At the Dome of the Rocks construction, Muslim practitioners were meant to recognize the triumph of the new faith through

Its symbolic location at a sacred religious site

The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it

serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques

The exterior decoration of the Treasury at Petra architects were influenced by the

rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture

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

Shah Tahmasp’s patronage of illustrated manuscripts was influenced by his

childhood training in the arts of calligraphy and painting

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

allow large crowds to perform the prescribed ritual of circumamlation

Which aspect of the Treasury of Petra reflects the influence of another culture resulting from trade

Corinthian columns within the facade

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

the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of Islamic pra

Bahram Gur Fights the Karg uses techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional

manuscript illumination that combines elements from various artistic trad

The Kufic calligraphic script that was used in this folio from an early Koran was also

inscribed on ceramics, metalwork, and architectural features

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

identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb

When shown for daily purpose the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged, reaching down with his right hand

Indicating the moment of his enlightenment

Which of the following is generally accepted as the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock?

To highlight the rock as the place from which Muhammad began his night jour

When designing the Ardabil Carpet, the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist

lg central medallion that supports 2 lamps shown hanging from each end

The deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys

the importance of the spiritual message being communicated

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

excluding figural representations of animals or humans

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas that shows the influence of other artistic tradition

Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greeks

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 red, green, & gold marks that were placed close to the script were included to

visually assist with the readability & oral recitation of text

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1
The combo of vegetal and figural forms in the Basin reflects the distinction drawn in medieval Islamic culture between
people of different social classes
luxury and everyday contexts
religious and secular law
oral and written history
2
At the Dome of the Rocks construction, Muslim practitioners were meant to recognize the triumph of the new faith through
Its symbolic location at a sacred religious site
Its Qur’anic frieze that is visible throughout the city
Its concentric aisles that allow circumambulation
Its integrated position in a bustling city center
3
The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it
exemplifies a hypostyle hall
exemplifies a hypostyle hall
inspired the enclosed cubic interiors of all mosques
serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques
4
At the Great Mosque the qibla iwan reminds followers to aim themselves at Mecca as they pray through
muqarnas
a maqsura
minarets
a minbar
5
The Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) exemplifies Islamic metalworking tradition as evidenced by its
interconnected figural designs
inscriptions from the Qur’an
precise geometric patterns
six signatures of the artist
6
The exterior decoration of the Treasury at Petra architects were influenced by the
monumental entrances of New Kingdom Egyptian temples
rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture
advanced engineering of imperial Persian architecture
hybrid animal forms that guarded Assyrian citadels
7
In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of
influencing courtiers to respect their ruler as a direct descendant of Gayu
counteracting opinions that Persian artistic traditions were outmoded
encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work
communicating the similarities between Persians and the life of the court
8
Shah Tahmasp’s patronage of illustrated manuscripts was influenced by his
childhood training in the arts of calligraphy and painting
desire to educate common people on important Islamic concepts
overwhelming military success over Safavid enemies
dramatic religious conversion to Islam after his ascension to the throne
9
Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to
provide space for chapels dedicated to the important saints that line
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 to perform the prescribed ritual of circumamlation
10
Which aspect of the Treasury of Petra reflects the influence of another culture resulting from trade
vegetal relief sculpture flanking the doorway
an arcade in the Imperial Roman style
a band of Egyptian-influenced wall paintings
Corinthian columns within the facade
11
For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is
the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of Islamic pra
the pathway through a chahar bagh garden that leads to the mosque
a monumental gate that is ornamented with calligraphy from the Qur’an
an open-air courtyard with a large fountain rising from the middle
12
Bahram Gur Fights the Karg uses techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional
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
manuscript illumination that combines elements from various artistic trad
13
The Kufic calligraphic script that was used in this folio from an early Koran was also
employed solely for recording prayers and incantations
chiseled into basalt steles pronouncing societal laws
associated with the illuminated manuscript Shahnama
inscribed on ceramics, metalwork, and architectural features
14
In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter contributes to the story by
using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty
drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background
directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
15
When shown for daily purpose the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged, reaching down with his right hand
Indicating the moment of his physical death
Indicating his rule over the universe
Indicating the delivery of his first sermon
Indicating the moment of his enlightenment
16
Which of the following is generally accepted as the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock?
To symbolically convey the meaning that teachings are the “rock” of islam
To highlight the rock as the place from which Muhammad began his night jour
To acknowledge the importance of the rock in the traditions
To remind worshipers to strive for humility symbolized by a unadorned rock
17
When designing the Ardabil Carpet, the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist
field of sm shapes that symbolize indiv, events, or places
group of dancing figures playing musical instruments in celebration
lg central medallion that supports 2 lamps shown hanging from each end
golden background in order to indicate spirituality and timelessness
18
The deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys
a preference for clarity of content over design
the innovative and unique approach of the artist
the importance of the spiritual message being communicated
the limitations of carefully planned design methods
19
The Ardabil Carpet’s decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by
excluding figural representations of animals or humans
incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an
including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads
dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers
20
The vegetal and figural forms in the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) shows the drawn in medieval islamic culture between
religious and secular law
people of different social classes
oral and written history
luxury and everyday contexts
21
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas that shows the influence of other artistic tradition
Columnar folds of the robes that create an elongated appearance
Garments that are belted at the waist
Robes that are painted in complementary colors, influenced by Christians
Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greeks
22
The ornate exterior and interior surface treatments of the Dome of the Rock link this structure to earlier examples of
Persian carpet arabesque patterns
Byzantine mosaic design
Greco-Roman sculptural reliefs
Early Christian patterned brickwork
23
The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to
provide the Mosque’s clergy with a private space for prayer
house an open air food market for town’s people through the working week
provide space for pilgrims to show the devotional practice circumambulation
accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers
24
The red, green, & gold marks that were placed close to the script were included to
the patron’s wealth through the use of expensive and rare colored dyes
indicate ownership of the document as it was passed down through generation
design elements that contrast w/the horizontal and vertical lines, letters
visually assist with the readability & oral recitation of text

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