AP Art History
The tradition of depicting in isocephalism applied to all of the following works EXCEPT A. Niobides Krater B. Plaque of the Ergastines C. Last Judgement of Hu-Nefer D. Tomb of the Triclinium
A. Niobides Krater
The sculpture of Apollo from the Temple of Minerva at Veii shows the greatest stylistic similarity to the...
Anavysos Kouros
What is Big Idea 1
Artists manipulate materials and ideas to create an aesthetic object, art or event.
Although the cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux were originally interpreted as depictions of hunting scenes, they have more recently been interpreted as paintings intended to?
Document a series of animal-based rituals
These mythical beasts are shown in a _____________ view so that you feel them watching you as you enter and move as you move through the gate. A. Profile B. Composite C. Faux D. Frontal
B. Composite
The Rottgen Pieta was intended to elicit which of the following emotional responses from viewers A. Reverence, due to its monumental scale B. Empathy, through the contorted and twisted body of Christ C. Awe, because the application of jewels and gold leaf D. Admiration of its precise anatomical naturalism
B. Empathy, though the contorted and twisted body of Christ
Michelangelo's David can be attributed to its stylistic period because of which of the following characteristics? A. Use of wax casting technique B. Reference to models from classical aniquity C. Reduction of form to their most essential components D. Complex use of serpentine forms
B. Reference to models from classical antiquity
The artist intended the Kwakwaka'wakw transformation mask to be experienced in all the the following ways EXCEPT as A. Illuminated by firelight while the wearer danced B. Opening and closing during performance C. Musically clanking and rattling with the wearer moved D. Changing the wearer from human to eagle and back again
C. Musically clanking and rattling with the wearer moved
Performance brings work to LIFE in all of the following EXCEPT A. Moai of Rapa Nui B. Malagan Display C. Serpent mound D. Transformation Mask
C. Serpent mound
What specific detail could be used to support the "Egyptian art was created around the ideas concerning eternity, the afterlife and rebirth" A. Gold does not typically tarnish and holds its value B. A book of the dead was inscribed on the inside of the death mask C. The coffin preserved the mummified remains until it was discovered in 1922 D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What enabled asian vases to have the rich blue coloring? A. Philosophy B. Religion C. Politics D. Trade
D. Trade
The Venus of Urbino is an example of which Renaissance style? A. Northern B. Florentine C. Milanese D. Venetian
D. Venetian
A diety is a representation of a
God
Figurines such as the one shown (Tlatlico Female Figure) can be considered most similar in content to the
Jade Cong
Jade Cong: Materials, Location, And Function
Material: Jade Location: China Function: Burial Rituals
In the same way that 'Ahu ula was worn by those in power, the _______ was worn by Aztec rulers because they believed wearing it would bring them closer to the gods
Ruler's Feather Headdress
A monument to house relics of the Buddha is a
Stupa
Based on what we know, which of the following aspects of the Fan Shan jade cong from Liangzhu, China, most strongly suggest its use as an object of ritual?
The highly skilled method of its construction
Maria and Julian Martinez referenced the ancient Puebloan past by...
exploring complex ceramic coloration techniques
