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1
The audience would have interpreted the rod & ring presented to Hammurabi as symbolic of the
Tools needed to build a functioning society
Power of the sun that brings life to man
Spirit that leaves the body in the afterlife
Peace and friendship between empires
2
What was likely the purpose of the above artwork?
To be a symbolic representation of a ruler or god.
To be used for decorative purposes
To guard and/or protect an entryway.
To mark a grave.
3
The reliefs at Persepolis were intended to communicate political power by means of a
Presentation of athletes and warriors in chariots
Portrayal of gods living among the mortals
Demonstration of unity and respect for diversity
Display of degraded subservience and humiliation
4
What aspect of the
Palette of Narmer's
content is found in artworks from where it originated?
It depicts both animals and people.
Figures are depicted in a mix of frontal and profile views.
It's semi-triangular shape.
It has a depressed area for grinding eye pigments.
5
Fang peoples of Cameroon sculpted
byeri
figures to guard containers holding their ancestors’ relics, because the Fang
A nomadic people and did not practice earthen burials
Wanted the sculptures to inspire believers to offer blessings and tithes
Believed in reincarnation
Believed the remains of deceased would otherwise be stolen by colonists
6
In Hunters in the Snow, Bruegel unifies the composition through
a symmetrical, balanced arrangement
visible, textured brushstrokes
the use of hierarchical scale in the figures
the repetition of a limited color palette
7
The work shown can be attributed to the Sande Society’s
Bundu
mask tradition because of the
Glossy black surface representing a woman’s inner beauty
Small mouth symbolizing the modesty of old age
Complex hairstyle meant to exemplify male strength
Hollow cavity to hold medicinal materials
8
The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that both works
Use mythological stories as allegories of historic battles
Use hierarchical scale to distinguish between figures
Differentiate between men & women through use of dif. colors
created for the commemoration of powerful rulers
9
What part of the form of the White Temple & its ziggurat was affected by its intended function?
It has sloped walls.
It has a solid base.
It is very tall.
It is made of mud brick.
10
The combo of repeated patterns, vertical lines, and contrasting colors enabled the artist of the work shown to convey
Stability and Strength
Dignity and calmness
Dynamism and energy
Aggression and chaos
11
The precise orientation of the megaliths of Stonehenge suggest that the site was used for the
Calculation of the positions of the planets
Commemoration of the creation of the Heavens
Marking of the summer solstice
Performance of a ceremony dedicated to a lunar deity
12
1. Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux have been interpreted as paintings intended to
Portray scenes of animal domestication
Tell a mythic narrative of human origins
Warn people about dangerous animals threatening villages
Document a series of animal-based rituals
13
Elisabeth Vigee-Le Brun is an artist whose artwork bridges which two time periods?
Renaissance and Neoclassicism
Baroque and Rococo
Renaissance and Baroque
Rococo and Neoclassicism
14
Which artwork from the College Board's given image set does this image directly relate to?
The kneeling statue of Hatshepsut.
The statues of votive figures, from temple at Eshnunna.
The Temple of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall
The Seated Scribe.
15
This Mexican painting portrays a woman who is known for being
one of the first feminists in the Americas.
the only nun to die during the Inquisitions.
the first female viceroy in New Spain.
an educated writer and heir to the throne of Spain
16
Narmer in the Palette of Narmer is barefoot as he slays an enemy to show that he is a
Divine figure with supernatural powers
Forceful and experienced veteran of war
Lowly and humble servant of the king
Revered visitor from the spirit world
17
In what way does the
Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer
correspond to Egyptian's standard of function?
Includes incantations or spells originating from Mid Kingdom
Depicts a guide for the deceased's passage into afterlife
The scroll was meant to be buried with the deceased.
Shows Hu-Nefer being judged to see if he deserve immortality
18
Pink Panther by Jeff Koons is considered by some to be an example of kitsch because
It is the only one produced
It looks like an inexpensive souvenir
It is small like traditional porcelain figurines
The subject is traditional and recognizable
19
The painting is from the series The Migration, which was a response to
Influx of immigrants from Europe to US in early 20th century
Forced immigration to the US through Atlantic slave trade
Mass movement of African Americans out of rural southern US
Relocation of Natives from indigenous lands to territories
20
Which of the statements is true of both the Standard of Ur & the Palette of King Narmer
They depict an enemy’s military banner
They portray dynastic succession
They designate the king as a sun god
They celebrate military victory
21
The Sumerian statuettes of votive figures were created for the cella of a temple in order to
Protect a ruler from supernatural evils
Serve as a home for the spirit of the deceased
Demonstrate the piety of the patron
Commemorate soldiers who died in battle
22
Use of continuous narration in the Judgment of Hu-Nefer reinforces the scroll’s function as a
Record of 1’s ancestry to validate position in the hereafter
Myths designed to be passed down to next generations
Guidebook to assist the dead in the journey to the afterlife
Documentation of the accomplishments of those who have died
23
What do the laws of the Code of Hammurabi reveal about Babylonian society?
The Babylonian society believed that all people were not =
The laws established a minimum wage for Babylonian workers.
Were skilled at communicating expectations & consequences
The society believed that all people were equal.
24
Botticelli’s painting
Birth of Venus
and Dürer’s engraving
Adam and Eve
are similar in that both artists
relied on classical models to represent the concept of ideal beauty
Set their figures in exotic landscapes that were intriguing to the v
combined deep space with dramatic light to create emotional scenes
Used decorative patterning and harmonious colors to create serene images
25
Archeological evidence suggests that the Apollo 11 stones in Nambia
Were widely copied by subsequent peoples
Are among the earliest known rock paintings in Africa
Depict a mature style relative to earlier cave paintings
Were influenced by European Paleolithic artists
26
The decoration of the Treasury at Petra attests to the manner in which Nabataean architects were influenced by the
Rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture
Monumental entrance of New Kingdom Egyptian temples
Advanced engineering of Persian architecture
Hybrid animal forms that guarded Assyrian citadels
27
What mainly influenced the content of the artwork in the above image?
Stiff postures represent the character of Egyptian culture.
Red paint remains on king & black paint remains on queen
Shows king & queen whose ka’s could inhabit the sculptures
Male's nemes on head, long beard, & kilt show him as king.
28
How does the patronage of the statues of the votive figures, relate to their form?
Sculptures of patrons who donated more money are larger.
The figures have wide open eyes indicative of prayer.
form reflects ancient preference for round sculptural forms
figures wear clothing b/c nudity was considered degrading.
29
Which of the visual features is intentionally included by artists to help the viewer to link a
Ndop
w/individual?
A projecting headdress that is placed on the figure’s head
a set of royal regailia, such as belts, armbands and bracelets
A naturalistic likeness with a unique facial expression
A geometric motif pattern sculpted on the front of the base
30
Fang
byeri
figures such as the work shown were intended to function as
Talisman
Reliquaries
Staff gods
Shrines
31
A traditional feature seen in the Palette of Narmer is the use of
A seated figure to denote a high degree of status
A composite view to depict the human form
High relief to create an intimidating image
Genre scenes to convey a moral message
32
Which feature of the
lukasa
of the Luba peoples that is derived from the Luba tradition of oral, not written history?
The lukasa had to be sm enough for the person telling the history to hold
The arrangement of each lukasa was determined by each of the experts
Objects had to be periodically adjusted as events occurred
The history on the lukasa had to be read the same way in every telling
33
Which features of the Standard of Ur provides evidence of a vast trade network w foreign lands?
The depiction of foreign dignitaries bringing tribute
Inscriptions written in different languages
The use of precious stones inlaid within the design
Images of a ruler’s travels to exotic lands
34
Giotto’s frescoes in the Arena Chapel are similar to Michelangelo’s of the Sistine Chapel because both artists
Include religious text into their paintings
Include architectural elements to organize, painted using trompe l’oeil
Use New Testament iconography
Use linear perspective to guide the viewer’s eye to Christ
35
Depiction of giantomachy on reliefs of Great Altar of Zeus may have served as an allegory of
Rome’s control over the Mediterranean
Athens’ defeat of Sparta
Alexander the Great’s military campaigns
King Attalos’ victory over the Gauls
36
The narrative moment is expressed through the
lighting
textural gloss
color palette
gestures
37
Sor Juana wrote this book in 1691 that defended her right as a woman to write & a scholar
First Dream, Primero sueño
House of Desires, Los empenos de una casa
The Answer, La Requesta
Castalite Flood, Inundeción castálida
38
The installation was a response to which of the following historic events?
Immigration of New Immigrants to the US in the 19th and 20th
Forced relocation of Native Amer during the Trail of Tears
Great Migration of African Amer to urban centers in the N
Plight of unwanted immigrants in contemporary Europe
39
What is the content of the above artwork?
Shamash presenting Hammurabi w items to legitimize his rule.
used to communicate the rules of Babylon.
contains line and the principle of design proportion.
The artwork is the Code of Hammurabi.
40
The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that they both
Highlight diplomatic skill and the accumulation of wealth
Demonstrate provisions made for dynastic succession
Portray a ruler as a divine being with supernatural powers
Attribute a king’s power to a show of military strength