Commemoration and Decoration

Question 1

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What does the above photograph commemorate and document?

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The photograph commemorates and documents the destruction of Richmond, Virginia, after the city was evacuated and burned at the end of the American Civil War in 1865. The ruined buildings and people standing among them show the immense physical damage caused by the conflict. It preserves visual evidence of the war’s devastating impact on the city and its residents.

Question 2

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

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B: B

Question 3

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Above is an image of King Tut’s Gold Sarcophagus, which is an example of how the Egyptian commemorated the dead. Explain how Egyptian commemorate the wealthy and royal dead and why?

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Egyptians commemorated wealthy and royal dead with elaborate mummification, decorated sarcophagi, richly furnished tombs, and monuments such as pyramids and temples. They included jewelry, clothing, food, and other goods, along with paintings and inscriptions, to honor the deceased and support them in the afterlife. These practices reflected the belief that preserving the body and providing necessities would help the person live forever. The grandeur of the burial also displayed the ruler’s wealth, power, and importance.

Question 4

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

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B: B

Question 5

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

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A: A

Question 6

Answer
the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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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.

Question 7

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.

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A: A

Question 8

Answer
the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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A piece of art intended for documentation is a historical, factual account of a person, place, or event. A piece of art intended for commemoration is also a documentation, however its main purpose is to serve as a form of remembrance, or a memorial, rather than a historical documentation. Sometimes as time passes, historical events and/or people become increasingly appreciated by current cultures and/or generations, and therefore a piece that was originally a documentation, can become a memorial or visual remembrance as well.

Question 9

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.

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C: C

Question 10

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.

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B: B

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