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Portraits were considered extremely important in early history because they were _____________

A
a sign of wealth and recognition.
B
the only method for recording images of people.
C
the only accepted form of art, and therefore the only method for artists to earn an income.
D
popularized by Rembrandt, who was and is considered the greatest philosopher of the Renaissance.
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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.When we see something that exists in real life, there are many different ways to display imagery and importance using art. What the artist _____________ depends on what he/she wants to communicate.

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emphasizes
B
paints
C
visualizes
D
outlines
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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.

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commemoration
B
symbolism
C
monument
D
abstractism
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What is the most common purpose for composition in art?

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It helps the artist create a meaningful experience.
B
It provides guidelines for artists, so that their pieces can be understood by the public.
C
It provides an understanding of, and agreement among, all the elements.
D
It ensures a realistic, proportional reproduction of a piece of art.
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In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread?

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He intended to portray Napoleon as a compassionate and giving leader, who was not afraid to be among the sick and poor.
B
He wanted to portray the horrors caused by the outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1799.
C
He wanted to show the devastation experienced by the people during the Napoleon Wars, while at the same time show the people’s fortitude and love for Napoleon,
D
He intended to show Napoleon as a Christ-like figure, healing the sick with his touch.
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A martyr is a person who is __________________

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put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause.
B
celebrated for his/her faith, and are later recognized as a scholar of the faith.
C
that commissions a work of religious art in order to spread specific beliefs.
D
suffers at the hand of an enemy, but is considered a saint among their people.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. For the above visual narration, provide its title, medium, and both its historical and practical significance.

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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. Name the above portrait and the artist who painted it. What was its original purpose?

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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. This is a photograph of the Sandal reliquary of Saint Andrew. Explain what a reliquary is as well as its importance to the Catholic Church?

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. The creative input of the artist and the meaning behind what was created is as important as the elements of art. Describe how the artist has used proportion and composition in this piece. In your opinion, what was the artist trying to convey to the observer?

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