Intro to Art UNIT 9: INTRO TO ART HISTORY: ANCIENT ART IN DIFFERENT CULTURES (Time4Learning)

____ is a simplified strategy not concrete.

abstract thought

_____ is a site containing an elite burial and shine complex.

Igbo Ukw

_____ is an ancient African city that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC.

Jenne-Jeno

____ is a Chinese writer and art historian famous for his Six Principles of Chinese painting.

Xie He

Africa is often termed "___________________" because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists. a.the beginning of human history b.the location of artistic development c.the heart of Islam d.the cradle of art and civilization

the cradle of art and civilization

_____ is an Ancient Roman garment,generally a sash of about twenty feet, and wrapped around the body.

toga

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0150000.jpg This is an example of __________ art. a.Freemont b.Mayan c.Olmec d.Rock

Olmec

____ is characterized by strong ink play and lively brush work.

Men's hand

In 1491, King Nzinga converted the Kongo Kingdom to Christianity. Which of the following was not true in the Kongo Kingdom after 1491? a.Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified. b.The wealth of the Kongos increased dramatically. c.Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta. d.The increased trade led to an further production in textiles and regalia.

Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta.

The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________ a.protect the emperor's daughter. b.honor the Chinese gods. c.frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period. d.guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.

guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.

What happened to the ancient peoples of the Indus Valley? a.They migrated to Greece and Rome during the Gupta period. b.They were wiped out by a Tsunami during the 4th century. c.They were annialated by the Guptas as they expanded their territories. d.They disappeared as though into thin air, and the cause remains unknown.

They disappeared as though into thin air, and the cause remains unknown.

In what state were the colossal head sculptures found in Mesoamerica? a.They were discovered vandalized and in disrepair. b.Half of the sculptures had been destroyed by the Olmec's enemy, the Mayans. c.The surviving heads were buried underground. d.All of the above are true.

They were discovered vandalized and in disrepair.

___________ are the three independent nation-states including Stilla, Baekje, and Goguryeo.

Three Kingdoms Period

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-03-00_files/i0210000.jpg This is an example of ___________. a.a mandala b.a coil figure c.a dogu d.a women's hand figure

a dogu

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0270000.jpg This example of Southwestern rock art shows an image of ________________. a.tribal warfare d.a religious ceremony c.a hunting excursion d.bird hunting

a hunting excursion

In Jenne art, figures were _________________ a.polished. b.covered with a red clay slip. c.fired at low temperatures. d.all of the above.

all of the above.

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-02-00_files/i0270000.jpg This sculpture was found in Seokguram, which is ____________ a.also known as the Old Crown tomb. b.an artificial cave temple modeled after Chinese cave temples. c.also the site where the 7000 terracotta soldiers were found. d.an ancient burial site close to present-day Seoul.

an artificial cave temple modeled after Chinese cave temples.

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-03-00_files/i0200000.jpg The top of the pot displayed _________________ a.the religious turmoil of the time. b.life continuous cycle through reincarnation. c.an effigy of its owner. d.an artistic playful spirit

an artistic playful spirit

The Olmec produced an abundance of ______________. The blocks of material were quarried, then transported from distant sites. a.codex-style brushes b.basalt sculptures c.miniature effigy sculptures d.rock art paintings

basalt sculptures

____ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.

effigy figure

What was found at Igbo Ukwu? a.evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa. b.thousands of figures which were polished, covered with a red clay slip, and fired at low temperatures. c.Examples of textiles which employed a special technique that resembles velour to the touch. d.crosses, crucifixes, and other Christian emblems had been created as early as the late fifteenth century.

evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa.

The six principles of painting came from Xie He, who is famed to be all of the following, except which? a.writer b.historian c.critic d.general

general

All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except: A.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0260000.jpg B.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0260001.jpg C.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0260002.jpg D.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0260003.jpg

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0260001.jpg

Which of the following works of art is from the Gupta period? A.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources///1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280000.jpg B.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280002.jpg C.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280001.jpg D.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources///1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280003.jpg

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources///1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280000.jpg

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0190000.jpg This sculpture entitled, Priest King, possesses facial features which were common to sculptures of the Indus Valley. Which of the following facial features is not present in this sculpture? a.thick lips b.stretched earlobes c.low forehead d.slit eyes

stretched earlobes

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0180000.jpg This Mayan sculpture was found in Lord Pakal's tomb. It is made out of ____________. a.clay d.stucco c.basalt d.sandstone

stucco

In ancient China, which occupation was honored and believed to be a spiritual experience? a.sculptor c.potter b.teacher d.calligrapher

calligrapher

____ is a high fire glaze used during the Goguryeo period.

celadon glaze

_____ are featuring mythological subjects.

codex style

Ancient Indus sculptures were _____________________ a.extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone. b.created to show people how Buddha came to become deity. c.contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today. d.always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley.

contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today.

____ is a small dominant group within a society that enjoys privileged status.

elite class

____ is combined Hellenistic, Persian, and Native styles.

Gandhara

______ is a time period (2500-1500 BCE) characterized by the use of coiled pots, means "cord markings."

Jomon period

____ is the most powerful of a series of states along Africa's west coast, known as the Middle Atlantic Kingdom during the middle of the 15th Century.

Kongo Kingdom

Maebyeong Bottles are a part of which nation cultural past? a.China b.Korea c.Taiwan d.Japan

Korea

Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles? a.Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles. b.Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics. c.Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one. d.Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple.

Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple.

____ is the style not allied with Hellenistic style, rather more abstract.

Mathura

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0240000.jpg This sculptural representation of Buddha is an example of the _____________ school of thought. a.Gandhara d.Amaravati c.Mathura d.Gupta

Mathura

_____ is a Mesoamerican civilization noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas.

Mayan

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0250000.jpg To create this piece, the painter used his/her fingers and ________(1)________ fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from ________(2)________. a.(1) horse tail; (2) basalt b.(1) yucca; (2) iron-oxide c.(1) animal; (2) sulfur d.(1) cotton; (2) charcoal

(1) yucca; (2) iron-oxide

____ focused on scenes from Buddha's life.

Amaravati

Which of the following is not an example of Mesoamerican art? A.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources///1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0240000.jpg B.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0240002.jpg C.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources////1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0240001.jpg D.https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources///1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0240003.jpg

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources///1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0240000.jpg

The Mesoamerican colossal head monuments are believed to depict ______________. a.important figures b.Olmec kings c.ancient Mayan gods d.ideal beauty

important figures

____ is a non-toxic chemical compound that is used to color ceramics.

iron oxide

During the Three Kingdom's period, _________________ were built throughout Korea. a.terracotta soldiers b.exquisite palaces c.large mounds d.artificial tunnels

large mounds

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/1086-07-03-03-00_files/i0280000.jpg This piece is an example of Japanese calligraphy. Besides humor and sadness, the main theme of this poem is __________. a.faith b.love c.prosperity d.turmoil

love

____ is a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.

mandala

In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________. a.by abstract forms b.realistically c.always along side Buddha d.as reincarnated animals

realistically

_____ are jewels, scepters, and other artifacts of the reigning royal family.

royal regalia

Amongst the Mayan peoples, painters were a part of the ____________. a.working class d.ruling class c.slave class d.lower class

ruling class

Men's hand _________________________ a.is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions. b.depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes. c.were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities. d.satirized different levels of society

satirized different levels of society

____ is a thin lay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint.

slip

____ are lifesize soldiers found in Shaanxi that guards the tomb of Emperor Shihuangdi.

terra cotta soldiers

Which of the following is not true of women's hand? a.It had a refined, subtle emotional impact. b.It was used mainly by secular painters. c.It was characterized by delicate lines and asymmetrical compositions. d.It was a style only used by women.

It was a style only used by women.

_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture. A.Igbo Ukwu B.Blombos cave C.Jenne D.Kongo

Jenne

_____ are the mid-latitude of the Americas, where pre-Columbian societies flourished before the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Mesoamerican

_____ are brushes made from the fibers of the yucca plant.

yucca fiber brushes

Which of Xie He's principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy? a.bone method b.suitability of type c.spirited resonance d.creative flow

bone method

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style? a.Gandhara b.Amaravati c.Mathura d.Gupta

Gandhara

____ means "enlightened existence."

bodhisattva

______ is characterized by delicate lines,strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.

Women's hand

Among all school of thought concerning the representation of Buddha, which of the following is not a common trait of Buddha? a.Buddha is always represented in a peaceful, but powerful manner. b.Buddha appear divine, and yet has human characteristics. c.Buddha usually has stretched out earlobes. d.Buddha is always shown in a cross-legged position.

Buddha is always shown in a cross-legged position.

____ is considered to be the "Classical Age" of Buddhist art and literature.

Gupta period

Which site is believed to have been the site of an ancient elite burial and shrine? A.Blombos cave B.Jenne Mosque C.Igbo Ukwu D.Chauvet

Igbo Ukwu

_____ are ancient pre-Columbian people living in the tropical lowlands of South Central Mexico.

Olmecs

Which of the following is not true of Japanese pottery during the Jomon period? a.The pots often displayed an artistically playful spirit. b.During the Jomon period, pots were made using coil technique. c.Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune. d.The pots were used mainly for cooking.

Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.

____ is the north central province of the People's Republic of China.

Shaanxi

_____ are clay figurines popular during the Jomon period.

dogu

____ is volcanic rock rich in magnesium and iron.

basalt

What is a codex-style of painting? a.A style in which the artist used natural materials to create colorful images on a canvas. b.A type of painting that used yucca fibers and the painters fingers to create sharp images in front of blended images. c.Any style which provides overall energy to a work of art. d.A style of painting in which a white slip, painted in light brown washes is applied, and then the images are outlined in dark brown or black.

A style of painting in which a white slip, painted in light brown washes is applied, and then the images are outlined in dark brown or black.

_____ is a limestone cliff in the Southern Cape Coast in South Africa.

Blombos cave

____ is the way of using the brush, the link between handwriting and personality.

Bone Method

_____ is a spiritual teacher from ancient India and founder of Buddhism.

Buddha

____ is also called Shingon Buddhism and translates to mean "true words,"

Esoteric Buddhism

Which of the following is not true of Mesoamerican civilizations? a.The Mesoamericans are attributed with creating a technique that used the painters fingers and yucca fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from iron oxide. b.The different civilizations were linked by cultural similarities and trade. c.Mesoamerica includes the land between the continents of North America and South America. Its landforms range from rainforests to semiarid mountains. d.There was a sharp division in Mesoamerican civilizations among the elite and commoner classes.

The Mesoamericans are attributed with creating a technique that used the painters fingers and yucca fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from iron oxide.

Which of the following is not true of the North American Southwest? a.It was mainly made up of farming cultures, which were slower to arise in the American Southwest. b.The North American Southwest included the areas of present-day New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. c.They built large-scale irrigation systems and elaborate, multi-storied structures. d.The Natives of the North American Southwest produced an abundance of basalt sculpture.

The Natives of the North American Southwest produced an abundance of basalt sculpture.

Which of the following is not true of art during the Gupta Period? a.Many of the sculptures were carved out of a mountainside. b.Murals were painted on prepared plaster surfaces, and colored with natural pigments. c.The Indian people believed the Buddha was reincarnated, so many of the paintings showed scenes from Buddha's past lives. d.The art combined Hellenistic, Persian, and Native styles.

The art combined Hellenistic, Persian, and Native styles.

Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers? a.The terracotta soldiers were found in Shaanxi. b.The terracotta soldiers were originally painted, however most of the paint has worn away over time. c.The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China's strongest leader throughout all of history. d.The terracotta soldiers carried spears. swords, daggers, and axes.

The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China's strongest leader throughout all of history.

Which of the following attributes were not common of Indus Valley stamp seals? a.The stamps were carved out pure limestone. b.They were used as marks of ownership/status. c.They were often engraved with animals, humans, fantastic creatures, or divinities. d.The stamps contain inscriptions along the top edge.

The stamps were carved out pure limestone.

The discovery of the Blombos cave suggests _________________ a.copper alloy or bronze casting were first used in Sub Saharan Africa. b.Islam became an economic and religious force in West and North Africa. c.that abstract thought in humans occurred much earlier than once thought. d.the French colonies were taken over before the third or fourth centuries.

that abstract thought in humans occurred much earlier than once thought.

In Esoteric Buddhism, ___________________ a.mandalas were outlawed by Buddhist priests. b.the pottery was made using a coil technique. c.there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha. d.Buddhism was spread to China and Korea.

there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha.