The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a

Burial Place for members of early Christians

Temples, churches, and sacred places are build on high location or have tall towers because -

Worshipers want to be closer to the gods

The interaction between the god Shamash and Hammurabi on the Stele of Hammurabi was intended to cause in viewers -

respect for the laws recorded on the stele by suggesting divine origin

The purpose of this page is to –

Indicate the separation between each book in the Lindisfarne gospel.

The original intended purpose of the sculpture above was

narrating a myth along with other figures on a temple roof

Doors with relief panels for Saint Michael’s in Germany has historical significance because –

These are some of the first major bronze sculptures after fall of Rome

The Colosseum serves what functional purpose to the citizens of Rome?

spectators can watch different sporting events

In the work shown, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the -

Columns that make up a post and lintel support system.

What set Marcus Aurelius apart from other Roman emperors before him?

Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher interested in Greek Stoic philosophy

How are the orants depicted in this fresco?

Believers with outstreched hands in the act of prayer

What are the visual qualities of Medieval Art?

Intricate, woven patterns, geometric design, animal forms

What was the political context for this building?

the ceremonial heart of the kingdom

The sculpture of Apollo from Veii is inspired by ancient Greek works like kouros figures EXPECT that

Etruscan works move in space more dramatically.

What scene is the vase narrating and why is the composition important?

Achilles and Ajax playing dice shows an intimate scene

Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated its –

Use of a dome resting on pendentives

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1
The difference between Doric and Ionic Greek Architectural orders are
Column Capitals
Pediments
Column Shafts
Stylobate
2
The Chi-rho-iota page is from which manuscript?
Ebbo Gospel
Lindisfarne Gospel
Book of Kells
Coronation Gospel
3
The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a
Secret location to baptize early Christians
Place for worship for large congregations
Refuge for early Christian families
Burial Place for members of early Christians
4
The painting above is an example of what artistic style?
Contrapposto
Tromp l'oeil
Apotheosis
Idealism
5
This vase is known as a
Red-figure
Black-figure
Bilingual
White-figure
6
Temples, churches, and sacred places are build on high location or have tall towers because -
Worshipers want to be closer to the gods
Worshipers wanted to intimidate the non-worshipers
Architects wanted to impress the people
Royalty wanted to show off their impressive wealth
7
Encaustic is using Bee's wax as a base to mix pigment in for painting.
True
False
8
Where is this peice located?
Hagia Sophia
Sutton Hoo
Book of Kells
San Vitale
9
The relief carved on the side of the building, leading up to the audience hall depicts -
Family portraits with children
Soldiers marching off to battle
Narrating the construction of the building
Procession of diplomats
10
The interaction between the god Shamash and Hammurabi on the Stele of Hammurabi was intended to cause in viewers -
fear of punishment by showing them the results of unlawful actions
empathy with their ruler by showing him as a mere mortal opposite a god
respect for the laws recorded on the stele by suggesting divine origin
loyalty for the ruler by showing him making personal sacrifices for people
11
Art of the early Christians is similar to the art of Hellenistic Greek
True
False
12
The purpose of this page is to –
Provide decoration on the pages that were originally going to be blank.
Act as a visual buffer between the many pages of texts.
Indicate the separation between each book in the Lindisfarne gospel.
Entertain the reader with hidden meanings and puzzles in the design.
13
The original intended purpose of the sculpture above was
To mark the grave of an elite figure
to decorate the space between two column arches
An offering at a temple of the gods
narrating a myth along with other figures on a temple roof
14
What was the fuction of this object?
A purse cover
A belt buckel
A shoulder pad
A necklace pendent
15
The medium of this peice is -
Encausitc
Fresco
Mosaic
Tempera
16
Early Christains borrowed the image of the Good Shepard from what culture?
Assyrians
Greeks
Sumerians
Egyptians
17
This piece is a copy of
A Greek Bronze
An Egyptian Bronze
An Etruscan Bronze
A Roman Bronze
18
Doors with relief panels for Saint Michael’s in Germany has historical significance because –
These are the first major architecture decorations on this massive scale.
These are some of the first artworks that visually narrate bible stories
These are the first relief carvings showing the crucifixion of Christ.
These are some of the first major bronze sculptures after fall of Rome
19
The Colosseum serves what functional purpose to the citizens of Rome?
The colosseum was a triumphal arch
spectators can watch different sporting events
The colosseum was a triumphal column
The colosseum was a civil center that housed shops, temples, and basilicas.
20
The civilization that constructed this building is the -
Hindus
Egyptians
Sumerians
Assyrians
21
What visual element do we see in this that is similar to Judgment of Hunefer
Small images used as writing
Gods with heads of animals
Compostie view of all the figures
A balance used to weigh souls
22
In the work shown, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the -
Columns that make up a post and lintel support system.
Engaged columns that distribute the weight evenly on all sides.
Oculus that provides natural lighting for the events.
Oval shape that allows for expansive viewing from all sides.
23
What set Marcus Aurelius apart from other Roman emperors before him?
Marcus Aurelius was a Tetrarchy emperor
Marcus Aurelius was known for commissioning the Column of Trajan
Marcus Aurelius could trace his family line back to the Goddess Venus
Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher interested in Greek Stoic philosophy
24
The sculpture above uses all the visual elements except:
Contrapposto
Golden Mean
Abstract proportions
Composite Stance
25
The image on this vase is the copy of another famous image by the painter
Michelangelo
Pelops
Exekias
Achilles
26
How are the orants depicted in this fresco?
Angels with wings guarding the chapel
Martyrs who died by crucifixion
Believers with outstreched hands in the act of prayer
Apostles preaching the gospel
27
What are the visual qualities of Medieval Art?
Abstract, geometric design, life size sculpture
Triangular Drapery and pointed feet
Life size sculpture, Dramatic folds in drapery, Controposto
Intricate, woven patterns, geometric design, animal forms
28
This page is from what Manuscript?
Book of Kells
Lindsfarne
Coronation
Ebbo
29
What was the political context for this building?
Barracks to house an army
A large area for royal burials
A storage facility for goods
the ceremonial heart of the kingdom
30
Who commissioned the Hagia Sophia?
Constantinople
Marcus Arelious
Justinian
Maximianus
31
The sculpture of Apollo from Veii is inspired by ancient Greek works like kouros figures EXPECT that
Greek works are life-size with accurate human proportions.
Greek works have a more firmly articulated bodies.
Etruscan works have a smile that adds a lifelike quality to the sculpture.
Etruscan works move in space more dramatically.
32
Tempera is using small tiles called tessera to made a work of art
False
True
33
What scene is the vase narrating and why is the composition important?
King Narmer and shows the power of the king and unity
Achilles killing Penthesilea and has the focus on the figures and narrative
Laocoon and his Sons and shows intense movement
Achilles and Ajax playing dice shows an intimate scene
34
The Cross Carpet page is from what manuscript?
Ebbo Gospel
Book of Kells
Coronation Gospel
Lindisfarne Gospel
35
Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated its –
Rectilinear basilica format and windows
Extensive program of narrative frescos
Use of concrete poured into mold
Use of a dome resting on pendentives

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