Impressionism — Cumulative exam Answers

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?a.Momoyama b.Edo c.Muromachi d.Maruyama-Shijo

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.

How were the Aztec pyramids different from traditional Egyptian pyramids?a.Aztec pyramids were built as castles for the kings.b.Aztec pyramids were built by the king to commemorate the queen that died.c.Aztec pyramids were built for the living so that they could worship their deities and to offer human sacrifices.d.Aztec pyramids were made of wood rather than stone.

What is nkanda?a.the West African word for “Force Publique”b.the vigor of the initiatec.initiation rights

What purpose did the piece above serve? a. It was placed on the front doors of houses to ward off evil. b. It adorned storehouses and meeting houses. c. It was a prayer sculpture placed in shrines. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.a.Baroqueb.Neoclassicalc.Romanesqued.Gothic

What is Boucher most well-known for?a.mythological scenesb.perfect detailc.perspectived.tenebrism

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.

A relief sculpture is __________________a.a three-dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.b.a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding and religious significance.c.a type of sculpture that contains objects embedded in a ground surface.d.a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.

Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders? a. Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork. b. Flemish artists used non-symbolic art. c. Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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 was found at Igbo Ukwu?a.evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa.b.thousands of figures which were polished, covered with a red clay slip, and fired at low temperatures.c.Examples of textiles which employed a special technique that resembles velour to the touch.d.crosses, crucifixes, and other Christian emblems had been created as early as the late fifteenth century.

Who is pictured in the image above? a. Queen Elizabeth b. Princess Elizabeth c. Jane Seymour d. Catherine of Aragon Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Aniconism is __________________a.a stylistic method that includes spiral, diamonds,and cross hatching patterns.b.an elaborate method of repeating geometric forms reflecting plants and animals.c.the avoidance of figural imagery.d.a wide, central section of a piece of architecture.

Linear motifs, used during the Geometric Period of ancient Greek art, ___________________ a. used both logographic and alphabetic elements. b. reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities. c. were a stylistic method that included the use of spirals, diamonds,and cross hatching. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is Bramante credited with?a.He introduced the High Renaissance style of architecture.b.He designed the first grotto.c.He designed the Vitruvian man.d.all of the above

What is the Tempietto, seen below? a. a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of St. James Cathedral b. a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio c. a tower built by Bramante in the front of St. James Cathedral d. a tower built by Michelangelo in the front of St. James Cathedral Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

The Paleolithic period is ____________________a.divided into three phases.b.also referred to as the New Stone Age.c.best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.d.took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.

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