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AP Art History Unit 3 #48-57
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1
What does Theotokos mean?
God-lover
God-bearer
God-führer
God-fearer
2
The Dedication Page of Blanche of Castille
includes Celtic Knot
tells the story of Passover
was used to spread English to heathens
units the role of secular and religious authority
3
Which element/s indicate that this manuscript was made for a royal patron?
Both of the above
Neither of the above
The purple parchment and silver ink.
The material, vellum.
4
The church of Santa Sabina in Rome is an example of a
central plan church
basilican plan church
cruciform plan church
pilgrimage plan church
5
The Bayeaux Tapestry represents...
The Hundred Years War
The Norman Conquest of England
The Spanish Inquisition
Ivan the Great's overthrow of the Mongols
6
The distortions and anguish seen in the sculpture are intended to inspire _________.
humanistic ideals
personal piety
civic pride
iconoclastic action
7
The tympanum relief at Sainte-Foy uses contrasting iconography within a symmetrical composition to display _________.
sacred power and secular authority
the events of the past and the future
beliefs held in two religious doctrines
the consequences of good and evil
8
"Speaking" sculptures of the Last Judgment were often found on the ____ of Romanesque churches.
archivolt/s
voussoir/s
jambs
tympanum/tympana
9
Great Mosque of Cordoba is located in which country?
Colombia
Chile
Argentina
Spain
10
The style of the relief sculpture in the tympanum is best demonstrated as Romanesque through the _____________
figures arranged in a compact composition with emphasis on linear patterns
dynamic motion suggested by elongated figures with graceful gestures
heavily stylized figures depicted frontally or in composite poses
representation of figures using realistic scale or classical proportions
11
Identify From San Vitale
Jerusalem Mosaic
Jesus Mosaic
Judas Mosaic
Justinian Mosaic
12
This hypostyle hall is from which mosque?
The Alhambra
Great Mosque of Cordoba
Sinan Mosque of Selim
Great Mosque in Iran
13
The Hagia Sophia was built under the patronage of
Trajan
Justinian and Theodora
Constantine
Leo III
14
This San Vitale mosaic represents...
Theresa
Theopolis
Cleopatra
Theodora
15
What book of the Bible is
not
in the
Lindisfarne Gospels
?
Matthew
Luke
Romans
Mark
16
What is the function of a mihrab in a mosque?
Indicates the direction of Mecca
Used to call the faithful to prayer
Symbolic representation of the vault of heaven
Special area reserved for a ruler
17
The "orant fresco" from the
Catacomb of Priscilla
is an example of
both an narrative and iconic image.
an iconic image.
a narrative image.
neither a narrative nor an iconic image
18
Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul are all:
different trading ports
sites of major battles
cities in the western Roman Empire
names for the same city
19
The small size, zoomorphic elements, and cloisonné technique are common in which tradition?
Byzantine
Roman
Celtic
Greek
20
Constantinople was founded in
131 CE
787 CE
324 CE
1453 CE
21
San Vitale Church of Ravenna was named after San Vitale who was
Justinian's son
The true king before the revolution
Vitiligo the Pope at the time
the adopted martyr of the city
22
In Christian
iconography
, the "Throne of Wisdom" is an image of Mary
enthroned in majesty in heaven.
seated on the Throne of Solomon, surrounded by angels.
seated on a throne & flanked by Saints Theodore & George.
both seated on a throne & acting as a throne for Christ.
23
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the mosque at Cordoba?
undulating staircases
horseshoe arches
groin vaulting
lancet windows
24
The "good shepherd" in the
Catacomb of Priscilla
is an example of a
syncretic
(combining dif. forms of beliefs) b/c:
it assimilates and repurposes pagan imagery.
it provides a general summary of a key idea.
it directly relates to the use of language.
it reflects an essential truth based on direct experience.
25
The Lindisfarne Gospels shows its
classical
influence through:
the interlace patterns with interweaving forms
the figures shown in contrapposto
the animals depicted in the margins
the calligraphy written in Latin script
26
The complex designs that make up this work reflect its function as a _________.
status symbol representing the wealth and high social status of its owner
instructional tool used to illustrate the content of sacred stories
divider intended to mark the transition between sections of a book
sacred icon used in private worship by early Christians
27
In 313 CE the Edict of Milan proclaimed
no one could receive, defend, or favor Martin Luther.
accordance w/ the faith of the bishops of Rome & Alexandria.
religious tolerance for Christianity w/in the Roman empire.
rights for the Calvinist Protestants of France.
28
The purpose of the accompanying commentary text was to:
interpret & critique the Bible
interpret the Bible & draw parallels to contemporary events
praise & celebrate important patrons, such as King Louis IX
praise & celebrate the Gospel writers
29
This staircase from the Hagia Sophia is called a...
Minbar
Minaret
Qibla
Shoe Shelf
30
The cross-carpet page of the Lindisfarne Gospels shows the influence of migratory metalwork by
focusing on figurative elements
utilizing careful shading and modeling
incorporating interlace designs
depicting a continuous narrative
31
In this image of the interior of Santa Sabina, the ________ are clearly visible.
side aisles, narthex, and ambulatory
nave, side aisles, and apse
transept, clerestory, and narthex
side aisles, apse, and crossing square
32
The term to describe the fear of empty spaces, as in the Pyxis of al-Mughira
Horror vacui
Horrible vacuum
Horror the Hun
Negative space
33
The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a _______________.
place of worship for large congregations of early Christians
burial place for members of the early Christian community
refuge for early Christian families at times of religious persecution
secret location to baptize early Christian converts
34
The subject matter of this work is similar to the subject matter of:
the Temple of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon.
the Niobides Krater.
the Column of Trajan.
scenes from the Vienna Genesis.
35
Byzantine art differs from Roman art
primarily
in that it
celebrates God/gods rather than humans.
relies on mosaics.
is interested in depicting the intangible and spiritual.
idealizes the human form.
36
This is likely the plan of a
Romanesque
pilgrimage church because
you can enter/exit from both the portal and the transept.
there is an ambulatory in the apse around the sanctuary.
All of the above.
there are a number of radiating chapels off the apse.
37
The Virgin and Child show the influence of...
Greco-Roman art
East Asian art
Middle Eastern art
South Asian art
38
What soldier saint surrounded Virgin and Child?
St. George
St. Christian
St. Nick
St. Alexander
39
To which era does Virgin and Child belong?
Antiquity
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Prehistoric
40
What was the function of the Merovingian Looped Fibulae?
Strictly for decoration
Used Religious ceramonies
Used to hold up hair
A clip that held fabric to the shoulder
41
The source of the images in this manuscript is:
The Book of Genesis
Ecclesiastes
Revelations
The Book of Exodus
42
The pyxis is used to hold
holy water
cosmetics
relics
jewelry
43
This Gothic tympanum differs from earlier Romanesque tympana in its
elongated forms and tranquil depiction.
use of the mandorla, or almond-shaped body halo.
depiction of Christ enthroned in majesty at the end of time.
placement above the west portal of the church.
44
The "Theodora mosaic" in the church of San Vitale is remarkable because the image is
neither of the above
both abstract and representational.
both flattened and three-dimensional.
all of the above
45
The city of Constantinople was renamed to Istanbul to
establish the capital of the Ottoman Empire
honor the Eastern Orthodox Church
remember the Greek invasion of Anatolia
celebrate the end of Egyptian control in Turkey
46
Choose the correct statement below.
The vault is supported by a series of heavy columns.
The lack of a clerestory level makes the interior very dark.
The pointed arches & ribbed vaults are notably Gothic.
The heavy stone vaulting is characteristically Romanesque.
47
The purpose of this object was to
bring prestige to the community.
house the relics of a saint.
All of the above
inspire faith in Medieval Christians.
48
Works, such as the
Virgin (Theotokos) and Child
, are specifically known as
frescoes
secular paintings
altar paintings
icons
49
What is the purpose of Bibles moralisées?
They taught a Christian moral to the French royal family.
They taught French poor people how to read.
They demonstrated Lutheran ideals.
They taught secular morals in a Biblical context.
50
Who is the gospel writer pictured with the winged man? (here in the Lindisfarne Gospel.)
Saint Matthew
Saint Mark
Saint Luke
Saint John
51
All of the following features are typically found in an Early Christian basilica EXCEPT a ____________.
wooden roof
longitudinal nave
large clerestory
groin vault
52
This is the _____ from the Chartres Cathedral.
Rose Window
Stations of the Cross
Mandala
Gothic Circle
53
The Bayeaux Tapestry depicts which battle that took place in England in 1066?
Battle of Edgehill
Battle of Towton
The Battle of Hastings
Battle of Naseby
54
This work demonstrates the influence of earlier northern European artistic traditions through ____________.
the interlacing of stylized animal forms to create dense patterns
the use of filigree to create complex ornamental designs
the division of the page into four registers
the avoidance of figural imagery in favor of purely abstract shapes
55
How did Mehmed II the Conqueror increase the influence of Islam in Europe?
He led the Muslim invasion of Constantinople.
He prevented European colonization of the Middle East.
He decreased trade between Europe and the Middle East.
He increased the number of Muslim schools in Europe.
56
An important structural innovation of the building is the use of ___________.
groin vaults
pendentives
concrete construction
corbelled galleries
