Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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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.
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Jacob Lawrence was the first African American artist to _________________________.

A
gain acclaim from whites in the New York art world
B
sell a painting
C
be invited to the European Art Expo
D
all of the above
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Which of the following best describes the themes in Giotto’s work?

A
traditional religious subjects
B
the Gospel of St. Matthew
C
the life of Jesus
D
none of the above
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Surrealists attacked the emphasis placed on _________________.

A
reality
B
traditions and events
C
rationalism in current culture
D
all of the above
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What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
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Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts?

A
They conveyed a sense of spirituality and deep felt emotion.
B
Gesture and gaze conveyed the meaning.
C
They had high intellectual and artistic qualities.
D
all of the above
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What is the first step to masking a woodcut?

A
The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper.
B
A drawing is made on wood.
C
The artist does the cutting without a drawing.
D
none of the above
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What is a grotto?

A
a garden in front of the churches
B
a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliage
C
a stone pathway leading to the back of the nave of the church
D
none of the above
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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
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Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?

A
gravity and balance of individual parts to the whole
B
highly formal architecture and painting
C
non-religious themes
D
all of the above

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