BYU- Art Semester Final

A husband and wife go through a museum together and see an ancient Greek sculpture placed next to an ancient Roman sculpture. The husband claims the Greek sculpture is more beautiful, while the wife insists that it is the Roman sculpture. Who is correct?

Both, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

A young woman wants to learn how to make a ceramic sculpture, but doesn't want to take a formal ceramics class. Based off of the titles, which would be the best book for her to read?

Ceramics 101

The above quote is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

Description

Which was not mentioned as a common characteristic of illuminated manuscripts?

Dull coloring

Which of the following is not true concerning illuminated manuscripts?

There are none surviving today

In the painting shown below, the artist predominantly used yellow and purple. This is a use of what types of colors?

complementary colors

What body part is used to serve as a measure of length when drawing the human figure?

head

Which one of the following is not one of the steps to the Feldman Model of Criticism?

Emotion

Which two groups of sculptures are commonly mistaken for one another?

Greek and roman

A young boy studies a painting. After careful examination he comes up with a story for the piece. This is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

Interpretation

Which of the following is not true regarding art restoration?

It always brings art back to its perfect condition.

What made the Book of Kells so famous?

It contains beautifully elaborate designs.

What makes the following painting an altarpiece?

It has a religious theme.

Why did prehistoric people view a larger figure as beautiful?

It showed that a person was healthy and would be able to support themselves.

A viewer looks at a work of art and determines that it is successful. This conclusion is what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

Judgement

What is the last and possibly most crucial step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

Judgement

Which artist was known for his extensive journals containing notes and sketches concerning his many interests (including the study of the human anatomy)?

Leonardo da Vinci

Which of the following was an inspiration for symbolism used by the Mexican Muralists?

Mexican Culture

Which artist is known for lying on his back and painting the entire ceiling of a large chapel?

Michelangelo

Which would be the best example of analysis regarding the sculpture below?

Michelangelo used the shape of Christ's body to create movement within this piece.

just like ancient cave art, __________________ are permanent wall paintings packed full of symbols.

Murals

For an assignment, you are required to provide a written interpretation for a work of art. Your teacher tells you that your interpretation is wrong, and as a result you receive a failing grade. Is your teacher's decision justified?

No, because the assignment was for your interpretation, which is individualized.

What is the main difference between viewer interpretation and artist intent?

One is an artist's interpretation, while the other is the viewer's.

What is the most important element when drawing the human figure?

Proportion

What three colors cannot be created by mixing any other colors?

Red, Yellow, and Blue

Which of the following themes is most commonly found in Baroque art?

Religion

The author stated that the more he saw the book and carefully studied it, the more "wonders" he saw. What does this tell you about the process of describing art?

The more we look, the more we will be able to describe.

You go to a museum and see written explanations about the art prominently placed to each piece. What can you conclude?

The museum values artist intent.

Which of the following should not be a factor when judging a work of art?

The opinions of others

What purpose do symbols serve in Northern Renaissance art?

They add to the meaning of a work of art.

Why did artists from the Italian Renaissance depict the human figure with perfect proportions and unrealistic muscle strength?

They wanted to appear godlike

How were books copied during the Middle Ages?

They were individually hand written.

Concerning the process of defining art, which of the following statements is not true?

You can never change your mind once you decide your definition of art.

Which of the following places was not mentioned in 6.4 as a good place to find art?

a music video

Which of the following best describes an illuminated manuscript?

a page containing both text and painted adornments

What resulted from the many restoration attempts on Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper?

a painting which is still deteriorating and can only be viewed by a few people at a time

The dollar bill, which has been copied over a million times, is an example of what?

a reproduction

Which of the following would be the best description of an original work of art?

a sculpture that was hand sculpted by an artist and is like no other

As was mentioned in 5.4, not everyone feels that art restoration is a necessary procedure. What would be the most logical alternative for those who oppose art restoration?

allowing art to undergo minimal restoration attempts

Which would be the most likely place to find a Celtic knot?

an illuminated manuscript

Which of the following inspired the Italian Renaissance?

ancient Roman heritage

Which of the following is true concerning the creation of art?

anyone can create art

When defining art, it is most important to remember that

art is uniquely individualized

Which step is most helpful when analyzing a work of art?

asking what elements are used

How can an object be considered beautiful by one person and unattractive by another?

beauty is viewed differently by everybody.

How would you give a painting a warm feeling?

by adding warm colors like yellow

How are secondary colors created?

by mixing two primary colors

In what way could artist intent be useful to viewers?

by providing more insight to a work of art

Which of the following words best describes art from the Classical Period?

composed

Green, blue, and purple are examples of what type of colors?

cool colors

Interpreting art requires the viewer to do what?

create and answer questions concerning a work of art

Which of the following words best describes Hellenistic sculpture?

dramatic

Which of the following was a benefit to painting with oil paints as opposed to paints used earlier?

drying times same as previously used paints

Vanishing points also commonly act as

focal points

What words does the writer use to describe the colors found in the illuminated manuscript?

fresh and vivid

Without permission, a man uses a can of spray paint to create markings on a wall. Based upon the definitions provided in 1.4, these markings would be defined as

graffiti

Which of the following was not a trait found in Caravaggio's paintings?

immoral scenes

In the end, beauty should be defined by

individuals

What purpose does a horizon line serve in a perspective drawing?

it serves as a guide

A man enters a museum and begins to critique a large sculpture using the Feldman Model of Criticism. After a while, he determines that he likes the piece very much. This man's conclusion is an example of what kind of judgment?

judgment based off of personal preference

Which of the following would not help with viewing art?

knowing how to draw

Which of the following would not help with creating art?

knowing the hours of an art museum

Which type of art was not discussed as being created during the middle ages?

large painted murals

Which two elements play a major role when creating a Celtic knot?

line and shape

The writer says that at first you may not notice that "fine craftsmanship is all about you." What does he suggest to solve this problem?

look more keenly at it

Which social class most inspired Baroque artists?

lower class

Where are analogous colors found on the color wheel?

next to one another on the color wheel

Which is the most effective way to provide positive art criticism?

offer helpful suggestions to help the artist improve

Which best describes medieval art?

pieces filled with small, intricate detail and designs

Space taken up by an object is

positive space

A gesture drawing is defined as a

quick, rough, sketch

When you make an initial reaction, it is important to

reevaluate your reaction to make an educated judgment

If an element, such as color, were to be repeated within a work of art, what principle would be created?

repetition

Aside from religion, what inspired Baroque artists?

scenes of everyday life

As discussed in 6.1, what were the three main art forms used by Baroque artists?

sculpture, painting and architecture

Which of the following words would not be used to describe Northern Renaissance art?

simplistic

When writing a description it is important to provide what kind of details?

specific

How do we know what prehistoric people valued?

symbols found on cave walls

When accepting art criticism, it is important to

take away the positive

What motivated a religious trend in art during the Baroque era?

tension between the Catholic and Protestant faiths

To discuss the Italian Renaissance is to discuss

the flourishing of the arts in Italy

In 1606, Carlo Maderno was commissioned to design a façade for St. Peter's. What is the definition of a façade?

the front of a building

A woman is examining a modern abstract painting and notices a Celtic knot in the background. From which time period did this painting's artist most likely receive his or her inspiration?

the middle ages

Art restoration involves

the process of restoring a work of art to its near-original condition

As explained in 4.3, what can be a helpful starting point when interpreting a work of art?

the title of the piece

What happens to the objects in a drawing as they reach the vanishing point?

they gradually become smaller

What is the purpose of a gesture drawing?

to get an idea of proportion and serve as a warm up

you examine a drawing and notice that there are two vanishing points. This is an example of what?

two-point perspective