Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art — Cumulative exam Answers

The Paleolithic period is ____________________a.divided into three phases.b.also referred to as the New Stone Age.c.best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.d.took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.

Which of the following is not true of women’s hand?a.It had a refined, subtle emotional impact.b.It was used mainly by secular painters.c.It was characterized by delicate lines and asymmetrical compositions.d.It was a style only used by women.

Organized systems of agriculture, the maintenance of herds of domesticated animals, and permanent, year-round settlements marked the_______________.a.Paleolithic Erac.Bronze Ageb.Stone Aged.Neolithic Era

A craft ___________________a.emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.b.is a creative expression of an idea in some form.c.is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.d.refers to any type of art that has a purpose or use.

Realistic art is intended to show ____________________ a. something that are easily recognizable. b. objects as they appear in natural habitats, but unflawed and perfect. c. recognizable forms such as a figure. d. object as they truly appear, without necessarily providing emotion or an experience. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A handicraft _____________a.is a creative expression of an idea in some form.b.is a type of cloth made by interlacing threads on a loom.c.is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.d.emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.

Which of the following is not true of Christian art after the Edict of Milan?a.The art included Christian symbols, such as the cross and the Good Shepard.b.Mosaics freely covered church walls and ceilings.c.Sculptures rarer than paintings.d.Artists used bright colors and shading.

Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles? a. Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles. b. Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics. c. Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one. d. Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Ancient Egyptian _____________ used both logographic and alphabetic elements.a.hieroglyphicsc.stylusb.calligraphyd.cuneiform

Which of the following is not a category of form in art?a.representational artc.realistic artb.abstract artd.objective art

King Tutankhamun’s tomb was found __________________a.in the Valley of the Kings.b.untouched since it was first closed off.c.with the body of the King in three nesting coffins.d.with all of the above.

The three Pyramids of Giza include all of the following, except which?a.Menkaurec.Khufub.Khafred.Narmer

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What is autobiographical art? a. Artwork expressing something about the artist's life. b. Artwork that relates to the artists personal concept of self and their place in society. c. Artwork that tells of the artist's family life. d. Artwork that considers the underlying unconscious meaning of an artwork. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements does not define what art is?a.Art combines balance, proportion, composition, and imagery.b.Art is appreciated by all individuals when examined carefully.c.Art is a reproduction of reality, emotions, or circumstances.d.Art is controversial because many people do not share the same appreciation of art.

A storyboard is _____________a.a visual series of rough drawings depicting the scenes of action in a story.b.a transparent sheet of film on which objects are drawn or painted for traditional hand drawn animation.c.a visual series of sections of captured images on clear film.d.an animation technique to make a physically manipulated object appear to move on its own.

Multiple point perspective is a system of perspective in which __________________a.there are a number of vanishing points, usually created by multiple objects.b.there are two vanishing points.c.all lines within the picture lead to a single vanishing point.d.all the sides are measured full size and scaled with the drawing at 30° to the horizontal.

_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture. a.Igbo Ukwuc.Jenneb.Blombos caved.Kongo

Art is often controversial because __________________a.artists use the elements of art in creative ways, which often offend the public.b.art is almost always based on religious beliefs or cultural circumstances.c.artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is.d. art is no longer a respected profession.

What is the difference between movement and rhythm?a.Movement is the sense of motion created often through repetition, where as rhythm is the shared characteristics of a piece that provide harmony. b.Rhythm is the sense of motion created by a piece, where as movement is the repetition of an object or part in the piece.c.Rhythm is the simulation of motion through the repetition of an object or part in the piece, where as movement refers to the form of the piece and the vantage points a person can move to, in order to examine the piece..d.Movement is the sense of motion created by a piece, where as rhythm is the simulation of motion through the repetition of an object or part in the piece.