Early American Modern Architecture — Cumulative exam Answers

What was Monet most interested in?a.soft colors, and how they influenced the moodb.light, the changes of light, and how it affected objectsc.creating a warm feeling in the paintingd.portraits of subjects on the fringe of society

What does the scene above depict? a. a volunteer army that had halted the Prussian invasion in 1792-1793 b. a recreated scene from the French Revolution c. a revolt by the french people to overthrow the monarch Please select the best answer from the choices provided

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?a.Momoyama b.Edo c.Muromachi d.Maruyama-Shijo

Picasso is considered __________________________.a.the main pioneer in abstract artb.a rebellious artist c.a founding father of Cubismd.a founding father of Fauvism

What was the goal of the New Negro Movement?a.It encouraged African-Americans to become politically active and racially conscious.b.It was a revolt for equal treatment of African Americansc.It was designed to help African American artists gain notoriety.d.It refers to the migration of African Americans from the south to the north after the Civil War.

How were the Aztec pyramids different from traditional Egyptian pyramids?a.Aztec pyramids were built as castles for the kings.b.Aztec pyramids were built by the king to commemorate the queen that died.c.Aztec pyramids were built for the living so that they could worship their deities and to offer human sacrifices.d.Aztec pyramids were made of wood rather than stone.

What does most of Frida Kahlo’s work depict? a. autobiographical content b. Mexican mythology c. her Cuban heritage d. capitalism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is true regarding the Dada movement?a.It was considered by many to be the “anti-art”.b.Dada artists did not care about the status quo.c.Dada artists did not care about art in the traditional sense.d.all of the above

Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?a.They wanted to paint something other than religious imagery.b.They wanted to record the life of everyday people and everyday activities.c.They wanted to challenge the traditions of the past.d.They wanted to honor artists who came before them.

After living through World War I and witnessing the effects of war on society and its people, artists _____________________.a.had new subject matter and mediumsb.had a new sense of realityc.had a greater appreciation for the beauty of lifed.had a renewed emphasis on classical art forms

What are two types of Buddhism?a.Mayvana and Thevadab.Mayana and Theravanac.Mahayana and Theravada

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style? a. the objects b. costume and architecture c. classical themes d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How was modern art in America different from Europe? a. The focus was on challenging traditional rules. b. The focus was on abstractions of the external world. c. The focus was on abstracting new ideas d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is Boucher most well-known for?a.mythological scenesb.perfect detailc.perspectived.tenebrism

Why did Jefferson adopt Neoclassicism as the official style of government architecture?a.He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and instead look to Republican Rome for artistic inspiration.b.After taking a trip to Rome and Greece following the U.S. independence from Britain, he wanted to recreate the same style.c.He wanted to create a “new look” in the United States.d.It was part of a peace alliance deal between the U.S. and Italy and Greece.

What are the three techniques used in basket weaving?a.coiling, weaving, ropingb.coiling, twilling, twistingc.coiling, twining, plaitingd.crimping, twining, plaiting

Surrealists attacked the emphasis placed on _________________.a.realityb.traditions and eventsc.rationalism in current cultured.all of the above

How did art change during the Enlightenment period?a.There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman and Classical works.b.Artists shunned classical works in favor of modern art.c.Classical portraiture became very popular.d.Artists began to design woodcuts and stained glass works.

How does the painting above clearly represent Realism? a. the color choice of the artist b. through the use of tenebrism c. the honest and striking expressions of the subjects d. through the use of foreshortening Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is Automatism?a.a group of techniques designed to release art from conscious controlb.a sculptural process c.an artistic form that involves using dreams to create a pieced.art that is created by a machine