ARTH 107 exam 2
Spectacular, large‑pattern silks, a fragment of one which you see here, were favored materials for luxury garments among the courtly elite of sixteenth-century Istanbul. Select one: True False
True
Which of the follow is true about art in the 21st century? Select one or more: a. Artists often respond to local geographies and histories as well as the sway of global visual culture. b. Most artists today are not influenced by contemporary global visual culture. c. any artists regularly and freely mix media and forms, making the choices that best serve their concepts and purposes. d. Traditional mediums, like painting are not used by many artists.
a. Artists often respond to local geographies and histories as well as the sway of global visual culture. c. any artists regularly and freely mix media and forms, making the choices that best serve their concepts and purposes.
_____ places emphasis upon the concept or idea, and de-emphasizesthe actual physical manifestation of the work. Select one: a. Conceptual Art b. Public Art c. Abstract Art d. Visual Culture
a. Conceptual Art
Hokusai's iconic print, The Great Wave displays the influence of ______ art, and proved to be inspirational for many artists working in ____ in the nineteenth century. Select one: a. Dutch; Europe b. Russian; Japan c. Italian; China d. Chinese; Europe
a. Dutch; Europe
The French painter _______ collected ukiyo-e prints and incorporated elements of their Japanese aesthetic, such as elongated pictorial formats, asymmetrical compositions, and spaces emptied of all but abstract elements of color and line, in his works such as the painting you see above. Select one: a. Edgar Degas b. James Whistler c. Vincent van Gogh d. Claude Monet
a. Edgar Degas
Which of the following are one of the "Four Treasures" and are important in Chinese calligraphy and painting? Select one or more: a. paper b. ink stick c. brush d. ink stone
all
Which of the following are the different forms Conceptual Art has taken? Select one or more: a. Installation Art b. Earth Art c. Performance Art d. Body Art
all
Which of the following forms does public art include? Select one or more: a. site-specific monuments b. online projects c. pop-up art shops d. graffiti
all
Japanese woodblock prints transformed ___________ art by demonstrating that simple, transitory, everyday subjects from "the floating world" could be presented in appealingly decorative ways. Select one: a. Cubist and Futurist b. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist c. Neo-Classicist d. German Romanticist
b. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist
_____ is often site-specific - designed to have a particular relationship, whether temporary or permanent, with its spatial environment on an architectural, conceptual, or social level. Select one: a. Earth Art b. Installation Art c. Body Art d. Happenings
b. Installation Art
The height of the empire's cultural and economic prosperity was during the reign of ______, a period often referred to as the Ottoman's 'golden age.' Select one: a. Mehmed the Conqueror b. Suleyman the Magnificent c. Osman I d. Murad II
b. Suleyman the Magnificent
Which of the following are characteristics of Yuan literati painting? Select one or more: a. Yuan literati painters used landscapes to make statements supporting the Yuan government. b. Yuan landscape painters used painting as a vehicle for self-expression. c. The main goal of painters continued to be the accurate representation of nature. d. It was common for Yuan literati artists to refer to earlier painting styles in their works.
b. Yuan landscape painters used painting as a vehicle for self-expression. d. It was common for Yuan literati artists to refer to earlier painting styles in their works.
________ inspired a revival of Guo Xi's style in the 14th century. Select one: a. Wang Meng b. Zhao Mengfu c. Ni Zan d. Liang Kai
b. Zhao Mengfu
Guo Xi, A Northern Song painter did not think of paintings as a window and instead developed a strategy of depicting multiple perspectives called _______, so that one could view his paintings from multiple spots. Select one: a. spirit resonance b. angle of totality c. correspondence to the object d. hemp and ax cut strokes
b. angle of totality
In many mosques, there is a _________ attached to main prayer hall, where there is a fountain, whose waters can be used for the ablutions (ritual cleansing) done before prayer. Select one: a. minaret b. courtyard c. mihrab d. raised walkway
b. courtyard
In the painting, Travelers by Streams and Mountains, Fan Kuan __________. Select one: a. painted a vision of the cosmos as two conflicting polarities b. expressed a cosmic vision of man's harmonious existence in a vast but orderly universe c. painted a vision where man is all powerful over the natural world d. expressed his loyalty to the Song emperor among political turmoil
b. expressed a cosmic vision of man's harmonious existence in a vast but orderly universe
The Great Wave uses ________, both introduced to Japan from Europe. Select one: a. aerial perspective and cinnabar b. linear perspective and Prussian Blue c. shifting point perspective and malachite
b. linear perspective and Prussian Blue
This is ________, a square building elegantly draped in a silk and cotton veil, which is the holiest shrine in Islam. Select one: a. the Dome of the Rock b. the Kaaba c. the Great Mosque of Damascus d. the Great Mosque of Isfahan
b. the Kaaba
Geometric patterns make up one of the three nonfigural types of decoration in Islamic art, which also include calligraphy and vegetal and floral patterns. Geometric patterns are strongly associated with _______. Select one: a. the submission of the faithful to Allah b. the design of the universe and God's creation c. the first mosque in Medina d. the revelations of the Prophet Muhammad
b. the design of the universe and God's creation
The blue and white floral patterns on the tiles decorating this Ottoman mosque were inspired by _______. Select one: a. earlier Islamic metalwork b. new ceramic patterns from North Africa c. Chinese porcelain d. Renaissance paintings
c. Chinese porcelain
Which of the following Five Pillars of Islam directly relate to the Kaaba? Select one or more: a. the Profession of Faith b. Alms-giving c. Daily Prayers d. Fasting during Ramadan e. Pilgrimage to Mecca
c. Daily Prayers e. Pilgrimage to Mecca
One of Muhammad's first actions was to remove all the idols from the ______, which was a major site of pilgrimage for the polytheistic religious traditions of the Arabian Peninsula. Select one: a. Temple of Solomon b. Dome of the Rock c. Kaaba
c. Kaaba
Many of the finest examples of calligraphy are pages from the _______, the holy book(s) of Islam. Select one: a. Vedas b. Torah c. Koran d. Tripitakas
c. Koran
During his 50-year tenure as chief royal architect, ______ contributed to the formation of an architectural language that would come to be recognized as "Ottoman," and developed a standardized vocabulary of forms and measurements. Select one: a. Mehmed Tahir Aga b. Davud Aga c. Mimar Sinan d. Suleyman
c. Mimar Sinan
Islam was founded by ________ and shares many of the same holy sites and prophets with ____________. Select one: a. Muhammad; Manicheism and Christianity b. Abraham; Judaism and Zoroastrianism c. Muhammad; Judaism and Christianity d. Noah; Judaism and Christianity
c. Muhammad; Judaism and Christianity
A pronounced tendency in the 21st century has been art that is participatory, in which the social interactions prompted by a work become its content. Select one: True False
true
Although the often cited opposition in Islam to the depiction of human and animal forms is true for religious art and architecture, in the secular realm figural representation has flourished in all Islamic cultures. Select one: True False
true
Ink and brushwork provide the foundation of Chinese paintings, even when color is also used. Select one: True False
true
The Arabic alphabet is used to write many languages, such as Arabic and Persian. Select one: True False
true
The Great Wave or Under the Wave off Kanagawa is part of a series of prints titled Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. Select one: True False
true
The marble-paved courtyard surrounded by an arched colonnade of the Suleymaniye Mosque is a standard of Ottoman imperial mosques, as are the red and white alternating voussoirs forming the arches. Select one: True False
true
The verse from the Koran decorating the center of the Suleymaniye's dome hints at a conceptual parallel between the cosmos—held in place by a divine creator—and the heavenly dome of the mosque, held in place by the four massive piers. Select one: True False
true
Vegetal and floral patterns used in Islamic art can range from naturalistic to highly abstract, depending on time period and patron. Select one: True False
true
Which of the following paintings is done in the hanging scroll format? Select one or more:
Chinese landscape painting 1 quiz 1 question 8 (they are all images I can't add them)
Zhao Mengfu most likely never saw the handscroll in this video by Guo Xi. Select one: True False
False
Islamic Court carpets are often very similar to the carpets made in commercial workshops or villages, differing only in the quality of thread used. Select one: True False
False
Which of the following is true about nature in Chinese culture? Select one or more: a. In the traditional Chinese worldview, each part of the universe is made up of complementary aspects known as yin and yang. b. In the Chinese imagination, mountains had sacred power and were manifestation of nature vital energy, known as qi. c. n traditional Chinese cosmology, the natural world is make up of two opposing forces and is fairly stable and unchanging. d. The natural world has long been conceived in Chinese thought as a self-generating, complex arrangement of elements that are continuously changing and interacting.
a. In the traditional Chinese worldview, each part of the universe is made up of complementary aspects known as yin and yang. b. In the Chinese imagination, mountains had sacred power and were manifestation of nature vital energy, known as qi. d. The natural world has long been conceived in Chinese thought as a self-generating, complex arrangement of elements that are continuously changing and interacting.
_______, who created the above painting was originally a court painter who left court life to study Buddhism. Select one: a. Liang Kai b. Ma Yuan c. Zhao Mengu d. Fan Kuan
a. Liang Kai
The American artist, ________, who created the above print, found in Japanese woodcuts like those of Kitagawa Utamaro a fresh approach to the depiction of common events in women's lives. Select one: a. Mary Cassatt b. Edgar Degas c. Claude Monet d. James McNeil Whistler
a. Mary Cassatt
Which of the following is true of Ottoman mosques? Select one or more: a. Ottoman mosque architecture is known for the use of large domes. b. Ottoman mosques often draw on the architecture of the Hagia Sophia c. Ottoman mosques are unique as they do not have minarets. d. Ottoman mosques follow a four iwan plan.
a. Ottoman mosque architecture is known for the use of large domes. b. Ottoman mosques often draw on the architecture of the Hagia Sophia
This is a print depicting a kabuki actor by ________, who was known for not only for his ability to capture the essential qualities of kabuki characters, but also the personalities of the actors who were famous for performing them. Select one: a. Sharaku b. Suzuki Haranobu c. Ando Hiroshige d. Kitagawa Utamaro
a. Sharaku
Which of the following is true about the Edo period? Select one or more: a. While the samurai continued to be important patrons of the arts, the pleasure quarters and their sophisticated entertainments had an enormous impact on the culture of the Edo period. b. For the first time, artists were inspired by and responded to the interests and preferences of the general public. c. The Tokugawa government was socially liberal, allowing different class to mix without prohibitions. d. As a means of controlling public behavior, the Tokugawa government created walled districts where brothels, teahouses, and theaters were established.
a. While the samurai continued to be important patrons of the arts, the pleasure quarters and their sophisticated entertainments had an enormous impact on the culture of the Edo period. b. For the first time, artists were inspired by and responded to the interests and preferences of the general public. d. As a means of controlling public behavior, the Tokugawa government created walled districts where brothels, teahouses, and theaters were established.
The red stamps often found on Chinese paintings are _________. Select one: a. artists, collectors, and other viewer's seals b. the logos of different auction houses c. colophons d. official seals of imperial censers
a. artists, collectors, and other viewer's seals
The ________ of the Suleymaniye Mosque is a direct quotation from the architecture of the sixth-century Byzantine church Hagia Sophia. Select one: a. central dome flanked by two semi-domes b. marble and stained glass c. open interior with open side aisles d. mosaics in the courtyard and the interior
a. central dome flanked by two semi-domes
In _______, the idea behind a work of art takes precedence. Select one: a. conceptual art b. pop art c. earth art d. public art
a. conceptual art
The three major themes of Edo period Japanese woodblock prints are: Select one or more: a. courtesans b. landscape scenes c. members of the military class d. kabuki actors
a. courtesans b. landscape scenes d. kabuki actors
This is an example of a _______ mosque. Select one: a. four iwan b. hypostyle c. centrally-planned
a. four iwan
This print depicts a ______ and was designed by ______ Select one: a. kabuki actor; Katsukawa Shunho b. bunraku puppet; Ando Hiroshige c. samurai; Kitagawa Utamaro d. noh actor; Sharaku
a. kabuki actor; Katsukawa Shunho
Zhao Mengfu created his work on _______, instead of the material with which Guo Xi and earlier painters traditionally worked. Select one: a. paper b. bamboo c. panel board d. silk
a. paper
This drawing shows the Ottoman ________, which flourished in the mid-16th century and was characterized by the depiction of stylized, serrated leaf foliage, often paired with fantastic creatures including dragons and phoenixes. Select one: a. saz style b. naturalistic style c. cintamani design d. International style
a. saz style
In the above painting, Fan Kuan has created rocks, trees, and all other elements in the painting through __________. Select one: a. texture strokes and ink washes b. subtle variations in the color of ink playing on the concept of light and shadow c. the use of linear perspective d. a layering of various landscape elements to create a three part composition
a. texture strokes and ink washes
The above painting by Guo Xi painting was probably created _________. Select one: a. to be given to a friend as a retirement gift b. at the request of an imperial prince c. for his mother and father d. after the fall of the Song dynasty
a. to be given to a friend as a retirement gift
This sword is one of the earliest known ________, distinctly Turkish weapons characterized by a double-curved blade and a hilt without a guard and was probably made in the imperial workshops. Select one: a. yatagan b. Ottoman longswords c. svärdstav d. katana
a. yatagan
Each woodblock print required the collaboration of which of the following experts? Select one or more: a. engraver b. printer c. designer d. publisher
all
The ______ established the basic layout of early mosques that _______, with roofs supported by many columns. Select one: a. Dome of the Rock, were octagonal and centrally planned b. Kaaba, were square-shaped c. house of the Prophet Muhammad; were hypostyle halls d. Sassanan Palace at Ctesphion; followed a four iwan plan
c. house of the Prophet Muhammad; were hypostyle halls
A French writer called the craze for all things Japanese in Europe in the late 1800s ________, which had the most direct and immediate impact in the decorative arts. Select one: a. Chinoisire b. Orientalism c. Japonisme d. Japanophilia
c. japonisme
During the Five Dynasties and Northern Song, painters ___________________________. Select one: a. moved in the direction of closer views of nature, both in landscapes and in images of birds, flowers, and insects b. produced works in colors on silk in the meticulous gongbi style, outling the forms and applying washes of color smoothed out with water in many layers c. painters moved from a decoratively colorful and realistic form to one that is more restrained and conceptual d. favored bland, not obviously skillful, amateur painting styles
c. painters moved from a decoratively colorful and realistic form to one that is more restrained and conceptual
Islamic calligraphy is written using a _______. Select one: a. quill feather pen b. ballpoint pen c. reed pen d. brush
c. reed pen
The ________, which we have seen in other mediums, appears on the blue border of this Ottoman prayer rug. Select one: a. International style b. cinatami pattern c. saz style
c. saz style
_______ is the most highly regarded and most fundamental element of Islamic art. Select one: a. Figural representation b. Geometric patterns c. Vegetal patterns d. Calligraphy
d. Calligraphy
______ is a mixture of mixture of potter's clay, ground quartz, and glassy frit, which was originally developed in the 12th century as an alternative to porcelain and extensively used by the Ottomans. Select one: a. Enamelware b. Lusterware c. Haft rangi d. Fritware
d. Fritware
The town of ____ was an important ceramic production center during the 15th-17th centuries that manufactured ceramics for the Ottoman court and the open market. Select one: a. Bursa b. Istanbul c. Konya d. Iznik
d. Iznik
______ were characteristics of Ottoman mosques from an early period. Select one: a. Hypostyle halls with adjacent arcaded courtyards b. Small or non-existent minarets c. Small or nonexistent domes d. Pencil thin minarets
d. Pencil thin minarets
____ borrows styles and ideas from other forms of art, or sometimes from other forms of activity not associated with art, like ritual, or work-like tasks. Select one: a. Earth art b. Pop art c. Dadaism d. Performance art
d. Performance art
This is a print of two lovers walking in the snow by _________, who was the first to make polychrome (multi-colored) woodblock prints. Select one: a. Ando Hiroshige b. Katsushika Hokusai c. Sharaku d. Suzuki Haranobu
d. Suzuki Haranobu
________ scholars analyze film, television, graphic novels, fashion design, and other forms of popular culture in addition to established fine art media such as painting, and they draw upon many methodologies and theories, Select one: a. Technical Conservationist b. Media Studies c. Reception Theory d. Visual Culture
d. Visual Culture
This is a _____, a niche in the wall that indicates the direction of Mecca toward which Muslims pray. Select one: a. minaret b. sahn c. qubba d. mihrab
d. mihrab
Although Zhao Mengfu created his composition in a radically new style, it's main subject matter, ______, are traditionally associated with survival. Select one: a. maple trees b. bamboo c. orchids d. pine trees
d. pine trees
In the Southern Song period (1127-1279), after the capital was relocated to south because of the loss of most of north China to the Jurchen Jin dynasty, court painters continued to paint landscapes, but favored___________. Select one: a. paintings that rejected connections between painting and poetry b. bland, not obviously skillful, amateur painting styles c. landscapes focused on monumental mountains reflecting the areas around the Southern Song capital d. small formats and more lyrical treatments
d. small formats and more lyrical treatments
The religious practice of Islam, which literally means "_________", is based on tenets that are known as the Five Pillars, to which all members of the Islamic community should adhere. Select one: a. follower of Muhammad b. one who is Muslim c. keeper of the faith d. to submit to God
d. to submit to God
This example of Ottoman calligraphy is a _________. Select one: a. chapter header from a Koran b. signature from a larger collection of Ottoman calligraphy c. title page from a book of poetry d. tughra or official seal
d. tughra or official seal
Polychrome prints were made using a single carved block, with up to 15 different types of ink. Select one: True False
false
The Suleymaniye Mosque was not part of a larger complex that includes other buildings with varying functions. Select one: True False
false
The term "Islamic Art" as it is used by scholars today includes only art that was created specifically to be used in a religious setting. Select one: True False
false
