Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.a.commemorationc.monumentb.symbolismd.abstractism
Which of the following is not a true statement?a.A work of art can be originally created to document an event, but later become a piece that commemorates the event and the people involved.b.Many cultures throughout history have had statues built to commemorate great rulers.c.Documentation attempts to tell about a factual event or person.d.Columnar monuments were used only by the Romans until the 14th century.
Look closely at the image below. Read the statement below and choose the best terms to fill in the blanks. The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______. a. (1) documentary; (2) commemorative b. (1) monumental; (2) documentary c. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary d. (1) commemorative; (2) symbolic Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A documentation is intended to ______________________a.show remembrance and memory of a specific event.b.depict a historical, factual event.c.provide a replica of an work of art already created.d.use symbolism to convey a specific message to future generations.
Above is a close-up of the narratives carved into the Column of Trajan. Which of the following is not true about the above narratives/column? a. Trajan is best known as a Roman philosopher. b. The narratives depict the events of the Dacian Wars. c. The column commemorates Trajan's greatness. d. The column is constructed primarily of marble. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________a.commemorate rulers and other important individuals.b.document events future generations should be aware of.c.create portraits of people who have served in government.d.serve as a tombstone for the ashes of the dead.
This picture was taken as American troops _________________ during WWII. a. invaded Germany b. landed on D-Day c. ran from invading Axis forces on D-Day d. escaped from POW camps Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Why was the conquest of England documented in a tapestry?a.Tapestry was the only accepted form of art in during the 11th century.b.The monks only had thread and cloth with which to create the documentation.c.Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.d.All of the above are true statements.
Look at the sculpture above of Augustus. A staff, like the one he is holding, symbolized __________ in Roman culture. a. strength c. leadership b. unity d. royalty Please select the best answer from the choices provided
The image above is a photograph of King Tut’s _______________. a. casing c. portrait b. sarcophagus d. monument Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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