InVictory Adjusting Her Sandal, what is the effect of the artist’s treatment of the drapery?

It appears transparent to reveal the body underneath

How does Augustus of Prima Porta represent a break with the Roman tradition of portraiture

Its an idealized vision based on a Classical Greek prototype

The sculpture of Apollo from Veii is inspired by ancient Greek works like kouroi figures EXCEPT

Etruscan works move in space more dramatically

The twisted figures sculpted within the east pediment of the Parthenon suggest

An awakening with the rising of the sun and Athena’s birth

How is the Niobide’s Krater different from pottery that depicted human figures before it?

Figures are not in registers but on varied placed rocks

The Seated Boxer is characteristic of Hellenistic art due to its:

Pathos to enhance the work’s dramatic appeal

What links the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus to Hellenistic works such as the altar of Zeus?

Deeply carved relief show figures in motion crowded together

This temple was built to show a victorious battle against the Gauls and to depict

Gods waging war with reptilian giants

What does the Alexander Mosaic tell us about the Roman attitude towards Greek art?

That the Romans admired Greek art & copied classic works

The purpose of using arches and vaulting in the Colosseum was to (pick 2)

provide support multi-storied structures, provide large openings for entering & exiting

Although the original function of the agora was to serve as a marketplace it later accommodated

Democratic and philosophical discussions

Why are the frescoes in the House of Vettii of significance?

They show depth and perspective using faux finishes

What is the purpose of the coffers in the dome of the Pantheon?

To lighten the structural load of the dome

Etruscan art is unique in its

Depicting men & women together in a funerary monument

The Column of Trajan had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT

It was used as a large sundial to indicate the time of day

To emphasize realism seen in The Seated Boxer, the artist used

Copper to indicate wounds on the hands

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InVictory Adjusting Her Sandal, what is the effect of the artist’s treatment of the drapery?
It suggests the textures of the material
It appears transparent to reveal the body underneath
It appears heavy and the fabric is being pulled down
It creates an interesting visual pattern
2
The Winged Victory of Samothrace is from which of the following periods?
Archaic
Hellenistic
Egyptian
Classical
3
In Head of a Roman Patrician we know the following virtues were valued by the Romans EXCEPT
Youthfulness
Experience
Wisdom
Determination
4
How does Augustus of Prima Porta represent a break with the Roman tradition of portraiture
It portrays a full figure something never found in Roman art
It did not have any memorial function
Its an idealized vision based on a Classical Greek prototype
It was made while the subject was still young & active
5
The Colosseum was used for the following things EXCEPT
plays and musical performances
animal fights
gladiator battles
mock battles
6
The sculpture of Apollo from Veii is inspired by ancient Greek works like kouroi figures EXCEPT
Greek works have a more firmly articulated body
Etruscan works move in space more dramatically
Greek works are life-size
Etruscan works have a smile that adds life to the sculpture
7
The twisted figures sculpted within the east pediment of the Parthenon suggest
a constant struggle between the forces of reason and passion
Athenians as they participated in the Panathenaic procession
An awakening with the rising of the sun and Athena’s birth
an event involving a contest between Athena and Poseidon
8
How is the Niobide’s Krater different from pottery that depicted human figures before it?
Some of the figures are not clothed
Figures are not in registers but on varied placed rocks
Figures are all the same size
Scenes are depicting narratives of grotesque nature
9
What is the culture of original of the Colosseum?
Hellenistic Greek
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient Mesopotamia
10
The Seated Boxer is characteristic of Hellenistic art due to its:
Pathos to enhance the work’s dramatic appeal
Violent action and dynamic movement
Contrapposto balance to suggest calm and restraint
Idealized forms and harmonious proportions
11
The tradition of depicting figures in isocephalism applied to all of the following works EXCEPT
Plaque of the Ergastines
Niobides Krater
Tomb of the Triclinium
The Palette of King Narmer
12
What links the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus to Hellenistic works such as the altar of Zeus?
Deeply carved relief show figures in motion crowded together
The use of scale to indicate which figure is more important
The intermingling of human and supernatural figures
The combo of different Classical orders in a single piece
13
What Battle is represented at the Temple of Athena Nike?
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Himera
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Leuctra
14
1. The Grave Stele of Hegeso is similar to the sculptures at the Parthenon EXCEPT
Its Classical style
Its private patronage
Its illusion of three-dimensional space
Its use of narrative subject matter
15
This temple was built to show a victorious battle against the Gauls and to depict
Charioteers guiding unruly horses
Gods waging war with reptilian giants
Humans battling with drunken centaurs
Kouroi parading with spoils of war
16
This relief from the Parthenon was considered controversial & very different because
Depicted priests and commoners together
Depicted civilians in a temple for a God
All of the these
Had female and male figures as equals
17
The use of concrete in the Colosseum provided all of the following EXCEPT
showed Imperial power
allowed for lighter buildings
allowed complex forms from casting
durable and water-resistant
18
What period is this sculpture from?
Classical Greek
Imperial Roman
Republican Roman
Hellenistic Greek
19
What does the Alexander Mosaic tell us about the Roman attitude towards Greek art?
Romans only liked Greek art when it was about Roman concerns
That the Romans admired Greek art & copied classic works
That works plundered from Greece were often displayed
That the Romans regarded Greek art as provincial & interior
20
How do female Kore figures differ from their male counterparts?
They were originally painted
They were shown were clothes
They were portrait likeness of the individual
They had a serene smile
21
Etruscan tombs have fresco paintings that show
Last judgement scenes
Funerary banquets
Historical panoramas
Mythological scenes
22
The use of stone in the Colosseum provided all of the following EXCEPT
durability
structural support for vaulting
light weight material
could create monumental buildings to show power
23
The purpose of using arches and vaulting in the Colosseum was to (pick 2)
provide support multi-storied structures
show the power of the Roman Empire
provide large openings for entering & exiting
show the artistry the Romans possessed in architecture
24
What period is this sculpture from?
Egyptian
Imperial Roman
Archaic Greek
Classical Greek
25
A large statue of Athena was created for the cella of the Parthenon made of:
Bronze and silver
Copper and jewels
Marble and granite
Gold and ivory
26
Although the original function of the agora was to serve as a marketplace it later accommodated
Elaborate burial sites
Strict military training
Democratic and philosophical discussions
Theatrical performances
27
Why are the frescoes in the House of Vettii of significance?
They depict mythological scenes
They remind the viewer that the gods are always watching
They show depth and perspective using faux finishes
They show the influence of the Greeks
28
What is the purpose of the coffers in the dome of the Pantheon?
To bring the circular building into harmony with its portico
To prevent condensation forming directly on the dome itself
To create shadows in contrast to the light entering the dome
To lighten the structural load of the dome
29
Etruscan art is unique in its
Ability to show contrapposto in large-scale sculpture
Use of painted terra-cotta
Painting of stone sculpture to give a work lifelike quality
Depicting men & women together in a funerary monument
30
The Column of Trajan had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT
It was used as a large sundial to indicate the time of day
It was the centerpiece of buildings surrounding the Forum
It recounts the military victory against the Dacians
It acted as Emperor Trajan’s tomb
31
What period is this sculpture from?
Hellenistic Greek
Republican Roman
Imperial Roman
Classical Greek
32
To emphasize realism seen in The Seated Boxer, the artist used
Copper to indicate wounds on the hands
Blood to give a sense of physical combat of boxing
Gold to symbolize the boxer’s victory over his opponents
Ivory to highlight his tousled hair during combat
33
What object is Hegeso holding in her hands?
A piece of jewelry
A cup
A comb
A mirror
34
Besides Hegeso, who name was also included on the stele?
Her mother
Her child
Her husband
Her father
35
The function of the Anavysos Kouros is to
Mark the grave of a Greek man
Worship a Greek good
Honor athletes from the Olympics
Celebrate a military victory

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