USAC Prague art and architecture

The first example of the Renaissance style in Prague (1493) are: A. windows of the gothic Vladislav Hall (built 1487-1500) by Benedikt Red), Old Royal Palace, Prague Castle B. Windows of the Renaissance Summerhouse of Queen Ann built in 1538-1563 by Paolo Della Stell and Bonifac Wohlmut C.Windown of the renaissance Schqarzenberg/Lobkowitz/ Palace at Hradcany

a. windows of the gothic Vladislav Hall (built 1487-1500) by Benedikt Red), Old Royal Palace, Prague Castle

Art should work in harmony to create a total work of art in buildings, furniture, textiles, clothes, and jewelry; all should conform to the principles of art and art should strive to be a part of everyday life. This characteristic of: A. Historicism B. Art Nouveau C. Functionalism

b. Art Nouveau

What does it mean "Kunstkammer" in the emperor Rudolph II court in the late 16th and the beginning of the 17th century in Prague? A. Ancestor the photographic camera B. Cabinet of curiosities (Cabinets of wonder) C. Facility that mounts art exhibitions

b. Cabinet of curiosities

St. Nicholas Church (1704-1755), Lesser Town) characterized by complex architectural plan shapes based on the oval, and the dynamic opposition and interpenetration of spaces favored to heighten the feeling of motion and sensuality was built by: A. Giovanni Santini B. Carlo Lurago C. Christoph Dientzenhofer and his Killian Ignaz Dientzenhofer

c. Christoph Dientzenhofer and his Killian Ignaz Dientzenhofer

How does the Reformation influenced visual arts? B. Concentration of Green and Roman Mythology and history for subjects, a prioritization of the heroic male nude study, somewhat dramatic lighting, and a rather clean style C. Extremely strong sense of pattern and design noticeable throughout the compositions D. New painting genres (group portrait, still life, landscape, marine art, etc)

c. New painting genres (group portrait, still life, landscape, marine art, etc)

What is theme of the Saint who stage the first "nativity scene" in 1223 to make Jesus birth more understandable to ordinary people? A. St. Wenceslas B. St. Benedict C. St. Francis of Assisi

c. St. Francis of Assisi

Parts of the historical Old and New Towns, and almost the whole Jewish Ghetto, were the victims of clearance after 1893 to (1914). Proposals for a total redevelopment of Prague existed but, fortunately, they were not realized: A. Especially thanks to the floods in 1890 B. Especially thanks to the Czech national revival movement C. Especially thanks to the Club of Old Prague (founded 1900)

c. especially thanks to the Club for Old Prague (founded 1900).

What kind buildings/rooms/ does medieval monastery comprise?

2 churches, dormitory, cloister, refectory, library, balneary and infirmary, and outlying granges.

What is the name of the architect and designer, who redesigned several parts of Prague Castle (for example Presidents office ect.) in postmodern style during the era of the president Václav Havel (1989-2003): A. Borek Šipek B. Pablo Picasso C. Milan Knizak

A. Borek Šipek

What was so called "protectorate Bohemia and Moravia: A. Czech lands occupied by Nazi Government (1939-1945) B. Czech Lands as Soviet satellite state (1948-1989) C. Short-lived Czech and Moravian Monarchy (833-903)

A. Czech lands occupied by Nazi Germany (1939-1945)

Old New Synagogue, one of the oldest and most valuable European and world Jewish monuments, and the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic building dates from the end of the 13th century with rich stonework and antiques furnishings (wrought iron Gothic grille and chandeliers). Who was hidden (according to legend) in the attic of Old New Synagogue? A. Golem, in Jewish folklore a mythical animated anthropomorphic being created out of clay that is brought to life by 16th century Prague Rabbi Löw (Judah Loew ben Bezalel). B. Robot, a fictional humanoid from play RUR by Czech writer Karel Capek in a 1920 C. Joshua one of the spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan

A. Golem, in Jewish folklore a mythical animated anthropomorphic being created out of clay that is brought to life by 16th century Prague Rabbi Löw (Judah Loew ben Bezalel).

What does it mean "Beautiful style" (Schöne Still, International Gothic)? A. Gothic Style harmonically combining idealism and naturalism developed around 1400 B. Gothic Naturalism Style C. Gothic abstract style

A. Gothic style harmonically combining idealism and naturalism developed around 1400

What was the name of the Charles university student that immolated himself in protest of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact states invasion and set himself on fire in Wenceslas square in Prague on January 16, 1969 A. Jan Palach B. Jan Hus C. Jan Sutras D. Jan Nepomucky

A. Jan Palach

What does Prague Spring mean A. Liberalizing reforms of Alexander Dubčeks government in Czechoslovakia in 1968 B. Invasion of the Soviet Union and other members of Warsaw Pact to the Czechoslovakia in 1968 C. German occupation in the spring of 1939 D. Normalization of political situation during the soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968

A. Liberalizing reforms of Alexander Dubčeks government in Czechoslovakia in 1968

Who are the authors of medieval St. Vitus Cathedral? A. Mattias of Arras and Petter Parler B. Josef Hilbert and Kamil Hilbert C. Josip Plecnik and Borek Sipek

A. Matthias of Arras and Peter Parler

Josip Plečnik was A. Slovenian Architect, who redesigned the interior and gardens of the castle after World War I B. Slovak postmodern designer, who rebuilt Prague castle in the post WW II C. First Czechoslovak president

A. Slovenian Architect, who redesigned the interior and gardens of the castle after World War I

Who are early patron saints of Bohemia? A. St. Ludmila, St Wenceslas (Vaclav), St. Adalbert, St. Proupcopious B. St. Nicolas, St. Jacob, St. Ignatious C. St. Peter, St. Paul, St John of Evangelist

A. St Ludmila, St. Wenceslas, St. Adalbert

St. Vitus Cathedral was founded in 1344 on the site of the original Romanesque rotunda, but it was not completed in the Gothic era of the 14th and 15th centuries. The western part with the transept, a three-aisled space and the front with towers was only annexed: A. in the 2nd half of the 19th century and in the beginning of the 20th century (1859-1929) B. in the 17th century C. in the 16th Century

A. in the 2nd half of the 19th century and in the beginning of the 20th century (1859-1929)

Historicism in art and architecture: A. is the deliberate regression to the past and the use or revival of the architectural and historical styles in 19th century building or artworks B. Refer to the new thinking architecture as a anti-modernist or into international style C. Is the idea that the architects must design a building or stutter based on the purpose of that building will be, nothing more, no grand ornate detail, just clean lines

A. is the deliberate regression to the past and the use or revival of the architectural and historical styles in 19th century building or artworks

When was the Czechoslovak republic founded: A. 1819 B. 1918 C. 1188 D. 1811

B. 1918

The Catholic Church had decided that the arts should communicate religious themes and direct emotional involvement in response to the Protestant Reformation A. Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) B. Council of Trent (1545-1563) C. Council of Constance (1414-1418)

B. Council of Trent (1545-1563)

What did happen to the Prague Castle in 1541: A. Destroyed by floods B. Destroyed by fire C. Destroyed by earthquake

B. Destroyed by fire

How do we call Late renaissance style which is characterized by its artificiality - its bizarre, sometimes acid color, its illogical compression of space, the elongated proportions and exaggerated anatomy of figures in convoluted, serpentine poses, that frequently creates a feeling of anxiety? Works of the style appear strange and unsettling, despite their superficial naturalism. A. Caravaggism B. Mannerism C. Berninism D. Nazarenism

B. Mannerism

Who is the author of the Trebon Altar and when it was created: A. Master Theodorik of Prague b. Master Trebon Altar C. Giotto di Bondone

B. Master of Trebon Altar

Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia is: A. One of the first examples of Romanesque Architecture in Prague B. One of the latest Romanesque buildings in Prague C. One of the earliest Gothic architecture structors in Prague

C. One of the earliest gothic architectural structures in Prague (13th century)

Alfons Mucha was: A. (July 14, 1862 in Baumgarten near Vienna - * February 6, 1918 in Vienna - Alsergrund) was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. B. (14 April 14, 1868 in Hamburg - † February 27, 1940 in Berlin) was a German architect and designer, is one of the most influential 20th-century designers C. (July 24, 1860 in Ivančice (Eibenschütz) in Moravia -+ July 14, 1939 in Prague) was a Czech poster artist, graphic artist, illustrator, painter, amateur photographer and artisan who is considered one of the outstanding representatives of Art Nouveau.

C. (July 24, 1860 in Ivančice (Eibenschütz) in Moravia -+ July 14, 1939 in Prague) was a Czech poster artist, graphic artist, illustrator, painter, amateur photographer and artisan who is considered one of the outstanding representatives of Art Nouveau.

When did communist coup take place in Czechoslovakia: A. 1945 B. 1939 C 1948 D. 1968

C. 1948

Prague Castle was founded by Prince Borivoj in: A. 10th century B. 14th century C. 9th century

C. 9th century

The memorial building on top of Vítkov Hill was built between the years 1928 and 1938 in honor of the Czechoslovak legionaries A. Later it was the headquarters of the former federal Assembly, and from 1994-2002, the building was the headquarters for Radio Free Europe B. Later it served as a place for safekeeping in the imperial regalia as well as the bohemian/czech Crown Jewels holy relics, and other royal treasures C. After 1948 it was used to promote the national ideology and regime. Prominent representative of the communist party of Czechoslovakia were buried here. The mausoleum of Kleenex Gottwald was established here in 1953

C. After 1948 it was used to promote the national ideology and regime. Prominent representative of the communist party of Czechoslovakia were buried here. The mausoleum of Kleenex Gottwald was established here in 1953.

Master Theodorik (Theodorik of Prague) court painter to Charles IV, decorated: A. All Saints Church in Prague Castle B. St. Wenceslas chapel in St. Vitus Cathedral C. Chapel of Holy Cross in Karlsten Castle

C. Chapel of the Holy Cross in Karlšten Castles

Sculpture of St. Lutgardis of Aywières (1708), which is good example of high Baroque very dynamic Berninesque statue, at the Charles Bridge was: A. Karel Skreta B. Fendianand Brokoff C. Mathias Braun

C. Mathias Bruan

The patrons of the Prague cathedral are: A. St. Ludmila, St. Procopious of sazava B. St. Peter and St. Paul C.St. Vitus, St. Wecneselas, and St. Adalbert

C. St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas, and St. Adalbert

Who was the first Czechoslovak president: A. Emil Hacha B. Edvard Benes C. Tomas Garrigue Masaryk D. Václav Havel

C. Tomáš Garrigue Masarky

What are the medieval panel paintings painted on? A. Wooden Desk B. Cooper Desk C. Canvas

C. Wood desk

The Flemish School (also called Northern Renaissance, Early Netherlandish): A. Is recognizable by its appeal to the senses manifested itself in a style that above all emphasied movement and emotion, complex compositions surging along diagonal lines, figured depicted with the utmost vividness and richness through the use of rich colors dramatic effects of light and shade, and lavish use of highlights C. Is characterized by an interest in nature, humanistic learning and individualism, that were already present in the late medieval period, and became dominate in the 15th-16th century in Italy D. is known for making significant advances in illusionism, or the realistic and precise representation of people, space, and objects during the 15th and 16th century

D. is known for making significant advances in illusionism, or the realistic and precise representation of people, space, and objects during the 15th and 16th century

Baroque Classicism was a re-emergence of "classical" past in the 17th century. Classical art (ancient and Rome) was identified as the model that artists should study and attempt to emulate if they wished to prefect their art. Terms classic, classical, classism, have over time become associated with notions of: A. Harmony, clarity, balance, symmentry, unity, proportion, elegance, order, structor, stability, the ideal, ultimate perfectionism B. Natural objects, that are freely transformed into visionary images C. Of metaphysical, epistemological, or ethical relativism

Harmony, clarity, balance, symmentry, unity, proportion, elegance, order, structor, stability, the ideal, ultimate perfectionism

Early Baroque architects in the 17th century in Prague were mostly A. Germans B. Russians C. Italians

Italians

What was the name of the saint who refused to disclose the queens confession to kind Wencelaous IV, was tortured, thrown from Charles bridge into the river Moldau (1393), and later (1729) became a patron of the Czech Lands? A. John Huss B. John Nepomucne (John of Nepomuke) C. Adalbert of Prague

John Nepomucne (John of Nepomuke)

The Prague Infant Jesus located in the Church of Our lady Victorious is: A. Worshiped 16th century Roman Cathicl was-coated wooden statue of child Jesus holding a globus cruciger B. Miraculous 17th century oil painting of the child Jesus C. Worshiped 15th century Roman Cathlolic Fresco of child Jesus

Worshiped 16th century Roman Cathicl was-coated wooden statue of child Jesus holding a globus cruciger

A form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a Lowe layer for a contrasting color, typically done in a plaster or stucco on wall, that is typical for the Renaissance architecture in the Czech lands called: A. Sgraffito B. Graffiti C. Sfumato

a. sgraffito

Tenebrism (from the Latin Tenebrae, "darkness." is: A. the use of extreme contrasts of light and dark in figurative compositions to heighten their dramatic effect developed by Caravaggio and other 17th century artists B. the use of vidid and bright colors in the 17th century painters C. the use of a wide black line silhouette in the early 17th century paintings

a. the use of extreme contrasts of light and dark in figurative compositions to heighten their dramatic effect developed by Caravaggio and other 17th century artists

What is the characteristic of the late Gothic style ("jagiellian Gothic", Franco-Flemish style, Flemish, Primitives): A. Decorotiveness B. Progress in natural representation and illusion naturalistic details, landscapes, ect C. Color harmony

b. progress in natural representation and illusionism, naturalistic detailed, landscapes, etc;

After peaceful dissolution by parliament of Czechoslovakia in two independent countries in 1993, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, Playwright and dissenter Václav Havel became A. Head of the Social Democratic Party B. The first president of the Czech Republic C. Member of the Parliament of the Czech Republic D. Founder of the vacant-gare theatre in Prague

b. the first president of the Czech Republic

Chiaroscuro is: A. Dry Pigment tempered with an emulsion and thinned with water B. Painting technique in with pigments are mixed with hot liquid wax C. technique employed in the visual arts to represent light and shadow as they define three-dimensional objects. It is used by using harsh, dramatic light to isolate figured and heighten their emotional tension

technique employed in the visual arts to represent light and shadow as they define three-dimensional objects. It is used by using harsh, dramatic light to isolate figured and heighten their emotional tension