Early American Modern Architecture — Cumulative exam Answers

Which of the following explains why some audiences were not accepting of Cubism?a.It was innovative, and not all people like change.b.It wasn’t realistic.c.It didn’t show off the artist’s skills in a traditional sense.d.all of the above

What characteristics identify early modern architecture?a.emphasized organic shapes and materialsb.used modern materialsc.both A and Bd.neither A nor B

What was the purpose of Cindy Sherman’s photography?a.to show the woman outside the homeb.to show the glamorous side of the working womanc.to portray the various roles and identities of herself and other modern womend.to glamorize the housewife of the era

What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal?a.rubberwoodb.marblec.metald.cypress

What format did Warhol borrow to create the above images of Marilyn Monroe? a. printing press style format used for newspapers b. diptych format from the icons of Christianity such as those found in the Byzantine church c. woodcut style used in Germany Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following best describes how pop art is made?a.by borrowing mass-produced imagesb.by using unnatural colorsc.by using collagesd.by using film negatives

What are Earthworks?a.artistic pieces that involve materials from natureb.artistic pieces that involve preserving an area in dangerc.artistic pieces that involve raw materials found at the site of the pieced.natural artistic pieces formed without human influence

Why was tattooing such an important part of the culture in Oceania?a.It was a rite of passage.b.It told the family history.c.It indicated personal rank.d.It told the person’s age.

Prairie houses are________________________.a.irregular in plan, two stories high, with one-story wingsb.irregular in plan, one story high, with two-story wingsc.irregular in plan, two stories high , with two- story wingsd.irregular in plan, one story high, with one-story wings

Which of the following is true of new media art?a.involves using the environment to create a piece of artb.involves combining a photograph and computer imagesc.combines and uses new, different, and innovative mediumsd.none of the above

Who is considered the founder of the French Rococo style of painting?a.Jean-Antoine Watteaub.Jean-Honore Fragonardc.Johann Balthasar Neumannd.Jean-Luc Kaisersaal

Avant-garde artists often created modern art _____________________________.a.to shock the viewerb.to create a bold statement against a beliefc.rooted in their countries cultures and histories

What did the New Negro Movement encourage artists to do?a.integrate their history with contemporary themesb.seek their artistic roots in traditional African art c.use color to express the pain and suffering of slaveryd.turn away from the pain of the past and embrace European culture

Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire when the Spanish conquest began?a.Moctezimob.Moctezumac.Xiuhtecuhtlid.Tenochtitlan

What does the white figure in the scene above symbolize? a. submission b. purity c. humility d. a Christ-like figure Please select the best answer from the choices provided

During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.a.Baroqueb.Neoclassicalc.Romanesqued.Gothic

What did Marcel Duchamp contribute to the Dada movement?a.He held meetings for artists who had a shared disgust for the current culture.b.He produced many ready-mades, or common objects that are transformed into art.c.He produced many photomontages.d.all of the above

Which of the following is true about Japanese calligraphy and painting?a.There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and the necessity of rapt attention to the present moment in the creation of one of these paintings.b.There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist lays down the brush.c.There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist represents the idea he or she portrays.

Which of the following is Degas known for?a.painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light settingb.using foreshorteningc.traditional training and visually enticing compositionsd.all of the above

What happened to the figures from Easter Island in 1978? a. They were restored to their original condition. b. They were moved, and some of them were lost. c. They were damaged in a severe storm. d. They were torn down in a local riot. Please select the best answer from the choices provided