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PRAXIS- Art History and architecture #2
PRAXIS- Art History and architecture #2
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Which of the following was a significant contribution of artists during the Renaissance art period?
Acrylic paint
Lost wax Casting
Linear Perspective
Paint in tubes
2
This architecture styles is known for the use of pointed arches, gargoyles, and a sense of upward visual movement
Classical
Gothic
Baroque
Art Nouveau
3
How was the Postmodernist art movement similar to Dada art movement?
Both sought to depart from the traditions and authority of previous art mov
Both sought to explore the emotional response of the artist
Both sought to portray dream-like scenes with accuracy
Both brought attention to the contributions of previously unrecognized art
4
A student evaluates a well known artwork, finding the potential hidden meanings and implied messages within it.
Formalism aesthetic theory
Cultural perspective aesthetic theory
Deconstruction criticism theory
Expression aesthetic theory
5
Which of the following was a reason that Baroque architecture spread throughput South America in the 1600s and 1700s?
Spain colonized Central and South America
Baroque architecture was a reaction against the previous Neoclassicism
South American architects read about this style and began to use it
Architects from France emigrated to South America
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Which of the following is the correct name for this architectural element of a statue created for use as a column?
Pilaster
Obelisk
Caryatid
Balustrade
7
Which of the following best describes a motivation behind the iconoclasm in the Byzantine Empire in the 700s?
Artists began to purposely depict Christianity incorrectly
Christian images were seen as idols, which opposed the Old Testament
Debates of whether Christian artwork was correctly depicted,all were banned
People were sick of Christian artwork and began to focus on other subjects
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Analyzing an artwork based on the use of elements and principles, not delving into the context associated with the art
Deconstructionism
Representationalism
Expressionism
Formalism
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Which of the following cultures would this sculpture have originated from?
Europe
Africa
Gouache
Asia
10
Which of the following best describes some of the characteristics of Baroque architecture?
Hemispherical domes, columns, and decorative pilasters
Pear-shaped domes, marble or faux finishing, and bronze gilding
Circular domes, pendentives, and mosaics
Semicircular arches, barrel or groin vaults, and think walls
11
Which of the following refers to hanging artworks in groupings on the wall at eye level as well as above and below?
Museum-style
Salon-style
Gallery-style
Exhibition-style
12
What surface would have been used for painting in the Byzantine era?
Wood Panel
Linen
Canvas
Paper
13
Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Gauguin are artists associated with which style of art?
Post-Impressionism
Fauvism
Surrealism
Cubism
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Which of the following would reinforce the goals of the Feminist art movement
Portraying women in a more abstract manner
Embracing materials in female artwork traditionally tied to their gender
Creating artwork that supports stereotypes about traditional female roles
Excluding materials in female artwork traditionally tied to their work
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Claes Oldenburg was an American sculptor in the 1960s known for creating large scale pop art sculptures,often food items
He challenged the traditions of sculpture by using assistants to make them
He changed the traditional hard medium to a soft, changeable format
He challenged the traditional media of metal& marble by sculpting with wire
He painted his sculptures, which was not traditionally done
16
Which of the following art movements did NOT aim to portray life and people in an exaggerated or idealized way?
The Ashcan School
The Hudson River School
Neoclassical
Romanticism
17
During which of the following artistic movements would this painting have been created?
Mannerism
Medieval
Neoclassical
Post-Impressionism
18
An art critic analyzes a vase with deliberation over the meaning of the dragon, pine, and bamboo painted on the surface
Cultural perspective aesthetic theory
Expressionism aesthetic
Formalism aesthetic theory
Deconstructionism aesthetic theory
19
Which statement best describes the purpose of sculptures in the Classical period in ancient Greece?
Sculptures sought to capture true likeness of a person
Sculptures were created to provide a resting place for a soul after death
Sculptures were made to honor gods and goddesses
Sculptures were used in fertility rituals
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A painting that shows religious subject matter with elongated figures, unnatural poses, and dramatic lighting
Renaissance
Romanticism
Mannerism
Medieval art period
21
Which of the following cultures include this figure as a sculptural form?
Mongolia
Egypt
China
India
22
Which of the following types of paints replaced egg tempera in popularity in the 1500s?
Watercolor
Oil
Gouache
Acrylic
23
Which of the following is a criticism of some environmental art, including Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty"
Environmental art should not be categorized as art
Environmental art can neglect to focus on environmental issues
Environmental art should be include other artistic media
Environmental art can permanently damage the land it was created on
24
Which of the following cultures would have produced this dot style painting?
Chinese
Aboriginal
Brazilian
African
25
Which of the following was NOT an architectural need or advancement that led to the construction of skyscrapers?
The development of load bearing walls for construction
The need for more vertical buildings to create more space in cities
The invention of the first safe passenger elevator
Refinement of the steel process which led to steel skeletons in buildings
26
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional Japanese woodblock printing?
They often use large, flat areas of color in the composition
They began by drawing in ink then gluing it to the wood block for carving
They use primarily black prints
They often depict landscapes, history, geishas, & scenes from daily life
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This is the correct name for this decorated semicircular alcove in a wall of a mosque, the nearest point to Mecca
Minbar
Arabesque
Mirhrab
Madrasa