AnswersPBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_0100310_Introduction_to_Art_History_2016Unit Test

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Design is defined as __________________

A
the all-encompassing reproduction of a person or thing.
B
the arrangement of visual elements in piece, which help to create understanding and convey the artist’s message.
C
the relative size of an object as compared to another, or as compared to the other elements in the piece.
D
the arrangement of elements in order to create equilibrium and a piece that is aesthetically pleasing.
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Which of the following is not a true statement?

A
A work of art can be originally created to document an event, but later become a piece that commemorates the event and the people involved.
B
Many cultures throughout history have had statues built to commemorate great rulers.
C
Documentation attempts to tell about a factual event or person.
D
Columnar monuments were used only by the Romans until the 14th century.
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Leonardo Da Vinci, also referred to as a Renaissance man, was a dedicated ________ and _________.

A
artist...psychologist
B
athlete...scientist
C
pilot...artist
D
artist...scientist
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What type of plan was used in the Tempietto?

A
a formal plan with the tall drum
B
a centralized plan with the tall drum
C
a modernized plan with the tall drum
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Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences. Look closely at the piece above. It is a painting by James Whistler, entitled, Symphony in Blue and Pink. What is the subject matter of the piece? What is the content of the piece?

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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What is the name of the above sculpture by Bernini?

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Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences. What is this image of Japanese art? What are the main themes of this piece?

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How are the Sistine Chapel paintings arranged?

A
They begin at the entrance of the chapel and go to the altar.
B
They begin at the altar and end near the chapel entrance.
C
They begin at the pope’s chair and lead to the entrance.
D
They begin on the floor and end at the pinnacle of the ceiling.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the artist who painted this painting. What medium did the artist choose for this painting? What advantages and disadvantages might the artist have considered before using this medium?

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What type of stained glass window is shown below?

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name and describe this piece of art, from the Gupta period.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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Which of the four plans of St. Peter’s Basilica is represented in the image below?

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Old Saint Peter’s Basilica
B
Bramante’s plan
C
Michelangelo’s plan
D
Maderno’s plan
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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Answer the following question in 4-5 complete sentences. Picture 1: Picture 2: Examine these two pieces of Geometric art. For each, explain what it is and describe anything you notice that is characteristic of Greek Geometric art.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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The three master artists of the High Renaissance were __________.

A
Jan van Eyck, Michelangelo, Raphael
B
Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci
C
Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael
D
Michelangelo, Donatello, Jan van Eyck
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Answer the following questions in 3-4 complete sentences.

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