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What is "Cantilever" construction?
a. Vaulted Ceilings
b. Horizontal architectural elements projected in space, containing a vertical support at one end only and contains steel reinforcing rods
c. Floating supports under a building
d. Steel beams - Corporate Modernism
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What is "Cantilever" construction?
a. Vaulted Ceilings
b. Horizontal architectural elements projected in space, containing a vertical support at one end only and contains steel reinforcing rods
c. Floating supports under a building
d. Steel beams - Corporate Modernism
b. Horizontal architectural elements projected in space, containing a vertical support at one end only and contains steel reinforcing rods
Held in New York, what year did the Armory Show take place?
a. 1913
b. 1825
c. 1956
d. 1922
a. 1913
What are the key trademarks of Futurism?
a. Embracing of the new "Mechanization"
b. Abandonment of academic tradition
c. Speed, travel, technology of present and future
d. All of the Above
d. All of the Above
In Les Demoiselles d' Avignon, what were two of the major influences in Picasso's work?
a. Egyptian and African Art
b. Shape and Line
c. Nature and Time
d. Time and Space
a. Egyptian and African Art
What issue is NOT addressed in Winfredo Lam's The Jungle?
a. The economic reality of Cuban workers
b. the mixed cultral heritage of Cuba
c. the violence of the Cuban revolution
d. the natural beauty of the Cuban landscape
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What artistic influence is suggested by the jumbled forms and distorted proportions of Lam's figures?
a. Regionalism
b. Surrealism
c. Cuban "cha-cha-cha"
d. Santeria
b. Surrealism
What became a trademark style for Louis Sullivan? This style is evident in the bottom floor of the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Co. Building?
a. Environmental motifs
b. Massive supports used to prop up sections of buildings
c. Use of a cantilevered structure
d. Intricate floral steel construction
d. Intricate floral steel construction
The Armory Show was an international exhibition that included works from:
a. Arts and Crafts Movement
b. German Expressionism
c. Harlem Renaissance
d. Cubism, Post Impressionism, and Modern Art
d. Cubism, Post Impressionism, and Modern Art
Frank Lloyds Wright's decision to use cantilevered, reinforce concrete balconies in his design of Fallingwater allowed him to:
a. divide the interior of the house into distinctly separate spaces dedicated to specific functions
b. create a dynamic spatial interplay between the interior of the house and the surrounding landscape
c. dominated the surrounding landscape through the creation of monumental forms
d. ensure the structural integrity of the house in an area known for its seismic activitiy
b. create a dynamic spatial interplay between the interior of the house and the surrounding landscape
Who was the Architect behind the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Co. Building in Chicago, Illinois in 1872?
a. Louis Sullivan
b. Frank Lloyd Wright
c. Otto Dix
d. Le Corbusier
a. Louis Sullivan
The Migration of the Negro, Panel no. 49 by Jacob Lawrence depicts which of the following: a. Breakfast at a rural diner b. A scene from a public restaurant in the North; segregation represented by the yellow poles zigzagging down the center. The Series depicts the immigration of African-Americans from the rural South to the urban North after WWI c. An imaginary walk through a restaurant where the artists shares his childhood memories with us d. The disillusion of artists after WWIb. A scene from a public restaurant in the North; segregation represented by the yellow poles zigzagging down the center. The Series depicts the immigration of African-Americans from the rural South to the urban North after WWIThe approximate date for the Villa Savoye is: a. 1930 b. 1950 c. 1970 d. 1990a. 1930Some of the final aspects of the Villa Savoye that were unusual for the time include all of the following EXCEPT the: a. Carport b. Roof patio c. Use of glass in a home d. House held up on stiltsA. CarportThe architects philosophy of the Villa Savoye is expressed by the idea that: a. less is more b. construction should be environmentally friendly c. a house is a machine for living d. only the use of natural material would be permittedA. less is moreThe Villa Savoye was designed by: a. Frank Gehry b. Frank Lloyd Wright c. Le Corbusier d. Philip Johnsonc. Le CorbusierMemorial Sheet for Karl Liebknecht deals with a. brutality of animals b. the celebration of war c. military doctors around the conscript with dispositions of indifference d. Post WWI political turmoil. Work was created in response to the assassination of Communist leader Karl Liebknecht during the uprising in 1919d. Post WWI political turmoil. Work was created in response to the assassination of Communist leader Karl Liebknecht during the uprising in 1919Fate of the Animals was painted in 1913 by which German Expressionist artist: a. Kathy Kollwitz b. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner c. Franz Marc d. George Groszc. Franz MarcWhat is the central focus of Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Park painted by Diego Rivera in 1947? a. Mexican Revolution of 1910 b. The death of his mother c. Friends and family d. Evil Dictatorsa. Mexican Revolution in 1910An early 20th C. avant-garde movement known as ______ revolutionized European paintings and sculpture. Work form this movement featured objects or subject matter that were analyzed, broken up and reassembled in an abstract form. Artists depicts the subject from a multitude of viewpoints.Cubism______ Is a movement in art known for its new and unusual or experimental ideasAvant-gardeDada is an artistic expression and a literary movement that grew out of dissatisfaction with traditional social values and conventional artistic practices during _______WWI_______ Is a movement, originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th Century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideasExpressionismThe Memorial Sheet for Karl Liebknecht, commemorates a moment in the: a. collapse b. Franco-Prussian War of 1980 c. Communist uprising of 1919 d. Death of a sitting president in 1929c. Communist uprising of 1919Frida Kahlo's artwork expresses all of the following concerns EXCEPT a. Frescoes and Mexican muralism b. Autobiographical episodes translated through portraits c. European style Surrealism d. Mexican and Pre-Columbian motifsa. Frescoes and Mexican muralismWhich work was said to have been made in response to Picasso's comment, "Anything looks good in fur"? a. Fountain, Marcel Duchamp b. Goldfish, Henri Matisse c. The Steerage, Alfred Stieglitz d. Object, Meret Oppenheimd. Object, Meret OppenheimModern Architcture isdominated by clear, cleanr, and simple lines; embracing of new technology such as cantilever forms over open spaceHouse in New Castle County, is a form of what type of architecture? a. Post Modern mix of historical styles b. Gothic c. Both A and B d. Traditional Romanc. Both A and BSunflower Seeds (Kui Hua Zi) was a. crafted by 600 artisans who worked for two years, each seed was hang painted b. symbolically represents an ocean of fathomless depth c. Represents the Sunflower seeds that were eaten during the famine under Mao Tze-tung d. All of the AboveThis work emphasized female strength by a woman lying down with the wild beast: a. Magdalena Abakanowicz, Androgyn III, 1985, burlap, resin, wood, nails, and string b. Bill Viola, The Crossing, 1996, video and sound installation c. Kiki Smith, Lying with the Wolf, 2001, Ink and pencil on paper d. Mariko Mori, Pure Land, 1998, color photograph on glassc. Kiki Smith, Lying with the Wolf, 2001, Ink and pencil on paperAn "Installation" is: a. a temporary work of art made up of assemblages created for a particular space like an art gallery or a museum b. large out door work made from the earth itself c. an abstract painting made of splatters of paint, wood and cloth d. something of low quality that appeals to popular tastea. a temporary work of art made up of assemblages created for a particular space like an art gallery or a museumThis work challenges the viewer to question issues of identity, masculinity, culture and attitudes a. Pure Land b. En la Baberia no se Llora (No crying in the barbershop) c. Earth's Creation d. Pisupo Lua Afe (Corned Beef 2000)b. En la Baberia no se Llora (No crying in the barbershop)One arm of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial points to the Lincoln Memorial. The other arm points to: a. The Capital b. The White House c. Arlington Cemetrey d. The Washington Monumentd. The Washington MonumentThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial lists the names of causalities of the war. The names are: a. listed by their home state b. listed in the order they were killed or reported missing c. listed by rank d. listed in alphabetical orderb. listed in the order they were killed or reported missingIn the work The Gates, the 16 foot gates framed: a. All Bridges b. All of the bike paths c. Water features in Central Park d. The pathways of Central Parkd. The pathways of Central ParkClaus Oldenburg was known for creating works that were: a. Highly suggestive in meaning b. An enlargement of the everyday object and monumental in scale c. Made out of unusual materials d. Obsceneb. An enlargement of the everyday object and monumental in scaleThe Bay by Helen Frankenthaler created in 1963 is best classified as what genre of painting? a. landscape b. figurative c. abstract expressionism d. color fieldMarilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol, 1962 showcases Warhol's: a. obsession with mass production and his desire to be a "machine" b. knowledge of pop culture c. love of Marilyn Monroe d. understanding of silk screen printinga. obsession with mass production and his desire to be a "machine"Spiral Jetty was inspired by: a. long walks along the New England coast line b. The Great Serpent Mound c. The Gates d. Oppressive religious ruleb. The Great Serpent MoundWhich work was designed to be far from civilization? a. Flag b. Spiral Jetty c. Summer Trees d. Piso Lupob. Spiral JettyThe figure in Androgyn III sits on a wooden framework that resembles a: a. bench b. basket c. stretcher d. wooden railsa. benchUsing Burlap as a material in the Androgyn III, Magdalena Abakanowicz is able to: a. Imitate the appearance of human skin b. Avoid the cost of materials such as bronze and silver c. Create environmentally friendly works d. Imply texturea. Imitate the appearance of human skinThe Androgyn III is meant to symbolize: a. The human body b. The emptiness of Modern Life c. Despair d. Hopeb. The emptiness of Modern LifeAn Earthwork is defined as a work that: a. Large works that feature the Earth as a core subject matter b. Outside sculptures c. Paintings that use organic materials d. A large outdoor work in which the earth itself is the primary mediumd. A large outdoor work in which the earth itself is the primary mediumWhich of the following statements correctly describes an audience response to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: a. Critics initially claimed that the black granite suggested shame and degradation b. Veterans successfully sued to prevent their names from being engraved on the wall c. National Park Service workers refused to maintain to grounds around the memorial d. Pedestrians complained that it impeded walkways and asked that it be moved to a new locationa. Critics initially claimed that the black granite suggested shame and degradationMya Lin's intent for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is to: a. dominate the landscape b. encourage interaction c. dramatize the war d. symbolize peaceb. encourage interactionMya Lin's design called for polished 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 d. its durability symbolizes the hardships of the Vietnam Warc. its reflective quality contributes to the monument's meaningThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial is designed so that the viewer would: a. think about the glory of war and ultimate victory b. descend into a grave-like setting to remember the dead c. commemorate the ultimate sacrifice people have made to ensure peace d. to be able to protest American involvement in foreign warsc. commemorate the ultimate sacrifice people have made to ensure peaceMaya Lin's design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial draws primarily on the influence of which of the following artistic movements? a. Abstract Expressionism b. Postmodernism c. Deconstructivism d. Minimalismd. MinimalismPostmodern Art is associated with: a. understanding emotion b. the deconstruction of the idea c. dreams and Freud d. understanding of timeb. the deconstruction of the ideaWhile Modernism championed the ideals of a group Postmodernism focused on the ideals of: a. a community b. a nation c. the time period d. the individuald. the individualIn 2009 the Maxxi National Museum of XXI Century Arts was designed by which architect: a. Maya Lin b. Zaha Hadid c. Frank Gehry d. Louis Sullivanb. Zaha HadidThe anthropomorphized human figure in Wangchi Mutu's Preying Mantra symbolizes: a. the ancient tradition of combining human and animal forms in a single figure as a commentary on natural selection b. a commentary on the depiction of females in works of art c. an over reliance on computers and machines rather than direct human contact d. the crisis in global warming and its effect on all of usMaya 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 d. its durability symbolizes the hardships of the Vietnam Warc. its reflective quality contributes to the monument's meaningThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial is designed so that the viewer would: a. think about the glory of war and ultimate victory b. descend into a grace-like setting to remember the dead c. commemorate the ultimate sacrifice people have made to ensure peace d. to be able to protest American involvement in foreign warsAustralian aboriginal artists such as Emily Kame Kngwarreye rely on their traditions for their work, while maintaining a presence in the contemporary global art world. Kngwarreye's work differs from traditional Pacific art in that it: a. has no emphasis on color b. does not use patterns and markings c. is not done for display d. does not have figuresd. does not have figuresSong Su-nam's Summer Trees references the: a. Asian tradition of painting with ink b. Chinese tradition of painting on scroll format c. Korean tradition of painting screens that separate rooms d. Japanese tradition of woodblock printsa. Asian tradition of painting with inkAll of the following are site specific works EXCEPT: a. Maya Lin, Vietnam Veterans Memorial b. Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty c. Doris Salcedo, Shibboleth d. Bill Viola, The Crossingd. Bill Viola, The CrossingWhich architect was responsible for MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts: a. Frank Gehry b. Zaha Hadid c. Frank Lloyd Wright d. Ludwig Mies van der Roheb. Zaha HadidPostmodern Art departs from Modern art in: a. Its use of materials b. the way Artists began to use artistic styles of independently of their original political agenda c. its abandonment of political advocacy for a singular ideology d. all of the abovePrehistoric art can be found in groupings of objects as well as by themselves. Often groupings indicate that: a. they were done by a workshop with a unified artistic vision b. artists traveled from place to place to establish a reputation c. they were done over a vast period of time d. there was a commentary being made on previous works by other artistsc. they were done over a vast period of timeCongs were symbolic in Chinese culture because jade: a. is linked with durability, subtlety, and beauty b. has a soft quality that associates it with female virtues c. is iridescent and stand for the heavenly realm d. is found in small quantities and therefore is very expensive and symbolizes wealtha. is linked with durability, subtlety, and beautyThe Egyptian sculpture The Seated Scribe is: a. depicted as a heroic figure, because the act of writing immortalizes the subject b. shown as tired and weary, because writing is exhausting and draining c. dressed as a member of the upper class, because only aristocrats were taught to read and write d. illustrated as sedentary, because the lifestyle of a writer is one of long hours spent sitting stilld. illustrated as sedentary, because the lifestyle of a writer is one of long hours spent sitting stillSpear Bearer is an expression of idealization of the proportion of the human figure developed by Polykleitos in the: a. 5th Century B.C.E. and called a canon b. 4th Century B.C.E. and called contrapposto c. 3rd Century B.C.E. and called symmetry d. 5th Century B.C.E and called contrappostoc. 3rd Century B.C.E. and called symmetryEtruscan architecture is largely known to us today through the: a. writings of Vitruvius b. excavations at Pompeii c. books of Palladio d. descriptions made by Greek historiansa. writings of VitruviusThe Ambum Stone was carved in stone by artists who: a. used another stone to carve with b. specialized in metalwork c. used the repousse technique d. used hard-edged ceramics to smooth the stone surfacea. used another stone to carve withThe Panathenaic Way, which runs through the agora, was used for: a. the Olympics b. secret diplomatic missions c. sacred processions d. shipping and commercec. sacred processionsWhich temple is the best preserved temple from the Classical period is found in the agora? a. The Temple of Olympian Zeus b. The Hephaestion c. The Temple of Apollo d. The Parthenonc. The Temple of ApolloWhich of the following structues are in the agora? a. A tholos b. The Parthenon c. Temple of Athena Nike d. Altar of Zeusa. A tholosThe function of the Anthenian agora was to: a. give athletes space to exercise b. create laws and conduct business c. defend the city against invaders d. hold a council with all the godsb. create laws and conduct businessThe impluvium is where Romans gathered: a. in the Forum to celebrate b. for baths c. to conduct business d. waterd. waterThe Pergamon Altar depicts the battle between the god and the giants, but also symbolically represent the: a. building of the Acropolis b. rise of Greek power under Alexander the Great c. Greek defeat of the Persians d. Roman defeat of the Greeksc. Greek defeat of the PersiansA stoa is a: a. circular shrine with surrounding columns b. meeting place set aside for the gods c. prison for traitors d. place of business and commerced. place of business and commerceThe art of the Amarna period is different from the art of earlier Egytian periods in that the figures are: a. done in relief b. cut away from the stone c. more stiff and tense d. more relaxed and realisticd. more relaxed and realisticThe veristic (strictly naturalistic) sculptures of Roman art are usually images of: a. senators b. emperors c. woman d. gladiatorsa. senatorsThe term "in situ" refers to what: a. can be seen with the aid a device b. made of man made products c. is in its original location d. changed color depending on the time of dayc. is in its original locationTo emphasize realism seen in The Seated Boxer, the artist used: a. gold to symbolize the boxer's victory over his opponents b. ivory to highlight the tousled nature of his hair during combat c. copper to indicate wounds on his hands d. blood to give a sense of the physical combat of boxingc. copper to indicate wounds on his handsAll of the following are characteristics of the Colosseum in Rome EXCEPT: a. the use of groin and barrel vaults b. it was used for chariot races c. it once had a retractable canvas roof d. it was built of concrete and brick and faced with marbleb. it was used for chariot racesThe discovery of the caves at Lascaux solidified the opnion that: a. The Trojan epics were retellings of actual events b. Pompeii was buried by volcanic ash c. Stonehenge was a unique ancient monuments d. prehistoric cave paintings are genuine and not the work of modern figuresd. prehistoric cave paintings are genuine and not the work of modern figuresArtists working on prehistoric caves used all of the following tools to create their images EXCEPT: a. flat stones used as palettes b. scaffolds to reach high areas in a cave c. paints made from ocher and natural materials d. brushed made from human haird. brushes made from human hairThe column of Trajan had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT: a. it was the centerpiece of buildings surrounding the Forum of Trajan b. it was used as a large sundial to indicate the time of day c. it acted as the Emperor Trajan's tomb d. it recounts the military of victory of Emperor Trajan against the Daciansb. it was used as a large sundial to indicate the time of dayThe form of the Augustus of Prima Porta is intended to recall: a. The Roman Republican veristic sculptures, such as the head of a Roman patrician b. The idealization of the human form as seen in Greek classical sculptures such as the Doryphoros c. The majesty of Egyptian pharaohs as seen in works like Menkaura and His Queen d. The formal quality of Greek archaic sculptures like the Anavysos Kourosb. The idealization of the human form as seen in Greek classical sculptures such as the DoryphorosWhich of the following statements is true of both the Ludovisi Battle Sacrophagus and Athena Battling Alkyoneos from the Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon? a. They show the defeat of Christian armies b. They illustrate the conquest of barbarians c. They celebrate the victory of the gods over the giants d. They depict everyday eventsb. They illustrate the conquest of barbariansEtruscan tombs have fresco paintings that show: a. last judgment scenes b. historical panoramas c. mythological scenes d. funerary banquetd. funerary banquetEtruscan art is unique in its: a. painting of stone sculpture to give a work its lifelike quality b. tradition of depicting men and women together in a funerary monument c. ability to show contrapposto in large-scale sculpture d. use of painted terra-cottab. tradition of depicting men and women together in a funerary monumentEtruscans placed their tombs in tumuli which were located in a necropolis. This was also done in which other ancient civilization? a. Egyptian b. Aztec c. Persian d. KoreanThe Apollo from Veii was though to have been originally placed: a. on a temple roof as part of a reenactment of a mythological story b. in a cemetery as a grace marker c. in a city square as a commemoration d. in a government building as a guiding spirita. on a temple roof as part of a reenactment of a mythological storyThe sculpture of Apollo for Veii is inspired by ancient Greek works like kouroi figures EXCEPT that the: a. Etruscan works move in space more dramatically b. Greek works are life-size c. Greek works have a more firmly articulated body d. Etruscan works have a smile that adds a lifelike quality to the sculptureThe Anavynos Kouros has in common with Egyptian sculpture is its: a. nudity b. facial expression c. contrapposto d. stanceThe function of the Anavysos Kouros was to: a. act as a grace marker replacing huge vases of the Geometric period and act as a general representation of an ideal warrior b. worship a Greek god c. celebrate military victory whole also idolizing great warriors d. honor athletes from the Olympicsa. act as a grace marker replacing huge vases of the Geometric period and act as a general representation of an ideal warriorHelios, Horses and Duonysos is a sculptre group place on the pediment of the Parthenon because those figures: a. helped Athena defeat Neptune b. were witnesses to Athena's birth c.. are associated with the Athenian king, Arechtheus d. were part of the Panathenaic processionb. were witnesses to Athena's birthWhat historical event is represented on the Palette of King Narmar? a. the founding of the first Egyptian dynasty b. the conquering of the Assyrians c. the abandonment of the polytheistic Egyptian religion in favor of one god, Aton d. the unification of Upper and Lower Egyptd. the unification of Upper and Lower EgyptThe painting called the Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer shows the: a. eternal punishment proclaimed upon a damned soul b. deceased being asked to account for the deeds in his life c. might of the pharaoh in deciding life and death d. rules of conduct imposed on the lowly and the mighty alikeb. deceased being asked to account for the deeds in his lifeThe Standard of Ur, an ancient Sumerian work, shows that at an early date there was extensive trading between peoples. All of the following elements, on this work were imported through trade EXCEPT: a. marble from Greece b. shells from the Persian Gulf coast c. lapis lazuli from Afghanistan d. red limestone from Indiaa. marble from GreeceThe painting called The Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer shows the: a. rules of conduct imposed on the lowly and the mighty alike b. eternal punishment proclaimed upon a damned soul c. deceased being asked to account for the deeds in his life d. might of the pharoah in deciding like and deathc. deceased being asked to account for the deeds in his lifePrehistoric images of people wearing masks, such as the "Running Horned Woman" indicate an ancient interest in: a. ceremonial centers and designated performers b. ritual presentations in which the participants paint their bodies and dance c. coronation of royalty and a sophisticated power structure d. a formal hierarchy of religious leaders, including womenb. ritual presentation in which the participants paint their bodies and danceThe purpose of the sculpture The Seated Scribe is to: a. show how the pharaoh was literate and intelligent b. indicate how the pharaoh used scribes to write down his deeds c. illustrate the large set of advisers the pharaoh had d. attend to the pharaoh's needs in the afterlifed. attend to the pharaoh's needs in the afterlifeEgyptian sculpture sometimes used sunken relief rather than bas-relief because of all of the following EXCEPT: a. sunken reliefs preserve the contours of the surfaces being carved so that columns still look round b. sunken reliefs hide the function of columns as supporting elements, emphasizing instead their images and messages c. sunken reliefs cast deep shadows so that the images can be read more clearly in the Egyptian sun d. sunken reliefs are easier to carve, a necessity because Egyptians used soft-bronze age tools to carve into hard stones like greywackeMany prehistoric works were layers by successive generations of artists over the course of centuries. This is true of all of the following works EXCEPT: a. Lascaux b. Running Horned Woman c. Stonehenge d. camelid sacrum in the shape of a caninec. StonehengeStylized animal forms appear in all of the following EXCEPT: a. Apollo 11 Stones b. The Ambum Stone c. camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine d. terra-cotta fragment, Lapita, Solomon Islandd. terra-cotta fragment, Lapita, Solomon IslandThe White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT: a. the gods have a central role in daily life b. the gods required their buildings to be of mud-brick to represent the impermanence of life c. the gods live in a place high above the mortals d. the gods live in relative seclusion at the top of a ziggurat, approachable by a select fewThe White Temple is constructed on a large platform base that raises it above the ground and gives the structure considerable height. This technique was highly influential for hundreds of years and can be seen in: a. the Great Stupa from Sanchi, India b. the Palace of Darius, at Persepolis, Iran c. the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt d. Stonehenge in Wiltshire, Englandb. the Palace of Darius, at Persepolis, IranThe laws expressed on the Code of Hammurabi can be summarized as: a. forgiveness is the highest form of justice b. the only way to deter crime is to muse the death penalty c. justice depends on your ability to pay d. the punishment reflects the crimed. the punishment reflects the crimeThe Bushel with Ibex Motifs was found at a site in the city of Susa, indicating that it was used: a. in business transactions b. in a domestic setting c. as part of a burial tradition d. for governmental correspondencec. as part of a burial traditionThe __________ was woven by ten people, probably men; women did weaving in this period, but due to cultural traditions and the importance of location and size indicates _______ were entrusted with its execution. a. Bahram Gur Fights the Karg / children b. The Ardabil Carpet / men c. The Ardabil Carpet / women d. Bahram Gur Fights the Karg / menb. The Ardabil Carpet / menThe bottom of this bowl is decorated fish, eels, crabs, frogs and ______. It was later used for ________ by the French royal family. a. alligators / cooking b. Lions / drinking c. crocodiles / baptisms d. clams / handwashingc. crocodiles / baptismsThe repetition of geometric deisgns, demonstrating the Islamic belief that there is unity in multiplicity are known as: a. Tessellations b. calligraphy c. Kufic script d. Horror vacuia. TessellationsKufic script is found of what Islamic work? a. Pyxis of al-Mughira b. The Ardabil Carpet c. Folio from the Qur'an d. The Court of Gayumarsc. Folio from the Qur'anWhat two forms of art prized examples of Islamic textiles? a. carpets and tapestries b. sculpture and painting c. ceramics and carpets d. metalwork and ceramicsa. carpets and tapestriesWhich trade route connected distant lands culturally and economically? a. Spice Road b. Black Sea c. Silk Road d. Western Dividec. Silk RoadThis work disappeared in the 1960's during China's "cultural revolution". a. Great Stupa b. Jowo Rinpoche from the Jokhang temple c. Borodudur d. Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja) with a nimbusb. Jowo Rinpoche from the Jokhang TempleHelpers called ________ are usually near the Buddha, sometimes attahed to the nimbus. a. bodhisattvas b. yahshas c. mudra d. ushnishaa. bodhisattvasThe destruction of religious images that are seen as heresy is known as ___________ a. Iconoclasm b. Wat c. Darshan d. Horror vacuia. IconoclasmPrior to its destruction, this work featured two huge standing Buddhas: a. Angkor, the temple of Ankor Wat b. Borobudur c. Jowo Rinpoche, from the Jokhang Temple d. Buddha from Bamiyand. Buddha from BamiyanThe Court of Gayumars displays: a. The Sultan enjoying a great feast b. pilgrimage c. harmony between man and the landscape d. a worship sitec. harmony between man and the landscapeThe ________ is a pilgrimage site for the ___________: a. The Kaaba, local clerics b. Dome of the Rock, local community c. The Kaaba, determined d. Dome of the Rock, faithfuld. Dome of the Rock, faithfulThe Jowo Rinpoche from the Jokhang Temple is unusual in that: a. it is thought to have been blessed by the Buddha himself b. it is conceived of as a metal object, but ultimately was crafted in porcelain c. Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims all revere the object d. it is a composite statue made from different parts of other worksa. it is thought to have been blessed by the Buddha himselfKufic script is an Islamic form of writing that it: a. unusually read from left to right b. very angular with the uprights at right angles to the baselines c. flowing, having a curved and running look d. found only on holy vessels and holy booksb. very angular with the uprights at right angles to the baselinesThe destruction of religious images that are seen as heresy are know as: a. Sakyamuni b. Nirvana c. Horror vacui d. Iconoclasmd. IconoclasmBuddha from Bamiyan, 400-800 prior to destruction by the Taliban in an act of iconoclasm were originally: a. only for the pure b. covered in pigment and gold c. covered in jewels and gold dustings d. hiddenb. covered in pigment and goldBuddha himself is often depicted in what state of being? a. a state of transition between understanding and enlightment b. surrounded by followers c. meditative state, with various mudras revealing his inner thoughts d. Archaicc. meditative state, with various mudras revealing his inner thoughtsBuddha is: a. a fully enlightened being b. a religious zealot c. a shaman d. a religious clerica. a fully enlightened beingWe know the Basin by Muhammad ibn al-Zain must have been a special work for the artist because: a. it ended up in possession of the King of France b. he signed the work 6 times c. he decorated it with hunting scenes d. it is made of pewterb. he signed the work 6 timesThe Nio guardians at Todai-ji are placed on either side of the gate and are______ a. are near deep eaves supported by stepped brackets b. fierce c. made of fifteen rocks arranged in three groups d. masculine, frightening figures that protect the Buddhad. masculine, frightening figures that protect the BuddhaThe highly organized placement of plants and structured environment symbolize the ________ as seen in Ryoan-ji, wet garden: a. natural world b. Buddha c. the underworld d. the supernaturalThe massive Buddhist monument Borobudur Temple contains 504 life size ___________ a. pyramidal forms b. Buddhas c. Bodhisattvas d. Nio guardian statuesb. BuddhasQueen Maya Riding a Horse Carriage depicts the queen as _______ and _______ before giving birth. a. agitated / ready for battle b. majestic / at rest c. approaching nirvana / transitioning d. at rest / meditativeb. majestic / at restThe lower stories of the Borobudur Temple represent the _______ and ________ a. world of forms / negative impulses b. world of desire / negative impulses c. origin of Buddha / pathways to enlightenment d. 190 million Buddhist who built the temple / the 1460 narrative sculpturesb. world of desire / negative impulsesThe staircase at the Great Stupa at Sanchi, leads the worshiper ____________ a. to the location of the Jade Buddha b. to the principal Buddha c. to mecca d. from the base to the drumd. from the base to the drumThe North Gate of the Great Stupa at Sanchi features a _________ made of richly carved scenes, where Buddha does not himself appear, but is symbolized by an empty throne or a tree which he meditated a. Torana b. Double stairway c. Reliquary d. StupaAll mosques feature a _________ wall a. Qibla b. Mihrab niche c. bathroom d. water featurea. QiblaEast Asian art emphasizes relationships based on interconnectedness of humans with both the ________ and the _________ a. natural world/spirit world b. ego/self c. cosmos/underworld d. natural world/sacred spacea. natural world/spirit worldHinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism have what in common? a. All worshiped Buddha b. are deeply rooted in worshiping a single deity c. they all worked with a worldview that deemed cities as sacred and understood time and life as cyclic d. considered Calligraphy as the highest art formThe Gold and Jade Crown is from what period prior to the adoption of Buddhism? a. Daoist b. Shamanism c. Hinduism d. JainismThe Gold and Jade Crown was: a. used for meditation b. is the only surviving work from the kingdom c. once worn by the great Buddha d. uncovered in Gyeongiu, Korea from a royal tombUnrolling like a film sequence, the Night Attack at the Janjo Palace tells the story of: a. the power of the Ministry of Defense against intruders b. a culture influences by Shamanistic beliefs before adopting Buddhism c. the burning of the imperial palace at Janjo in Kyoto as rebel forces try to seize power by capturing the emperor d. an artist who isolated himself to focus on his held Daoist philosophyc. the burning of the imperial palace at Janjo in Kyoto as rebel forces try to seize power by capturing the emperorThis work is not a pure landscape. Shown in the distance amongst the fog and haze are donkeys laden with firewood driven by two men. A small temple appears in the forest: a. White and Red Plum Blossoms b. Night Attack at the Janjo Palace c. Gold and Jade Crown d. Travelers among Mountains and Streamsd. Travelers among Mountains and StreamsThis entire ___________ is a rectangular grid with southern entrance and high walls keeping those inside protected: a. Forbidden City b. Taj Mahal c. Lakshmana Temple d. Janjo Palacea. Forbidden CityThe artist in the work White and Red Plum Blossoms is showing: a. a deeply personal view of nature, concentration of a few details b. a work unrolling like a film sequence c. the capabilities on gold leaf on paper d. the rising of the sun and the moona. a deeply personal view of nature, concentration of a few detailsThe following interpretation refers to which work: "an island in floating sea; mountain peaks above clouds; constellation in the sky": a. Ryoan-ji, wet garden b. Todai-ji c. Ryoan-ji, dry garden d. White and Red Plum BlossomsChairman Mao en Route to Anyuan presented a critical moment in __________ party History: a. Japanese Chinese Union b. Chinese Communist c. Chinese Miner insurgence d. USSR Communistb. Chinese CommunistThe Angkor Wat and the Laskshmana Temple share all of the folowing features EXCEPT that neither: a. contains a sub shrine that incorporates a processional bronze b. commemorates the life and achievements of a king c. exemplifies a panchayatana temple design d. was difficult to quarry, meaning the cost to do so indicated great wealthThe creation of the Angkor Wat demonstrates: a. incorporation of a natural mountain into the architectural design b. construction of a major Buddhist monument, far from the capital c. use of modern surveying equipment to achieve precise measurements and alignments d. importation of Hinduism from India by royal patrons for political purposesd. importation of Hinduism from India by royal patrons for political purposesIn Bichitr's Jahangir Preffering a Sufi Skaikh to Kings, the artist shows the influence of European art in all of the following details EXCEPT: a. baby angels b. a foreing king c. a self-portrait of the artist d. a Renaissance-type carpetc. a self-portrait of the artistThe Lakshmanan temple is a Hindu temple that has a narrow interior because: a. its only for the high priests to enter and address the god inside b. vaulting techniques were unknown c. the narrow passageway symbolizes the journey to salvation d. the interior darkness symbolizes the evil in the worldThis mask is the only African mask worn by women: a. Aka elephant mask b. Female (Pwo) mask c. Bundu mask d. Portrait mask (Mblo)c. Bundu mask________ figures are composed of characterisitcs that the Fange people hold in high regard: a. Reliquary figure (Byeri) b. Ikenga (shrine figure) c. Portrait mask (Mblo) d. Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool)a. Reliquary figure (Byeri)The __________ helps the user remember key elements in stories related to __________ a. Lukasa (memory board) / morality and social rank b. Ikenga (shrine figure) / prosperity and social rank c. Lukasa (memory board) / Heroes, Lists of kings, Court ceremonies d. Ikenga (shrine figure) / vitality and social rankThe black color of the Bundu Mask symbolizes: a. water, coolness, and humanity b. war and strength c. high rank d. tranquility and introspectiona. water, coolness, and humanityMblo masks are characterized by their: a. powerful and aggressive nature b. introspective and thoughtful look c. faithful adherence to the likeness of the person or spirit depicted d. feminine qualitiesb. introspective and thoughtful lookA basic building technique of African architecture involved using a toron which is used in buildings like: a. Great Zimbabwe which is constructed of ashlar masonry b. Great Zimbabwe which needs vertical supports to frame the structure during construction c. the Great Mosque of Djenne which is made of adobe d. the Great Mosque of Djenne which needs to support a large community around the structure_________ is the largest mud built structure in the world a. Great Mosque of Djenne b. Concical tower and circular wall of Great Zimbabwe c. Lukasa (memory board) d. Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool)a. Great Mosuqe of DjenneThe Sika dwa koki (Golden Stool) is believed to contain ___________: a. the ashes of kings b. the crushed bones of village warriors c. spirits that can be called upon to bless or cause harm d. the soul of the nationd. the soul of the nationThis work is not an actual representation of a deceased king, but his spirit: a. Portrait mask (Mblo) b. Ndop (portrait figure) of King Mishe miShyanng maMbul c. Ikenga (shrine figure) d. Reliquary figure (byeri)Mblo masks are works of art that: a. resemble kings and act in their place when the king is abstract b. seek to create a connection to fertility gods through ceremonies and rituals c. honor an individual by being presented with an artistic double d. have nails driven into them to prod the spirits into actionNdop sculptures represent a tradition that: a. disappeared with the British occupation b. is still apparent today c. is performed, but had lost its original meaning d. is celebrated throughout Africa, and wherever Africans have traveledNdop sculptures are characterized by all of the following peoples EXCEPT: a. the face seems uninvolved; above mortal affairs b. a peace knife is held in the left hand c. it is kept in the king's shrine with other works called a set of "royal charms" d. it is presented at performances in which an individual is honored by having ritual dances and tributes performeda. the face seems uninvolved; above mortal affairsNdop sculptures were produced by which of the following peoples: a. Chokwe b. Kongo c. Baule d. KubaNdop sculptures are: a. commemorative portraits of kings b. fetishes c. representations of the ideal spirit of the ancestors d. divinitiesa. commemorative portraits of kingsThe lost wax process, sometimes called cire perdue is a method of sculpture seen in which of the following works? a. Greek marble sculpture b. Islamic ivories c. Northwest Coast Indian transformation masks d. Benin brasses and bronzesd. Benin brasses and bronzesThe power of Nkisi n'kondi figures is activated by: a. nailing blades into the surface of a figure b. carrying a figure in a procession around a village square c. "marrying" the image to a second power figure d. masking the figure to allow its powers to work unseenEach Kongo power figure (Nkisi n'kondi) had a unique function ascribed to an individual sculpture. They could be used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT: a. recovery from disease b. helping communities out of difficulties c. destroying enemies d. insuring a successful mateThe stone walls of Great Zimbabwe exemplify the Southern African architectural practices of: a. using ashlar masonry to create force-dependent structures b. making the stones from mud-backed bricks, similar to adobe construction c. spanning large interior spaces with great arches d. employing flying buttresses to support the massive wallsVisitors who entered Great Zimbabwe were meant: a. to be left with the feeling that they were in a major city and transportation hub b. to be impressed that this was the center of commerce and industry c. to admire the impressive and extensive use of stone in a part of the world that specialized in more perishable types of construction d. to admire the painted friezes depicting the military exploits of the kingc. to admire the impressive and extensive use of stone in a part of the world that specialized in more perishable types of constructionGreat Zimbabwe had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT: a. a storehouse for grain used for dispersal in times of need b. a military fortress used to keep invaders out c. a royal residence of the king and his court d. an open area for ceremonial activities to take placeThe Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool) attributed to the Ashanti peoples (south central Ghana) was constructed in: a. 1920 C.E b. 1890 C.E. c. 1700 C.E. d. 1600-1603 C.E.c. 1700 C.E.The Aka Elephant mask is constructed out of: a. Glass and Metal b. Clay and Fiber c. Wood, woven, raffia, cloth, and beads c. Raffia, beads, Ceramic Slab Constructionc. Wood, woven, raffia, cloth, and beadsThe Reliquary figure (byeri) is constructed out of what material? a. Wood b. Leopard Skin c. Hammered Gold Alloy d. Lost Wax Casting and RaffiaThe Staff god contains the ___________ represented by polished pearl shells and red feathers a. prayers b. spirits of islanders c. crashed bones of its enemies d. Soul of the godThis work contains one of the oldest human faces in Oceanic / Pacific Art: a. Terra cotta fragment b. Navigation Chart c. Nan Madol d. Ahi' ula (feather cape)a. Terra cotta fragmentThe diagonal lines of the Navigation Chart: a. indicate winds and water currents b. support the chart c. are hard to see from a distance d. once held and enormous tapa cloth made for the visit of Queen Elizabeth IIa. indicate wings and water currentsElaborate tattooing, a staff with an eye in the center and feathers dangling from the staff emphasized in which work as symbols of rank? a. Bis pole b. Tamati Waka Nene c. Malagan Mask d. Ndop statueThe Hawaiian feather cape was intended to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT: a. frightening the viewer b. protecting the wearer c. containing the owning d. demonstrating wealth and good tasteThe patterns on the Hawaiian feather cape are traditionally: a. owned and produced exclusively by the artist b. passed down in families from mother to daughter c. selected and commissioned by the wearer d. associated with a particular imageThe Hawaiian feather cape was created to be a: a. sacred garment worn by chiefs b. shared costume passed among family members c. ceremonial textile brought from distant lands d. trade item showing the generosity of the givera. sacred garment worn by chiefsThe Processional Welcoming Queen Elizabeth II is analogous in content to: a. The Plaque of the Ergastines b. The Column of Trajan c. The Bayeux Tapestry d. The Grace Steleof HegesoThe weaving technique used to make tapa requires: a. a heating process whereby the fabric is covered with wax and the threads are melted in place b. the use of silk threads to be woven onto a background of sheep's wool c. beating soaked strips of tree bark into a flat surface to be later woven into a cloth-like fabric d. stitching thread into a pre-made backing to form a designc. beating soaked strips of tree bark into a flat surface to be later woven into a cloth-like fabricPrehistoric works from the Pacific, such as the Ambum Stone, illustrate the ongoing tradition of using animal motifs that appear in such works as: a. the Moai from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) b. Malagan Masks c. Buk Masks d. the Female Deity from Nukuoroc. Buk MasksMalagan ceremonies _______________: a. celebrate the new king b. protect villagers from evil spirits c. usher in the new years d. send the soul of the deceased on their way to the otherworld and free the living of the obligation of serving the deadd. send the soul of the deceased on their way to the otherworld and free the living of the obligation of serving the deadThe Female Diety from Micronesia was: a. a cast off b. made from destroyed was vessels c. simple with basic geometric forms d. wrapped with Tappac. simple with basic geometric formsThe Portrait of Tamati Waka Nene was painted on: a. canvas b. bark cloth c. vellum d. rocka. canvasThe emphasis of the elaborate tattooing of the portrait of Tamati Waka Nene are symbols of: a. poor life choices b. journey into manhood c. rank d. former livesThe Rottgen Pieta was intended to elicit which of the following emotional responses from viewers: a. Awe, because of the application of jewels and gold leaf b. Empathy, through the contorted and twisted body of Christ c. Admiration of its precise anatomical naturalism d. Reverence, due to its monumental scaleb. Empathy, through the contorted and twisted body of ChristGiacomo da Vignola's use of a wide nave and shallow side chapels in his plan for the church of Il Gesu in Rome proved influential for the design of other Catholic churches because it: a. enabled unobstructed light to suffuse the nave b. provided an inexpensive means of accommodating large masses c. divided the church into indivudal spaces d. provided a theatrical space for the liturgy and processionsd. provided a theatrical space for the liturgy and processionsThe Umayyad architects of the Great Mosque of Cordoba borrowed from the city's Roman architectural heritage by: a. incorporating columns from older structures b. incorporating narrative relief carvings c. using a dome to create a central open space d. using coffers in the ceiling obstructiona. incorporating columns from older structuresThe illusionistic architecture depicted in the School of Athens is: a. closely modeled on the unrealized plans for the pope's residential palace b. a reflection of the archaeological excavation of the nearby markets of Trajan c. an idealized recreation of a classical gymnasium inspired by Roman baths d. a part of the artist's strategy for acquiring architectural commissions from Julius IIA traditional symbol of Saint Luke, as seen in the Lindisfame Gospels and elsewhere, is a calf, which symbolizes the: a. pastoral nature of Saint Luke's gospel b. sacrificial nature of Saint Luke's gospel c. powerful and strong message of Saint Luke's gospel d. determination of Saint Luke to write the gospels down as accurately as possibleb. sacrificial nature of Saint Luke's gospelGestures in Caravaggio's Calling of Saint Matthew are appropriated from the work of: a. Raphael b. Leonardo Da Vinci c. Michelangelo d. PontomoThe sibyls on the Sistine Chapel are meant to: a. align Christian belief with classical allusions b. increase the monumentality by having figures seem small against large painted architecture c. make the imagery reach across religious boundaries and incorporate all faiths d. show the equality of Old and New Testament themesa. align Christian belief with classical allusionsWhich of the following is set in a chapel with other paintings based on a similar theme? a. Portormo / Entombment of Christ b. Caravaggio / Calling of Saint Matthew c. Leonardo da Vinci / The Last Supper d. Raphael / School of Athensb. Caravaggio / Calling of Saint MatthewWhat is a spolia? a. the spolis of war b. new types of stained glass having a multi-colored effect c. the reuse of architectural elements from other sites d. permanently placed fountains, impluvia, and other water-based featuresc. the reuse of architectural elements from other sitesThe interior columns in the Santa Sabina were: a. created from porphyry columns imported from Egypt b. removed from a Roman temple and reused here c. taken from Jewish temples in Jerusalem, whose significance was held in high regard d. made of transparent gypsu and appear opaque in certain lighting conditionsb. removed from a Roman temple and reused hereBermini drew inspirations for his work from his experience as a: a. writer of religious texts b. a friend of St. Teresa c. priest d. stage designerd. stage designerThe Last Judgement appears in all of the following contexts EXCEPT: a. the Sistine Chapel b. the Arena Chapel c. the Tympanum at Conques d. the Cornaro Chapeld. the Cornaro ChapelLeonardo DaVinci's The Last Supper was painted in a location that was meant to make a connection between a Biblical scene of eating and: a. pilgrims eating along a pilgrimage journey b. a refectory where religious people ate c. a banqueting hall for a royal court d. a church celebrating the EucharistThe scene in the back of the Arena Chapel over the main door is the same scene depicted in: a. the tympanum of the church of Sainte-Foy, Conques b. the Great Portal, west facade, Chartres c. the Golden Haggadah d. Blanche of Castile and King Louis IX of France in a moralized Biblea. the tympanum of the church of Sainte-Foy, ConquesThe Lamentation by Glotto is a work that is set in a context that: a. parallels Old and New Testament stories b. emphasizes the punishment of the damned but not the forgiveness of sins c. seeks salvation for those who refude to repent d. criticizes the Church who wants to reform ita. parallels Old and New Testament storiesWhat is a casta painting? a. it is meant to show how children of mixed race need adoption b. its purpose is to introduce the notion of mixed races to a European audience c. it is a painting in a series of works that shows different levels of ancestry and hierarchy d. used as a screen to divide rooms from one anotherc. it is a painting in a series of works that shows different levels of ancestry and hierarchyThe painting Spaniard and Indian Produce a Mestizo fuses elements of traditional European painting and its colonial context through its: a. rendering of local subjects through individualized portraiture b. depiction of a historic incident known through engravings c. use of oil painting to agitate for New World political autonomy d. combination of symbolic gestures and indigenous textilesLeonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper provided a general inspiration for Raphael's School of Athens. This can be particularly seen in their use of: a. strict symmetry, which adds balance to the composition b. self-portraits in discreet locations c. linear perspective, which creates a unified architectural framework d. contemporary faces placed on people from the pastc. linear perspective, which relates a unified architectural frameworkThe Virgin of Guadalupe by Miguel Gonzalez shows the influence of Asian art in its: a. use of exotic materials, such as mother of peal b. subject matter, which included the Chinese shrine at Guadalupe c. Chinese calligraphy identifying the images d. abstract formulae for depicting the human bodya. use of exotic materials, such as mother of pealThe Codex Mendoza was created for: a. the Aztecs as an official account of their history b. the Aztecs as a record of their civilization before the conquest by Spain c. Antonio de Mendoza as a keepsake to remember his time spent in Mexico d. Europeans to show them the history of the AztecThe union of mythological gods and allegorical figures with real people as seen in the Peter Paul Rubens painting Henry IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de' Medici from the Marie de' Medici Cycle can also be seen in: a. Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters b. Code of Hammurabi c. Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace d. Rodin's The Burhgers of Calaisb. Code of HammurabiWhat is the prime reason why Caravaggio's public and patrons founds his work objectionable? a: he copied directly from great masters of Renaissance and was considered derivative rather than inventive b. he worked for discredited bishops, popes, and kings and was tainted by association c. he made saintly figures have earthly characteristics, which shocked church officials d. he showed the harsh glare of direct sunlight on his figures, which illuminated them in an uncompromising lightc. he made saintly figures have earthly characteristics, which shocked church officialsAn innovation seen in the architecture of Francesco Borromini is his: a. use of non-Western elements in his Catholic churches b. massing of forms on a grand scale to achieve a powerful effect c. use of gardens to enhance the setting of his buildings d. creation of stone buildings that are not linear but curvilinear and undulating in formd. creation of stone buildings that are not linear but curvilinear and undulating in formVanitas paintings are usually seen as symbolic elements in: a. still lifes, where they demonstrate the passing nature of human life b. genre painting, where they show the foibles of human interactions c. landscapes, where they stress the changing nature of the seasons d. historical paintings, where they indicate the folly of greatness and triumpha. still lifes, where they demonstrate the passing nature of human lifeThe theatrical illusionism of Baroque works is similar to those seen in which of the following periods: a. Roman Republic b. Chinese Ming c. Cambodian Khmer d. Greek Hellenisticd. Greek HellenisticEnrico Scrovengni, the patron of the Arena Chapel, had the building built and decorated to: a. expiate the sin of usury, which his family had committed b. honor the memory of Saint Francis of Assisi c. commemorate the Virgin of Guadalupe d. house the tombs of his family and his descendantsa. expiate the sin of usury, which his family had committedThe cathedral at Chartres is typical of Gothic churches in that it: a. contains references of classical architecture b. has an oculus to admit light c. uses flying buttresses to stabilize tall naves d. provides a separate space for coronationsc. uses flying buttresses to stabilize tall navesThe great portal of the west facade of Chartres is similar to the Lamassu of ancient Assyria in that they: a. are both guardian figures protecting what is inside b. are both attached to the walls behind the figure c. both have faces of the religious leader of their day, forming a divine connection d. both show a military presence to frighten the viewerb. are both attached to the walls behind the figureThe scene over the doorway of the Church of Sainte-Foy of the Last Judgement shows the damned and condemned to hell on the right and the saved rising to heaven on the left because: a. in the middle are those who were noncommittal about religion and salvation b. one enters the church as a sinner on the right but emerges saved on the left c. in the Christian tradition, the damned are unwelcome in the church d. a parallel is drawn between sinners who must the right door and saints who must use the left doorb. one enters the church as a sinner on the right but emerges saved on the leftRomanesque architecture can be characterized as: a. small, intimate, and warm b. soaring, vertical, and uplifting c. thick, heavy, and massive d. irregular, unbalanced, and asymmetricalc. thick, heavy, and massivePilgrims entering Romanesque churches such as Sainte-Foy were expected to: a. walk to the chapels in the real where the relics were housed b. worship around a centrally planned altar where services would be held c. travel to the top of the bell towers to ceremonially ring the bells d. place offerings at the foot of the statue of JesusThe subject matter in the Bayeux Tapestry is similar to: a. scenes from the Vienna Genesis b. the Temple of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon c. The Niobides Krater d. the Column of Trajand. the Column of TrajanThe Merovingian looped fibula show the horror vacui and cloisonne and chasing techniques common in which of: a. Roman b. Byzantine c. Greek d. Celticd. CelticThe Book of Lindisfarne shows classical influence in its: a. animals depicted in margins b. figures shown in contrapposto c. calligraphy written in Latin d. interlace patterning with interweaving formsc. calligraphy written in LatinHow has the Great Mosque at Cordoba been altered by Christians after the reconquest of Spain? a. The interior arches were taken down to make a vast unified space b. The mihrab was destroyed and an altar was placed in its stead c. The interior was reroofed using European vaulting techniques d. The building was turned into a church and then back into a mosque againc. The interior was reroofed using European vaulting techniquesThe mosaics of Justinian and Theodora have been placed in San Vitale: a. to commemorate a state visit by the Emperor and Empress b. as a thank you for helping to construct the building c. as stand-ins to symbolize their semi divine status as participants in the Mass d. because they were declared saints after they diedc. as stand-ins to symbolize their semi divine status as participants in the MassThe Hagia Sophia was added to after its initial construction, including the: a. enlargement of windows b. development of rib vaults c. installation of underground catacombs d. addition of minaretsd. addition of minaretsThe ground plan of the Hagia Sophia suggests that: a. columns are used as decorative patterning rather than as internal supports b. it is a combination of a central and basilican plan c. the mihrab faces Mecca d. the Roman basilican type has been altered to create side aislesThe division of painted spaces in the Good Shepherd fresco in the Catacombs of Priscilla is influenced by: a. Roman wall paintings as seen in the House of Vettii b. Greek vase painting as seen in the Niobides Krater c. Greek friezes as seen in the Great Altar of Zeus and Athens at Pergamon d. Etruscan wall paintings as seen in the Tomb of the Tricliniuma. Roman wall paintings as seen in the House of VettiiThe painters of the catacombs preferred the fresco technique because: a. oil paint does not blend well on wall surfaces b. mosaics were unavailable during this period c. fresco forms a permanent bond with the wall d. Christians have used fresco since Egyptian timesc. fresco forms a permanent bond with the wallConstruction of buildings like Santa Sabina relies on construction principles learned in the: a. Basilica Ulpia b. Pantheon c. Colosseum d. Hagia Sophiaa. Basilica Ulpia