The Nature of Art — Unit test Answers

Medium is _____________a.the materials used by an artist. b.the aesthetic balance an artist achieves in his/her work of art.c.the relation of one part to another, or of parts to the whole.d.a reproduction of people, places, or things.

Illuminated manuscripts have historically been created and used by which two religious faiths? a. Christianity and Islam c. Hinduism and Catholicism b. Hinduism and Buddhism d. Islam and Buddhism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________a.commemorate rulers and other important individuals.b.document events future generations should be aware of.c.create portraits of people who have served in government.d.serve as a tombstone for the ashes of the dead.

In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread? a. 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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In art, the material used by an artist to create a work of art is called the ___________.a.motifc.toolsb.planed.medium

The artist who painted this piece of modern art focused mainly on __________ and __________. a. balance; design c. symbolism; design b. balance; proportion d. imagery; arrangement Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Propaganda is ________________a.a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.b.something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions.c.the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.d.a recurring element in a work of art that provides an effect mode of social protest.

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.

Which of the following pieces of art would be considered a form of social protest? a. Washington Crossing the Delaware c. Guernica b. Napoleon in the Plague House at Jaffa d. Philip IV on Horseback Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A visual metaphor is effective because _________________.a.it provides a way to pass down stories from generation to generation.b.it is the only known artistic method that allows artists to convey both his/her tastes and ideas at the same time.c.it is a visual representation of a group or culture’s beliefs, which can be understood by all people.d.it allows an artist to use one or more images to replace another, in order to convey a message or idea.

A narrative piece of art ___________________a.tells a story or series of events.b.serves as a remembrance of an event or person.c.displays the likeness of a person, in order to document their existence.d.relates the lives of important individuals.

___________ created the above Christian portrait of Saint James for the purpose of conveying the powerful presence of the apostle and remind people of the beginnings of Christianity. a. Tony Hunt c. Rembrandt van Rijn b. Albrecht Durer d. Melchior Broederlam Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The court case Constantin Brancusi v. United States determined that ____________ was a piece of art, and not a kitchen utensil as U.S. customs believed it to be.a.Wild Turkeyc.Pigeon Stanceb.Birds in Flightd.Bird in Space

Forms of art depend upon _____________________ a. the subject of the art. b. the artist’s tastes and the message the artist wants to convey. c. current trends and available materials. d. the money the artist can get from pieces sold. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true regarding the use and importance of symmetry?a.It is achieved when parts of an object are arranged along an imaginary center line.b.It gives a work of art aesthetic appeal.c.It creates differentiation between each part through the use of dimension and scale.d.It provides balance for the over all design of a piece of art.

Art is often controversial because __________________a.artists use the elements of art in creative ways, which often offend the public.b.art is almost always based on religious beliefs or cultural circumstances.c.artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is.d. art is no longer a respected profession.

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.

The above piece of art is a replica of what type of religious art? a. monogram c. stained-glass window b. painting d. engraving Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The above photograph shows an example of a _________________. a. reliquary c. deity b. monogram d. relic Please select the best answer from the choices provided