Art History: Chapter 1 Quiz

____________________ is the manner of expression that is characteristic of art made by an individual artist, from a historic period or from an entire civilization. d. style

a. Context b. Content c. Iconography d. Style

____________________ is the mass of ideas associated with a work of art. d. context

a. Function b. Content c. Aesthetics d. Context

____________________ styles of art convey intense emotions. d. Expressive

a. Naturalistic b. Idealized c. Abstract d. Expressive

When artists challenge existing conventions of art, they are considered to be ________________. d. avante-garde

a. expressive b. academic c. kitsch d. avant-garde

Ceramics, glass, jewelry, weaving, and woodworking are categorized as ____________________. c. crafts

a. kitsch b. ethnic art c. crafts d. fine art

The visual form of a work of art is the ____________________ embodiment of an idea. d. physical

a. literal b. psychological c. historical d. physical

Objects or images are categorized as ____________________ if they have an emotional appeal that is generalized, superficial, or sentimental. c. kitsch

a. naturalistic b. surreal c. kitsch d. abstract

Art has ____________________ form, which includes the materials used to make the artwork, its formal elements, and its overall composition. a. visual

a. visual b. conceptual c. iconographic d. contextual

Art is primarily a ____________________ medium used to express ideas about our human experience and the world around us. a. visual

a. visual b. tactile c. literal d. visceral

Aesthetics is: A. a branch of philosophy

A. a branch of philosophy B. a study of creativity C. a study of art and its effects D. none of the above E. all of the above

An equestrian sculpture is one that includes a ____. C. horse

A. caryatid B. ceremonial mask C. horse D. elements of nature

In ancient Rome, ____ sculptures were seen as the ultimate symbol of imperial dignity and power. C. equestrian

A. caryatid B. keystone C. equestrian D. kitsch

The components of an artwork include perception, response, creativity, and ____. A. expression

A. expression B. beauty C. energy D. quality

This artwork would be classified as ____. ( The image is a naked woman standing on a clam shell) A. fine art

A. fine art B. applied art C. naive art D. classical art

This painting was a catalyst for the ____ movement in art. (The image is 5 different images of women) D. cubist

A. futurist B. dadaist C. surrealist D. cubist

Popular art includes: B. calendars

A. gallery displays B. calendars C. museum works D. art history slides

In which way can art be categorized? E. all of the above

A. geographically B. historically C. chronologically D. thematically E. all of the above

What's missing in this definition of art? Art is primarily a ____ medium that is used to express our ideas about our human experience and the world around us. B. visual

A. human B. visual C. spiritual D. historical

The content of a work of art refers to ____. C. it's meaning

A. its size B. its media C. its meaning D. its form

Art is a ____ phenomenon. D. human

A. natural B. scientific C. geographical D. human

Stylistically this painting would be categorized as ____ art. (The image is an nun looking woman sitting down with books on the desk) B. expressionist

A. naturalistic B. expressionist C. representational D. classical

Craft refers to which of the following? C. pottery

A. painting B. sculpture C. pottery D. architecture

Art has several functions, including (choose the best answer): E. all of the above

A. serving as a profession in society B. providing economic benefits to the artist C. protesting social injustice D. decorating museum walls E. all of the above

In a work of art, the word "composition" refers to ____. B. the arrangement of the formal elements of art

A. the physical material used by the artist B. the arrangement of the formal elements of art C. the technical style used by the artist D. the physical texture of the work