Topic Test Review - art

A martyr is a person who is __________________ a. put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause. b. killed for his/her faith, but is later recognized as a victim of injustice. c. that commissions a work of religious art in order to spread specific beliefs. d. suffers at the hand of an enemy, but is considered a saint among their people.

A

Define the term monogram. Why are they used by artists?

A monogram is a character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven. They are used by artists to distinguish their work from others and to provide a unique quality to their art.

This is a photograph of the Sandal reliquary of Saint Andrew. Explain what a reliquary is as well as its importance to the Catholic Church?

A reliquary is a type of container used to hold a relic of a saint or martyr. The relics were thought to be endowed with healing powers, a widespread belief and held a strong message with all people with Christian backgrounds. The relics were housed in the reliquaries, they contained the relics of saints. It was believed by medieval Christians to be an intermediary for the healing of the sick worshipper.

List and explain three reasons why people have used art to bring awareness and/or recognition.

Answers may vary, but should include at least 3 examples: Art can increase their political power and superiority; art can show the world a factual event, whether it be negative or positive; art can convey a message for social change; art can influence social change, either positively or negatively, art can spread an incorrect, but "preferred" history of an event in order to change people's perspective.

Define the following terms and write one sentence for each: - propaganda - motif - political figure

Answers will vary, but must include a definition and a sentence. Propaganda: Something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions. Sentence Example: The American government commissioned works of art as a form of propaganda during WWII. Motif: A recurring element in a work of art. A single or repeated design or color. Sentence Example: The motif in the blanket design seemed to be that of geometric shapes.

Why have most cultures throughout history used artistic works as a form of representation?

Artist works are often used to document or commemorate an event or important person. Art can convey both emotion and facts. Wars, troublesome times, and great rulers are often remembered through art.

There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened. a. commemoration c. monument b. symbolism

B

In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread? a. He intended to portray Napoleon as a compassionate and giving leader, who was not afraid to be among the sick and poor. b. He wanted to portray the horrors caused by the outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1799. c. He wanted to show the devastation experienced by the people during the Napoleon Wars, while at the same time show the people's fortitude and love for Napoleon, d. He intended to show Napoleon as a Christ-like figure, healing the sick with his touch.

D

Define the following terms: - medium - political power - portrait

Medium: Material of a work of art. Political power: An influence, usually political, or authority over others. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted for purpose to memorialize the person.

This photograph, American Troops Landing on D-Day, was taken by a war correspondent during WWII. What do you notice about this picture? How does it make you feel when you see it?

Opinions for both questions will vary, but should include details and an explanation for each opinion, along with concepts/details discussed in the lecture.

- tapestry - monument - portrait

Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.

Describe the Column of Trajan (above), including how it serves to both document and commemorate history.

This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.

What does the above photograph commemorate and document?

This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.

Art expresses many things in culture. How does this image of an American flag being placed at Iwo Jima after the most infamous battle in the Pacific during WWII, use symbolism to commemorate, document, and narrate an event in history?

This photograph symbolizes the event by displaying the sorrow and pain of the soldiers atop the rubble and death of battle, while at the same time commemorating their courage and strength as they place an American flag at the scene of the battle. It serves as a reminder of their courage and the strength America has as a nation. It documents history for ever more and narrates the final scene of the battle.

The above painting is of King Henry VIII. Which artist painted this portrait? List three interesting facts you notice about the painting.

This portrait of King Henry VIII was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. Answers may vary, but should include at least 3 examples: King Henry VIII is taking up most of the canvas in order to display his power and importance; His expensive and heavy clothes indicate his wealth; the artists exaggerated his proportions in order to show his commanding presence and superiority; his facial expression is serious.