In Christian iconography, the "Throne of Wisdom" is an image of Mary

both seated on a throne & acting as a throne for Christ.

In the work shown, the subject matter visually contributes to the story by __________.

identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb

The manuscript page depicted was a part of a book used ___________.

to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover

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

burial place for members of the early Christian community

The tympanum relief at Sainte-Foy uses contrasting iconography within a symmetrical composition to display _________.

the consequences of good and evil

The artist of this miniature painting deliberately portrayed his patron _________.

as a powerful ruler with a spiritual bent

The complex designs that make up this work reflect its function as a _________.

divider intended to mark the transition between sections of a book

In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys _______________.

the importance of the spiritual message being communicated

The artist's use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of _____________.

encouraging viewers to take their time exploring the details of the work

The red, green and gold marks placed close to the brown calligraphic script are an innovation included to: _________.

assist with the readability and oral recitation of this important text

Choose the correct statement below.

The pointed arches & ribbed vaults are notably Gothic.

Byzantine art differs from Roman art primarily in that it

is interested in depicting the intangible and spiritual.

The "orant fresco" from the Catacomb of Priscilla is an example of

both an narrative and iconic image.

In Great Il-Khanid Shahnama folios, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to

create a new style of manuscript drawing on various artistic traditions

In "Notre Dame de la belle verriere," at Chartres, Jesus is holding a book displaying the quote

"Every valley shall be exalted," Isaiah.

In 313 CE the Edict of Milan proclaimed

religious tolerance for Christianity w/in the Roman empire.

Although the second commandment in Judaism forbids the use of "graven images," haggadot were exempt because ________.

they were seen as educational rather than religious

The "good shepherd" fresco in the Catacomb of Priscilla is an example of a syncretic image b/c

it assimilates and repurposes pagan imagery.

The style of the relief sculpture in the tympanum is best demonstrated as Romanesque through the _____________

heavily stylized figures depicted frontally or in composite poses

The Lindisfarne Gospels shows its classical influence through:

the calligraphy written in Latin script

This work demonstrates the influence of earlier northern European artistic traditions through ____________.

the interlacing of stylized animal forms to create dense patterns

This Gothic tympanum differs from earlier Romanesque tympana in its

elongated forms and tranquil depiction.

The purpose of the accompanying commentary text was to:

interpret the Bible & draw parallels to contemporary events

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1
Which of the four evangelists is depicted in this close-up from the Great Portal at Chartres?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
2
In Christian iconography, the "Throne of Wisdom" is an image of Mary
enthroned in majesty in heaven.
seated on a throne & flanked by Saints Theodore & George.
seated on the Throne of Solomon, surrounded by angels.
both seated on a throne & acting as a throne for Christ.
3
The "Theodora mosaic" in the church of San Vitale is remarkable because the image is
all of the above
both abstract and representational.
neither of the above
both flattened and three-dimensional.
4
In the work shown, the subject matter visually contributes to the story by __________.
directing the gaze of the king towards the viewer
using scale to convey the Karg's intimidating cruelty
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
drawing the viewer's eye to the background details
5
The distortions and anguish seen in the sculpture are intended to inspire _________.
civic pride
iconoclastic action
personal piety
humanistic ideals
6
The manuscript page depicted was a part of a book used ___________.
to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hannukah
to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur
to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah
to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover
7
The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a _______________.
burial place for members of the early Christian community
place of worship for large congregations of early Christians
refuge for early Christian families at times of religious persecution
secret location to baptize early Christian converts
8
The tympanum relief at Sainte-Foy uses contrasting iconography within a symmetrical composition to display _________.
sacred power and secular authority
the consequences of good and evil
the events of the past and the future
beliefs held in two religious doctrines
9
The Gothic style developed in the Ile-de-France in the
mid-13th century CE.
mid-12th century CE.
mid-10th century CE.
mid-11th century CE.
10
The artist of this miniature painting deliberately portrayed his patron _________.
as a powerful ruler with a spiritual bent
in need of spiritual education, accepting a book from a Sufi Shaikh
as a leader whose time is running out
as a secular ruler far superior to Sufi religious leaders
11
Constantinople was founded in
131 CE
324 CE
787 CE
1453 CE
12
The complex designs that make up this work reflect its function as a _________.
divider intended to mark the transition between sections of a book
sacred icon used in private worship by early Christians
status symbol representing the wealth and high social status of its owner
instructional tool used to illustrate the content of sacred stories
13
The kufic script used in Islamic calligraphy is read in the same way as which of the following?
The Vienna Genesis
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Golden Haggadah
The Lindisfarne Gospels
14
In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys _______________.
a preference for clarity of content over design
the innovative and unique approach of the artist
the limitations of carefully planned design methods
the importance of the spiritual message being communicated
15
The artist's use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of _____________.
countering opinions that Persian artistic traditions were outmoded
encouraging viewers to take their time exploring the details of the work
influencing courtiers to respect their ruler as a descendant of Gayumars
communicating the similarities between Persian history and court life
16
The church of Santa Sabina in Rome is an example of a
central plan church
basilican plan church
cruciform plan church
pilgrimage plan church
17
The red, green and gold marks placed close to the brown calligraphic script are an innovation included to: _________.
serve as design elements that contrast with the lines of the letters
assist with the readability and oral recitation of this important text
indicate ownership as the Qur'an was passed down through generations
indicate the patron's wealth through the use of rare dyes
18
Choose the correct statement below.
The lack of a clerestory level makes the interior very dark.
The vault is supported by a series of heavy columns.
The heavy stone vaulting is characteristically Romanesque.
The pointed arches & ribbed vaults are notably Gothic.
19
This is likely the plan of a Romanesque pilgrimage church because
there are a number of radiating chapels off the apse.
All of the above.
there is an ambulatory in the apse around the sanctuary.
you can enter/exit from both the portal and the transept.
20
Byzantine art differs from Roman art primarily in that it
idealizes the human form.
celebrates God/gods rather than humans.
relies on mosaics.
is interested in depicting the intangible and spiritual.
21
The "orant fresco" from the Catacomb of Priscilla is an example of
neither a narrative nor an iconic image
a narrative image.
both an narrative and iconic image.
an iconic image.
22
In Great Il-Khanid Shahnama folios, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to
create a sense of harmony believed to exist between humankind and landscape
create a new style of manuscript drawing on various artistic traditions
create a version of the ukiyo-e style dominating popular art at the time
create a link between the new Mongol dynasty and Persia's enduring culture
23
In "Notre Dame de la belle verriere," at Chartres, Jesus is holding a book displaying the quote
"Every valley shall be exalted," Isaiah.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good," Psalm 34.
"For I know the plans I have for you," Jeremiah.
"I am your God; I will strengthen you," Isaiah.
24
The subject matter of this work is similar to the subject matter of:
the Niobides Krater.
scenes from the Vienna Genesis.
the Temple of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon.
the Column of Trajan.
25
The purpose of this object was to
house the relics of a saint.
inspire faith in Medieval Christians.
All of the above
bring prestige to the community.
26
"Speaking" sculptures of the Last Judgment were often found on the ____ of Romanesque churches.
jambs
tympanum/tympana
archivolt/s
voussoir/s
27
In 313 CE the Edict of Milan proclaimed
rights for the Calvinist Protestants of France.
no one could receive, defend, or favor Martin Luther.
religious tolerance for Christianity w/in the Roman empire.
accordance w/ the faith of the bishops of Rome & Alexandria.
28
Which of the four evangelists is depicted in this close-up from the Great Portal at Chartres?
John
Matthew
Luke
Mark
29
What is the most accurate title of this work?
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tympanum
The Bayeux Embroidery
The Bayeux Carpet
30
Although the second commandment in Judaism forbids the use of "graven images," haggadot were exempt because ________.
they incorporated Christian, Jewish, and Islamic iconography
they were used as recipe books and required illustrations
they were produced in a Gothic style popular in Christian manuscripts
they were seen as educational rather than religious
31
The "good shepherd" fresco in the Catacomb of Priscilla is an example of a syncretic image b/c
it assimilates and repurposes pagan imagery.
it provides a general summary of a key idea.
it reflects an essential truth based on direct experience.
it directly relates to the use of language.
32
In this image of the interior of Santa Sabina, the ________ are clearly visible.
nave, side aisles, and apse
transept, clerestory, and narthex
side aisles, apse, and crossing square
side aisles, narthex, and ambulatory
33
Which element/s indicate that this manuscript was made for a royal patron?
Both of the above
The purple parchment and silver ink.
Neither of the above
The material, vellum.
34
Which of the four evangelists is depicted in this close-up from the Great Portal at Chartres?
Luke
Matthew
Mark
John
35
The style of the relief sculpture in the tympanum is best demonstrated as Romanesque through the _____________
dynamic motion suggested by elongated figures with graceful gestures
figures arranged in a compact composition with emphasis on linear patterns
representation of figures using realistic scale or classical proportions
heavily stylized figures depicted frontally or in composite poses
36
An important structural innovation of the building is the use of ___________.
pendentives
groin vaults
corbelled galleries
concrete construction
37
Which of the four evangelists is depicted in this close-up from the Great Portal at Chartres?
John
Luke
Mark
Matthew
38
The source of the images in this manuscript is:
The Book of Genesis
Revelations
Ecclesiastes
The Book of Exodus
39
The Lindisfarne Gospels shows its classical influence through:
the interlace patterns with interweaving forms
the animals depicted in the margins
the figures shown in contrapposto
the calligraphy written in Latin script
40
This work demonstrates the influence of earlier northern European artistic traditions through ____________.
the interlacing of stylized animal forms to create dense patterns
the use of filigree to create complex ornamental designs
the division of the page into four registers
the avoidance of figural imagery in favor of purely abstract shapes
41
This Gothic tympanum differs from earlier Romanesque tympana in its
use of the mandorla, or almond-shaped body halo.
placement above the west portal of the church.
elongated forms and tranquil depiction.
depiction of Christ enthroned in majesty at the end of time.
42
All of the following features are typically found in an Early Christian basilica EXCEPT a ____________.
groin vault
wooden roof
large clerestory
longitudinal nave
43
The purpose of the accompanying commentary text was to:
interpret the Bible & draw parallels to contemporary events
praise & celebrate the Gospel writers
interpret & critique the Bible
praise & celebrate important patrons, such as King Louis IX
44
The small size, zoomorphic elements, and cloisonné technique are common in which tradition?
Roman
Greek
Byzantine
Celtic

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