Identities in Art- A-Level History of Art

Question 1

The style of the Comtesse De Cayla bust combines which two artistic movements?​

Accepted Answer

Rococo and Neoclassicism

Question 2

What does the Comtesse De Cayla bust primarily reflect?

Accepted Answer

Gender, ethnicity, and aristocratic ideals

Question 3

What dos Van Gogh want to show us in his portrait

Accepted Answer

That he is healing

Question 4

What was 'Agostina Segatori' made in exchange of?

Accepted Answer

Food

Question 5

The Millicent Fawcett statue was unveiled to commemorate:

Accepted Answer

100 years of women’s right to vote in the UK

Question 6

Why is 3D printing important in modern sculpture?

Accepted Answer

It allows for precision and accessibility

Question 7

Why was Delacroix seen as an 'Armchair painter'

Accepted Answer

He didn't leave France to paint this

Question 8

Where was Frieda Khalo living at the time this was painted?

Accepted Answer

Detroit

Question 9

Why is Houdon influenced by the classics?

Accepted Answer

He won the Prix de Rome

Question 10

Where is Washingtons statue located?

Accepted Answer

Virginia capitol building in the rotunda

Question 11

What style is St Pauls?

Accepted Answer

Classical Baroque

Question 12

Why is Millicent Fawcetts statue important?

Accepted Answer

She shows 100 years since womens sufferage, She is middle aged, She is the first statue of a woman in parliment square

Question 13

What type of shapes helped with the acoustics of the Arts Council?

Accepted Answer

Polygonal

Question 14

Historical Context-What historical period does the Sultang Buddha originate from?

Accepted Answer

Kushan Empire (1st–3rd century CE)​

Question 15

Which case study explores hybrid identity using Greek and local Indian influences?

Accepted Answer

Sultanganj Buddha

Question 16

How is Segatori shown as the 'Modern Woman'?

Accepted Answer

The beer next to her, Her clothes, Her business, Her cigarette

Question 17

Why was 'Women of the Algiers' comissioned?

Accepted Answer

To record the French travelling through Morocco

Question 18

What shows a rift between the two countries

Accepted Answer

Advancing technologies

Question 19

What material was used in both the George Washington statue and Comtesse De Cayla bust?

Accepted Answer

Marble

Question 20

Where is the Alhamra Arts Council located?

Accepted Answer

Mall street, Lahore

Question 21

What aspect of identity is St Steven Wallbrook asociated with?

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy and power

Question 22

What style is the painting 'Women of the Algiers'?

Accepted Answer

Orientalist

Question 23

Why is Van Goghs self portrait an example of conflicted identity?

Accepted Answer

He is actively showing his injury

Question 24

The Arnolfini Portrait serves as:

Accepted Answer

A marriage certificate and display of social status

Question 25

Why does the colour of the Arnolfini's outfits show wealth?

Accepted Answer

They were harder to dye a solid colour of

Question 26

What type of fur does the woman wear?

Accepted Answer

Squirrel

Question 27

What other buildings influenced St Steven Walbrook?

Accepted Answer

St Peters Basillica- Similar plan + Domed roof, Pazzi Chapel- Domed roof and small rectangular plan

Question 28

Why did washington want to be in contemporary dress?

Accepted Answer

To look like an authority figure, To look like a man of the people, To show his relationship with France

Question 29

How does 'Women of the Algiers' show Ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

It shows how Europeans viewed the middle east

Question 30

Themes and Symbolism Which symbol on St. Paul’s Cathedral pediment represents rebirth?

Accepted Answer

The Phoenix

Question 31

What is the significance of Fawcett’s statue facing Parliament?

Accepted Answer

It symbolizes women’s political power

Question 32

St Steven Wallbrook has a _dome with a _shell. What are these material?

Accepted Answer

Iron and copper

Question 33

Where is St Pauls located?

Accepted Answer

Ludgate Hill

Question 34

What style of painting is the Arnolfini portrait?

Accepted Answer

Gothic

Question 35

What themes does George Washington show and how does the classics reflect this?

Accepted Answer

A newly emerging land of the 'Free', Democracy and republicanism

Question 36

Why did Segatori attract criticism?

Accepted Answer

She is drinking alone

Question 37

Why are the flying buttresses hidden on St Pauls?

Accepted Answer

They spoiled the Classical exterior

Question 38

Historical Context​ Van Gogh’s work emerged during which cultural movement?

Accepted Answer

Impressionism/ Post Impressionism

Question 39

Case Studies The statue of George Washington by Horatio Greenough was commissioned by:

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 40

Why did Wren use Barrel vaulting?

Accepted Answer

For a larger unobstructed view of the nave

Question 41

How does 'Agostina Segatori' Show Hybridity?

Accepted Answer

Masculine+ Feminine, Jacket and her Hat

Question 42

What artist influened Houdons 'George Washington'?

Accepted Answer

Michalangelo and Bernini

Question 43

Who comissioned St Steven Walbrook?

Accepted Answer

Lord mayor of london

Question 44

Where is the crucifixion located?

Accepted Answer

Church of St Matthews

Question 45

What is the crucifictions geometric forms influenced by?

Accepted Answer

Machienery at coal mines

Question 46

What is Washington leaning on

Accepted Answer

Fasces in a group of 13 to show the Americain colonies

Question 47

What shows Khalos conflicted identity?

Accepted Answer

She is in traditional dress

Question 48

The Alhamra arts council was built to promote:​

Accepted Answer

Accessibility and national cultural identity​

Question 49

Who comissioned the Crucifixion?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hussey

Question 50

What was the original plan for St Pauls cathederal and who changed it?

Accepted Answer

Greek cross James III

Question 51

Why were many Buddhist statues like the Sultang Buddha hidden or buried?

Accepted Answer

To protect them from iconoclastic invasions and anti-Buddhist sentiment​

Question 52

What post-independence development influenced the design of the Alhamra arts council?

Accepted Answer

Mughal revivalism​

Question 53

Graham Sutherlands The Crucifixion is a commentary on:

Accepted Answer

Post war suffering

Question 54

Why did Wren not like the Baroque or Rococco?

Accepted Answer

He thought it was too feminine

Question 55

What likened Van Goghs suffering to Christs death?

Accepted Answer

The easel in the background

Question 56

Which architectural structure is a local community space blending classical and modern design?

Accepted Answer

St Stephen Walbrook

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