?
Ravenna, Britain
Constantinople
Ravenna, Italy
Grenada, Spain
39
What kind of Islamic artists are the most respected?
Calligraphers
Sculptors
Architects
Painters
40
Where would a squinch most likely be found?
supporting a dome
as part of a column
guarding the entry
at the entrance of a chapel
41
What were the Five Pillars of Islam? (In order)
Prayer, Belief in One God, Prayer, Pilgrimage, and Charity
Belief in One God, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage
Charity, Pilgrimage, Fasting, Belief in One God, and Prayer
Belief in One God, Fasting, Charity, Pilgrimage, and Prayer
42
a person who follows Islam
Jewish
Christian
Hindu
Muslim
43
St. Matthew's Cross-Carpet page from the Lindisfarne Gospels has a picture of
St. Matthew
Cloisonne
God
a Cross
44
Where is the Hagia Sophia located now?
Jerusalem
Rome
Ravena
Istanbul
45
Which country is Alhambra in
Greece
Germany
Spain
Turkey
46
One of the famous mosaic in San Vitale is called
Theotokos and Child between Saints Theodore and George
Saint Luke Incipit Page
Justinian and His Attendants
Constantine and his Attendents
47
What is a Clerestory?
Stained glass windows
The main door of a church
Windows above the arches surrounding the church
A structure that supports a dome
48
what is Mihrab?
Mosque in every niche that indicates the direction of Istanbul
Niche in every mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
Niche in every mosque that indicates the direction of Ramadan
Niche in every mosque that indicates the time of Mecca
49
What were the Lindisfarne gospels made from
Letterpress
Linen
Vellum
Ink on paper
50
Which of the following is not a pattern featured in Islamic art?
Calligraphy
Arabesques
Tessellation
Metamophosis
51
San Vitale is
A centrally planned early Christian Church
A hypostyle hall containing multiple horse-shoe arches
A Romanesque style church for pilgrimages
An axial planned early Christian Church
52
The function of the Pyxis of Al-Mughira is
to contain organs of deceased
for decoration
to hold perfume
to hold ashes
53
Horror Vacui is:
None of the above
ancient technique for decorating metalwork with enamel/gems
fear of empty spaces
art of hammering linear designs and textures on metal
54
which structure was the Mosque of Selim II influenced by?
all of the above
the Great Mosque of Cordoba
the Hagia Sophia
the Alhambra
55
The catacombs of Rome were built to...
hide precious relics from Barbarian invaders
provide burial space for Roman emporers
provide burial space for Christians
hide Christians from Roman persecution
56
What are the five pillars of Islam?
5 songs each Muslim is required to sing
5 statements each Muslims must say
5 Dances each Muslim must do
5 religious acts required for every Muslim
57
What happened to the Hagia Sophia when the Ottomans took over?
They deconstructed it and made a new building from the materials.
It was entirely destroyed.
It was converted into a mosque and symbol of imperial power.
58
What was the purpose of placing the Last judgement above the doors at St. Foy?
to illustrate the most important story in the bible
as a reminder: choices in life will affect the afterlife
to identify which relic the church owned
as a reminder: what has happened in the past
59
Early Christian catacombs were often decorated with
frescoes
terracotta statuary
mosaics
bronze reliefs
60
How is Christ often depicted in Early Christian Art?
The Good Sheep
The Last Judgement
The Good Shepherd
Hunter Gatherer
61
The mosaics at San Vitale show
Grace & Divinity
Religion & Construction
Power & Authority
Geography & Materials
62
What does Hagia Sophia mean?
Divine Spirit
Holy Spirit
Holy Mosque
Divine Wisdom
63
After 330, art would ____
lose it's sense of realism
focus more on individuals
gain a sense of realism
adopt more vibrant colours
64
Santa Sabina has spolia, which are
the spoils of war
permanently placed fountains and other water features
the reuse of architectural elements from other sites
new types of stained glass having a multi-colored effect
65
The Merovingian Looped Fibulae had zoomorphic elements, meaning
it portrayed human characteristics
it had animal imagery
it had natural gems
a royal court animal would wear them
66
Other Byzantine art forms included
reliquaries
devotional panels
all of the above
illuminated manuscripts
67
Who is the gospel writer pictured with the winged man? (here in the Lindisfarne Gospel.)
Saint Mark
Saint John
Saint Matthew
Saint Luke
68
What period did San Vitale belong to?
Byzantine
Gothic
Early Christian
Romanesque
69
What is a tessera?
A single tile in a mosaic
The subject of a mosaic
A paint used to colour tiles in a mosaic
A type of stone used to make tiles for a mosaic
70
The dates of the Medieval Era are:
450-1000
200-1200
400-800
400-1400
71
Who was the founder of Islam?
Shia
Al-Razi
Muhammad
Allah
72
What was the function of the church of St Foy?
Pilgrimage Church on the route to Santiago de Compostela
Abbey
Chapter House
Monastary
73
Islamic art ...
Zoomorphic creatures
is of animals.
is of flowers only.
has patterns, shapes and vegetal designs.
74
The carpet page of the Lindisfarne Gospels shows the influence of Medieval metalwork by
depicting a continuous narrative
incorporating interlace designs
utilizing careful shading and modeling
focusing on figurative elements
75
Islamic art, like the Byzantines before them, utilized which style of art?
Paintings
Mosaics
Sculpture
Frescoes

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