APAH Exam 2

Goddess

According to recent interpretations, the decorative motifs on the garment of the "Peplos" Kore identify the figure as an _______________

Tuscan columns

All the following are Greek orders EXCEPT FOR: A. Ionic columns B. Tuscan columns C. Corinthian columns D. Doric columns

C. a historical representation of animals

All the following could describe the original function of the cave paintings in the Great Hall of Bulls, EXCEPT A. Increasing the fertility of animal herds B. Facilitating a successful hunt C. A historical representation of animals D. Where a shamanistic ritual would take place

Human-like

Anthropomorphic

Are among the earliest known rick paintings in Africa

Archaeological evidence suggests that the Apollo 11 stone in Namibia

cuneiform

As the first form of writing, the Sumerians pressed a stylus into clay tablets to produce _________________.

The distribution of weight on either side of an imaginary center line

Balance

Help her son, Louis IV achieve the education and right to rule as a Christian king

By commissioning a moralized Bible for her son, the French queen Blanche de Castile sought to ________________

A camel or llama

Camelid

D. Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine

Certain prehistoric works were layered and visited by successive generations of artists over the course of centuries. This is true all of the following works EXCEPT A. Stonehenge B. Great Hall of Bulls C. Running Horned Woman D. Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine

Another way to say twisted perspective, profile, and frontal

Composite Form

Making a center of interest; developing points of interest to pull the viewer's eye to important parts of the body of work

Emphasis

An area that is 3-dimensional (has height, width, and depth) and encloses volume

Form

The emperors stature was on the top acting as though he was ruling down over them, and this led to people feeling comforted by him. Trajan hoped by this that he would be reelected as ruler. The column even has stones of Trajan commanding and defeating Dacians going up the column.

How did the symbolism of the Forum of Trajan act as propaganda?

This piece portrays the "ideals" of the Roman Republic through fine detail in the politicians face. With the use of more wrinkles, a balding head, and large nose, age shows wisdom, and respect. Ideally the man could want to be portrayed like this to be reelected as a senator.

How does this work portray the ideals of the Roman Republic? Describe the visual evidence to support your answer.

Type of person who follows their food source

Hunter-Gatherer

A mountain goat

Ibex

The destruction or dislike of religious figures in artwork

Iconoclasm means

Serdab

In a mortuary temple or pyramid, a ka statues is place in a/an _____________

Athletic and youthful

In the Old Kingdom, rulers were typically portrayed as _______ figures, wearing the royal kilt and head cloth.

Gold

King Tutankhamun's mummified body was enclosed in three nested coffins with the innermost coffin made of

Refers to the continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point

Line

Top: Corinthian Middle: Ionic Bottom: Tuscan

List the order of the columns making up the Colosseum from bottom to top

registers

Mesopotamian sculptors told stories clearly and symbolically by organizing visual narratives in horizontal bands called ________________

Translates to "one stone"

Monolith

The time period when domestication of animals occurred

Neolithic Period

System of laws and punishments

On the Stele of Hammurabi, the ruler was innovative as a result of his

Translates to "Old Stone Age"

Paleolithic Period

Hellenistic

Pathos, or the artist's attempt to evoke a dramatic emotion from the viewer, is a characteristic of which period of Greek Art

ceremonial centers and ritualistic performers

Prehistoric images of people wearing headdresses/costumes, such as the "Running Horned Woman", indicate an ancient interest in

The re-use of the elements of art to establish a relationship

Repetition

male king

Sculptures portraying Hatsheput as a ______________ reflect the power of tradition and artistic convention in Egypt

A prehistoric priest or healer

Shaman

The outline or contour of an object

Shape

Refers to the area between, around, above, or within things

Space

Entasis

Subtle alterations in the Parthenon's design, like ________________ create the illusion of perfection

gods

Sumerian votive figures from Eshnunna were dedicated to the ______________

Reddish-brown sculpting and building material

Terra Cotta

as part of a burial tradition

The "beaker with ibex motifs" was found at the foot of the Susan acropolis, indicating that it was used

It was the birthplace of democracy

The Athenian Agora is a significant marketplace in history because

Rooms in their homes

The Etruscans often decorated their tombs to resemble ________________

Khafre

The Great Sphinx is thought to be a portrait of __________________

Titans

The Greek myth of creation depicted on the Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon, involved a battle between the ____________, Athena, and Zeus

Mesopotamia

The Greeks called ______________ the "land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers"

C. the knotted lines symbolize the chaotic stress of everyday life

The Lindisfarne Gospels, especially the Cross-Carpet Page of St. Matthew, were created with ornate and intertwining lines for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A. the artist, Eadfrith, created the lines in an act of spiritual meditation B. The intertwining lines represent an endless circle of life C. The knotted lines symbolize the chaotic stress of everyday life D. The overlapping and intricate lines were a decorative style of manuscripts

longitudinal

The Roman basilica provided the basic design for Christian ________________-plan churches

Employ hierarchical scale to distinguish figures of importance and power

The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that both works

-a written code, in cuneiform, representing the divine law of Hammurabi -Hammurabi receiving the law from Shamash -Conversation of justice between a god and man

The Stele of Hammurabi displays

In a working fountain

The Winged Victory of Samothrace originally was thought to be located

It is a combination of a central and a longitudinal plan

The architectural plan of the Hagia Sophia suggest that

Celebratory

The decoration of Etruscan tombs suggests what type of attitude towards death and the afterlife?

It made the structure appear to dissolve in shimmering light

The extensive use of marble, colored glass, and gold mosaics to decorate the interior of the Church of San Vitale had what effect on the structure?

monotheistic

The followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all ________________, which means that the followers believe that only one god created and ruled the universe

lamassus

The large guardian figures at the gate of Sargon II's palace are known as _______________

Tomb for a deceased ruler

The mortuary temple of Hatsheput differs from the Great Pyramids at Giza in that the temple did not function as a

-burial chambers -a sphinx -valley temples -professional causeways

The necropolis of the Great Pyramids includes _______________

Fresco forms a permanent bond with the wall

The painters of the catacombs preferred the fresco technique because

marks the summer and winter solstice

The precise arrangement and orientation of the megaliths of Stonehenge suggest that the site

cubicula

The semicircular burial rooms in catacombs, ________________, were frequently plastered and painted, specifically for wealthy patrons

Unique facial tattoos representing a specific person

The stylistic pattern depicted on the Terra Cotta Fragment represents

A wealthy, royal patron

The use of purple vellum and silver ink in the production of the VIenna Genesis indicates it was probably made for ____________________

Romanesque

The word ________________ means "in the Roman manner"

The arrangement of one or more of the elements used to create a feeling of completeness. Everything seems to belong

Unity

The use of light to create a spiritual and positive exprience

Unlike the stereotype of "gothic", Gothic architecture focuses on ________________

stele

Upright stone slabs called _________________ were used in ceremonies as grave markers

Describes the lightness and darkness of an object

Value

Refers to differences in the work

Variety

-a ring of windows at the domes base -the use of gold mosaic to cover the surface of the dome and pendentives -the hidden support piers

What allows the dome of Hagia Sophia to appear to float mysteriously?

The symbolism of the circle and square shapes that create the cong's form

What aspect of the Fan Shan jade cong from Liangzhu, China, most strongly suggest its use as an object of ritual?

Curvy, distortion with plump stomachs

What characterizes the Amarna style in art?

The both express the Archaic smile

What does the Anavysos Kouros have in common with the statue of Apollo from the Temple of Minerva?

This building replicates many Greek and Etruscan ideas, but it was made from concrete rather than marble. It is also the first temple with a dome.

What is significant and innovative about the construction of the Pantheon?

The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater)

What is the title of this building?

The House of Vettii

What is the title of this building?

Forum of Trajan (column)

What is the title of this monument?

Pantheon

What is the title of this structure?

Scenes of festive activities, such as dancing and feasting

What motif commonly appears in Etruscan fresco tomb painting?

The Last Judgement

What religious theme was often used to decorate the tympanum of Romanesque portals, such as the Church of Sainte-Foy?

rounded arches

What type of Roman arches are represented in Romanesque churches?

The interior spaces were covered with painted plaster. They were decorated this way because it was inexpensive and easy. It also showed off their wealth and style.

What was elaborate about the interior spaces of the House of Vettii and why were they decorated this way?

A temple

What was located on top of the ziggurat at Uruk?

Greywacke

What was the Ambum Stone created from?

Concrete

What was the primary material that was used in building the Pantheon and the Colosseum?

Rome, Italy

Where is the Forum of Trajan located?

Pompeii, Italy

Where is the House of Vettii located?

Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria

Where is the Running Horned Woman located?

the altar

Where would the congregation have focuses their attention during religious services in Christian churchs?

-solid masonry walls and vaults -rounded arches -reliefs above the entranceways

Which architectural feature was used in Romanesque churches?

The clerestory, which allowed for the illumination of the central aisle

Which architectural innovations provided an enhanced religious experience for visitors walking through the Hypostyle Hall at the Temple of Amunn-Re at Karnak?

C. Apollo 11 Stones

Which artwork was possibly used as a portable rock art? A. Camelid Sacrum in the Shape of a Canine B. Beaker with Ibex Motifs C. Apollo 11 Stones D. Tlatilco Female Figurine

The use of columns and an entablature

Which feature of Etruscan temples most resembled temples built in Greece?

Nudity

Which of the following would NOT be seen on a Greek kore (female) figure?

A. Great Hall of Bulls

Which work of art is from the Paleolithic Period? A. Great Hall of Bulls B. Beaker with Ibex Motifs C. Tlatilco Female Figurine D. Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine

A procession of representatives from each Persian nation

Who were depicted on the stairways leading up to the Apadana, in Persepolis?

The Pantheon was originally dedicated to the gods. In fact, the name means "temple of all gods".

Who/what was the Pantheon originally dedicated to?

Stairs between earth and the heavens

Ziggurats functioned symbolically as _________________

volutes

_______________ are the decorative curls located on the capital of the Ionic column

Contrapposto

_______________ refers to presenting standing figures with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis, a convention that dominates Greek Classical art.

The birth of Athena from Zeus's head

________________ was the subject of the East Pediment of the Parthenon

Red-Figure Technique

_________________ enabled Greek ceramic painters to create livelier human figures easier by painting interior details instead of incising them, such as on the Niobides Krater