The rooftop garden of the Villa Savoye was likely designed to create a

way to bring the outside environment into the space

Rodin’s representation of the figures was influential on later artists mainly because of the

emotional impact and lack of idealization in the figures

The Narcissus Garden by Yayoi Kusama was first displayed in 1966

on the lawn of the Venice Biennale

The abstract expressionists were most interested in

Physical possibilities of paint

The goal of this artist was to

simplify objects to their underlying geometric forms

Villa Savoye and Falling Water are similar in design because they both

utilize design elements that engage with nature

The artist used all of the following features in the work EXCEPT

a clear defined relationship between figure and background

What decision was used that allowed for a dramatic increase in the size of windows?

Designing an interior steel-frame structure.

This series of snap shots coined Edward Muybridge as

The Father of the Motion Picture

One interpretation is that the central figure represents what in Tahitian culture

an androgynous figure called a Mahu

This artwork illustrates a common theme in art from the early 20th century in that it shows

An interest in motion and movement, inspired by technology & modernization

In her color field paintings, Frankenthaler is focused on

the physical possibilities of paint

Frank Lloyd Wright's primary goal in the design of Fallingwater was to

connect the occupants o the home with nature

This artist uses shape primarily to

represent male and female forms

All is true about this artwork EXCEPT

the artwork here celebrates the life of Marilyn Monroe in a fun way

Two interpretations of Willem de Kooning's Woman I include

an abstracted fertility goddess, a crude figure painting that mocks the idea of a Venus

Formally, we see this influence from Japanese woodblock prints in all of the following areas, EXCEPT

use of idealized human proportions

This building shares which of the following design characteristics with the Seagram Building, by Meis van der Rohe ?

A steel-frame skeletal structure that allows for vertical height

Part of the reason why this building exists is

a fire that destroyed much of the city's sea front

Fauvism is primarily defined by the following characteristics:

use of flattened pictorial depth and arbitrary color

Diego Rivera's Dream of a Sunday Afternoon emphasizes

the important, diverse figures in Mexican history

This artist was a part of which movement? What was his aim/purpose in his artwork?

Impressionism: capture the changing colors of light in time

The Chicago School of Architecture designed buildings that had all of the following EXCEPT

classical exterior ornamentation

This artwork was influenced by all of the following, EXCEPT

Impressionism; desire to capture changes in light

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1
The rooftop garden of the Villa Savoye was likely designed to create a
religious place to encourage meditation
functional garden so the residents would not leave
place to socialize with their friends
way to bring the outside environment into the space
2
Rodin’s representation of the figures was influential on later artists mainly because of the
emotional impact and lack of idealization in the figures
renewed use of bronze as a sculpting material
purposeful lack of identity
perfect anatomical proportions and use of contrapposto
3
Marie Cassatt was influenced by the prints of women from what foreign Country?
Queens from Spain
Priestesses from the Pacific Islands
Maidens from Scotland
Geishas from Japan
4
The Narcissus Garden by Yayoi Kusama was first displayed in 1966
outside of Salt Lake City in Utah
on the lawn of the Venice Biennale
In Central Park in New York City
on the campus of Yale University
5
The abstract expressionists were most interested in
shape and form in nature
Physical possibilities of paint
Elements and principles of art
Spontaneity of the painting process
6
Vasily Kandinsky was one of the first artists to make what style of painting?
abstract expressionism
non-objective
assemblage
color field painting
7
The opulent use of gold & jewel-like patterning in this work reflects the artist’s interest in
Byzantine mosaics
Japanese woodblocks
illuminated manuscripts
Gothic stained glass
8
The goal of this artist was to
use the landscape to raise awareness for social issues
simplify objects to their underlying geometric forms
explore the concept of the Sublime in landscape
perfect spatial depth and linear perspective
9
This piece was created by using the technique of
ink/heat transfer
screen printing
relief printing
photomontage
10
This artist shows an interest in
academic training
psychological states
social protest
Classical traditions
11
This artwork can be identified as belonging to which architectural style?
Prairie Style
Neoclassicism
Bauhaus
International
12
Villa Savoye and Falling Water are similar in design because they both
incorporate perfect symmetry and geometry into the deisgn
incorporate organic materials into the design
focused on horizontal space vs vertical space
utilize design elements that engage with nature
13
The function of Villa Savoye is most similar to
Falling Water
Ryoan-Ji
Versailles
Carson, Pirie, Scott Building
14
The artist used all of the following features in the work EXCEPT
incorporation of text
geometric planes that dissolve into each other
a clear defined relationship between figure and background
a subdued, monochromatic color palette
15
All of the following are considered Surrealists by art historians EXCEPT
Meret Oppenheim
Frida Kahlo
William DeKooning
Wilfredo Lam
16
What decision was used that allowed for a dramatic increase in the size of windows?
Utilizing precast concrete in the curtain wall
Using cantilever construction on each level.
Designing an interior steel-frame structure.
Employing a cast-iron armature throughout.
17
This work is characteristic of which artistic movement?
Post-Impressionism
Abstract Expressionism
Impressionism
Fauvism
18
This series of snap shots coined Edward Muybridge as
The Father of the Motion Picture
The Father of Kentucky Derby
The Father of Settling Bets
The Father of Action Photography
19
One interpretation is that the central figure represents what in Tahitian culture
an androgynous figure called a Mahu
a spirit of the deceased returning from the underworld
a captive offered as a sacrifice to a god of rain
a person of low status based on her mixed racial features
20
This monumental sculpture was made to
Celebrate women’s contribution to the military
Protest a social cause
Decorate a corporate office plaza
Commemorate a historical event
21
This work by Matisse is considered part of which artistic style?
Abstract Expressionism
Fauvism
Impressionism
De Stijl
22
The style of the painting is
Pointillist
Cubist
Expressionist
Futurist
23
The Narcissus Garden is known as
Primitivism
Land Art
Pop Art
Happening
24
The design of this structure represents the "less is more" motto of
Le Corbusier
Louis Sullivan
Frank Gherry
Mies van der Rohe
25
This work by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre was the first successful
Photograph
Digital Scan
Etching
Lithograph
26
This artwork illustrates a common theme in art from the early 20th century in that it shows
An interest in social commentary against the sins of betting
An interest in motion and movement, inspired by technology & modernization
An interest in using animals to convey symbolic meaning
An renewed interest in anatomy and physiology
27
In her color field paintings, Frankenthaler is focused on
fracturing time and space
painting the colors of music
the physical possibilities of paint
using art to raise environmental concerns
28
Frank Lloyd Wright's primary goal in the design of Fallingwater was to
honor traditional techniques of indigenous Americans
create affordable housing for middle-class in post war USA
rapidly reject Modernist architecture
connect the occupants o the home with nature
29
This artist uses shape primarily to
symbolically represent heaven
represent male and female forms
show the underlying structure of the figures
reduce the forms to their most basic shapes
30
All is true about this artwork EXCEPT
the use of the diptych purposefully references Christianity
the reduction of color and loss of facial features alludes to her death
the artwork comments on consumerism
the artwork here celebrates the life of Marilyn Monroe in a fun way
31
The style of this work is closest to that of
Symbolism
Surrealism
Impressionism
Romanticism
32
Picasso is the father of
Cubism
Post-Impressionism
Abstraction
Expressionism
33
Who is the artist of this work?
Gustav Klimt
Egon Schiele
Aubrey Beardsley
Antonio Gaudí
34
Two interpretations of Willem de Kooning's Woman I include
an abstracted fertility goddess
a hateful portrait of an ex-wife
a powerful symbol for women's rights
a crude figure painting that mocks the idea of a Venus
35
The work reflects the artist’s interest in
multiple viewpoints
dream imagery
spirituality
a single light source
36
Formally, we see this influence from Japanese woodblock prints in all of the following areas, EXCEPT
use of contour line
use of idealized human proportions
use of flat areas of color
use of prints
37
This building shares which of the following design characteristics with the Seagram Building, by Meis van der Rohe ?
A steel-frame skeletal structure that allows for vertical height
Ornate Art Deco ornamentation on the entry
An iron curtain of windows to show productivity
Sleek modern design with no ornamentation
38
Part of the reason why this building exists is
the immigration of European immigrants
Black Friday that led to buildings no higher than 12 stories
an earthquake in the 1960s
a fire that destroyed much of the city's sea front
39
Fauvism is primarily defined by the following characteristics:
use of nature for meditation
use of perfect geometry and linear perspective
fracturing of pictorial space into multiple view points
use of flattened pictorial depth and arbitrary color
40
Diego Rivera's Dream of a Sunday Afternoon emphasizes
the importance of family
the beauty of the Mexican landscape
the important, diverse figures in Mexican history
the stages of brith, life, and death in Rivera's life
41
This artist was a part of which movement? What was his aim/purpose in his artwork?
Impressionism: capture the changing colors of light in time
Surrealist: to combine the real and imaginary in one image
Abstract Expressionist: create a purely optical experience
Expressionist: express what he saw through color
42
The Chicago School of Architecture designed buildings that had all of the following EXCEPT
classical exterior ornamentation
large glass windows
interior steel skeleton
emphasis on verticality, divided into three parts
43
This artwork was influenced by all of the following, EXCEPT
Impressionism; desire to capture changes in light
Manet; influenced by Olympia to explore women in a brothel
Cezanne; flattened pictorial space and geometric forms
Primitivism; interest in African masks due to colonialism

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