Which is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas showing influence of artistic traditions due to its Silk Road location?

Realistically draping folds of the robes, like Hellenistic Greek style

The red, green, and gold marks that were placed close to the brown script were included to

assist with the readability & oral recitation of this important text

In Shahnama folios, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to create a

new style of manuscript illumination

Through the 8th-9th centuries, the Kufic calligraphic script that was used in this folio from an early Qur'an was also

inscribed on ceramics, metalwork, and architectural features

Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to

allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the ritual of circumambulation

Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated its

use of a dome resting on pendentives

In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys

the importance of the spiritual message being communicated

After the original dome of Hagia Sophia collapsed in 558 C.E., its architects responded by

increasing the height of the dome and adding buttresses

The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to

accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers

The work, which was created in medieval Islamic Spain, demonstrates the influence of

ivory carving traditions that existed throughout the Mediterranean

The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by

excluding figural representations of animals or humans

Shah Tahmasp’s patronage of illustrated manuscripts, such as the Shah Tahmasp Shahnama, was influenced by his

childhood training in the arts of calligraphy and painting

The carved decoration has been interpreted as symbolic of the political power and legitimacy of the ruler based on

representations of falcon eggs which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate

The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to

accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers

With the Ardabil Carpet, considering that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist decided to include

large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end

The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a

manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power

In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by

identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb

The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to

walk on an upward path toward enlightenment

The traditional abhaya mudra displayed by Shiva in the Chola bronze Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) is used to

provide comfort so you will not be afraid while in the presence of the god

For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is

pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of Islamic prayer

The figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating

the moment of his enlightenment

The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to

meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary

The Taj Mahal minarets are used in a somewhat different manner than traditional minarets because their function was to

provide a visual balance to the design of the main structure

In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of

encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work

Originally Hagia Sophia may have lacked figural imagery because the builders feared making graven images or because

they wanted visitors to focus on the architecture and surface decoration

Which of the following is the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock shown in the image?

To highlight the rock as the place where Muhammad began his night journey

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1
Combination of vegetal and figural forms in the Basin reflects the distinction drawn in medieval Islamic culture between
people of different social classes
religious and secular law
oral and written history
luxury and everyday contexts
2
Which is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas showing influence of artistic traditions due to its Silk Road location?
Garments that are belted at the waist, like the style of Old Kingdom Egypt
Robes that are painted in complementary colors, like Early Christian style
Realistically draping folds of the robes, like Hellenistic Greek style
Columnar folds of the robes, like Early Gothic style
3
The red, green, and gold marks that were placed close to the brown script were included to
assist with the readability & oral recitation of this important text
indicate ownership of the document as it was passed down by generations
indicate the patron’s wealth through by using expensive & rare colored dyes
be design elements that contrast with the horizontal and vertical lines
4
In Shahnama folios, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to create a
new style of manuscript illumination
link between the new Mongol Dynasty and Persia’s long-lasting culture
version of the ukiyo-e style that dominated popular art at the time
sense of the harmony believed to exist between humankind and the landscape
5
Through the 8th-9th centuries, the Kufic calligraphic script that was used in this folio from an early Qur'an was also
associated with the illuminated manuscript Shahnama
inscribed on ceramics, metalwork, and architectural features
employed solely for recording prayers and incantations
chiseled into basalt steles pronouncing societal laws
6
Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to
provide space for chapels dedicated to the important saints
separate the crowds of ordinary worshipers from clerics visiting the shrine
provide a large open space for burying the faithful near this sacred site
allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the ritual of circumambulation
7
Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated its
rectilinear basilica format and windows
use of concrete poured into molds
extensive program of narrative frescoes
use of a dome resting on pendentives
8
In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys
a preference for clarity of content over design
the limitations of carefully planned design methods
the innovative and unique approach of the artist
the importance of the spiritual message being communicated
9
After the original dome of Hagia Sophia collapsed in 558 C.E., its architects responded by
decreasing the height of the dome and adding columns
using lighter materials in the reconstructed dome
increasing the height of the dome and adding buttresses
removing many of the building’s original windows
10
Borobudur was designed in the form of a giant mandala in order to
accommodate large congregations
mirror the sacred cosmic order
create an unconquerable fortress
display the grandeur of Buddhism
11
The ornate exterior and interior surface treatments of the Dome of the Rock link this structure to earlier examples of
Byzantine mosaic design
Greco-Roman sculptural reliefs
Persian carpet arabesque patterns
Early Christian patterned brickwork
12
The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to
provide space for pilgrims to perform the practice of circumambulation
accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers
provide the Mosque’s clergy with a private space for prayer & contemplation
house an open air food market for the town’s population throughout the week
13
The work, which was created in medieval Islamic Spain, demonstrates the influence of
ivory carving traditions that existed throughout the Mediterranean
intricate animal styles found in early medieval metalwork
aniconic representational styles that originated in Arabia
Asian lacquerware techniques that were brought along the Silk Road
14
The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by
excluding figural representations of animals or humans
including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads
incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an
dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers
15
The qibla iwan reminds worshippers to direct themselves toward the city of Mecca as they pray through the presence of
muqarnas
minarets
a maqsura
a minbar
16
Shah Tahmasp’s patronage of illustrated manuscripts, such as the Shah Tahmasp Shahnama, was influenced by his
desire to educate common people on important Islamic concepts
dramatic religious conversion to Islam after his ascension to the throne
childhood training in the arts of calligraphy and painting
overwhelming military success over Safavid enemies
17
The carved decoration has been interpreted as symbolic of the political power and legitimacy of the ruler based on
a carved inscription lists the succession of caliphs in the Umayyad dynasty
representations of falcon eggs which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate
a portrait of the owner, which depicts him seated on an ornate throne
a lion hunt, representing victory of the Umayyads over the Nasrid dynasty
18
The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to
accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers
house an open air food market for the town’s population throughout the week
provide the Mosque’s clergy with a private space for prayer & contemplation
provide space for pilgrims to perform the practice of circumambulation
19
The work shown can attributed to the artistic tradition of
China
Japan
Persia
India
20
With the Ardabil Carpet, considering that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist decided to include
large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end
golden background in order to indicate spirituality and timelessness
small rectangular shapes that symbolize individuals, events, or places
group of dancing figures playing musical instruments in festive celebration
21
The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a
center of worship for the faithful, including towers to call to prayers
monastery complex with entrances oriented toward the cardinal points
site where pilgrims could gather to offer gifts or prayers for safety
manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power
22
The Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) exemplifies Islamic metalworking tradition as evidenced by its
inscriptions from the Qur’an
precise geometric patterns
six signatures of the artist
interconnected figural designs
23
In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by
using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty
directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer
drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
24
The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to
move in a straight line toward the garbha griha, or “womb chamber”
walk on an upward path toward enlightenment
enter through torana before circumambulating
experience the meditational power of a labyrinth
25
The traditional abhaya mudra displayed by Shiva in the Chola bronze Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) is used to
denote meditation as Shiva executes cycles of creation and destruction
provide comfort so you will not be afraid while in the presence of the god
highlight the god's role in aiding worshippers
symbolize the soul's division into different parts prepairing
26
For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is
an open-air courtyard with a large fountain rising from the middle
pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of Islamic prayer
a monumental gate that is ornamented with calligraphy from the Qur’an
the pathway through a chahar bagh garden that leads to the mosque
27
The figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating
the delivery of his first sermon
the moment of his physical death
the moment of his enlightenment
his rule over the universe
28
The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to
find others who worshipped Vishnu, the primary deity of the temple
visualize the history of the spread of Hinduism throughout the region
locate sculptures of the particular deity whose protection they desired
meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary
29
The Taj Mahal minarets are used in a somewhat different manner than traditional minarets because their function was to
allow visitors to see the layout of the complex by climbing to the top
communicate tales through relief carvings that wind up each minaret
ensure that the complex would be visible from all directions
provide a visual balance to the design of the main structure
30
In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of
communicating the similarities with Persian history & the life of the court
influencing courtiers to respect their ruler as a descendant of Gayumars
encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work
counteracting opinions that Persian artistic traditions were outmoded
31
Originally Hagia Sophia may have lacked figural imagery because the builders feared making graven images or because
Christians had not yet developed a figural imagery for church decoration
Emperor Justinian wanted to outshine all other aspects of the building
they wanted visitors to focus on the architecture and surface decoration
they ran out of money to finish their planned program of decoration
32
Which of the following is the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock shown in the image?
To highlight the rock as the place where Muhammad began his night journey
To remind worshipers to strive for humility and simplicity
To acknowledge the importance of the rock in Jewish, Christian & Islamic
To convey the meaning that Muhammad’s teachings are the “rock” of Islam

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