The foreshortening of figures in the Alexander Mosaic likely affected viewers in which of the following ways?

It conveyed the climactic moment of a narrative.

We know this work must have been done by an artist trained in Europe because

the artist uses the established oil on canvas technique

The function of the Athenian agora was to

create laws and conduct business

The Virgin of Guadalupe by Miguel Gonzalez shows the influence of Asian art in its

use of exotic materials, such as mother-of-pearl

This work is called a casta painting, a term that implies

series of works that show different ancestry and hierarchy

The formal quality of this work shows that it was influence by

Mannerism in its awkwardness of poses

This image of an angel differs from other angels in other contexts in that

this angel is carrying a gun rather than a sword

The ground plan indicates

the wooden ceiling was built over relatively thin walls

The visual organization of the work is meant to suggest a

sequence of successive events in an important narrative

The sculpture shown appears life-like and natural as a result of the

sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance

The building has spolia, which are

the reuse of architectural elements from other sites

All of the following is true about the work on te left EXCEPT it

symbolizes scenes from the Qu'ran

The woman on the left represents a Native American

dressed as a European woman of the 18th century

The congregation in this building

worships together as they face the apse

Etchings are different from engraving in that etchings

must be immersed in acid to achieve an image

The façade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that

different architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish levels

a place of business and commerce

The Codex Mendoza was created for

Europeans to show them this history of the Aztecs

The ground plan indicates that this building is

a basilica with a focus on an apse

The work on the right is woven because it is

the traditional artistic occupation of women

This works presents a contrast in cultural identities. The figure on the right represents the/a

Upper class male who had a child w/ a Native American woman

The development of the Athenian agora as a public space differed greatly from the Forum of Trajan in that the agora

evolved gradually over centuries in response to political change

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1
The foreshortening of figures in the Alexander Mosaic likely affected viewers in which of the following ways?
It reminded viewers of the chaos of everyday life.
It divided the narrative into a sequence of scenes.
It resulted in a detached scene that appeared to occur in the past.
It conveyed the climactic moment of a narrative.
2
The artist on the right appropriates images from the works of
Leonardo Da'Vinci
Rembrandt
Gustave Courbet
Michelangelo
3
We know this work must have been done by an artist trained in Europe because
the artist uses the established oil on canvas technique
it is life-size
it is done in fresco, a time-honored tradition in Europe
it uses a mixture of experimental painting techniques
4
The one on the right is
a quilt
an embroidery
a tapestry
a wool carpet
5
The mosque shown is located in...
Turkey
Spain
Egypt
Syria
6
The function of the Athenian agora was to
create laws and conduct business
defend the city against invaders
give athletes space to excercise
hold a council with all the gods
7
When this was painted it wasnt considered a work of art, but rather
because it was a print, it wasn't considered a work of art
as a model for a future sculpture
the work of an illustrator
a work of anthropology
8
The Virgin of Guadalupe by Miguel Gonzalez shows the influence of Asian art in its
abstract formulae for depicting the human body
subject matter, which includes the Chinese shrine@ Guadalupe
Chinese calligraphy, identifying the images
use of exotic materials, such as mother-of-pearl
9
The work on the left was used for prayer for which faith?
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
10
The double-tiered columns allowed for all of the following EXCEPT
barrel-vaulted roofing
the entrance of light and air into the hall
decorative rhythm and repetition
a higher roof to make up for the short columns
11
This work is called a casta painting, a term that implies
series of works that show different ancestry and hierarchy
introducing the notion of mixed races to European audiences
it is meant to show how children of mixed race need adoption
it was used as a screen to divide rooms from one another
12
The formal quality of this work shows that it was influence by
Rococo art in its light hearted humor
Byzantine art in its extensive use of gold
Mannerism in its awkwardness of poses
Gothic art in its angularity and frontality
13
This image of an angel differs from other angels in other contexts in that
this face looks human rather than divine
no suggestion of an episode from the bible being depicted
the body is covered in drapery
this angel is carrying a gun rather than a sword
14
The ground plan indicates
the wooden ceiling was built over relatively thin walls
that the building is inspired by an ancient Egyptian temple
thick walls support a ceiling that was originally vaulted
shrines added that obscured movement down the aisle
15
Incorporated into the building's design are voussoirs, which are used to form the
mosaic decorations
bases of the columns
impost blocks
horseshoe arches
16
Muslim and Jewish bans on religious images influenced destruction of images in which period
Romanesque
Late Antique
Byzantine
Gothic
17
The Panathenaic Way, which runs through the agora, was used for
the Olympics
sacred processions
shipping and commerce
secret diplomatic missions
18
The visual organization of the work is meant to suggest a
sequence of successive events in an important narrative
contrast between orderly control and chaotic drama
solemn procession as part of a civic ceremony
strict hierarchy between the relative importance of the figures
19
The sculpture shown appears life-like and natural as a result of the
realistic depiction of an individual including physical flaws
emotional expressiveness captured by the Archaic smile
sense of calm achieved through its compactness of form
sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance
20
The building has spolia, which are
permanently placed fountains, impluvia, water-based features
the reuse of architectural elements from other sites
new types of stained glass having a multi-colored effect
the spoils of war
21
The mihrab of the structure is located...
in the center of the prayer hall
in the qibla hall
inside a minaret
at the entrance to the mosque
22
Julie Mehretu's works have an animation and a sweeping vibrant pulse similar to the works of
Vassily Kandinsky
Meret Oppenheim
Constantin Brancusi
Pablo Picasso
23
All of the following is true about the work on te left EXCEPT it
symbolizes scenes from the Qu'ran
has a known artist
was meant for prayer
is one of a pair
24
A principle feature of the interior shown is...
a central staircase
ogival arches
a hypostyle hall
a basilica plan
25
In which culture is calligraphy an important artistic expression?
Etruscan
Islam
Byzantine
Roman
26
Both of these works are woven objects. The one on the left is
a tapestry
a quilt
an embroidery
a wool carpet
27
The woman on the left represents a Native American
who tries to adopt culture/customs of her new home in Spain
but is painted as European woman with dark colored skin
dressed as a European woman of the 18th century
who is eager to give up her children to the male European
28
The congregation in this building
worships together as they face a holy shrine
acts independently and prays seperately
worships together as they face the apse
acts independently as they circumabulate the altar
29
The materials used to create this work show influence of
Spanish painting
Aztec sculptures
Mayan frescoes
Aztec feather work
30
This Christian building was probably influenced by buildings such as the
Basilica Ulpia
Pantheon
Temple of Amen-Re
Catacombs of Priscilla
31
Etchings are different from engraving in that etchings
must be realized by passing paper over the impression
require a metal plate as a ground
must be immersed in acid to achieve an image
use a tool to cut into the surface
32
A pyxis is a
container for aromatic spices
type of Islamic script
flattened column against a wall
memory board
33
The façade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that
statues of famous athletes were displayed in the niches to attract crowds
different architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish levels
fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control
spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army
34
A stoa is a
circular shrine with surrounding columns
prison for traitors to Athens
a place of business and commerce
meeting place set aside for the gods
35
The Codex Mendoza was created for
the Aztecs as an official account of their history
the Aztecs records of civilization before Spanish conquest
Europeans to show them this history of the Aztecs
Mendoza's keepsake to remember his time spent in Mexico
36
The work shown is painted on
papyrus
terra cotta
plaster
limestone
37
The ground plan indicates that this building is
constructed with a transept for clergy
combination of centrally & axially planned building formats
a basilica with a focus on an apse
built over a sacred spot
38
We know the Basin by Muhammad ibn al-Zain must have been a special work for the artist because
he signed the work six times
it ended up in the possession of the King of France
he decorated it with hunting scenes
it is made of pewter
39
The work on the right is woven because it is
meant to be beautiful but also have a function
commentary on contemporary neglect of woven works of art
meant to be worn
the traditional artistic occupation of women
40
The idea of mixed races seen here is also picked up in the work of
Wangechi Mutu
Pablo Picasso
Frida Khalo
Yayoi Kusama
41
All of the following are part of the structure's decoration EXCEPT
bas relief narratives
arabesque patterns
reused Roman columns and capitals
calligraphic inscriptions
42
This works presents a contrast in cultural identities. The figure on the right represents the/a
King of Spain and his actions towards his subjects
member of the Spanish priesthood blessing a young child
Upper class male who had a child w/ a Native American woman
Spanish aristocrat who cares for children born on his land
43
The development of the Athenian agora as a public space differed greatly from the Forum of Trajan in that the agora
evolved gradually over centuries in response to political change
served as the primary residential sector for the city’s aristocracy
used axial planning to highlight a series of military monuments
incorporated buildings dedicated to secular and religious functions
44
The qibla wall in the mosque indicates the direction of prayer toward
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Rome
Mecca
45
This New Spain work betrays a knowledge of European artistic traditions during which periods
Gothic
Renaissance
Neoclassicim
Baroque

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