AHIST1401 Week 3
A painting on plaster is known as a:
fresco
The three main architectural styles in ancient Greece were the Doric, Ionic and _____
Corinthian
The mid-fifth century B.C. is referred to as the ________of Greece.
Golden Age
A diverse population led to a greater range of subject matter in which period of Greek history?
Hellenistic
The term medium refers to what a work of art:
is made of
The central space in a Christian church is known as the:
nave
The architectural element most commonly associated with the Gothic style is the:
pointed arch
The architectural element associated with the Romanesque style is the:
rounded arch
Line is a formal element of art that is most often used to create
shape
In early societies where most people were illiterate, art was often used:
to teach
The degree of lightness or darkness of a color is known as its:
value
The two types of Roman portrait sculpture are_______ and classicizing.
veristic
All of the following are Imperial Roman monuments, EXCEPT:
Parthenon
Style can generally be defined as either representational or
abstract
An aisle in a church apse behind the altar to allow for the movement of pilgrims is called a:
ambulatory
The primary patron of art in the Middle Ages was
The Church
Artists use _________ to convey depth and space.
perspective
The earliest images of Jesus Christ in art depict him as a:
a philosopher
Humanism is best defined as:
a respect for human accomplishments
The type of Roman building adapted for use by the early Christian church was the:
basilica