Art History Checkpoint 1

How can learning about art change a person's understanding of another culture? (Select all that apply.)

Art can alter one's understanding of how religions have changed over time. Art can change the perception of a given society's intelligence and complexity

Which are accurate interpretations of Edvard Munch's The Scream? (Select all that apply.)

Many think that the dark emotions represented in the painting stem from tragic events in Munch's own life. The painting gives off emotions of anxiety and dread by having the scream "vibrate" the sky and the landscape.

What is the name of this painting, which shows a woman smiling softly?

Mona Lisa

What was the underlying message of Georges Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte?

People in cities interact less as a result of modern life.

Which most accurately explains the way bias can change how art historians evaluate artwork?

When art historians prefer a certain subject, they can overlook other important subjects.

Why was Jacques-Louis David's painting Death of Marat considered a politically charged work of art?

it demonstrates the death of a leader in the french revolution

If someone knows the context in which Edvard Munch's The Scream was created, that person can conclude the artist was full of angst. What was Munch anxious about?

modern life

What are the roles of an art curator?

someone who understands the influence of specific works of art someone who organizes exhibits according to a specific time period

Artists have depicted religious and mythological stories as _[blank]_ in their work.

subjects

Charlene's perception of the simple vase changed when she learned it had been created as a gift for a deity.

understanding