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Daguerre’s
Artist’s Studio/Still Life with Plaster Casts
celebrates light and the sun through classical allusions like
Duration of exposure for the Daguerreotype
Composition: drapery in the corner, a wicker-covered bottle hanging by art
Emphasis of the low relief with a nude female and cupid
The presence of putti + a ram’s head statue, referencing the sun god Helios
2
The severed hand in Kirchner’s Self portrait as a soldier
represented how alcoholism and drug abuse affected him during the war
is a reflection on his time as a soldier through an artistic lense
shamed politicians who abandoned the soldiers they sent to the front line
shows fear the war would destroy his creativity, traumatize his generation
3
Based on context of
The Swing
, what interpretation can be given to the white dog barking at the feet of the husband?
The dog represents the love between the mistress and her lover
The dog represents the husband’s discontent with the mistress
The dog represents the infidelity of the mistress to her husband
The dog represents the love between the mistress and her husband
4
What was the intended function of Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan?
It was used as propaganda for the Chinese communist party goals
It was a gift to Mao Zedong
It was a revolutionary painting to inspire the working class
It was originally made to be hung up on a wall
5
In function Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan is most like...
The Burgers of Calais
Augustus Primaporta
Akenaton with Nefertiti and three daughters
Trajan's Coloumn
6
During which dynasty were the Longmen Caves developed?
Qin Dynasy
Ming Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
7
How does the intended function of ”Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja)” inform the appearance of the artwork?
Motility, supported by hinges at the base of its arms
Personal use, very small size for its owners to carry in satchels
Transportability, moderate size and circular base to carry in festivity
Protection, supported by the symbols and inscriptions to ward off evil
8
Monet’s Saint-Lazare Station reflects the Impressionist interest in
in urban landscapes, industrialism, and modern life
the realistic depiction of interior space
capturing fleeting life and movement through the activity of the station
focuses on the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere on a scene
9
Toda-ji
reflects the impact of the Silk Road…
Monumental timber framed architecture
It being rebuilt in the 20th century
Through the inclusion of The great Buddha
The emergence of the Kei school of sculpture
10
Why was Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon considered revolutionary to the female nude?
It followed Renaissance themes conventional female beauty.
It contained a narrative behind the female nude.
it heavily abstracted the female body while also objectifying the subjects
It idealized the female body with soft lighting and features.
11
What techniques does Joseph Turner use to create emotion in his painting,
Slave Ship
?
He uses inaccurate proportions to make the ship seem larger than the sea.
He emphasizes the humanity of his subjects through their many injuries.
He uses rapid brushwork and employs a symbolic use of color.
He juxtaposes deep shadows against hard highlights.
12
The bundled towers on the lakshmana temple represent…
The cosmic home of the gods.
Rays of the sun escaping the clouds.
Mount mandara (milk mountain).
None of the above.
13
What is the architectural style of Monticello?
Neoclassical
Renaissance
Baroque
Gothic
14
In
The Steerage
by Alfred Stieglitz, what does the through line of the bridge represent?
Stieglitz experience with societal pressure and standards.
The difference btw the realism of photography and the fantasy of paintings.
The class disparity and the treatment of the impoverished.
The native culture of immigrants v. to the existing culture in the US
15
The painting Las Meninas actually belongs to what art historical movement?
Baroque
Spanish Renaissance
Renaissance
Romanticism
16
For the cantilevers in Wright’s
Fallingwater
, the material he uses is..
Wood, to stay in touch with the connection to nature
Reinforced concrete, to create long, suspended balconies
Reinforced concrete, to properly support the structure
Steel, to provide structural support & stability
17
The architectural style of the Palace of Westminster, rebuilt in the 19th century, is best described as:
Romanesque, featuring rounded arches and massive walls
Neoclassical, characterized by its symmetry and classical
Baroque, showcasing dramatic curves and elaborate decoration
Gothic Revival, emulating the verticality + decoration of medieval design
18
The Court of Gayumars
was created to accompany which piece of text?
The epic poem Shahnama
Genesis 3 from the old testament
A sura from the Quran
The text of Zoroastrianism, Avesta
19
The larger
Bamiyan Buddha's
feet and area near the head were carved in the round so that..
Worshippers could circumambulate the buddha
Worshippers could pray in a round formation around the Buddha
Worshippers could have space to give offerings
the buddha was accessible to all
20
Muybridge used a [_] and the medical phenomenon of [_] to settle a bet with the CA governor about a horse's gallop.
Daguerreotype; Ocular Merging
Albumen print; Ocular Merging
Zoopraxiscope; Persistence of Vision
Persistence of Vision; Zoopraxiscope
21
The Palette of King Narmer is similar to the Standard or Ur in that they both…
Use of materials show evidence of trade with surrounding civilizations.
Depict unification through military campaign.
Depict social organization through hierarchy of scale.
Use mythical creatures to represent the unification of an empire.
22
What prominent architectural features are displayed at the Treasury at Petra, Jordan
Doric columns and a central tholos
Broken pediment and singular obelisk
Broken pediment and central tholos
Doric columns and a singular obelisk
23
What meaning does the reclining pose of the main subject of Olympia (Manet) ellicit?
Laziness—the woman slumps, exhibiting sloth
Unbothered—the woman does not care to acknowledge the viewer
Reverence—the woman shows a deep respect and humbling to the viewer
Confrontational—the woman regards the viewer coldly and confidently
24
In Houdon’s George Washington, the former president stands with a plow, referencing Cincinnatus. Why?
To address the reliance the United States had on slavery.
To reference Washington's return to a farmer's life after being in power.
To show Washington's opposition to the Revolutionary War.
To recall the plight of the soldiers who fought in the revolutionary war.
25
How does Ryoan-ji’s Rock Garden reflect earlier traditions of Japanese Zen Buddhism?
By using an unbalanced rock layout for religious reflection
It uses images of ancestors throughout the rock garden
Illustrates the philosophy of the Buddah with low relief friezes.
Using statues to honor nature gods
26
The subject matter of the work below emulates which of the following religious traditions?
Andachtsbilder, an image used for private contemplation and devotion.
Entombment: artwork depicting Christ’s burial after his crucifixion.
A scene from the Jewish exodus in a Haggadah.
lamentation, a traditional Christian motif of Christ's followers mourning
27
What is the central theme of The Two Fridas?
Commentary on the colonial conquests on Latin America
Frida Khalo’s religious devotion
An exploration of Aztec mythology
An expression of her complex pain and her identity
28
What is one feature that the Anavysos Kouros has in common with many other Archaic Greek sculptures?
A soft smile
A short, slim figure
Closed eyes
Fluid posture
29
What is one recognizable characteristic of Gustav Klimt's artworks like
The Kiss
?
Expressive use of line and non-naturalistic colors to convey emotion
Detail and fascination in hands compared to hidden faces
Swirly brush strokes full of movement
Contrapposto poses within the sculptures
30
Based on the technique, which of the following artworks is Paul Cezanne's Mont Sainte Victoire is most similar to?
Starry night by Vincent Van Gogh
The Jungle by Wilfredo Lam
Lying with the Wolf by Kiki Smith
Last supper by Leonardo da Vinci
31
Neoclassical architecture often features [__] inspired by [__}
columns, early Christian architecture
columns, ancient classical temples
columns, Islamic architecure
columns, ancient hypostyle halls
32
The orientation of Angkor Wat is towards the east is most likely due to:
The temple's dedication to Shiva
The alignment with geographical features, linking it to natural landmarks
The prevailing winds, ensuring optimal ventilation through the complex
The temple's dedication to Vishnu
33
What is NOT a visual aspect of the Funeral Banner of Lady Dai’s?
The Story is separated into 4 registers
Vertically symbolizes Yin/Yang. Horizontally: Heaven, Earth, + Underworld.
Made during the Han Dynasty 168 BCE
A Telamon is shown holding up the “Earth” resting in the Underworld.
34
Which of the following attributes CANNOT be found in Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun's painted Self-Portrait?
A traditional Rococo color pallette
Direct eye contact with the viewer
The artist at work painting her subject matter
Le Brun dressed in high-born clothing rather than painters clothes
35
The Terracotta warriors, found in the tomb complex of emperor Qin, also likely gaurd...
Slip cast horses, representing their domestication.
Men in armour, representing major advancements in territorial holdings.
Mercury rivers, representing advanced canal systems.
A cache of steel weapons
36
The
Burghers of Calais
shows councilmen in a weakened, defeated state. Which artwork also evokes a sense of
pathos
?
George Washington
Olympia
Seated Boxer
Liberty Leading the People
37
Warp and weft are vocabulary terms used to describe the manufacture the Arabdil Carpet and what other work?
the Al'topaqu tunic
Dancing in the Louvre
The Bayeaux Tapestry
Hiapo
38
How does Wilfredo Lam’s fuse surrealism and Afro-Cuban in “The Jungle”
Animals, plants, and figures merge and fuse in unexpected ways
Depicting realistic figures within an everyday environment
Excluding elements of a typical landscape
Sugarcane being in the jungle setting
39
This image is an example of which of the following art movements?
Neoplasticism
Neoclassicism
European Baroque
Romanticism
40
The Ambum stone, believed by historians to be a mortar and pestle, was made of what material, and why?
Greywacke, due to its stability.
Sandstone, due to its ease to carve.
Jade, due to its value.
Alabaster, due to its translucent properties.
41
Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace depicts events in [___] era, but was made in [____] era?
Meiji, Kamakura period
Heiji, Kamakura period
Meiji, Edo period
Heiji, Edo period
42
The Funeral banner of Lady Dai
is most similar to which work in terms of content and function
The Tomb of the Triclinium
The Sarcophagos of the Spouses
The Last Judgement of Hu-nefer
Palette of King Narmer
43
The Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company building exemplifies the ideals of the modern architecture movement by…
Emphasis on stylized geometric patterns and sharp edges.
Matching the architecture to the function of the building.
Adoption of classical style as a rejection of modern industrialism.
Using little outside ornamentation.
44
What is the name of the religious observation associated with the Kaaba, it is one of the four pillars of Islam.
Quibla, a pilgrimage to Mecca, and collecting a piece of the kiswa
Pesach, the pilgrimage festival for Muslim women.
Crusades, a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca, during which one circumnambulates the Kaaba
45
Ingres’ La Grande Odalisque received heavy criticism due to
The elongated proportions and a lack of realism
Being commissioned by the Queen of Naples
Depicting a concubine
Having a shameless subject
46
The Forbidden City reflected the sense of power + hierarchy of the Ming Dynasty. Which other architectural did the same
Lakshmana Temple
Hagia Sophia
Catacomb of Priscilla
The Great Pyramids of Giza
47
How could the shape of the Jade Cong bead correlate to the Liangzhu culture's spiritual practices
Stringing through the bead represents the passage of time.
The face-like corner features may represent dieties or spirits
The square cross section and circular hole may represent an axis mundi
Shape meant to replicate form of Mayan temple levels.
48
The David Vases’ unique patterns and imagery follow which order from top to bottom?
Phoenixes on neck, dragons above trees, cloud inscription on the foot
Peonies cover the neck, inscription held by the dragons on the body.
Elephant head handles meld into body of dragon wrapping around the vase.
Inscription on neck, elephant handles, phoenixes in clouds, peonies in rows
49
How is symbolism shown in the structure of the Borobudur Temple?
Resembles a mountain, symbolizing God’s descent from sky to a earth
The ascending circular structure representing the ascent to enlightenment.
3 umbrellas at the top representing Buddha, his Law, and Monastic Orders.
Rectangular levels represent the earth, the lives of the Buddha, + the sky
50
In the painting Las meninas, the brush strokes are roughly textured, similar to [__] used by [__] two centuries later
impasto, Impressionists
chirascuro, Mannerists
Manifest Destiny, Romanticism
circles of confusion, Baroque
51
Which design element of Villa Savoye most directly reflects Le Corbusier’s embrace of modernist principles?
The use of pilotis to elevate the structure above the ground
The incorporation of traditional French architectural motifs
The asymmetrical facade and irregular floor plan
The integration of natural materials like stone and wood
52
What sparked Oppenheim‘s idea for ”Object (Le Dejeuner en fourrure)”
A dinnertime conversation between artistic colleagues
The feathers of a duck in a local pond
A neighbors dog and its fluffy taupe coat
A furry animal appearing in his home
