Art Chapters 1-4 Exam
Paleolithic figurines that can be carried or held in the hand are examples of
sculpture in the round
Current archaeological scholarship suggests Paleolithic female figures like the Women from Willendorf may have functioned
to build social alliances
What was the primary function of the earliest Sumerian writing?
to keep records of trade and commercial exchange
Egyptians decorate their tombs
to provide a comfortable eternal home for the ka
What is the purpose of the ka statue in ancient Egyptian culture?
to shelter the soul
what is the purpose of the ka statue in ancient Egyptian culture?
to shelter the soul
Egyptian painters differentiated gender in painting by depicting
men's skin as red-brown and women's as light yellow
Egyptian painters differentiated gender in painting by depicting
mens skin as red-brown and women's as light yellow
The earliest known prehistoric art dates to roughly
40,000-80,000 years ago
Which of the following best explains the stylistic continuity seen in ancient Egyptian art?
political stability
What distinguishes art from tools during the Stone Age?
Art includes images while tools dont
Which component of the four-part method of art historidcal investigation allows the chapter to state that Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixion with the virgin and St. John Efvangelist includes a reference to Adam?
iconography
How is the stele Hammurabi typical of Mesopotamian art?
It pictures the ruler's political prowess
The NEolithic Period cultural change is illustrated by the continual rebuilding at Catalhoyuk?
Permanent houses become locations of community identity.
What Neolithic Period cultural change is illustrated by the continual rebuilding at Catalhoyuk?
Permanent houses become locations of community identity.
Which ancient Mesopotamian culture's art incorporated stylistic influences from Greece and Egypt, as well as other cultures in the region?
Persian
The four things art historians investigate in works of art are
Physical properties, formal structure, subject matter, and cultural context
Stonehenge is an example of _____ architecture.
post-and-lintel
The chapter's iconographic analyses of Raphael's Madonna of the Goldfinch and Renoir's Mme. Charpentier and her children reveal that
Raphael's painting refers to Christ's death and Renoir's pictures a son and a daughter.
How does ancient Egyptian art become more personal during the Middle Kingdom?
Some middle kingdom ruler portraits reveal human emotions
Which object illustrates the early Mesopotamian belief in the relationship between rulers and gods?
Stele of Hammurabi
Which two cultural developments in the Neolithic period affected art and architecture?
production of food ceramics
How do the mammoth-bone dwellings in Russia and Ukraine fit the definition of architecture?
They are planned and built enclosures.
A characterisitc feature of Mesopotamian votive figures is their
clasped hands
Natural subject matter refers to the
recognizable things in a work of art
What is a citadel?
a fortified complex
Which term is used when a Paleolithic artist captures the essence of the figure in simple shapes without trying to represent its specific and detailed appearance?
abstraction
Where did Darius receive his guests at Persepolis
apadana
Which object embodies the use of "powerful symbolism and dynamic storytelling" in ancient Mesopotamian art?
assurnasirpal ll Hunting Lions
Egyptians bury mummified bodies in a
sarcophagus
the great hall at karnak is called a hypostyle hall due to its
columns
how does the assyrian palace at dur sharrukin use art as political propaganda?
guardian lamassus intimidate an reliefs show tribute bearers
How does the Assyrian palace at Dur Sharrukin use art as political propaganda?
guardian lamassus intimidate and reliefs show tribute bearers
Which artistic convention identifies Narmer as a king?
hierarchic scale
Which early mesopotamian formal convention illustrates political stratification?
hierarchic scale
What does the Palette of Narmer's sculptor use to represent the king's body?
canon of proportion
Which idealizing artistic convention do Menkaure an a Queen and Ti Watching a Hippopotamus Hunt share?
canon of proportion
The art of Predynastic Egypt is principally made of
ceramics
The ______ of Paleolithic cave paintings led scholars to believe that they were more than mere art for art's sake.
challenging location and repeated use
Despite their disagreements over the exact meaning of Paleolithic cave paintings, scholars agree that the images
hold special meaning thanks to their location and repeated use.
What items are sometimes found in the floors of Neolithic settlements?
human remains
Why were early humans able to make and understand art, unlike other species?
humans recognize symbols
The majority of rock art images from the Swedish region of northern Bohuslan depict
boats
The figures from 'Ain Ghazal embody the centrality of the ______ to Neolithic identity.
body
The figures from 'Ain Ghazal embody the centrality of the _______ to Neolithic identity.
body
Which visual convention did Paleolithic painters use to show the most recognizable features of the animals they painted?
composite pose
The chapter compared Raphael's Madonna of the Goldfinch and Renoir's Mme. Charpentier and her Children to illustrate how
composition shapes the way the painted figures interact
The Great Pyramids of Giza differ from mastabas because they
contain burials
Which part of the Neo-Babylonian Ishtar Gate symbolizes strength?
crenellations
When the chapter explains that Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifiction with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist may reflect the influence of another painter, which component of the four-part art historical method of interpretation does it employ?
cultural context
When the chapter explains that the austere quality of Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixion with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist may reflect the principals of the Carthusian monastic order, which component of the four-part method of art historical interpretation does it employ?
cultural context
Many megalithic ceremonial structures in western and northern Europe were dedicated to ______ rituals.
death
The first works of art ca. 77,000 BCE were used to
decorate the body
works of architecture are included in the text because they
display exceptional design or illustrate important cultural values
The Colossal Figure of Akhenaten demonstrates characteristics that distinguish the Armana style through its
expressive and non=canonical facial features
Wall painting in presynastic Egypt is
figural
When the chapter states that the space in Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixion with the virgin and st. john the evangelist is shallow, it employs which component of the four-part method of art historical interpretation?
formal structure
Which of the four-part method of art historical investigation leads the chapter to state that Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixion with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist both unifies and divides the scene?
formal structure
Which answer BEST describes scholarship on prehistoric art?
interpretations of the meaning of prehistoric art vary and change over time
The image of Hammurabi is called stele because it
is standing along
How is Djoser's Stepped Pyramid similar to Mesopotamian ziggurat?
it is accompanied by a temple
How does the ziggurat at dur sharrukin symbolize the Assyrian ruler's claim to empire?
it shows the rulers wealth, prestige, and stability
What feature of the imperial complex at Persepolis reflects the influence of Assyrian architecture?
its placement of a raised platform
What feature of the imperial complex at persepolis refkects the influence of Assyrian palace decoration?
its relief of tribute bearers
What made of bronze a highly prized material?
its strength and functionality
Inside a mastaba is the
ka statue and chapel
Formal analysis requires art historians to examine
line, light, form, and color
the standard of ur illustrates the common mesopotamian representation of
male potency to symbolize the rulers authority as a leader of the state
Egyptian pyramids developed from the Early Dynastic period
mastaba
Which term refers to construction with monumental stones?
megalithic
Compared to Old Kingdom depictions of royalty, images depicting servants were
more lifelike
Homes in Predynastic Egypt are
mud-brick
the analysis of the meaning of a work of art includes the examination of
natural subject matter and iconography
What pictorial convention from the Old Kingdom persists in the Middle Kingdom?
non-royal figures appear livelier than royal figures
In art history, composition refers to the
organization of a work of art
_______ was the earliest use of metal.
ornament
Which ancient Mesopotamian culture is known for building huge royal complexes on elevated foundations within city walls?
persian
What distinguishes the HEad of Senusret lll as an example of Egyptian art of the Middle Kingdom?
physical indications of stress and human anxiety
The component of the four-part method of art historical investigation examines the medium of works like Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixion with the virgin and st. john the evangelist.
physical properties
When the chapter discusses the oak panels of Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixiojn with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist, it analyzes the painting's
physical properties
When the chapter discusses the restoration of Rogier van der Weyden's Crucifixion with the virgin and st. john the evangelist, it analyzes the painting's
physical properties
Assessing the physical properties of a work of art requires examining
shape, size, materials and technique
A serdab is a
small, sealed room that housed the ka statue
What object is an example of narrative?
standard of ur
What does animal combat symbolize in Persian art?
strong leaders and their fearsome soldiers
The shape and orientation of the Great Pyramids at Giza are related to the
sun
Why does the Great Temple of Amun at Karnak recall the plan of an Egyptian house?
temples are homes of the gods
How are Assyrian palace reliefs unlike Sumerian art?
the Assyrian reliefs capture fleeting action
What evidence leads archeologists to believe that Lepenski Vir was occupied temporarily for rituals rather than serving as a permanent dwelling site?
the absence of agricultural activity
How are Assyrian palace reliefs unlike Sumerian art?
the assyrian reliefs capture fleeting action
The chapter's analysis of the cultural context of the two still life paintings reveals that
the chinese painting references politics and the dutch painting may refer to economics
the introduction compares Mark Rothko's No.3/No.13 and Martha Knowles and Henrietta Tomas's My sweet Sister Emma in order to make the point that
the definition of art has changed overtime
Which answer best describes how art is defined?
the definition of art varies depending upon the individuals education and expirience
Ziggurats were the result of which cultural shift occuring in Early Mesopotamia?
the development of organized religion
Ziggurats were the result of which cultural shift occurring in Early Mesopotamia?
the development of organized religion
How did bronze's popularity impact relationships between Bronze Age populations?
the scarcity of tin encouraged trade
What explains the exaggerated size of eyes in early Mesopotamian art
they represent the donor's faze locked on the god
The introduction of art during the Paleolithic Period reflects the unique human ability to
think symbolically