Art History - Milestone 3

Which of the following was Brunelleschi's design solution to the problem of building a huge dome on the Cathedral of Florence?

Developing an ogival dome using pointed arches

Which of the following terms describes the highest state of spiritual being in Buddhism?

Enlightenment

Which of the following correctly identifies the title and artist who created this work of art?

Ghent Altarpiece, by Jan van Eyck

Select the true statement about Islamic art between the 11th and 13th centuries.

Kufic is the name of the script that is used in the oldest form of Islamic calligraphy.

Which of the qualities listed below are present in Lorenzetti's Peaceful City from Effects of Good Government in the City?

Naturalism, perspective

Select the religion that corresponds to this work of art.

Neo-Confucianism

Which of the following is a characteristic of Byzantine art?

Reverse perspective

Which of the following architectural features is shown in this image?

Rib vault

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the architecture and urban design of Teotihuacan?

Roof combs

Which feature of Romanesque architecture is present in this image?

Rounded arches

Which of the following characteristics are present in this work of art?

Shifting perspective; scroll painting

Which of the following terms refers to the roof of a Hindu temple?

Shikhara

Where is the Great Mosque of Cordoba located?

Spain

Which of the following is the correct definition of "nave?"

The space extending from the main entrance of a church to the narthex, usually with aisles on both sides

Assess this image of the sarcophagus lid from the tomb of Lord Pacal and select the statement that is true.

This represents a Mayan work of art

Which of the answer choices correctly identifies this type of sculptural grouping?

Triad

In order to let light and air into early churches, architects included a(n) __________, or row of windows above eye level. This helped to illuminate walls and floors, which were often covered with colored pieces of stone or glass arranged in decorative patterns and known as mosaics.

clerestory

The feature of the Alhambra shown in the image is known as a __________ vault.

muqarnas

Select the FALSE statement about Islamic art.

Images of Allah dominated Islamic art

Select the option that best describes "Zen."

A school of Buddhism emphasizing enlightenment, formal studies, and observances

Which of the following correctly defines "Theotokos?"

A title that means "Mother of God" in Greek

Which of the following is NOT an architectural work associated with the early Renaissance in Florence?

Alhambra

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with Romanesque portal sculptures?

Campanile

What is the correct term for the underground cemeteries where some of the earliest examples of Christian art are located?

Catacombs

What is the title of this work of art?

Christ as Good Shepherd from Galla Placidia

Which of the following correctly identifies the artist(s) who created this work?

The Limbourg Brothers