Commemoration and Decoration — Cumulative exam Answers

Mandalas were _____________a.clay figurines popular during the Jomon period.b.a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.c.a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.d.a garment, such as a sash of about twenty feet, and wrapped around the body.

Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?a.a master builder during the Gothic periodb.writer of many Greek mythsc.a Greek philosopherd.none of the above

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

Silverpoint is _____________ a. a technique using the blackish residue of impure carbon obtained by removing water from animal and vegetation substances. b. a technique involving the use of a metal point, and a thin silver wire, popular in the 14th and 15th Centuries. c. a printmaking technique born from crayon manner that imitates the appearance of chalk lines. d. a technique used since the 16th century involving a stick filled with either colored or black graphite, a heated mixture of carbon and clay. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

Choose the answer that is most accurate and true. What is photojournalism? a. A photographic narrative series consisting of a series of related images. b. A report of recorded facts about the world to provide others with information. c. A wall display to show the latest and best trends. d. A darkroom technique to create surreal images. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

All of the following are principles of design in art, except which?a.proportionc.rhythmb.emphasisd.color

Most of the artwork in England was produced to______________________.a.honor the familyb.give as giftsc.keep family records

The exterior of an architectural structure is called the _____________.a.skeletonc.facadeb.post-and-linteld.shell

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.

Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?a.ribbed domesb.ribbed archesc.ribbed vaultsd.all of the above

What is Deconstruction in art?a.The method that interprets artworks in the light of their economic and social contexts.b.Interpretations should not focus on signs and symbols, but rather analyze the piece for what it is.c.The artwork is expressing something about the artist's life.d.A branch of analysis that questions traditional assumptions about what we see, think, or do.

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 asymmetry?a.A sense of balance achieved by placing objects or forms that are different on either side of a central line.b.The relationship between parts of a whole and their relation to the whole.c.The two halves divided by a central line are mirror images of one another.d.The arrangement of the elements so that no one part overpowers or seems heavier.

When making an intaglio print, ________________a.ink is added to the raised areas.b.the image’s outline is always created with a gouge.c.ink is added to the engraved grooves.d.the image is cut into a synthetic surface known as linoleum.

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.

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.

_______________ is a type of art reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities.a.Hellenistic artc.Geometric artb.Funerary artd.Classical art

What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance? a.Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.b.Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.c.It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.