Series paintings like these were created to

establish hierarchical system based on race and ethnicity

This dome in the Alhambra has a light and airy structure that defies solidity. This is due to

intricately carved muqarnas that have a stalactite-like appearance

The Justinian mosaic in San Vitale establishes a message of power by

Illustrating the emperor’s authority over the church, military and state

Which of the following is true of both Dürer’s Adam and Eve and The Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)?

both portrayed biblical events in a Northern European context

The Pazzi Chapel references Classical architecture with its use of

corinthian columns, coffers, and barrel vaults

The School of Athens is representative of the Renaissance in all of the following ways except:

its support medium of canvas rather than wood

Pendentives and squinches allow

weight to be distributed to the 4 piers beneath the dome

The juxtaposition of the paintings of saints with the covered nude helps the artist to convey

hypocrisy of the couples lack of moral code

The artist’s use of purple in the background shows the influence of

court customs as purple was a color reserved for royalty

Both Chartres Cathedral and Hagia Sophia

illuminated through unique engineering solutions

This work shows Northern Renaissance realism in

the treatment of light reflected on different surfaces

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1
This work is made of
terracotta
marble
bronze
wood
2
Series paintings like these were created to
illustrate European fascination with Orientalism in the 19th century
provide Spanish king with inventory of resources in Colonial New Spain
establish hierarchical system based on race and ethnicity
illustrate moral failings of the aristocratic classes in the 18th century
3
The painting is noteworthy for its...
scientific content
geometric patterns
one point perspective
graceful linearity
4
This dome in the Alhambra has a light and airy structure that defies solidity. This is due to
multi-lobed arches and columns obscure the view of the dome itself
intricately carved muqarnas that have a stalactite-like appearance
heavily textured tessellations of the ceramic tiles
highly ornate calligraphy on the medallions
5
The Justinian mosaic in San Vitale establishes a message of power by
Illustrating the emperor’s ability to provide for the most needy in society
Illustrating the emperor’s authority over the church, military and state
Illustrating emperor’s great moral authority over an authoritarion regime
Illustrating the emperor’s bravery in military operations
6
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts scenes leading up to
Fourth Crusade in 1202
Battle of Hastings in 1066
Battle of Sanjo Palace in 1337
Battle at Bayeux in 1070
7
The Golden Haggadah is a book used for
scholarly study
monastic devotions
a home ritual
public display in a house of worship
8
Which of the following is true of both Dürer’s Adam and Eve and The Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)?
function of both to teach Lutheranism
they were both created in the 16th century C.E.
both portrayed biblical events in a Northern European context
both made small for easy transport to teach biblical content
9
In the art and architecture of New Spain we can see the continuation of
the Spanish Muralists
the Spanish Renaissance
the Spanish Baroque
The Spanish Byzantine
10
Crowds could be directed around the apse to view relics by walking on the
nave
ambulatory
transept
aisles
11
The Pazzi Chapel references Classical architecture with its use of
ionic columns, an entablature, and a stylobate
corinthian columns, coffers, and barrel vaults
concrete, a clerestory, and a sculpture frieze
a dome, a pediment, and an oculus
12
The School of Athens is representative of the Renaissance in all of the following ways except:
creation at the behest of a wealthy and influential patron
its employment of the linear perspective technique
its support medium of canvas rather than wood
its nostalgic view of classical European civilization
13
Giotto’s work in the Arena Chapel used a graded continuum of light and shade was one of the first steps towards
illumination
perspective
contrapposto
chiaroscuro
14
Pendentives and squinches allow
weight to be supported by buttresses
weight to be distributed to the 4 piers beneath the dome
spaces over the altar for mosaics
spaces for pilgrims to leave offerings
15
The juxtaposition of the paintings of saints with the covered nude helps the artist to convey
hypocrisy of the couples lack of moral code
the pious nature of the young couple
a shift in spiritual values to secular ones
the wealth of the young couple
16
The artist’s use of purple in the background shows the influence of
court customs as purple was a color reserved for royalty
Christianity for purple was the color that symbolized innocence
Christianity for purple was the color associated with heavenly realm
Greek and Rome where manuscripts used purple to refer to wealth
17
All of the following design elements were employed in the design of the Great Mosque of Cordoba except
multilobed arches on slender columns
ornate jade engravings
overlapping horseshoe arches
double rows of arches surmounted by more than five hundred columns
18
Both Chartres Cathedral and Hagia Sophia
illuminated through unique engineering solutions
served as mosques for worship
utilize mosaic works of art to portray royal and biblical figures
were lavishly decorated internally and externally
19
This work shows Northern Renaissance realism in
the way that the complex drapery reveals the body under
the treatment of light reflected on different surfaces
the large figures which are contained in small spaces
the use of linear perspective
20
Which person is NOT in this crucifixion scene
Peter
John the Baptist
Virgin Mary
Mary Magdelene

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