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

Which of the following is true of iron?a.It has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal.b.It can exist in many alloys, usually with a carbon base.c.It is highly valuable, has symbolic meaning, and widely used.d.It is a durable metal and is commonly used for casting.

Symbolism is ____________________a.an expression, practice, or usage of cultural characteristics.b.the likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.c.a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence by displaying another image in its place.d.the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.

Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________ a. were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone. b. were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity. c. contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today. d. were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The picture above shows a ______________, which was first used between 3300 and 3100 BCE in order to ensure that no unauthorized person could gain access to whatever was being sealed. a. stylus seal c. cylinder seal b. cuneiform seal d. Sumerian seal Please select the best answer from the choices provided

______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.a.Bone methodc.Division of Spiritb.Spirited Resonanced.Calligraphy

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?a.Gandharac.Amaravatib.Mathurad.Gupta

Earthenware is a(n) ____________________ a. hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. It was first created by the Chinese over 10,000 years ago. b. common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form. c. advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified. d. type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non-conductive and requires a high firing temperature. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the significance of the Stele of Hammurabi?a.It is the earliest known written trade transaction.b.It is a written history of the development of the Persian empire.c.It is a carved relief which explains Sumerian laws and religious traditions.d.It is the earliest example of written law.

A work of art that guides the viewer’s eyes through the use of shapes, lines, colors, or edges is an example of which principle of design?

Read the sentence.Frida Kahlo, one of the most talented artists of the twentieth century, is best known for her brightly colored self-portraits.