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This painting, entitled Guernica, is an abstract painting of the anguish experienced by those individuals who experienced the Nazi German bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. What did Picasso intend to show through this painting?

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He wanted to show the atrocities of war and evils of Fascism.
B
He wanted to inform the world of the problems in Germany, in order to increase aid for its people from the League of Nations.
C
He wanted to encourage the free world to declare war on fascist nations, in particular Nazi Germany.
D
He wanted to create the first piece of abstract art to display at the World’s Fair.
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The image above is a photograph of King Tut’s _______________.

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casing
B
sarcophagus
C
portrait
D
monument
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What is a monogram?

A
A person or group that commissions a work of art.
B
A casket or container for sacred relics.
C
A character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven.
D
A likeness of someone,usually painted for purpose to memorialize the person.
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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence. Like the image above, the ___________ often commissioned works of art, claiming to be in the name of religion.

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non-ruling class
B
church patrons
C
monks and priests
D
ruling class
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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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Which of following is a true statement about this portrait of Philip IV?

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By painting him on horseback, any imperfections were easily minimized.
B
It was painted by Antoine-Jean Gros.
C
It was commissioned by the Spanish government to be distributed throughout the Kingdom.
D
The painting depicts Philip IV as he rides to his people after the bubonic plague spread devastation throughout Europe in 1799.
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Why was the conquest of England documented in a tapestry?

A
Tapestry was the only accepted form of art in during the 11th century.
B
The monks only had thread and cloth with which to create the documentation.
C
Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
D
All of the above are true statements.
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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.

A
commemoration
B
symbolism
C
monument
D
abstractism
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Which of the following is true regarding equestrian portraits?

A
The first examples were seen in the nineteenth century.
B
They helped exaggerate the facial features and perfection of the subject in the painting.
C
They were a form of social protest that was popularized by Picasso.
D
They used the image of a horse beneath a political figure to help convey the subject supreme power and leadership.
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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.

A
emphasizes
B
paints
C
visualizes
D
outlines
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The above painting is Michelangelo Buonarroti’s, Last Judgement. He was able to include so much detail and meaning because of his own ________.

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inspiration
B
technique
C
understanding of theology and the Bible
D
use of metaphor
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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.
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A martyr is a person who is __________________

A
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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Which of the following statements best describes James Audubon’s intentions when he painted, Wild Turkey?

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He intended to portray the bird realistically, and yet also show its unique and beautiful qualities.
B
He intended to change people’s perception of the wild turkey, by showing how beautiful it can be when looked at through an artistic eye.
C
He intended to show the gracefulness of a wild turkey in motion.
D
He intended to do all of the above through his painting, Wild Turkey.
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Look closely at the image below. Read the statement below and choose the best terms to fill in the blanks. The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______.

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(1) documentary; (2) commemorative
B
(1) monumental; (2) documentary
C
(1) commemorative; (2) documentary
D
(1) commemorative; (2) symbolic
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Hercules, the Great Warrior, and the history behind the saying, “an elephant never forgets,” are both examples of what type of artistic inspiration?

A
belief
B
dream
C
visual metaphor
D
myth/legend
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What is the most common purpose for composition in art?

A
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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Look closely at the image below. Read the statement below and choose the best terms to fill in the blanks. The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______.

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A
(1) documentary; (2) commemorative
B
(1) monumental; (2) documentary
C
(1) commemorative; (2) documentary
D
(1) commemorative; (2) symbolic
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A martyr is a person who is __________________

A
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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Brancusi’s well-known sculpture of a bird was intended to ____________

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display the physical qualities of a bird..
B
emphasize the relative size of birds to humans.
C
show the calming attributes of birds.
D
emphasize the graceful qualities of a bird.

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