This building is _______ the was designed by _________.

Parthenon, IKTINOS and KALLIKRATES

All the following are true of the following EXCEPT:

It is from the Ionic frieze from the Temple of Athena Nike

The above sculptural program once:

belonged to The east pediment of the Parthenon

All the following are true of the above image EXCEPT:

It is from the Classical period

All the following are true of work on the left EXCEPT:

The statue was placed in the Parthenon noas.

An example of context of the above work would be:

Shows that Persians were more diplomatic in their conquest

The following are true of this figure EXCEPT:

From the Classical period b/c of the evident contrapposto.

The naos of this building once held cult statue of ___, made of ____ and sculpted by____.

Athena, chryselephantine, Phidias

A true statement of the work on the left would be:

She is believed to represent The goddess Artemis

Rebuilt after the Persian invasions under Pericles

This work illustrates the culture of Ancient Greece in terms of:

How women in Ancient Greece had very little freedoms

All are true of the above vase on the left EXCEPT:

It's painted like most red-figure vases w/ no space rendered

The narrative shown on the right is believed to illustrate:

Soldiers paying homage to a statue of Heracles

The above work is from this Ancient Greek time period:

Early Classical or Severe Style

The Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes, Persepolis

The above structure was used as:

An altar dedicated to Zeus and Athena

All are true of the above work of architecture EXCEPT:

It is the first time Corinthian columns are used

All the following are true of the above image EXCEPT

It was used as a grave marker of a young girl

A true statement of the work on the right would be:

The movement drama typifies the Hellenistic period.

A true statement of the work on the left would be:

It's a transitional piece btwn Archaic & Classical periods

All the following are true of the above image EXCEPT:

It depicts goddesses conversing with gods.

The function of the Athenian agora was to

create laws and conduct business

All the following are true of this work EXCEPT:

It is the relief from a metope from the Parthenon

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This building is _______ the was designed by _________.
Temple of Athena Nike, POLYKLEITOS
Parthenon, IKTINOS and KALLIKRATES
Erechtheion, MNESIKLES
Parthenon, SKOPAS
2
The following are true of the work on the right EXCEPT:
The figure shows contrapposto.
It is from the Archaic Period.
The sculptor uses dynamic asymmetry called "Symmetria.”
1st entitled Canon & established Polykleitos’ proportions
3
All the following are true of the following EXCEPT:
It is from the Ionic frieze from the Temple of Athena Nike
It symbolizes Greek victory over Persians
It is the relief from a metope from the Parthenon
It is from the High Classical period.
4
The above sculptural program once:
adorned the parapet of the temple Athena Nike
belonged to The east pediment of the Parthenon
depicted gods fighting giants, or gigantomachy
was made of bronze
5
In classical architecture, a colonnade all around the cella and its porch(es).
lekythos
peripteral
lekythos
pronoas
6
From what you learned about the stylistic characteristics of Greek time periods, this work is
Hellenistic
Archaic
Early Classical/Severe Style
Classical
7
All the following are true of the above image EXCEPT:
The artist used inlaid copper to replicate blood splatter
Is made of caste bronze
It is called the Seated Boxer
It is from the Classical period
8
The characteristics that make the frieze program from it's particular Greek time period are:
All the above
The dynamic composition
The high emotional quality
The movement within the narrative
9
All the following are true of the work of the right EXCEPT:
It is highly stylized
It is called the Nike of Samothrace
The drama & movement depict the time period it was sculpted
It is from the Hellenistic Period
10
This work is from this period in Ancient Greece:
High Classical
Severe Style
Late Archaic
Hellenistic
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An independent city-state in ancient Greece
kore
polis
democros
politici
12
All the following are true of work on the left EXCEPT:
It is referred to as the Peplos Kore.
The statue was placed in the Parthenon noas.
It is from the Archaic period
It included encaustic on much of the surface.
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The chamber at the center of an ancient Greek temple; the cult statue usually stood
peplos
pronoas
metope
noas
14
An example of context of the above work would be:
Shows that Persians were more diplomatic in their conquest
It is in low or bas relief.
The figures show composite views of the body.
The frieze programs are made of carved limestone.
15
The following are true of this figure EXCEPT:
From the Classical period b/c of the evident contrapposto.
He is a Kouros.
It is a grave marker for a young who died in battle.
The sculpture still has the Egyptian stance of earlier works
16
The naos of this building once held cult statue of ___, made of ____ and sculpted by____.
Athena, faience, Skopas
Athena, chryselephantine, Phidias
Zeus, diorite, Phidias
Athena, chryselephantine, Polykleitos
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All are true of this image EXCEPT:
Full of drama a characteristic of Hellenistic sculpture.
The gigantomachy alludes to the victory over the Gauls.
It's from the the Altar of Zeus and Athena, Pergamon, Turkey
It is High Classical
18
The building was built during this Ancient Greek time period:
Archaic
Low Classical
High Classical
Hellenistic
19
In terms of function, the above work is similar to:
Peoplos Kore
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal
Anavyos Kouros
The Niobides Krater
20
The colonnade features the __________order:
Ionic
Corinthian
Caryatid
Doric
21
A true statement of the work on the left would be:
It is from the Classical Period
It was carved by Polykleitos
The figure shows contrapposto
She is believed to represent The goddess Artemis
22
The acropolis was:
Rebuilt after the Persian invasions under Alexander
Rebuilt after the Spartan invasions under Praxiteles.
Rebuilt after the Persian invasions under Pericles
Rebuilt after the Persian invasions by the Delariun League
23
Greek for "young woman." An Archaic Greek statue of a young woman.
Noas
Kore
Shorty
Peplos
24
A krater like the this work was used for this in Ancient Greece
Mixing water and wine
holding funerary ashes
holding perfumed oil
Storing grain
25
The building included these architectural orders and elements in its columns and friezes:
Doric and Corinthian
Doric and Ionic
Only Doric
Doric and Ioptic
26
This work illustrates the culture of Ancient Greece in terms of:
How marble was readily available for purchase by Athenians
How women in Ancient Greece had very little freedoms
How slaves had more freedoms than many ancient cultures
How women could afford expensive jewelry
27
All are true of the above vase on the left EXCEPT:
The painter is unknown
It's painted like most red-figure vases w/ no space rendered
Apollo and Artemis are seen killing the Niobid children
The single ground line is abandoned
28
The narrative shown on the right is believed to illustrate:
Greek soldiers with courtesans
Apollo and Artemis killing the children of Niobe
Soldiers paying homage to a statue of Heracles
The battle of Marathon
29
The above work is from this Ancient Greek time period:
Late Classical
Archaic
Early Classical or Severe Style
Hellenistic
30
This frieze is from:
The great agora of Athens
The Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes, Persepolis
The great temple of Darius and Xerxes at Persepolis
The ruins of the acropolis, Athens
31
The above structure was used as:
A stoa that accommodated numerous shops
A private, elegant home
An altar dedicated to Zeus and Athena
A stoa that accommodated numerous shops
32
Which of the following structures are in the agora
tholos
Parthenon
Altar of Zeus
Temple of Athena Nike
33
All are true of the above work of architecture EXCEPT:
One of the first structures you see as you enter acropolis
It is the first time Corinthian columns are used
It is an Ionic temple dedicated to Athena Nike
The frieze at the top illustrates the battle of Marathon
34
All the following are true of the above image EXCEPT
She is removing her sandal because she is on holy ground
It was used as a grave marker of a young girl
temple shows Greek win over Persians at battle of Marathon
from the south side parapet of the Temple of Athena Nike
35
In ancient Greek mythology, the battle between gods and giants, metaphor for Greeks vs. others
gigantomachy
pronoas
trojanology
gorgonmachy
36
A true statement of the work on the right would be:
The movement drama typifies the Hellenistic period.
Her stance is Egyptian, thus she is from the Archaic Period
She summarizes the Classical time period's ideals
She depicts Artemis preparing for a hunt.
37
A simple long woolen belted garment worn by ancient Greek women.
metope
pronoas
peripteral
peplos
38
A true statement of the work on the left would be:
It's a transitional piece btwn Archaic & Classical periods
The artist who created the work is Polykletos.
The work is solidly grounded in the Classical period
Many of these sculptures were created to bring as votives
39
The title of the work on the right is:
Doryphoros or Spear Bearer
Kritios Boy
Zeus
Apollo
40
All the following are true of the above image EXCEPT:
It depicts goddesses conversing with gods.
It was located on the Ionic frieze in the Parthenon.
It is a detail of the Panathenaic Festival procession
it depicts Ergastines, maidens who were chosen young women
41
In Greek mythology, a creature half of a human and the back or bottom half of a horse
minotaur
siren
gorgon
centaur
42
The dates of completion for these works are:
700 - 620 B.C.E.
520 - 465 B.C.E.
1500 - 1000 B.C.E.
150 B.C.E. - 100 C.E.
43
The function of the Athenian agora was to
be used as the holiest site of the city
defend the city from invaders
create laws and conduct business
give athletes a large space to exercise
44
The following is true of the detail of this stairway frieze on the left EXCEPT:
The figures show contrapposto
It shows the concept of isocephalism
The figures are on a single ground line
it depicts the representatives of 23 subject nations
45
All the following are true of this work EXCEPT:
It is the relief from a metope from the Parthenon
It is a grave stele of Hegeso, daughter of affluent Athenian
It depicts a serene moment of a woman with her servant girl.
It is carved of marble.
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artistic style of 600–480 BCE in Greece, Use of Egyptian stances for statues.
Classical
Archaic
Helenistic
Orientalizing

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