Favor stylized figures against a gold leaf background, Christian art

After the original dome of Hagia Sophia collapsed in 558 CE its architects responded by…?

Decreasing the height of the dome and adding columns

In the work above, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the…?

Arches that are framed by engaged columns, and a lintel

The sculpture of the above work shown chose to show the figures arm extended to…?

Highlight his speaking skills as a gifted orator

Spectators in the above amphitheater would frequently have witnessed…?

Gladiators and wild animals being lifted interview from the substructure

In the work above, features of different animals were combined for the purpose of…?

Imposing mythical creature made to safeguard the entrance to royal complex

The façade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that…?

Statues of famous athletes were displayed in the niches to attract crowds

The lower left side of the tympanum is depicted, kneeling before the outstretched hand of God in order to..?

Inspire visiting pilgrims to similarly adopt humble reverence

The choice of imagery on the breastplate depicted was intended to elicit which of the following from the public?

Appreciation of his services as protector of peace and prosperity

Originally, Hagia Sophia may have lacked figure out imagery either because the builders feared making graven images or?

They desire to focus the attention of visitors on architecture + decoration

Original viewers of the interior of Hagia Sophia were described as reacting with?

Awe that it’s dome seemingly hovered on a cushion of light

An ambulatory radiating chapels were specific features adopted by churches of the period to…?

Accommodate a large number of travelers to see the reliquary of Sainte-Foy

Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated it’s…?

Use of concrete poured into molds

The style of the relief sculpture on the tympanum is best demonstrated as Romanesque through the…?

Heavenly stylized figures that are depicted frontally or in composite poses

Scholars think that early medieval fibula, such as the “Merovingian looped fibulae” serves as…?

Status symbols owned to enhance prestige

The “Stand of Ur” and “Palette of King Narmer” are similar in that both works…?

Employ hierarchical scale to distinguish figures of varying degrees of imp.

The “Parthenon” and the “White Temple at Uruk” both included which of the following architectural features?

A sacred cells that contained votive gurgles or cult statues

The way the human form is idealized on the “Grave Steele of Hegeso” is most characteristic of which period?

Classical, as seen in the “Plaque of Ergastines”

The consequences of good and evil

The depiction of war on the “Column of Trajan” differs from “Alexander Mosaic,” in that the narrative frieze…?

Emphasizes the methodical power of imperial leadership

The inclusion of radiating semi circular niches (exedrae) in the plan of Sanvitale, allowed its architect to

Use natural light to illuminate the wall mosaics in the sanctuary

Across carpet page of the Lindisfarne gospels, demonstrates both continuity and change through the use of…?

Indigenous styles to express new religious meaning

The scenes represented on the tympanum affected pilgrims, entering the church by eliciting responses of…?

Enlightenment at the portrayal of events from historical texts

The sculpture above appears lifelike and natural as a result of the…?

Sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance

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1
The destruction of images for political or religious reasons is known as…?
Iconoclasm
Syncretism
Symbolism
Iconography
2
In the way in functions to commemorate individual after death, the Etruscan, “Sarcophagus of Spouses” is most similar to
Doryphoros
Code of Hammurabi
Statues of the votive figures
Anavysos Kouros
3
Question is above
Employ diagonal lines and stacked bodies, focus of early Christian art
Focus on realism, illustrate in the concern of Byzantine religious art
Favor stylized figures against a gold leaf background, Christian art
Portrays secular leaders demonstrating the preference of byzantine art…
4
After the original dome of Hagia Sophia collapsed in 558 CE its architects responded by…?
Decreasing the height of the dome and adding columns
Removing many of the buildings original windows
Using lighter materials in the reconstructed dome
Increasing the height of the dome and adding buttresses
5
The work above can be attributed to which of the following ancient Mediterranean cultures?
Neo-Assyrian
Greek
Egyptian
Etruscan
6
In the work above, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the…?
Oculus that provides natural lighting for the events
Oval shape that allows for expensive viewing from all sides
Engage to columns that distribute the weight evenly on all sides
Arches that are framed by engaged columns, and a lintel
7
The outer frieze of the temple above is…?
Ionic
Corinthian
Doric
Composite
8
The sculpture of the above work shown chose to show the figures arm extended to…?
Dramatize a confrontation with another ruler
Demonstrate his piety through a gentle gesture
Emphasize the importance of casting a vote
Highlight his speaking skills as a gifted orator
9
Spectators in the above amphitheater would frequently have witnessed…?
Orators standing in the arena to give speeches about matters of government
Christian martyrs being led in from the catacombs below
Gladiators and wild animals being lifted interview from the substructure
Chariots emerging from the arched gateways
10
In the work above, features of different animals were combined for the purpose of…?
Imposing mythical creature made to safeguard the entrance to royal complex
Symbolic portrait of a king as protector and defender of stability in realm
Personification of a multi faced deity placed inside shrine of the complex
Symbolic representation of a kingdom made through uniting separate regions
11
The façade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that…?
The dif. Architectural orders of columns used to distinguish each level
Fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control
Statues of famous athletes were displayed in the niches to attract crowds
Spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army
12
The lower left side of the tympanum is depicted, kneeling before the outstretched hand of God in order to..?
Inspire visiting pilgrims to similarly adopt humble reverence
Remind visitors that they should approach the altar on their knees
Prepare visitors that they should also expect to die as Christian martyrs
Informed visit in pilgrims, the tragedy of her death + resulting sainthood
13
The building complex was located in what is now…?
France
Iraq
Egypt
Turkey
14
The choice of imagery on the breastplate depicted was intended to elicit which of the following from the public?
Reverence for his status as only profit of a single true deity
Appreciation of his services as protector of peace and prosperity
Empathy for his display of humility and earthly suffering
Fear of his power to hand out judgment and punishment to his people
15
Originally, Hagia Sophia may have lacked figure out imagery either because the builders feared making graven images or?
Christians had not yet developed a tradition of figural imagery
They desire to focus the attention of visitors on architecture + decoration
Emperor Justinian wanted to outshine all other aspects of the building
They ran out of money to finish their planned program of decoration
16
Original viewers of the interior of Hagia Sophia were described as reacting with?
Disgust at its lavish display of opulence
Awe that it’s dome seemingly hovered on a cushion of light
Fear at its vulnerability to earthquakes
Pride that all of its spaces were open to the entire populace
17
An ambulatory radiating chapels were specific features adopted by churches of the period to…?
Accommodate a large number of travelers to see the reliquary of Sainte-Foy
Allow multiple services to be held simultaneously
Replace the separate construction of traditional sacristy and baptistery
Invite local wealthy patrons to sponsor the dedication of private chapels
18
San Vitale is located in
Constantinople
Pisa
Rome
Ravenna
19
The narrative imagery in Gothic stained glass windows is most comparable to that of…?
Jamb sculpture
Tomb sculpture
Catacomb painting
Manuscript illumination
20
Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated it’s…?
Use of dome resting on pendentives
Use of concrete poured into molds
Rectilinear basilica format and windows
Extensive program of narrative frescoes
21
The building complex was build by the…?
Spartans
Romans
Minoans
Assyrians
22
This and other similar complexes from this culture contain sculpture of guardian figures called…?
Angels
Lamassu
Behemoths
Sphinxes
23
The style of the relief sculpture on the tympanum is best demonstrated as Romanesque through the…?
Heavenly stylized figures that are depicted frontally or in composite poses
Representation of the figures using realistic scale + classical proportion
Figures arranged in a compact composition w emphasis on linear pattern
Dynamic motion suggested by elongated figural forms with graceful gestures
24
Scholars think that early medieval fibula, such as the “Merovingian looped fibulae” serves as…?
Magical objects meant to protect the wearer
Status symbols owned to enhance prestige
Religious objects used in funerary rituals
Ancestral insignia worm to honor the dead
25
The “Stand of Ur” and “Palette of King Narmer” are similar in that both works…?
Use complex mythological stories as allegories of historic military battles
Employ hierarchical scale to distinguish figures of varying degrees of imp.
Differentiate between men and women through the application of dif colors
Were created for the commemoration of powerful rules long after their death
26
The “Parthenon” and the “White Temple at Uruk” both included which of the following architectural features?
A peripteral colonnade that housed an open air market
A sacred cells that contained votive gurgles or cult statues
A polished marble exterior that reflected the sun’s divine light
A processional staircase that restricted access to the inner sanctum
27
Who designed the structure above?
Mnesikles and Hippodamus
Anthemius of Tralles
Iktinos and Kallikrates
Isidorus of Miletus
28
This building complex was…?
A monastery
An artists colony
City of the dead
A fortified palace
29
Much of the decoration on the interior of the building complex showed narrative scenes of…?
Warfare and ritual hunts
Funeral and burial services
Final judgement
Creation of the world
30
The way the human form is idealized on the “Grave Steele of Hegeso” is most characteristic of which period?
Archaic, as seen in the “Peplos Kore”
Hellenistic, as seen in the “Winged Victory of Samothrace”
Classical, as seen in the “Plaque of Ergastines”
Archaic, as seen in the “Anavysos Kouros”
31
Question above
Sacred power and secular authority
Beliefs held in two religious doctrines
Events of the past and future
The consequences of good and evil
32
The depiction of war on the “Column of Trajan” differs from “Alexander Mosaic,” in that the narrative frieze…?
Avoids reference to the gods to asses the strength of the army
Models the peaceful resolution that can be achieved through negotiation
Emphasizes the methodical power of imperial leadership
Displays merciless violence against a weak and defeated enemy
33
The inclusion of radiating semi circular niches (exedrae) in the plan of Sanvitale, allowed its architect to
Integrate the central dome space with the surrounding + gallery
Enlarge the size of the central dome by reducing its overall weight
Create a clear distinction between the areas, reserved for clergy, and lay
Use natural light to illuminate the wall mosaics in the sanctuary
34
In the image above, the triangular area that has been formed by the roof and cornice is the…?
Volute
Lintel
Capital
Pediment
35
Across carpet page of the Lindisfarne gospels, demonstrates both continuity and change through the use of…?
Cloisonne enamel in lavish, manuscript production to increase it’s worth
Religious imagery in a secular, manuscript to appeal to a wider audience
Classical references to serve as a propagandistic purpose
Indigenous styles to express new religious meaning
36
The scenes represented on the tympanum affected pilgrims, entering the church by eliciting responses of…?
Sadness at the depiction of Christ as a sacrificial lamb
Dread at the scenes of punishment and torment
Enlightenment at the portrayal of events from historical texts
Joy at the sight of the Virgin Mary as the queen of heaven
37
The sculpture above appears lifelike and natural as a result of the…?
Sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance
Emotional expressiveness captured by the archaic smile
Sense of calm achieved through its compactness of form
Realistic depiction of an individual including physical flaws

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