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The Rosetta Stone was important to ancient art because it
The term "pendentive" describes
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The term "pendentive" describes
an opening in the center of a dome
series of arches one atop the other
transitional element between a dome and a wall
a type of capital
2
The Rosetta Stone was important to ancient art because it
unraveled the mystery of the pyramids
listed the order of Egyptian pharaohs
led to the deciphering of hieroglyphics
led to the discovery of king tut's tomb
3
The hunting scene is meant for
display of cultural artifacts
more intimate spaces
grand rooms with large receptions
showing trophies of the hunt
4
The Husdon River School was
closed during WWII by the Nazis
a school of arts and crafts
a group of landscape painters
Set up to train New York artists
5
This work shows the influence of Western art in its use of
tenebrism
classical contrapposto
di sotto in su
atmospheric perspective
6
The impluvium is where Romans gathered
in the Forum to celebrate
for baths
to conduct business
water
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The ground plan indicated that this building is
a basilica with a focus on an apse
built over a sacred spot
centrally planned and axially blanned
constructed with a transept
8
This complex is unusual in Polynesian societies because it
is on a small island
is made of stone
contains a religious center
is surrounded by water
9
The Pergamon Altar depicts the battle between the gods and the giants, but also represents
building of the Acropolis
Greek defeat of the Persians
Roman defeat of the Greeks
rise of Greek power under Alexander the Great
10
The Sibyls on the Sistine Ceiling are meant to
incorporate all faiths
show equality of Old and New Testament
increase monumentality
align Christian belief with classical allusions
11
The catacombs in Rome were built to
bury the dead in underground tombs
hide Christians from Roman persecutions
provide space for the burial of emperors
hide Roman artwork from barbarians
12
This is a multi-media work in that besides marble it includes
porcelain, painting, and glass
granite, limestone and porphyry
paper, painting and fabric
glass, painting and metal
13
The function of the Athenian agora was to
give athletes space to exercise
create laws and conduct business
defend the city against invaders
hould a council with all the gods
14
All of the following characteristics are part of the Islamic architectural aesthetic EXCEPT
thing columns giving a sense of weightlessness
water in low bubbling fountains
interiors with a dominant central focusl
honeycomb-like ceiling of intricate web work
15
Tha agora was also a place for religion. The Hephaestion honored which Olympian god/goddess?
god of wine
goddess of hearth and home
god of forge
goddess of wisdome
16
A basic building technique of African architecture involves using a toron which is found in
Great Zimbabwe which is made of stone
Great Mosque at Djenne which is made of adobe
17
Bernini drew inspiration for his work from his experience as a
priest
writer of religious texts
stage designer
friend of st. Teresa
18
This work contains enconchados which are
shell inlay mother of pearl fragments
paintings that show people of mixed descent
free standing screens
techniques imported from Europe
19
Monticello is influenced by European models although it
references the African American experience
is made from local materials
is daring in its use of metal in its substructure
shows evidence of American Indian motifs
20
The traditional symbol of St Luke is the calf which symbolizes the
pastoral nature of the gospel
sacrificial nature of the gospel
powerful and strong message of the gospel
determination to write the gospel accurately
21
Which of the following is not true about individual buildings in the agora?
The Bouleuterioun is where the city senate met and voted
The Metroon housed the city's archive
all of the above is true
the Tholos is where a subset of senators were on call 24 hrs
22
The landscapes of Fan Kuan depict a
strong relationship between European and Asian art forms
reflection of Daoist philosophy and teachings
connection between Japanese and Chinese painting
complex interweaving of Buddhit and Confucian thought
23
Kufic script is an Islamic form of writing that is
read from left to right
found only on holy vessel and holy books
very angular with the uprights are right angles to the base
flowing having a curved and running look
24
The painting depicts an event in Chinese history when Chairman Mao
entered the Forbidden City
rallied troops against a Japanese invasion
lead a miner's strike
conquered the Nationalist forces
25
The ground plan indicates
the wooden ceiling was built over relatively thin walls
it was inspired by an ancient Egyptian temple
thick walls that support a vaulted ceiling
shrines added that obscure movement down the aisles
26
The painting can best be described as
people and nature together in harmonized universe
struggle against the forces of nature
humanitiy's civilizing effect on nature
people dominate their environment
27
Which of the following structures are in the agora?
Temple of Athena Nike
Altar of Zeus
a tholos
the parthenon
28
The Panathenaic Procession is similar to the imagery displayed on
Great Zimbabwe
The Temple of Zeus
Presentation of Fijian mats
The Bayeux Tapestry
29
Many Byzantine icons
were painted by ivory carvers
represented the real world and everyday problems
were meant to be touched and handled
were kept in isolation so few could see them
30
Painters interested in the sublime characteristically
were impressed by the court of Louis XIV
Saluted the achievements of the industrial revolution
had a religious reverence for landscape
reveled in the realm of geometric precision
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The Terra-cotta fragment from the Solomon Islands shows the characteristic use of
realistic human anatomy
stamped patterns of circles and dots
cross hatching to build up forms
painted and sculpted figures
32
The Panathenaic Procession processes from the
Royal Stoa to the Stoa of Attalos
Dipylon Gate to the Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike to the Parthenon
Parthenon to the Temple of Apollo Eleutherios
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The Forbidden City is a highly expanded version of a Chinese architectural format called
central plan
the courtyard style residence
hypostyle hall
axial plan
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The best preserved temple form the Classical period is found in the agora. What is it called?
The Temple of Apollo
The temple of Olympian Zeus
The Parthenon
The Hephaestion
35
the art work of Jeff Koons is dependent upon
commentary on contemporary political issues
references to objects in popular culture
the dump dot technique of paint application
multi media artwork
36
This screen has two sides, one showing a war scene and the other a hunt. It was meant to
display Habsburg power
illustrate Mexican military victories
encourage people to enlist in the army
offer peace as an alternative to war
37
A mudra is
the direction Buddhists face in prayer
a gesture in Buddhist art
a Buddhist temple
a sculpture of Buddha
38
Titians sensuous color harmonies were especially influential on the works of
Rubens
Jacques Louis David
Manet
Monet
39
The congregation in this building
worships together facing a holy shrine
acts independently, circumambulating the altar
worships together facing the apse
acts independently and prays separately
40
Maximum dramatic effect in this work is realized in the
interaction between God the Father and the angel
painted ceiling vault of the chapel
accented difference between the white marble & dark columns
broken pediment over the sculptural group
41
The tea ceremony is an integral part of the culture of
India
Indonesia
Japan
China
42
Which of the following is set in a chapel with other paintings based on a similar theme?
Carravaggio - Calling of St Matthew
da Viniv - Last Supper
Pontormo - entombment of Christ
Raphael - School of Athens
43
William Hogarth's works often contain narrative elements
shich are seen in large scale individual portraits
which underscore a satire of the King of England
taken from ancient myths and Biblical subjects
illustrating stories from pre-existing plays
44
Stieglitz's photograph, The Steerage, shows the impact of
Expressionism
Cubism
Dada
Surrealism
45
In which period did artist consistently paint sculpture?
Neoclassicalism
Mannerism
Renaissance
Gothic
46
Ndop sculptures were produced by which of the following peoples?
Baule
Chokwe
Kongo
Kuba
47
The Panathenaic Way, which runs through the agora, was used for
Shipping and commerce
secret diplomatic missions
sacred processions
The olympics
48
This Christian building was probably influenced by buildings such as the
Pantheon
Catacombs of Priscilla
Basilica of Ulpia
Temple of Amen-Re
49
The patrons of the work were the Cornaro family of Rome
whose names are inscribed on the sculpture
who built the church and the sculptures
whose portaits are visible in the chapel
Who objected to it and wanted it removed
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Brush effects are achieved by using techniques involving
ink washes for special effects
classical composure
tenebroso
introduction of tempera paint into China
51
The work of Jean-Michel Basquiat shows various influences including all EXCEPT
Graffiti art
ancient Egyptian body formulas
Jazz music
African American experience
52
A stoa is a
Meeting place set aside for the gods
place of business and commerce
Circular shrine with surrounding columns
prison for traitors to athens
53
There are several versions of all of the following works of art EXCEPT
The Kiss by Brancusi
The Burghers of Calais by Rodin
The Stone Breakers by Courbet
The Scream by Munch
54
The use of dramatic illusionism seen in this work is similar in effect to the work of
Julie Mehretu
Bill Viola
Juan Quick to see Smith
Faith Ringgold
55
The Panathenaic Procession is illustrated in a group of sculptures located on the
temple of Athena Nike
Parthenon
stoa
agora
56
Baroque works such as this have an emotional realism that takes inspiration from
Benin Africa
Romanesque Europe
Mongol India
Hellenistic Greece
57
The location of Nan Madol is meant to
bring the nobles to live in one place
ensure prosperity of the country
simulate trade and growth among merchants
have a private enclosure for prayer and worship
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All of the following sought to create art that was devoid of historical associations EXCEPT
Frank Lloyd Wright
Diego Rivera
Piet Mondrian
Helen Frankenthaler
59
Ndop sculptures are
commemorative portraits of kings
divinities
fetishes
representation of the ideal spirit of the ancestors
60
The building has spolia which are
permanently placed fountains, impluvia andwater features
the spoils of war
reuse of architectural elements from other sites
new types of stained glass