In the Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel, Giotto used which of the following?

Fresco, the application of pigment onto damp plaster

The "Rottgen Pieta" was intended to elicit which of the following emotional responses from viewers?

empathy, through the contorted and twisted body of Christ

The work shown is an example of

a carved pyxis, which once held containers of fragrant perfume

Scholars think that Early Medieval fibulae, such as the Merovingian Looped Fibulae, served as

status symbols owned to enhance prestige

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

ivory carving traditions that existed throughout the mediterranean

The decoration of the Pyxis of Al-Mughira draws on Islamic artistic traditions in that it

incorporates calligraphic inscriptions

The work shown demonstrates the influence of earlier northern European artistic traditions through

the interlacing of stylized animal forms to create dense patterns

The Bayeux Tapestry can be linked to the influence of Roman imperial works such as the Column of Trajan in its

detailed retelling of historical narrative depicted in a scroll-like format

The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a

burial place for members of the early christian community

The "Rottgen Pieta" likely affected its original viewers by

encouraging them to identify with the human suffering of Mary and Christ

Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated its

use of a dome resting on pendentives

The cross-carpet page of the Lindisfarne Gospels demonstrates the influence of migratory metalwork by

incorporating interlace designs

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1
The interior of the building shown can be attributed to which of the following architectural styles?
gothic
byzantine
romanesque
renaissance
2
Incorporated into the buildings design are voussoirs, which are used to form the
horseshoe arches
base of the columns
impost blocks
mosaic decorations
3
In the Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel, Giotto used which of the following?
Fresco, the application of pigment onto damp plaster
Glazing, the application of thin, transparent layers of paint
Impasto, the thick, textured application of paint
Mosaic, the application of colored tesserae to wet plaster
4
The "Rottgen Pieta" was intended to elicit which of the following emotional responses from viewers?
empathy, through the contorted and twisted body of Christ
reverence, due to its monumental scale
awe, because of the application of jewels and gold leaf
admiration of its precise anatomical naturalism
5
This building was constructed in the
fourteenth century
sixth century
twelfth century
seventh century
6
Which characteristic typically differentiates a Gothic church from a Romanesque church?
The use of flying buttresses
The inclusion of a clerestory
The presence of a nave arcade
The use of a basilica plan
7
The church shown is
ottonian
early christian
romanesque
carolingian
8
The work shown is an example of
an ornate fibulae, like those found in Lombardic graves
a carved pyxis, which once held containers of fragrant perfume
An "enconchado" luxury good meant to be used as a diplomatic gift
a reliquary that would have contained sacred remains
9
The narrative imagery in Gothic stained glass windows is most comparable to that of
jamb sculptures
tomb sculpture
manuscript illumination
catacomb painting
10
Scholars think that Early Medieval fibulae, such as the Merovingian Looped Fibulae, served as
religious objects used in funerary rituals
Ancestral insignia worn to honor the dead
magical objects meant to protect the wearer
status symbols owned to enhance prestige
11
The figures with raised arms shown representing
martyrs who died by crucifixion
angels guarding the chapel
believers in the act of prayer
apostles preaching the gospel
12
The work, which was created in Medieval Islamic Spain, demonstrates influence of
intricate animal styles found in early medieval metalwork
ivory carving traditions that existed throughout the mediterranean
aniconic representational styles that originated in Arabia
asian lacquerware techniques that were brought along the silk road
13
The figure is most commonly associated with which of the following periods?
classical
rococo
medieval
renaissance
14
The mosque shown is located in
spain
turkey
syria
egypt
15
The qibla wall in the mosque indicates the direction of prayer toward
constantinople
rome
jerusalem
mecca
16
The object represents
the virgin mary
justinian
charlemagne
sainte-foy
17
The church is constructed in the architectural style known as
Romanesque
Gothic
Byzantine
Renaissance
18
The decoration of the Pyxis of Al-Mughira draws on Islamic artistic traditions in that it
incorporates calligraphic inscriptions
is accentuated by richly polychromed surfaces
includes only aniconic imagery
was created through the process of repousse
19
The work shown demonstrates the influence of earlier northern European artistic traditions through
the division of the page into four different registers
the use of filigree to create complex ornamental designs
the interlacing of stylized animal forms to create dense patterns
the avoidance of figurative imagery in favor of purely abstract shapes
20
The Bayeux Tapestry can be linked to the influence of Roman imperial works such as the Column of Trajan in its
use of animal scenes in the borders that provide comment on the main story
use of contrapposto and wet-drapery in the portrayal of important leaders
detailed retelling of historical narrative depicted in a scroll-like format
combination of historic individuals with characters from ancient mythology
21
The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a
place of worship for large congregations of early christians
burial place for members of the early christian community
secret location to baptize early christian converts
refuge for early christian families at times of religious persecution
22
The construction technique typically used to cover the Nave in Early Romanesque cathedrals is called
a dome
a collonade
coffering
barrel vaulting
23
The reused columns in this building are examples of
piers
spires
spolia
pediments
24
The "Rottgen Pieta" likely affected its original viewers by
distancing them from the holy figures who inhabit the heavenly realm
overwhelming their senses through the lavish use of precious materials
encouraging them to identify with the human suffering of Mary and Christ
modeling pious behavior through life-size figures
25
Byzantine churches built after Hagia Sophia often imitated its
use of concrete poured into molds
extensive program of narrative frescoes
rectilinear basilica format and windows
use of a dome resting on pendentives
26
Two churches associated with the Emperor Justinian are
Santa Constanza and Saint Peters
Saint-Denis and Chartres
San Marco and the Doges Palace
Hagia Sophia and San Vitale
27
The object functioned as
a reliquary
a salt cellar
a donor portrait
an altarpiece
28
The cross-carpet page of the Lindisfarne Gospels demonstrates the influence of migratory metalwork by
incorporating interlace designs
focusing on figural elements
utilizing careful shading and modeling
depicting a continuous narrative

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