Why Art History? — Cumulative exam Answers

The metal that is used to hold stained glass pieces together is called __________. a. cement c. paste b. framing d. leading Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A martyr is a person who is __________________ a. put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause. b. celebrated for his/her faith, and are later recognized as a scholar of the faith. c. that commissions a work of religious art in order to spread specific beliefs. d. suffers at the hand of an enemy, but is considered a saint among their people. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This piece of art is an example of a _____(1)______, entitled, _____(2)______. a. (1) collage; (2) Cut with the Kitchen Knife Collage b. (1) realistic imagery; (2) Cut with the Kitchen Knife Collage c. (1) stained glass; (2) Creations and People Over Time d. (1) nonsensical creation; (2) Creations and People Over Time Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In French, the word collage means _______, according to the information presented in the lecture.a.to combinec.to glueb.to holdd.to arrange

The part of an arch that projects slightly from the wall and the point where the arch springs from is called the __________.a.voussoirc.pendentiveb.impostd.keystone

A pendentive is ____________________a.a set of projecting moldings that crown the top edge of a temple or building.b.a curved triangular architectural element that transfers the weight from the dome to the supporting curve.c.the part of an arch that projects slightly from the wall and where the arch springs from.d.the wedge shaped stone used in round arches.

How was Persian coinage sophisticated?a.It was made out of gold.b.It was the first examples of relief in metal.c.The amount of gold in each coin was measured exactly.d.Each coin had a different image on it, in order to remind the people of past great rulers.

Illuminated manuscripts have historically been created and used by which two religious faiths? a. Christianity and Islam c. Hinduism and Catholicism b. Hinduism and Buddhism d. Islam and Buddhism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The purpose of using stained glass in many cathedrals was to _________________a.offer an image for people to focus on during worship.b.bring light to the cathedral, while conveying religious messages and stories.c.produce colorful images of figures and stories that could be easily understoodd.accomplish all of the above.

Which of the following is not true of the votive figures above? a. The votives were carved out of limestone. b. They had religious significance, and were most likely dedicated to the gods. c. Their bulging eyes show their openness and attentiveness to the gods. d. In their day, the votives’ bulging eyes were most likely inlaid with small jewels. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This sculpture is called the Human-headed Winged Lion. It was intended to represent which of the following? a. It represents the strength of the ruler it defended. b. It represents what the achievements of the Sumerian society. c. It represents the fertility of the Crescent and the conquering strength of its ruler. d. It represents all of the above. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Between 4000 and 3000 BCE, agricultural villages and cities began to emerge. All of the following new economic developments grew out of these prosperous cities, except which?a.grain millsc.textile millsb.ceramic shopsd.metal workshops

Look at the two sculptures above. The sculpture on the left _______(1)_______, and the sculpture on the right _______(2)_______. a. (1) was a mask; (2) likely represented the ideal male appearance b. (1) was made out of marble; (2) is a dedication to the gods c. (1) originally held inlaid jewels in its mouth and eyes; (2) is a dedication to the sun god d. (1) a life-sized goddess; (2) is the oldest known cast marble statue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Traditionally, stained glass was ___________________a.found in Gothic Cathedrals in Western Europe.b.used to create ceilings and walls in Eastern European Protestant churches.c.arranged with broken pieces of glass imported into Europe.d.used to bring light to important government structures in Western Europe.

Which type of dome is most commonly used in Islamic architecture?a.corbel domec.tholosb.onion domed.rotunda

Artists who were a part of the Dada movement created artwork that was intended to be ____________. a. representative c. meaningful b. nonsensical d. cultural Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Choose the answer that is most accurate and true. By incorporating a stained glass into the walls of a Cathedral, __________________ a. colorful light illuminated the room and provided a desired and enlightening experience. b. people were encouraged to attend church in Eastern Europe. c. the church was able to exhibit art because it was of a religious nature. d. it provided both the light and decoration that mosaics, which were used before, had not. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The round structure which is usually topped with a dome is best-known as a ____________, although it can also be referred to as a library.a.tholosc.rotundab.corbel domed.onion dome

Anthropomorphic images, such as the one above, are most commonly created by Native Tribes in ________________. a. Florida c. New York b. Ontario d. British Columbia Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The above photograph shows an example of a _________________. a. reliquary c. deity b. monogram d. relic Please select the best answer from the choices provided