Modern Art in Latin America — Cumulative exam Answers

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

Who is considered the master of the Romantic landscape? a.James Mallord William Turnerb.Francisco Goyac.Theodore Gericaultd.Francois Rude

Why is the above painting representative of the Romantic period? a. It contains a high contrast of light and dark. b. It is highly emotional, idealized, and full of feeling. c. It depicts a scene of love. d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The majority of Frida Kahlo’s work is _______________.a.historicalb.autobiographicalc.fictionald.spiritual

What is a lancet window?a.another name for a stained glass windowb.a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the topc.a specific window in honor of Saint -Denis

What does the word Renaissance mean?a.new birthb.rebirthc.reconstructiond.renewal

Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?a.flashy, luxurious textiles, detailedb.simplistic, naturalc.bold, patterned, bright

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

How is tempera paint made?a.by binding pigments with egg yolkb.by mixing pigments with very hot waterc.by binding the paint with egg whitesd.by mixing pigments with oil

What is William Caxton known for?a.He developed a new intaglio technique still used today.b.He developed the first printing press in Germany.c.He opened the first publishing house in England.d.all of the above

The Inca valued gold and silver for their ________________.a.powerb.monetary valuec.religious and symbolic valued.color

What was the Oseberg ship used for? a. a grave ship b. a warship c. for cargo d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?a.sculptureb.architecturec.goldsmithingd.all of the above

What is intaglio? a.a printmaking technique where the image is burned into the surfaceb.a printmaking technique where the image is sketched into the surfacec.a printmaking technique where the image is incised into the surface

When looking at modern art, what should the viewer understand?a.Artists were rebelling against art from previous periods.b.Artists rebelled against political leaders.c.Modern art reflects changes following World War I.d.none of the above

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

Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?a.clerestoryb.galleryc.arcaded.all of the above

How did Renoir glamorize his clientele?a.by replacing them with his young artist friends and their modelsb.by putting them in dark colorsc.by making their life seem so exciting

What was the Counter-Reformation?a.a change that swept over all of Italyb.the Protestant disagreement with Catholic practicesc.a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal d.a period of Protestant renewal that began with Martin Luther

Which of the following played an important role in the shaping of modern art?a.new scienceb.psychologyc.World War Id.all of the above