practice quizzes CORRECT answers 1
2. El Anatsui's Old Man's Cloth demonstrates the artist's desire to maintain a connection with traditional art from Nigeria by including visual references to (A) Nigerian cloth and its geometric patterns (B) European aluminum mining in Nigeria (C) a rich tradition of relief sculptures that are hung on walls (D) graphic motifs that are linked to specific historical events
A
2. Originally located in a private house in Pompeii, the Alexander Mosaic was likely interpreted by viewers in whichof the following ways?(A) It conveyed the elevated and learned status of the owner of the house.(B) It exemplified the fears of those who lived near an active volcano.(C) It underscored the political aspirations of the elite class.(D) It functioned as a memorial to the owner's heroic deeds.
A
4. Both works are examples of(A) bronze casting(B) stone carving(C) wood carving(D) enamel inlay
A
5. The formal qualities of the work shown identify it as an example of an(A) Early Byzantine icon because of the heavily contoured figures in a shallow space(B) Early Byzantine icon because of the inclusion of aerial perspective(C) Early Christian manuscript because of the use of gold leaf and saturated colors(D) Early Christian manuscript because of the flattened, frontal figures
A
5. The relief is the product of which of the following cultures?(A) Imperial Roman(B) Hellenistic Greek(C) Byzantine(D) Carolingian
A
6. The painting is by (A) Mariko Mori (B) Emily Kame Kngwarreye (C) Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (D) Julie Mehretu
A
7. In the creation of Lapita pottery, sand was mixed with clay most likely to (A) make the vessels more durable during the firing process(B) make the walls of the vessels denser, so they could hold water(C) provide the vessels with a coarse and blackened surface(D) create patterns on the vessels that were later incised
A
7. The artist includes the iconography of lotus blossoms in order to reference which of the following? (A) Buddhist beliefs about purity (B) Christian concepts about death and salvation (C) Hindu stories about the creation of the world (D) Confucian myths about the dangers of self-absorption
A
8.The cross-carpet page of the Lindisfarne Gospels demonstrates both continuity and change through the use of(A) indigenous styles to express new religious meaning(B) religious imagery in a secular manuscript to appeal to a wider audience(C) classical references to serve a propagandistic purpose(D) cloisonné enamel in lavish manuscript production to increase its worth
A
9. The artist from the Neolithic Lapita culture who created these terra cotta fragments decorated the surface of the ceramic by(A) applying a red slip made of diluted clay with added mineral pigment before firing(B) painting linear designs onto the finished pot with white tempera using a brush(C) arranging tiny stone squares into angular patterns by pressing them into wet clay(D) using a three-phase firing process to cause different surface areas to take on different colors
A
7. Which of the following characteristics do the Augustus of Prima Porta and Ndop (portrait figure) of King MishemiShyaang maMbul share?(A) Both are life-size sculptures carved from local stone.(B) Both celebrated rulers' attributes that contributed to their successful reigns.(C) Both were created for the worship of rulers who had been elevated as deities.(D) Both were intended to serve as realistic likenesses of specific individuals.
B
8. In the Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux, the placement of the paintings within caves has led scholars to suggest that the paintings(A) mark the graves of individuals(B) provide evidence of ritual activity(C) decorated the living spaces of Paleolithic rulers(D) served as a backdrop for large community feasts
B
8. Which of the following works is most similar to Pure Land in that it includes a photographic self-portrait? (A) Dancing at the Louvre, from the series The French Collection, Part I; #1 (B) Rebellious Silence, from the Women of Allah series (C) Lying with the Wolf (D) Preying Mantra
B
9. Like most churches from this period, the eastern end of the building terminates in (A) an apse(B) a tholos(C) a colonnade(D) an ambulatory
B
1. Refer to the following image.1. What is the subject of the two figures on the left?(A) Lamentation(B) Flight into Egypt(C) Annunciation
C
11. In her installation Pure Land, Mariko Mori created an immersive atmosphere by combining (A) flashing neon lights with videos shown on closed-circuit televisions (B) cardboard silhouettes and colors projected onto a wall (C) scented air, photography, and a 3-D video shown in a small room (D) photographs, knickknacks, and found objects in a replica of a barbershop
C
12. 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(A) warn people about dangerous animals threatening villages(B) portray scenes of animal domestication(C) document a series of animal-based rituals(D) tell a mythic narrative of human origins
C
12. The images show an exterior and an interior view of Hagia Sophia. Original viewers of the interior of Hagia Sophia were described as reacting with(A) fear at its vulnerability to earthquakes(B) disgust at its lavish display of opulence(C) awe that its dome seemingly hovered on a cushion of light(D) pride that all of its spaces were open to the entire populace
C
14. 14. Lin's design called for polished black granite because (A) those who funded the work required its use (B) the stone is used in most contemporary monuments (C) its reflective quality contributes to the monument's meaning its durability (D) symbolizes the hardships of the Vietnam War
C
16. This work can be attributed to the prehistoric culture that produced the(A) running horned woman from Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria(B) Ambum stone from Papua New Guinea(C) Tlatilco female figurine from Central Mexico(D) anthropomorphic stele from the Arabian Peninsula
C
17. The sculpture is made principally of(A) painted marble(B) painted limestone(C) hollow-cast bronze(D) terra-cotta
C
17. The work, which was created in medieval Islamic Spain, demonstrates the influence of(A) aniconic representational styles that originated in Arabia(B) intricate animal styles found in early medieval metalwork(C) ivory carving traditions that existed throughout the Mediterranean(D) Asian lacquerware techniques that were brought along the Silk Road
C
18. The object was originally located in a(A) mausoleum(B) town hall(C) pilgrimage church(D) private residence
C
19. The plan of San Vitale is most similar to which of the following?(A) Sant'Apollinare in Classe(B) Old Saint Peter's(C) Hagia Sophia(D) The Basilica of Constantine
C
20. The work on the right presents(A) a ruler(B) an orator(C) a boxer(D) a priest
C
21. The medium of the work on the right is tempera, which is pigment mixed with(A) animal fat(B) linseed oil(C) egg yolk(D) wax
C
3. The work was found in which of the following contexts?(A) Painted on the wall of a cave(B) Buried with other grave goods(C) Located in a rock shelter in the mountains(D) Embedded in the ruins of an ancient temple
C
5. The detail shown of a painting from the Chauvet-Pont d'Arc Cave demonstrates an early interest in naturalismthrough which of the following visual characteristics?(A) The presentation of the animals using twisted perspective(B) The inclusion of heavy outlines to define the full form of each animal(C) The staggered arrangement of the animals, so that some animals are placed behind others(D) The stylized patterning, which is used to evoke the animals' distinctive characteristics
C
6. Art historians have theorized that the beaker with ibex motifs was most likely made for(A) luxury purposes because it was discovered in the ruins of a palace(B) military exercises because it was discovered in the ruins of a citadel(C) funerary rituals because it was discovered in a grave(D) religious use because it was discovered in a cave
C
9. On the basis of style, the work shown can be attributed to (A) Mariko Mori (B) Wangechi Mutu (C) Julie Mehretu (D) Kiki Smith
C
The formal qualities of the sculpture shown suggest a strong influence by which of the following earlier works? (A) King Menkaura and queen(B) Anavysos Kouros(C) Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)(D) Head of a Roman patrician
C
The images show two views of the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater).8. The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the(A) massive hill that was excavated to prepare the site(B) huge crowds that could be accommodated within the structure(C) monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby(D) important name of the wealthy family that financed its construction
C
3. The design of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao differs from Modernist architectural designs in part because Gehry wanted to (A) explore common materials such as plywood and metal (B) maximize space for the exhibition of art (C) create engaging spaces that intrigue visitors (D) fit the building into an irregular site
D
5. The painting is by (A) Mariko Mori (B) Emily Kame Kngwarreye (C) Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (D) Julie Mehretu
D
6. Early Christians would probably have recognized the figures with raised arms shown between the lunettes of thefresco as representing(A) angels guarding the chapel(B) apostles preaching the Gospel(C) martyrs who died by crucifixion(D) believers in the act of prayer
D
the next section is the prehistoric questions
the next section is the prehistoric questions
the next section of the quizlet is global contemporary
the next section of the quizlet is global contemporary
13. The work was made in(A) Egypt(B) Assyria(C) Persia(D) Mycenae
A
14. Which of the following was used to build Stonehenge?(A) Mortise-and-tenon construction(B) An arcaded support system(C) Pendentive and dome construction(D) A cantilevered support system
A
15. The mosque shown is located in(A) Spain(B) Syria(C) Turkey(D) Egypt
A
16. The lunette-shaped space above the doors is called a(A) tympanum(B) pediment(C) jamb(D) frieze
A
14. Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts such as the Book of Kells often included (A) naturalistic landscapes(B) representations of the Last Judgment(C) donor portraits(D) abstract intertwined animal forms
D
17. The ceramic figurine shown from Tlatilco, Central Mexico, is characterized by(A) a lack of attention to the hands and feet(B) molded patterns on the hair and skirt(C) static gestures and an indifferent expression(D) a composite pose that shows multiple angles
A
2. essay question
2. Read the question carefully. You can receive full credit only by directly answering all aspects of the question. The images show two views of the Bayeux Tapestry, created between c. 1066 and 1080 C.E.Describe the materials or techniques used to create the Bayeux Tapestry.Describe a historical event depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.Using at least two examples of specific evidence, explain how a political point of view is shown through thedepiction of the events.Explain how the Bayeux Tapestry reflects the point of view of its patron. The techniques used to create the Bayeux tapestry differs from the common tapestry. It is constructed of embroidered Wool and Linen, depicting the Battle of Hastings and the culmination of it. Spanning 224 feet in length, it is a large work of art adorning 75 different sections that are mostly caught-in-action moments of the battle. Serving a political purpose, in the missing textile end it once proudly showed the coronation of William as the King of England. Often seen and interpreted as a chronological tell of the battle, some sections depict other values of this time period not related to the battle while still showing a representation of a particular moment in history. It provides an important visual into eleventh-century textiles and gives us an idea of what other works may have looked like even if they did not survive to the modern day. Likely made around 1070, it depicts the Norman favorably as it can be used for political reasons when showing off the defeat of the Anglo-Saxons in its many scenes. Because of its point of view, it is believed that Odo, the half-brother of William, was the patron of this tapestry. As it pushed a specific belief based on who the patron was, it held great political significance for the Norman. Seen in the visible Latin inscriptions using wool yarn sewn into the linen cloth, they give a glimpse into the battles and eventual conquering of the Norman Conquest.
1. In Old Man's Cloth, El Anatsui creates meaning by (A) using recycled metal to create a work reminiscent of traditional fabrics (B) weaving Dutch wax fabrics together as a comment on contemporary fashion (C) welding tin cans to create a massive sculpture made of consumable materials (D) utilizing mass-produced textiles made by workers in Europe
A
10. Two commonly accepted interpretations of the paintings in the Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux are that they depict images related to hunting and that they depict (A) the connection between the mortal and the spiritual realms(B) the symbolic representation of a battle against enemy forces(C) maps of conquered territories with their distinctive features(D) records of ancestral lineage written through the use of pictographs
A
11. The walls of the interior shown on the right are decorated with(A) paintings(B) tapestries(C) mosaics(D) sculptural reliefs
A
12. According to Cindy Sherman, she only sourced printed images from books to create her work Untitled (#228) from the History Portraits series because she (A) wanted to use imagery available to anyone in the world (B) did not have access to nearby museums and galleries (C) was creating exact reproductions of old master paintings (D) needed to cut up the book pages to use for collage
A
13. Scholars have interpreted the lines extending from the arms and torso of the running horned woman from Tassil in'Ajjer as(A) stylized depictions of agricultural crops(B) implements used for hunting(C) armor and weapons used for warfare(D) parts of a ceremonial dress
D
1. The creator of the work shown, which is from Neolithic Papua New Guinea, carved the top into an elongated, rounded shape most likely to suggest the(A) curved top of a threshing flail whose handle ends in a scepter(B) head and upper body of an animal, conforming to the shape of a handle(C) upright posture of a standing human, reflecting the vertical form of a stele(D) shape of a blossom whose stem forms a palette used for mixing pigments
B
1. These buildings date to the(A) sixth-century B.C.E.(B) fifth-century B.C.E.(C) fourth-century B.C.E.(D) third-century B.C.E.
B
10. In her work Pure Land, Mariko Mori breaks with art tradition and reflects the evolution of what is defined as art by (A) including well-understood religious symbols (B) incorporating imagery from popular culture (C) placing the image between layers of glass (D) depicting the scene in front of a rising sun
B
10. The reused columns in this building are examples of(A) piers(B) spolia(C) pediments(D) spires
B
10.The work shown can be attributed to which of the following styles?(A) Archaic Greek(B) Classical Greek(C) Ancient Etruscan(D) Early Byzantine
B
13. The slide on the left shows a plan of the building on the right. The patron of the building was(A) Abd al-Malik(B) Justinian(C) Charlemagne(D) Shah Jahan
B
15. Stonehenge was initially created by a Neolithic culture that can best be described as(A) a society of loosely connected groups of migratory hunter-gatherers(B) a society of early farmers who lived in nearby agricultural settlements(C) an urbanized society concentrated in fortified towns along an important trade route(D) a stratified society arranged around administrative centers inhabited by the elite
B
15. The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient Mediterranean cultures?(A) Egyptian(B) Neo-Assyrian(C) Greek(D) Etruscan
B
18. The wall painting on the right was located in a(A) catacomb(B) home(C) temple(D) basilica
B
19. The pose of the figures suggests that they are(A) sleeping(B) banqueting(C) praying (D) grieving
B
2. The work shown can be identified as the(A) camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine from central Mexico, created 14,000-7000 B.C.E.(B) anthropomorphic stele from the Arabian Peninsula, created in the fourth millennium B.C.E.(C) Ambum Stone from Papua New Guinea, created c. 1500 B.C.E.(D) Tlatilco female figurine from central Mexico, created 1200-900 B.C.E.Test Booklet
B
20. The artisans who made the Reliquary of Sainte-Foy fashioned the sculpture in gold and gemstones to elicit which of the following responses from pilgrims?(A) Support for the metalworking guild that crafted the artwork(B) Reverence for the saint whose relics the sculpture contained(C) Envy of the wealth controlled by the local aristocracy(D) Worship of the physical container built to hold the saintly remains
B
21. Which of the following aspects of ancient Egyptian beliefs is reflected in the program of relief carvings and hieroglyphics that cover the interior and exterior surfaces of the temple complex?(A) The temple priests were the sole intercessors between gods and humans.(B) The pharaoh possessed divinely granted power to maintain order on earth.(C) Egyptian gods were in constant conflict with foreign deities.(D) Ordinary humans could reign as gods in the afterlife.
B
3. The sculptor of the work on the right was (A) Cellini(B) Bernini(C) Verrocchio(D) Giambologna
B
4. Archaeological evidence from the site where the work was found has led scholars to suggest that the original audience lived in which of the following locations?(A) In an ongoing settlement that included places with ritual significance(B) Near a series of caves containing wall paintings of constellations and maps(C) On an extensive group of islands that were linked by a network of canals(D) On a processional route to a royal burial complex
B
4. Scholars believe that the sculpture of Apollo from the Temple of Minerva at Veii served as a(A) votive statue buried as an offering to the Etruscan gods(B) part of group of figures depicting a mythological narrative(C) cult statue to be placed in the inner sanctuary of the temple(D) reliquary figure containing the remains of a venerated individual
B
4. The building on the right was designed by (A) Michael Graves (B) Frank Gehry (C) Renzo Piano (D) Louis Kahn
B
7. During which art historical period were most large pilgrimage churches built?(A) Early Christian(B) Romanesque(C) Carolingian(D) Gothic
B
14. The sculpture is attributed to(A) Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus(B) Ergotimos and Kleitias of Athens(C) Praxiteles of Athens(D) Hagesandros, Polydoros, and Athanadoros of Rhodes
D
13. Which of the following is a feature of Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial that constitutes its primary departure from traditional war memorials? (A) The use of black granite rather than the more common polished bronze (B) The link to environmentalism implied by its designation as an earthwork (C) The omission of introductory texts and dates related to the war (D) The nonfigurative composition made up of engraved names
D
11. The work shown from Susa, Iran, includes patterns that can best be described as(A) organic(B) naturalistic(C) elongated(D) geometric
D
16 is an essay question
Using two examples of specific visual evidence, explain how this work is characteristic of the artistic traditions of the culture in which it was created.Using two examples of specific visual evidence, explain how this work demonstrates change from earlier artistic traditions.Using two examples of specific contextual evidence, explain how this sculpture expresses the values or customs of the culture in which it was created. This piece, entitled The Head of a Roman Patrician, originates from the Republican period of Rome. This piece follows a very specific trend that encapsulated the culture, Verism. The veristic style includes making figures look aged and weather, signifying their wisdom. These pieces typically showed one of the republican members of government. They were the leaders, typically the elders, typically old white men. The veristic style is a long jump away from imperial Rome, which came afterwards. Imperial Rome highlighted the youth of the figures, specifically that of the emperor Augustus. Augustus made it so that all statues of him were made to look as if he was still young even in his old age. In comparison to earlier periods, like that of Ancient Egypt and Hellenistic Greece these figures were not idolized. They were seen for what they were, old and wise. Greek figures and Egyptian figures both made sure to encapsulate the "perfect" form, with perfect proportions, impeccable beauty, and God-like characteristics. The patrician statues were meant to showcase family values. These were typically owned by the family members of those displayed in their households. They were very proud of their lineage and the virtues that the Roman patrician exemplified.
