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Unit 5 AP Art History: Central and West Asia #aparthistory #unit5centralandwestasia
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1
Buddha himself is often depicted in what state of being?
Archaic
reclining
relaxed
meditative state with various mudras revealing inner thought
2
The work featured shows the influence of Western art in its use of:
a tiger
atmospheric perspective
contraposto
a battle
3
Which of the following is NOT true of the Ardabil Carpet
Demonstrates quality of textile work in Egypt at this time
demonstrates Horror vacui
Center sunburst medallion represents a dome & 16 pendants
One of the oldest surviving carpets in the world
4
The Courtof Gayumars
displays
cheetahs
Harmony between man and the landscape
a feast of kings
a holy land
5
Which religion claims the Dome of the Rock as their sacred space?
Jews, Muslims, and Christians all recognize it as sacred
Judaism (Jews)
Christianity
Islam (Muslims)
6
Which trade route connected distant lands culturally and economically?
Western Divide
Silk Road
China Exploration
Black Sea Trade Route
7
This work disappeared in the 1960's during China's " cultural revolution".
Shiva
Borobudur
Great Stupa
Jowo Rinpoche
8
__________ are usually near the Buddha, who have postponed enlightenment to help others
mudras
priests
bodhisattvas
shamans
9
The destruction of religious images that are seen as heresy is known as:
Pilgramige
iconoclasism
Nirvana
Horror vacui
10
Kufic script is found in what Islamic work?
Pyxis of al-Mughira
The Court of Gayumars
Folio from the Qur'an
The Kaaba
11
Which of the following is NOT true of the Great Mosque of Isfahan
it was converted into a church during the crusades
Bc of its size & numerous entrances it formed the city's hub
it became a prototype for its four iwan desging
a place of prayer, but also used for commercial activity
12
What two forms of art are prized examples of Islamic art?
Ceramics and sculptures
Metal work and Carpets
Portraits and textiles
Carpets and Textiles
13
Which of the following is not true of the Basin pictured?
humans depicting engaged in hunt in main register
friezes that include animals & fantastic creatures
it was later used in royal French baptisms
it was originally used as a sacred object in a mosque
14
We know the
Basin
by Muhammad ibn al-Zain must have been a special work for the artist because
he signed the work six times
its made of gold
it ended up in the possession of the King of France
he decorated it with hunting scenes
15
The
JowoRinpoche
from the Jokhang Temple is unusual in that
Thought to have been made of metal but is actually paper
shows an image of Buddha
it is thought to have been blessed by the Buddha himself
it is a composite statue made of other works
