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What style of portraiture that Raphael uses in The Small Cowper Madonna was likely influenced by Leonardo? (above) a. the theme b. the characters c. the tilt of the head, reflecting a pyramid shape d. vanishing point and orthogonals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is an effigy? a.a sculpture blessed by saintsb.a sculptural religious artifactc.a representation of a person, usually a sculptured.a deity

The majority of Frida Kahlo’s work is _______________.a.historicalb.autobiographicalc.fictionald.spiritual

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.

Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?a.flashy, luxurious textiles, detailedb.simplistic, naturalc.bold, patterned, bright

Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire when the Spanish conquest began?a.Moctezimob.Moctezumac.Xiuhtecuhtlid.Tenochtitlan

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.

What does tromp l’oeil arch mean?a.rounded archb.secret archc.fool the eye archd.eye of the needle arch

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

Which of the following is true regarding the Dada movement?a.It was considered by many to be the “anti-art”.b.Dada artists did not care about the status quo.c.Dada artists did not care about art in the traditional sense.d.all of the above

What was the Foundling Hospital? a.a hospital founded by the Medici familyb.a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici familyc.a hospital that was built by Michelangelod.a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi

How did art change during the Enlightenment period?a.There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman and Classical works.b.Artists shunned classical works in favor of modern art.c.Classical portraiture became very popular.d.Artists began to design woodcuts and stained glass works.

What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?a.All the bodies have long torsos.b.All the faces look similar.c.He uses strong muscular forms.d.all of the above

What is the focus of Japanese art?a.complexityb.nature and its simplicity, beauty, and powerc.the four elements of natured.all of the above

What was the goal of the New Negro Movement?a.It encouraged African-Americans to become politically active and racially conscious.b.It was a revolt for equal treatment of African Americansc.It was designed to help African American artists gain notoriety.d.It refers to the migration of African Americans from the south to the north after the Civil War.

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

Why does the above painting fit the Neoclassical style? a. the subtleness b. restrained drama of this scene c. the classical influence of the figure d. the bright colors used Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is Correggio’s most famous piece?a.Fall of the Giantsb.The Abduction of Ganymedec.The Tempestd.Assumption of the Virgin

What is William Caxton known for?a.He developed a new intaglio technique still used today.b.He developed the first printing press in Germany.c.He opened the first publishing house in England.d.all of the above

Which of the following techniques was not introduced during the Baroque Period?a.impastob.genre paintingc.sfumatod.tenebrism

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style? a. the objects b. costume and architecture c. classical themes d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was the Oseberg ship used for? a. a grave ship b. a warship c. for cargo d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?a.gravity and balance of individual parts to the wholeb.highly formal architecture and paintingc.non-religious themesd.all of the above

What does most of Frida Kahlo’s work depict? a. autobiographical content b. Mexican mythology c. her Cuban heritage d. capitalism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was the Ashcan School?a.a group of artists from Chicagob.a group of artists that had not been formally trainedc.a group of artists that often depicted gritty New York City lifed.a group of artists that painted only the effects of fire

Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.a.ubib.ulic.luid.ilu

Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?a.domesb.towers c.columnsd.all of the above

What is Vitruvian man?a.one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine manb.world renowned drawing of the correct human proportionsc.another name for Leonardo da Vinci

The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below, is an example of a ____________________. a. bronze tomb effigy b. gold tomb effigy c. bronzed mummy d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is a guild?a.a group of artists that support one anotherb.a group of artists that work togetherc.an association of people organized by occupationd.a group of people interested in art

What does the word Renaissance mean?a.new birthb.rebirthc.reconstructiond.renewal

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.a.served as a reminder of Florence’s republican stateb.warned the people that they should obey the churchc.symbolized the city of Florenced.all of the above

The king of France loved the Italian Renaissance so much that he__________________.a.modeled his castle in the Italian styleb.commissioned artists for over 1,000 pieces for his castlec.commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to move to Franced.all of the above

Which of the following explains why some audiences were not accepting of Cubism?a.It was innovative, and not all people like change.b.It wasn’t realistic.c.It didn’t show off the artist’s skills in a traditional sense.d.all of the above

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

Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?a.a master builder during the Gothic periodb.writer of many Greek mythsc.a Greek philosopherd.none of the above

What is Analytic Cubism?a.a style that attempted to systematically fracture and rearrange the elements of an imageb.a style that took apart pieces of an image, and pieced them back together in a three-dimensional piecec.a style that used mathematics

Where did the term “Impressionism” come from?a.Critics who were impressed by this form of art.b.Critics who were not impressed by this form of art.c.Critics who thought these pieces were merely “impressions” of art.

What is a grotto?a.a garden in front of the churchesb.a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliagec.a stone pathway leading to the back of the nave of the churchd.none of the above

What was Sigmund Freud’s theory of the unconscious?a.He believed true art came only from the unconscious mind.b.He viewed the human mind as engaged in battle between the rational conscious mind and the irrational urges of the unconscious.c.He viewed all human beings as products of their environment.

What building is pictured below? a. Elizabeth Hall, the home of Elizabeth Shewsbury b. Hardwick Hall, the home of Elizabeth Shrewsbury c. Smythson Hall, the home of Elizabeth Shrewsbury d. Hardwick Hall, the home of Elizabeth Smythson Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is Giorgione most well known for?a.still life paintingsb.portraitsc.pastoralsd.woodcuts

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

What does the white figure in the scene above symbolize? a. submission b. purity c. humility d. a Christ-like figure Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not one of the themes frequently depicted during the Harlem Renaissance?a.liberationb.sufferingc.freedomd.intellectual power

Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style? a.simplistic linesb.soaring stonework and ribbed vaultsc.detailed domes

What did the invention of linear perspective allow artists to do?a.represent the visual world in a realistic wayb.look critically at the work of other artistsc.interpret their work in a more creative wayd.none of the above

Prior to 1848, monumental canvasses were reserved for _________________. a.religious imagesb.triptychsc.heroic subjects and pictures of the powerfuld.landscapes

In Baroque art, the artists intend for the viewer to examine the _________ aspects instead of the _____________ aspects of their work.a.intellectual; emotionalb.emotional; intellectualc.intellectual; realisticd.realistic; emotional