Anavysos Kouros can be attributed to which Greek style period? Why?

Archaic; rigid frontal stance, archaic smile, natural figure

How is the seated scribe different from sculptures of royalty?

The scribe is a educated writer., The scribe isn't idealized it's very realistic.

The function of the Athenian Agora was to

Create laws and conduct business

The Palette of King Narmer signifies _______ in its symbolic imagery.

THe unification of upper and lower Egypt.

Polykleitos was the famous sculptor of the Spear Bearer or Doryphoros, but he also

wrote a canon on human proportions

The Stele of Hammurabi is a work of ancient Mesopotamian art and:

an historical document recording a written code of law

Tomb of the Triclinium depicts this

banqueting couple reclining & eating

What is the large scene in The Last judgement of Hunefer work depicting?

The weighing of Hunefer's heart

Why was the Audience Hall of Darius and Xerses created?

As a demonstration of the power of Darius

Allof the following are true of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses EXCEPT

Portrays a somber expression of a couple in mourning

The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT:

Mud brick buildings are impermanent, just like life

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1
King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and Queen is different than other statue groups in that
There is no cobra on his head.
We know don't really know who the Queen in this group is
All of the above
The queen figure is both frontal and equal height
2
The Standard of Ur represents what two concepts?
War and peace
Love and hate
Heaven and hell
Life and death
3
Anavysos Kouros can be attributed to which Greek style period? Why?
Early Classical; rigid stance, emphasis on naturalism
Hellenistic; emphasis on naturalism, expression and emotion
Archaic; rigid frontal stance, archaic smile, natural figure
High Classical; contrapposto, Pythagorus' proportions
4
How is the seated scribe different from sculptures of royalty?
The scribe had a different medium.
The scribe is a educated writer.
The scribe isn't idealized it's very realistic.
The scribe is idealized.
5
Apollo of Veii is part of the temple of Minerva and
was part of a frieze
was placed inside the pediment
was found in front of the stylobate
stood atop the temple roof
6
The function of the Athenian Agora was to
Defend the city against invaders
Give athletes space to exercise
Hold a Council with all the gods
Create laws and conduct business
7
What are the three rooms within the Temple of Minerva?
Closets
Cellas
Bedrooms
Attics
8
The Palette of King Narmer signifies _______ in its symbolic imagery.
How to breed long necked animals.
THe unification of upper and lower Egypt.
How to play a ball game using the palette.
The way to put on eyeliner.
9
What might the Niobides Krater have functioned as?
Grave Markers
Serve Royalty
Wine Vessel
Decoration
10
Polykleitos was the famous sculptor of the Spear Bearer or Doryphoros, but he also
organized Greek artists into unions
constructed the sculptures of the Parthenon
oversaw the building of the Erechtheion
wrote a canon on human proportions
11
The Peplos Kore could be a representation of the Goddess Athena or Artemis.
True
False
12
The Lamassu function is similar to which cultural artifacts?
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
All of the above
13
The Standing Male worshipper from Tell Asmar
All of the above
was created after the end of the Bronze Age
was buried with 11 other figures in Eshnunna (now known as Tell Asmar).
Was a stand in for a person who had it made. (patron)
14
Historians refer to the reign of Akhenaten as the _____________period
New Kingdom
Amarna
Intermediary
Aten
15
The Stele of Hammurabi is a work of ancient Mesopotamian art and:
an historical document recording a written code of law
a religious artifact recording Hebrew tradition
Danube a key to deciphering cuneiform texts
an example of Babylonian literature
16
Tomb of the Triclinium depicts this
Sleeping in a restful state
Mourning loss of a king
banqueting couple reclining & eating
a married couple
17
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut functioned as all the following EXCEPT
a place to worship deities and pharaohs
propaganda, showing the accomplishments of Hatshepsut
a visual reminder of the glory days of the Old Kingdom
a burial place for the pharaoh
18
What was unique about Tut's tomb?
He was a young Pharaoh
Nothing, it was like the others
The Tomb was untouched
The tomb had lots of treasure
19
What is the large scene in The Last judgement of Hunefer work depicting?
The weighing of Hunefer's heart
The goddess Iris blessing Hunefer
The god Osirus with crops
Hunefer teaching his students
20
The seated scribe showed a shift in form to ________.
Less detail
Anti-realism
Hierarchical proportions
Realism
21
Why was the Audience Hall of Darius and Xerses created?
As a demonstration of the power of Darius
Because they demanded the people of Persia to construct it
To show how much the Persian people loved them
To show their heroism
22
The Temple of Amun-Re and the Hypostyle Hall Karnak
all of the above
was the principal religious center of the god Amun-Re
Had the tallest obelisk in Egypt and 134 columns with 12 69ft tall.
Was also dedicated to Mut and Montu as well as Amun-Re
23
Allof the following are true of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses EXCEPT
Portrays a somber expression of a couple in mourning
Revealsthe elevated status of women in Etruscan society
It is painted terracotta
Thecouple is in an unrealistic L-position
24
The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT:
Mud brick buildings are impermanent, just like life
the gods have a central role in daily life
the gods live in a place high above mortals
the gods are secluded and approachable by only a select few

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