Ancient Greece

In this close-up of a vase, what is the circled image suppose to represent in abstract form? a. a person c. a bird b. power d. a Greek god

A

Many believe this sculpture represented to the Greeks _________________ a. a great naval victory or some other type of successful defeat. b. the guidance and angelic presence of the Greek gods. c. the successful reign of Pericles. d. the emotion and anger that existed during the Hellenistic period.

A

Which of the following is not true of art during the Hellenistic period? a. Abstract forms were often used to represent human figures. b. The sculptures were enormous during the Hellenistic period. c. Much of the art is characterized by outlined or drawn imagery. d. Artists of this period had a noticeably violent vision for art.

A

This sculpture is entitled, Apollo with Battling Lapiths and Centaurs. The sculpture displays the god Apollo in the center, with his hands held out in peace and confidence over the Greeks. What was happening in Greece at the time this was sculpted? a. Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BCE. As a result, the whole empire began to fall and wars broke out among the various Greek nations. b. The Greeks had faced many conflicts with the Persians who threatened their independence, however the strong armies and navies of the Greeks had triumphed over their enemies. c. Pericles dominated Athenian Politics and led Athens to a period of great wealth known as the "Golden Age". d. The Greeks had recent come under new rule, after years of war and suffering at the hands of the Romans and Persians. It was a time of peace and prosperity, which they attributed to the Greek gods.

B

_______________ is a type of art reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities. a. Hellenistic art c. Geometric art b. Funerary art d. Classical art

B

Linear motifs, used during the Geometric Period of ancient Greek art, ___________________ a. used both logographic and alphabetic elements. b. reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities. c. were a stylistic method that included the use of spirals, diamonds,and cross hatching.

C

The Achilles Painter is famous for created vases such as the one above. Which of the following is true of his vases? a. The vases were enormous and often depicted the violence and emotion of the time. b. His works gave insight into Greek city life. c. His art is characterized by outlined or drawn imagery. d. The Achilles Painter used an oil-based paint made from linseed oil.

C

This sculpture from the Hellenistic period is entitled, _____________________. a. The Wrath of the God Apollo b. Nike of Samothrace c. Athena Attacking the Giants d. Porch of the Maidens

C

The Classical period is divided into three phases. The Early Classical period is marked by ________________ a. the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. b. the election of Pericles and the beginning of the Golden Age. c. the great wealth that flourished through the Athenian cities. d. the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.

D

Which of the following is not characteristic of Pericles' rule? a. He led Athens to a period of great wealth known as the "Golden Age". b. He encouraged artists to promote a public image of peace, prosperity, and power. c. He used Athenian wealth for the adornment of the city. d. He attempted to change Greek art, so that it would exemplify the violence and emotions surrounding the defeat of the Persians.

D