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The Byzantine Empire existed until about
A.D. 1330
Constantine legalized Christianity in
A.D. 313
During the Archaic period, Greek art was mostly influenced by
enemy invasions
Which best describes the composition of The Last Supper?
Christ is the focal point of the painting.
All of the following describe the art of Northern artists except
fresco painting
Gothic cathedrals were financed by
fundraisers and contributions
Which best describes the winning door panel?
it was overlapping figures showing movement
Pilgrimages can be described as all of the following except
journeys led to Classical Greek sites
men devoted to religion and living under a strict set of rules
monks
The correct order of the four main periods of ancient Greek history is
Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic
All of the following describe the dome of the Cathedral of Florence except
Ghiberti
The following are all considered artistic giants of the Renaissance except
Ghiberti
The ancient Greeks were greatly concerned with all of the following except
life after death
During the Archaic period, Greek vases began to depict
lifelike human form
Feudalism was a system of government that most benefitted
lords
delicate miniature paintings found in books
manuscript illumination
Ancient Greek sculptors used marble because
marble was readily available to them
The builders of the Hagia Sophia used of all of the following except
natural, lifelike figures
Romanesque sculptural carvings were often found here
areas above doorways
The Greek culture lasted for a period of about
1000 years
Which statement best describes Byzantine art?
Art glorified Christianity.
Which is false in regards to a door competition held in 1401?
Artists would be working with marble.
The Parthenon was built during which of the following periods?
Classical
Which of the following does not describe Hellenistic sculpture?
Beauty and perfection were the sculptors' greatest concerns.
The four major art styles of the Middle Ages were in order
Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic
Giotto did not become famous until after his death.
False
No artist since Giotto has used his ideas or techniques.
False
The Pope wished for Giotto to sculpt for St. Peter's Basilica.
False
Incredible detail, symbolism in everyday objects, striking realism, a type of contrast, and the artist's reflection in the mirror, all describe which Renaissance art work?
Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride
Lightness, slenderness, height, flying buttresses, and pointed arches all describe
Gothic cathedrals
Which statement is false in regard to Gothic sculptures?
Gothic sculptors closely copied the Romanesque styles.
Which of the following is true about Greek art?
Greek art represented the order of nature, along with beauty and perfection.
Which of the following is true of Ghiberti?
He created "The Gates of Paradise."
Which of the following is true of Brunelleschi?
His greatest accomplishments were in architecture.
. Which of the following regarding Polyclitus is false?
His most famous sculpture was The Discus Thrower.
Which of the following statements about Gothic sculpture is false?
It had changed very little from Romanesque sculpture.
Which is true of monasticism?
Monks made valuable contributions to the world.
Which of the following choices is false concerning Archaic Greek architecture?
Most Greek homes were very large and ornate.
During the Hellenistic period, Greek art was blended with
Persian, Egyptian, and Near Eastern art
Which of the following statements is true?
Raphael learned by studying Michelangelo and Leonardo.
Which of the following is true of Greek vase painting?
Red figured vases were more lifelike than black figured vases.
Cities became the way of life at the end of which period?
Romanesque
a period of history that was marked by constant fighting in an attempt to gain or protect land
Romanesque
Which of the following is true about sculpture in the archaic period?
Sculpture was found on temples, as well as in free-standing form.
When describing Medieval manuscripts, which of the following statements is false?
The illustrations were of poor quality.
Which statement best describes the early Christians?
They believed life was preparation for the hereafter.
Which best describes the three artistic giants of the Renaissance?
They painted using individual styles, techniques, and subjects.
Giotto impressed the Pope with a hastily drawn circle.
True
It took one hundred years for an artist to match Giotto's skill.
True
castles lost their usefulness, and the feudal system ended as a result of this
an economy based on money
If an archaic and a Hellenistic sculpture were placed side by side, which of the following would be true?
You would notice a dramatic contrast between stiff, frontal, relaxed, and lifelike figures.
As a child, Alexander was educated by
a famous Greek philosopher
When the Romans conquered ancient Greece, they chose to
admire and copy Greek art
The Parthenon can be described as
balanced, harmonious, and beautiful
Romanesque builders returned to this Roman technique
barrel vault
churches built during the Romanesque period followed this basic plan
basilica
The pattern that most civilizations follow is
beginning, growth, success, and decline
Which of the following is not a basic element of stained glass?
brightly colored paint
The basic plan of a Greek temple
consisted of a central room surrounded by columns
Which of the following does not describe the catacombs?
decorated with mosaic and sculpture
Which statement does not describe Giotto's paintings?
did not include religious subject matter
All of the following describe the reign of Alexander the Great except
dislike of Greek art and culture
Flying buttresses and pointed arches made it possible to
eliminate solid walls
Between about 900 to 700 B.C., Greece experienced
enemy invasions
Constantine had little influence on the art of his time.
false
The Middle Ages were a time of little artistic development.
false
The artists of the Renaissance had little interest in the classical period.
false
The invention of the printing press influenced mainly the wealthy of the Renaissance.
false
The people of the Renaissance viewed life as merely a preparation for the spiritual world.
false
There is no connection that binds the four major art styles of the Middle Ages.
false
a form of government in which noblemen gave up their lands in exchange for protection
feudalism
The Last Supper has suffered all of the following except
fighting among feudal lords
Romanesque sculpture and manuscript illustration could be described in this way
flat and lifeless
this created the detail and unity in Romanesque sculpture
flowing, curving lines
Legend tells us that Giotto
fooled Cimabue with the realism of his painting
the small windows and plain, solid outsides of Romanesque churches remind the viewer of this
fortress
Life in the Romanesque period included all of the following except
great quantities of available land
All of the following describe Michelangelo except
he considered himself foremost a painter
Which of the following is true of Leonardo da Vinci?
he was curious and a perfectionist
The best terms to describe Gothic architecture are
height and lightness
One of the greatest artistic influences of the early Northern Renaissance came from
illustrated manuscripts
Which of the following best describes the School of Athens?
it depicts a group of classical characters
Which of the following does not describe Romanesque sculpture?
it lacked detail and unity
All of the following describe genre painting except
it portrayed obvious religious subject matter
All of the following describe Phidias' Athena statue except
it stood in front of the Parthenon
The following describe linear perspective except
it was discovered by Jan van Eyck
people of the Middle Ages who worked a lord's land and were forced to give a share of the harvest in payment for protection
peasants
a journey to a religious place
pilgrimage
. The statesman Pericles strongly supported all of the following except
preserving Persian art
The story of the competition between Zeuxis and Parrhasius illustrates Greek painters' main concern for
realism in art
The main concern of Medieval art was
religion
where the books of the monastery were copied by hand
scriptorium
Myron's sculpture makes it clear that
sculptors of the classical period had a great understanding of the human body
Gothic is not the best term for the art of that period because
the Goths did not create the art
The Parthenon is dedicated to Athena who was
the Greek goddess of wisdom
The Pope's reaction to Giotto's hastily drawn circle tells us that
the Pope recognized Giotto's amazing skill as an artist
The Gothic period was so named because
the art did not follow Classical standards
All of the following describe Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling except
the artist begged the Pope to allow him to paint the ceiling
Which statement best describes Michelangelo's painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
the figures appear to be carved
Because man was considered the center of the universe in ancient Greece, there was a great deal of value placed on
the individual
Characters with ornate costumes, courtly scenes, royal processions, attention to detail, and gold leaf decoration all describe
the international style
Early Christians used symbols in their art because
the symbols served as a code the Romans could not understand
this was the main purpose of Romanesque sculpture and manuscript illustration
the teaching of religion
The barrel vault became important to Romanesque architects because
they held up the huge roofs of the large churches
7. All of the following are true of Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper except
threatened to use the Pope's head for Judas' in his painting
Castles were no longer needed when
trade and industry changed the economy
The Middle Ages occurred between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
true
The Renaissance was a time filled with important social, historical, economic, and artistic advancements.
true
The art work of the Northern and Italian Renaissance were quite different from one another.
true
All of the following describe Books of Hours except
use of linear perspective
Most of the art of the Geometric period is found on which of the following?
vases
Which statement does not describe early Christian churches?
very simple, plain interiors
When the people of the Renaissance first saw linear perspective used they
were amazed by such lifelike perspective
The history of Greek art clearly shows that
whether a country is at war or peace has great impact on art
Northern artists worked with oil paints because
artists could work more slowly and carefully