Which of the following statements links the form of the Bamiyan Buddhas to the method in which is was created?

The statues were carved standing, creating simpler contours

the artist conveyed a sense of implied depth in the Court of Gayumars folio by

overlapping human figures and landscape features

Jowo Rinpoche's gilded surface and his jewel-encrusted throne and robes are likely perceived by visitors as expressing

divine origin of the statue and its close connection the historical Buddha

One reason for the central plan of the Dome of the Rock is to

accomodate the practice of circumambulation around a sacred space within

The importance of the item is alluded to in the

rich materials used to create it

The production of the highly detailed pattern design of the Ardabil Carpet was faciliated by

high knot count of the woolen pile

Features of the statues that reflect Greco-Roman as well as Asian artistic traditions are best explained by

Bamiyan's location on the silk road

The Treasury of Petra contains many Greek architectural elements, but also departs from Classical Greek architecture

combination of a broken pediment and tholos

The central significance of the Kaaba in Mecca is reflected in other Islamic architecture in that

the plans of all mosques are oriented toward the center of Islamic prayer

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Which of the following statements links the form of the Bamiyan Buddhas to the method in which is was created?
The statues were carved standing, creating simpler contours
The artists applied coats of stucco to finish the work
The placement of the statues was dictated by the placement of caves
They were created from large blocks of stone moved to the caves
2
the artist conveyed a sense of implied depth in the Court of Gayumars folio by
applyign principles of one-point perspective
overlapping human figures and landscape features
incorporating figural modeling and shadows
combining flat figures with aerial perspective
3
Jowo Rinpoche's gilded surface and his jewel-encrusted throne and robes are likely perceived by visitors as expressing
the value nature of the relics that embedded inside the sculture
wealth and splendor that awaits the faithful after entering paradise
divine origin of the statue and its close connection the historical Buddha
royal patronage of the statue and wealth of its original donors
4
The decoration on the basin called the Baptistere de Saint Louis is noted for its use of
mixed media
contrapposto
encaustic
horror vacui
5
One reason for the central plan of the Dome of the Rock is to
house large crowds gathered for congregational worship
segregate figures with sacred or imperial authority from the population
recall the theme of judgment similar to the design of a court
accomodate the practice of circumambulation around a sacred space within
6
The importance of the item is alluded to in the
depictions of royal family members and their entourage
purple color which symbolizes the royals
use of lions and peacocks as royal symbols
rich materials used to create it
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The production of the highly detailed pattern design of the Ardabil Carpet was faciliated by
high knot count of the woolen pile
tiny stitches of overlaid embroidery
small beads woven
thin Egyptian cotton threads of warp
8
Features of the statues that reflect Greco-Roman as well as Asian artistic traditions are best explained by
Bamiyan's location on the silk road
a desire to affect non-Buddhist visitors
the education of local rulers
the presence of monks from Europe
9
The Treasury of Petra contains many Greek architectural elements, but also departs from Classical Greek architecture
combination of a broken pediment and tholos
in its use of mud bricks instead of pure stone
combination of a columned portico with a pediment
use of figural reliefs
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The central significance of the Kaaba in Mecca is reflected in other Islamic architecture in that
its cube-like form is the basic shape of all mosques
all mosques include an ambulatory
all mosques are placed within a wide outer couryard to mimic the layout
the plans of all mosques are oriented toward the center of Islamic prayer

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