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Metalworking began _________________

A
during the Upper Paleolithic period.
B
with the introductions of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe.
C
out of a need for stronger weaponry to used against the increasingly aggressive Vikings.
D
with, and because of, all of the above circumstances.
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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.
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Most of the artwork in England was produced to______________________.

A
honor the family
B
give as gifts
C
keep family records
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Realistic art is intended to show ____________________

A
something that are easily recognizable.
B
objects as they appear in natural habitats, but unflawed and perfect.
C
recognizable forms such as a figure.
D
object as they truly appear, without necessarily providing emotion or an experience.
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All of the following are examples of commonly used tools in relief printing, except which?

A
lead
B
mat knife
C
paper
D
gouge
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A freestanding sculpture _________________

A
is the type of sculpture which most resembles painting.
B
is surrounded by space on all sides, allowing it to be viewed from multiple perspectives..
C
contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
D
has less projection from the background plane than high relief.
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A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.

A
Buddha
B
effigy
C
mandala
D
dogu
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Which skills make group discussions effective? Check all that apply.

A
collaborating with others
B
working independently
C
appreciating multiple perspectives
D
hearing different points of view
E
expressing thoughts and ideas
F
keeping quiet and closed-minded
G
exploring the topic in detail
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Black figure painting is ____________________

A
a hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials.
B
an advanced technique allowing for more detailed figures.
C
a process in which the outside rim is designed with geometric patterns consisting of horizontal and vertical lines.
D
an ancient Greek technique in which the figures appear as black silhouettes on red background.
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The exterior of an architectural structure is called the _____________.

A
skeleton
B
post-and-lintel
C
facade
D
shell
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In 1491, King Nzinga converted the Kongo Kingdom to Christianity. Which of the following was not true in the Kongo Kingdom after 1491?

A
Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified.
B
The wealth of the Kongos increased dramatically.
C
Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta.
D
The increased trade led to an further production in textiles and regalia.
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This example of architecture displays a(n) _____________.

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A
arch
B
dome
C
truss
D
vault
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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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_____________ is a process, also known as inlay, in which spaces are cut into wood and filled with wood shapes of a different color.

A
Amphora
B
Wood grain
C
Intarsia
D
Meander pattern
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Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?

A
a master builder during the Gothic period
B
writer of many Greek myths
C
a Greek philosopher
D
none of the above
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Men’s hand _________________________

A
is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.
B
depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes.
C
were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities.
D
satirized different levels of society
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What is Plato’s gesture in School Of Athens, and what is meant by it?

A
He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.
B
He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.
C
He points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings.
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In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

A
served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state
B
warned the people that they should obey the church
C
symbolized the city of Florence
D
all 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 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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