Art

Which of the following explains what an art historian does in the judgment step?

Decide whether or not a work is important to the history of art.

Which of the following is not part of the analysis step of the art criticism plan?

List every principle used in a work.

Myron's sculpture makes it clear that

The statesman Pericles strongly supported all of the following except

Which statement best describes the early Christians?

They believed life was preparation for the hereafter.

Which best describes the three artistic giants of the Renaissance?

They painted using individual styles, techniques, and subjects.

Which of the following best describes charcoal?

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Which of the following is true about color?

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Lightness and darkness create

value

Most of the art of the Geometric period is found on which of the following?

vases

Which statement does not describe early Christian churches?

very simple, plain interiors

When the people of the Renaissance first saw linear perspective used they

were amazed by such lifelike perspective

The history of Greek art clearly shows that

whether a country is at war or peace has great impact on art

The following are secondary colors except yellow orange green violet

yellow

The following are tertiary colors except yellow-brown red-orange yellow-orange blue-violet

yellow-brown

Feudalism was a system of government that most benefitted

noblemen

The outlined drawings of clouds, trees, and animals are examples of

organic shapes

Oil paint and acrylic are examples of

painting media

Elements of art repeated in a work are called the

pattern

The statesman Pericles strongly supported all of the following except

preserving Persian art

Beauty, expression, communication, and representation are all

purposes of art

The story of the competition between Zeuxis and Parrhasius illustrates Greek painters' main concern for

realism in art

What are the primary colors?

red, yellow, blue

Movement repeated in an evenly spaced sequence is called

regular rhythm

The main concern of Medieval art was

religion

An area with width and length inside a line is called

shape

Which of the following information would help an art historian with the analysis step?

short, choppy brush strokes lack of detail effects of light

The empty area surrounding objects is called

space

Which statement best describes Byzantine art?

Art glorified Christianity.

The Greek culture lasted for a period of about

1000 years

The Byzantine Empire existed until about

A.D. 1330

Constantine legalized Christianity in

A.D. 313

Which is false in regards to a door competition held in 1401?

Artists would be working with marble.

Which of the following does not describe Hellenistic sculpture?

Beauty and perfection were the sculptors' greatest concerns.

Which best describes the composition of The Last Supper?

Christ is the focal point of the painting.

The Parthenon was built during which of the following periods?

Classical

Which of the following explains what an art critic does in the interpretation step of the art criticism plan?

Discover the meaning, mood, or idea in a work of art.

The four major art styles of the Middle Ages were in order

Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic

The following are true about printmaking except Fine details are impossible. Woodcut is the oldest type of printmaking. The transferred design is the print. The working surface is the matrix.

Fine details are impossible.

The correct order of the four main periods of ancient Greek history is

Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic

The following are all considered artistic giants of the Renaissance except

Ghiberti

Incredible detail, symbolism in everyday objects, striking realism, a type of contrast, and the artist's reflection in the mirror, all describe which Renaissance art work?

Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride

Lightness, slenderness, height, flying buttresses, and pointed arches all describe

Gothic cathedrals

Which statement is false in regard to Gothic sculptures? Sculptures were often found above cathedral doors. Gothic sculptors closely copied the Romanesque styles. Figures projected outward into space. Figures began to look more like real people.

Gothic sculptors closely copied the Romanesque styles.

Which of the following is true about Greek art?

Greek art represented the order of nature, along with beauty and perfection.

Which of the following is true of Ghiberti?

He created "The Gates of Paradise."

Where was Brunelleschi's greatest accomplishment?

His greatest accomplishments were in architecture.

Which of the following regarding Polyclitus is false?

His most famous sculpture was The Discus Thrower.

All of the following statements are true except Cool colors are found in water and sky. Hues containing blue and green are warm colors. Hues containing red and yellow are warm colors. Warm colors are found in sun and fire.

Hues containing blue and green are warm colors.

Which of the following best describes a pencil?'

It can produce many different effects. A hard pencil lead creates a thin, light line. It is graphite encased in paper or wood.

All of the following describe the dome of the Cathedral of Florence except

It was designed by Ghiberti.

Which statement explains what an art historian does in the interpretation step?

Look at the influence of the time and place on the artist.

Which of the following is not part of the analysis step of the art history plan? Ask what the artist's style is. Look for how the elements are organized. Discover what makes the artist unique. Examine the artist's work.

Look for how the elements are organized.

Which of the following explains the judgment step of the art criticism plan?

Make a decision about the effectiveness and success of an art work.

Which is true of monasticism?

Monks made valuable contributions to the world.

Which of the following choices is false concerning Archaic Greek architecture?

Most Greek homes were very large and ornate.

During the Hellenistic period, Greek art was blended with

Persian, Egyptian, and Near Eastern art

Which of the following statements is true? Raphael learned by studying Michelangelo and Leonardo. All three artistic giants enjoyed long careers. All three artistic giants painted for the Vatican at the same time. Michelangelo learned by studying Leonardo and Raphael.

Raphael learned by studying Michelangelo and Leonardo.

Which of the following is true of Greek vase painting?

Red figured vases were more lifelike than black figured vases.

Which of the following is true about sculpture in the archaic period?

Sculpture was found on temples, as well as in free-standing form.

Which of the following best describes fresco?

The artist must paint a small section at a time.

Which of the following is true of complementary colors?

The complement of a color is its opposite.

When describing Medieval manuscripts, which of the following statements is false? Books were decorated with colorful illustrations. All books were written by hand. The illustrations were easy to understand. The illustrations were of poor quality.

The illustrations were of poor quality.

All of the following are questions asked in the description step of the art history plan except? Where was the work done? What is in the work? Who did the work? When was the work done?

What is in the work?

A three-dimensional shape with depth is

form

All of the following describe the art of Northern artists except

fresco painting

If an archaic and a Hellenistic sculpture were placed side by side, which of the following would be true?

You would notice a dramatic contrast between stiff, frontal, relaxed, and lifelike figures.

An element can be described as

a building block of art

As a child, Alexander was educated by

a famous Greek philosopher

Squares, triangles, and rectangles are examples of

geometric shapes

When the Romans conquered ancient Greece, they chose to

admire and copy Greek art

Watercolor...

allows delicate effects.

Creativity, a beautiful object, and the process of painting are all definitions of

art

Northern artists worked with oil paints because

artists could work more slowly and carefully

_____ occurs when elements on both sides are visually balanced, yet different.

asymmetrical balance

Life in the Romanesque period included all of the following except

great quantities of available land

The Parthenon can be described as

balanced, harmonious, and beautiful

The pattern that most civilizations follow is

beginning, growth, success, and decline

Which of the following is not a basic element of stained glass?

brightly colored paint

Chalk and pastel

can form sharp lines or flowing strokes.

The fact that all people in the Gothic period contributed to the building of the cathedrals tells us that

cathedrals were a great source of pride and competition.

_____ is created by the reflection of light.

color

The basic plan of a Greek temple

consisted of a central room surrounded by columns

A simple outline of a shape is a(n)

contour line

_____ is created when different elements are used in a work of art.

contrast

By looking at the painting "Las Meninas" and listing everything he or she can see in the painting, an art critic can complete the

description step of the four-step plan

All of the following describe the reign of Alexander the Great except it followed Phillip's control of the Greek city-states Greek art and culture spread throughout the world dislike of Greek art and culture power and success

dislike of Greek art and culture

Pencil, charcoal, and crayon are all examples of

dry media

Line, color, shape, form, value, texture, and space are all

elements of art

_____ creates a dominant area in a work of art.

emphasis

Between about 900 to 700 B.C., Greece experienced

enemy invasions

Artists choose the best medium possible to

express what they want to

Constantine had little influence on the art of his time. true/false

false

The Middle Ages were a time of little artistic development. true/false

false

The artists of the Renaissance had little interest in the classical period. true/false

false

The invention of the printing press influenced mainly the wealthy of the Renaissance. true false

false

The people of the Renaissance viewed life as merely a preparation for the spiritual world. true false

false

There is no connection that binds the four major art styles of the Middle Ages. true false

false

The Last Supper has suffered all of the following except

fighting among feudal lords

The area of an artwork that draws your attention first is the

focal point

Legend tells us that Giotto

fooled Cimabue with the realism of his painting

All of the following describe Michelangelo except he believed he "freed figures from stone" he was called a superhuman he was disagreeable, violent, and suspicious he considered himself foremost a painter

he considered himself foremost a painter

Which of the following is true of Leonardo da Vinci?

he was curious and a perfectionist

By looking at the painting "Impression: Sunrise," and noticing that next to the artist's signature a "72" appears, we can research further to learn

how old Monet was when he painted this piece

One of the greatest artistic influences of the early Northern Renaissance came from

illustrated manuscripts

All of the following statements describe ink except drawing with ink usually consists of lines. ink is a modern medium. ink is a used in reeds, quills, or a stylus. ink is a fluid media.

ink is a modern medium.

Knowing that Monet painted outdoors, painted the impressions of a brief moment of time, and was concerned with light, helps an art historian with which step of the four-step plan?

interpretation

Movement spaced unevenly in a work creates

irregular rhythm

Metal

is capable of a variety of colors.

Stone as a medium

is very durable. can appear lifelike and show movement. is difficult to carve.

The following are true about wood except it is a warm medium. it can be molded and bent. it has appealing grain and color. it breaks easier than stone.

it breaks easier than stone.

Which of the following best describes the School of Athens?

it depicts a group of classical characters

Oil paint can be described as all of the following except it is applied with brushes or knives. it creates incredible detail. it is quick to dry. it is used on canvas.

it is quick to dry.

Which of the following does not describe Romanesque sculpture?

it lacked detail and unity

All of the following describe genre painting except it portrayed obvious religious subject matter it depicted ordinary people and scenes it was created by Jan van Eyck religious symbols were important

it portrayed obvious religious subject matter

All of the following describe Phidias' Athena statue except

it stood in front of the Parthenon

The following describe linear perspective except it was discovered by Jan van Eyck slanted lines meet at an invisible vanishing point it is based on a geometric system figures and objects seem to move deeper into a work

it was discovered by Jan van Eyck

The main goal of an art historian is to

learn about a work of art

The main goal of an art critic is to

learn from the artwork

The ancient Greeks were not greatly concerned with ____________

life after death

During the Archaic period, Greek vases began to depict

lifelike human form

A moving dot creates

line

All of the following are part of the description step of the art criticism plan except list principles used to organize a work of art list objects, figures, shapes, etc., used in a work of art list all of the elements in a work list the small details in a work

list principles used to organize a work of art

Throughout history, artists have worked with [how many materials?]

many different materials

Ancient Greek sculptors used marble because

marble was readily available to them

If an artist works with a single material, it is called her

medium

All of the following describe mixed media except objects are attached to canvas. paint is often one medium used. most media used is commonly used. sculptors use objects and materials that they have found.

most media used is commonly used.

_____ causes a viewer's eyes to move through a work.

movement

The builders of the Hagia Sophia used of all of the following except

natural, lifelike figures

In order to defend his or her decision about whether or not a piece of art is successful, a critic must look at which of the following?

subject matter elements and principles of art used ability of work to express a mood, idea, or feeling

Acrylic paint does not allow for

subtle change in color

Equal elements on both sides of a work is called

symmetrical balance

The actual or simulated surface quality of a work is the

texture

Gothic is not the best term for the art of that period because

the Goths did not create the art

The Parthenon is dedicated to Athena who was

the Greek goddess of wisdom

The Pope's reaction to Giotto's hastily drawn circle tells us that

the Pope recognized Giotto's amazing skill as an artist

All of the following describe Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling except

the artist begged the Pope to allow him to paint the ceiling

A principle can be described as

the different ways an artist can use and organize the elements

Clay is

the easiest sculpting medium to manipulate.

Which statement best describes Michelangelo's painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

the figures appear to be carved

Because man was considered the center of the universe in ancient Greece, there was a great deal of value placed on

the individual

Characters with ornate costumes, courtly scenes, royal processions, attention to detail, and gold leaf decoration all describe

the international style

Which of the following describes Picasso's "Rose Period"?

the paintings are lighthearted

Which of the following describes Picasso's "Blue Period"?

the paintings portray a mood of misery

Early Christians used symbols in their art because

the symbols served as a code the Romans could not understand

All of the following statements are true except there are four primary colors. value is the lightness or darkness of a hue. intensity is the brightness or dullness of a color. a hue is a name of a color.

there are four primary colors.

All of the following describe colored pencils except they can only be purchased in sets changing the pressure changes the effect they have hard or soft leads colors can be blended or layered

they can only be purchased in sets

The barrel vault became important to Romanesque architects because

they held up the huge roofs of the large churches

All of the following are true of Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper except painted on the wall of a dining hall claimed to be working on a painting while he simply stared at it threatened to use the Pope's head for Judas' in his painting use of linear perspective

threatened to use the Pope's head for Judas' in his painting

Castles were no longer needed when

trade and industry changed the economy

During the Archaic period, Greek art was mostly influenced by

trade with Eastern countries

Constantine's choice to move the capitol to Byzantium further weakened the Roman Empire. true/false

true

The Middle Ages occurred between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. true/false

true

The Renaissance was a time filled with important social, historical, economic, and artistic advancements. true false

true

The art work of the Northern and Italian Renaissance were quite different from one another. true/false

true

Wax crayon

unit 2 question 24

Pilgrimages can be described as all of the following except

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Which of the following does not describe the catacombs?

unit 5 quiz question 30

Which best describes the winning door panel?

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All of the elements belonging together creates

unity

All of the following describe Books of Hours except use of linear perspective prayer books of nobles depicted tasks and social events paintings covered entire pages

use of linear perspective