AP Art History Segment One Exam
In its ability to shield mana, the wrappings for objects like the Staff god are most like
'Ahu 'ula
As in the Greek Peripteral Temple plan, the Etruscan Temple also emphasizes the
limited access to the cella
which of the following correctly describes the function of the navigation chart
maintain and pass on general knowledge
in its ability to shield mana, the 'Ahu 'Ula are most like
maori tattoos
both the feather cape and the tattoos on Tamati Waka Nene's face reflect which of the following in Polynesian culture
the significance of the creation process
In The David Vases, dragons and phoenixes represent connections to the natural and spirit world, as do
the tree and antler forms of the Gold and jade crown
The association of imperial power with religious figural art, evident at Todai-ji, reflects which of the following?
A blend of Shinto and ancient Chinese cultures
The Painted elk hide is most similar in function to which of the following?
All-T'oqapu tunic
Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) shares which of the following from Standing Buddha?
An emphasis on beauty, gracefulness, and sensuality
Which of the following describes the societal concept represented in the plan for Cusco?
Animal shamanism
Which element of this work was also found in Paleolithic European art?
Figures in profile
El Castillo pyramid's societal function is most similar to which of the following?
Aztec calendar stone
The function of Jade cong is most similar to that of which of the following?
Bushel with Ibex
The Bison painting demonstrates which of the following in depicting the animals?
Composite profile
Both Raphael's School of Athens and da Vinci's Last Supper use which of the following to emphasize narrative elements?
Composition
While secular, The Court of Gayumars contains elements of the sacred in support of which of the following?
Cultural emphasis on spiritual attainment
Use of proportion in both sculptures supports which of the following? (left is Female Diety and right is Tlatilco Female Figurine)
Cultural importance of the female
Both The Kaaba and the Jowo Rinpoche rely on which of the following to support spiritual renewal?
Elaborate ornamentation
The use of line and light in Memorial Sheet for Karl Liebknecht support Kollwitz's intent to elicit which of the following responses?
Emotional
How does value function in Aristotle with a Bust of Homer?
Emphasizes Aristotle's status and clothing
The allegorical style of Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings reflects a blend of which cultural influences?
European and Byzantine
The Roman basilica plan presents a shift in which of the following in the Etruscan temple plan?
Function
Which of the following correctly identifies the painting?
Great Hall of Bulls
Both the "womb chamber" and the exterior relief sculptures at the Lakshmana Temple, which feature pairs of men and women embracing or engaging in sexual acts, reflect which of the following?
Hindu emphasis on fertility
Combined secular and religious elements in both the Portrait of Sin Sukju and Jahangir Preferring Sufi Shaikh to Kings support which of the following?
Illustrate power and position reverently
Emphasis apparent in Gauguin's painting and Andean culture includes which of the following?
Importance of cycles
The Martinez pot represents which of the following?
Indigenous art form
Which of the following is a subtheme shared by both Lintel 25 and The Goddess Coatlicue?
Inner visions
The labor-intensive process and the rituals associated with transforming tapa support which of the following?
Its association with rank
The veil that obscures the canoe in Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's Trade (Gifts for Trading Land with White People) relates thematically to which of the following?
Loss of context for much of Ancient American and Native North American art
Like the gardens at Ryoan-ji, natural forms in White and Red Plum Blossoms support which of the following?
Meditative transformation
What does the painter of Travelers among Mountains and Streams convey by combining compositional elements like trees, pack animals, and people dwarfed by the vast reaches of towering, floating mountains?
Neo-Confucian concepts of qi and li
Which of the following connects Travelers among Streams and Mountains to the Borobudur Temple?
Neo-Confucianism
The Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, like the design of Machu Picchu, reflect which of the following? (3 points)
Orientation respective of surroundings
The two-dimensional design combined with the vegetal forms in The Court of Gayumars is associated which of the following?
Persian Islamic culture
Symbolism in the pattern and design of the All-T'oqapu tunic relates to which of the following subthemes?
Power
Use of line in Under the Wave off Kanagawa develops which of the following key ideas?
Power
Running horned woman and the Female Deity of Nukuoro both rely on which of the following to relate cultural importance?
Proportion
Which of the following provides information about the context related to the Female Deity's function in its associated culture?
Proportion and material
The Coyolxauhqui Stone's placement at the base of Templo Mayor reflects which of the following?
Realistic display of mythical events
Like the Dome of the Rock, the Great Stupa at Sanchi supports which of the following functions?
Reflection and reverence via circumambulation
The materials and ornamentation on the façade of the San Carlo alle Quattro Fontain support which of the following?
Ritual function of the building
The function of the mihrab is most likely to support which of the following?
Shabadah
References to paradise and the inclusion of figural forms in The Court of Gayumars reflect which of the following?
Similarities with Islamic secular art
The juxtaposition of the wave and the boats in this image supports which of the following societal concepts?
Smallness of humans in light of the power of nature
Which of the following demonstrates the connection between political power and religious practice?
The Altar of the Children
Machu Picchu's spiritual connection to its surroundings is evident in which of the following?
The Mexica Templo Mayor
Extensive structures and intricate arrangement of functional space in the Nan Madol community support which of the following conclusions
The Saudeleur Dynasty enforced strict codes of conduct
The symbolic representation of life and power evident in the Gold and jade crown reflects which of the following?
The influence of Chinese Buddhism
The harmony of the Intihuatana Stone to its natural surroundings parallels which of the following at Machu Picchu?
The shape of the buildings
Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of the Lanzón Stela?
To create a mystical experience for the viewer
Henry Moore's figure West Wind reflects stylistic elements of sculpture from which Mesoamerican culture?
Toltec
Which of the following correctly describes a cultural concept common among Native North American groups and narrated in the Painted elk hide?
Unity with nature
The Dome of the Rock reflects the combination of Islamic and Christian elements in which of the following?
Use of a central plan structure
While Travelers among Streams and Mountains emphasizes vast, contemplative spaces in nature, Under the Wave off Kanagawa
accentuates nature's dangerously antagonistic aspects
creation of protective power, transfer of mana during creation, and affirmation of the wearer's status in the 'Ahu 'ula feather cape are achieved through
actions and performance that create meaning
In Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan, an idealized portrait of the Chairman dominates the landscape, signifying a cultural shift
away from traditional Chinese art
extensive structures and intricate arrangement of functional space in both the nan madol community and the forbidden city support which of the following conclusions
both civilizations enforced strict codes of conduct
Both the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji reflect the cultural importance of
combined political and religious ritual
The Malagan Mask, in its representation of ancestral figures, serves to
create memory
Tapu associated with the wrappings for the Staff god is inherent in its
creation process
Gestures of the disciples in The Last Supper suggest the idea of
guilt and denial
In contrast to the way Sin Sukju is portrayed, Mao's portrayal in Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan relies on
depth and perspective to suggest motion and power
Use of mosaic tile on architectural structures, as evident in the Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh), reflect the Islamic
emphasis on beauty as a reminder of paradise
The Beaker with ibex motifs and the Running horned woman both
emphasize a central focal point
The Bandolier Bag reflects a shift in Native North American art forms from
functional to ornamental
The Martinez pot maintains Pueblo pottery traditions in its use of
hand coiling
Mapping of ocean swells and currents reflects the
importance of cultural exchange
Banksy's work Graffiti Removal represents the theme of
individual and society
Characteristic of the Neolithic period, Çatal Höyök reveals a culture concerned with
natural cycles
The circular formation of the Stonehenge structures supports the subtheme of
natural cycles
Which elements connect works such as the buk mask, to lapita and other pacific cultures
natural materials and ritual production
The ornamentation of The Kaaba reflect its importance as support for
one of the Pillars of Islam
which elements of the 'Ahu 'ula most clearly communicate the status and wealth of the wearer?
rare feathers and the color red
The use of geometric shapes and vegetal forms in both The Ardabil Carpet and the curtain of The Kaaba support their cultural purpose to
reinforce religious practice
Like the Altar of the Children, the Intihuatana stone at Machu Picchu also
represents a connection to a supernatural world
The Nan Madol culture used indigenous materials to create communities based on
restricted movement and exclusion
The ceremonial purpose and technically impressive metalwork of Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) reflects Islamic cultural
reverence for leaders
Funeral banner of Lady Dai combines religious iconography and luxurious materials to reflect the cultural value placed on
social status
like the city of machu picchu, nan madol relied on which of the following to enforce social order?
spatial organization
Conclusions about the Great Serpent Mound are based primarily on
speculation
The participatory nature of rituals associated with the Transformation Mask and Malagan Masks supports their role in creating
spiritual power
In addition to creating the transferring mana, exchange of objects and commemorative ceremonies increased which of the following
status and power of the clan
the presentation of the Hiapo to Queen Elizabeth II and the ceremony associated with the gift both reflect her
status as a leader
the participatory function of the malagen mask was supported by
symbolic and visual connections to both the natural world and ancestral spirits
The Great Stupa combines figural sculpture with natural forms to support its function as a
symbolic representation of a mandala
Todai-ji reflects Chinese influence not only through its architectural style, but in its representation of
the Mandate of Heaven
At Angkor Wat, Jayavarman VII as Buddha combines ideas of earthly power with religion in the same way
the Todai-ji consolidates imperial authority and Buddhism
Elements in both the Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) and the relief sculptures at the Borobudur Temple reflect
the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
the power of the transformation mask was realized through the
vision embodied by the dancer
