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In a work of art, the arrangement of visual elements is known as the ____________.

A
content
B
design
C
subject
D
form
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Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?

A
domes
B
towers
C
columns
D
all of the above
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What is literati?

A
a type of calligraphy
B
refers to the scholarly class
C
Chinese art that contains all of the elements of nature
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?

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A
The intertwined plants below the throne symbolize Khafre’s rule of both Upper and Lower Egypt.
B
The man’s head is held by Horus, the falcon god, which is a display of protection.
C
The lions form the throne’s legs, symbolizing strength and power.
D
The sculpture was never completed, but the reason is unknown.
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The three Pyramids of Giza include all of the following, except which?

A
Menkaure
B
Khafre
C
Khufu
D
Narmer
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During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

A
Momoyama
B
Edo
C
Muromachi
D
Maruyama-Shijo
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The Rosetta Stone When examining the Rosetta Stone, a French scholar found Ptolomy and Cleopatra's names written in Demotic, an Egyptian language, and was able to match those names to the Greek writing on the Stone. In this flash of insight, it was discovered that the same information was written in three languages, Demotic, Greek and ___________. After this discovery, the tablet was decoded over three years.

A
Ancient Egyptian
B
Early French
C
Ancient Latin
D
Early Roman
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Albrecht Durer was a very versatile artist. Which of the following is not one of Durer’s accomplishments?

A
He led a group of artists to use bolder colors.
B
He was considered the greatest printmaker of all time.
C
He was equally successful at religious and secular subjects.
D
He had a major influence on the development of European art.
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Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?

A
flashy, luxurious textiles, detailed
B
simplistic, natural
C
bold, patterned, bright
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Symbolism is ____________________

A
an expression, practice, or usage of cultural characteristics.
B
the likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
C
a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence by displaying another image in its place.
D
the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
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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.
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During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.

A
Baroque
B
Neoclassical
C
Romanesque
D
Gothic
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In Baroque art, the artists intend for the viewer to examine the _________ aspects instead of the _____________ aspects of their work.

A
intellectual; emotional
B
emotional; intellectual
C
intellectual; realistic
D
realistic; emotional
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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.
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What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal?

A
rubberwood
B
marble
C
metal
D
cypress
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Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style?

A
simplistic lines
B
soaring stonework and ribbed vaults
C
detailed domes
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The entrance to the tomb of Rameses II is guarded by 4 massive stone figures, as shown in the picture above. Who/what are the four figures representative of?

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A
Egyptian gods
B
great Egyptian kings
C
Ammit, Anubis, Orisis, and Rameses
D
Rameses II
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Which of the following was a preliminary step in making a stained glass piece?

A
artists cut individual pieces of glass
B
the painters add details with emulsion
C
designer drew a composition on a wood panel
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In modern art, the emphasis was placed on ___________ and ___________ through art.

A
form; mood
B
symbolism; expression
C
mood; expression
D
beauty; substance
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What is bhakti?

A
a type of devotional art that depicts the Buddha on large hand-woven panels
B
a Hindu manuscript
C
a Hindu devotional movement
D
a scroll-like painting of Hindu gods

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