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Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common?

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Both portraits show significance. The portrait on the left shows this by spreading the figure across the canvas, while the other shows the man’s superiority over even a large beast, such as a horse.
B
The artists have painted each figure with exaggerated features and overall size, in order to display their powerful presence and create a division between them and common people.
C
Both portraits show the men as superior leaders and powerful figures, which was accomplished by the artist ensuring the figures were the main focal point.
D
All of the above are true.
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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.
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A visual artist is someone who ________________

A
captures the meaning and importance of a subject through visual representation instead of words.
B
seeks art in all images and has the talent to create a realistic portrayal of the images.
C
captures moments in time, including their visual and emotional significance.
D
is recognized for their ability to create any type of art, although most often prefers one medium over another.
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_______________ is an art form involving taking animals or objects and giving them human shapes and/or qualities.

A
Monography
B
Reliquary
C
Anthropomorphic imagery
D
Illuminated manuscript
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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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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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Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common?

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A
Both portraits show significance. The portrait on the left shows this by spreading the figure across the canvas, while the other shows the man’s superiority over even a large beast, such as a horse.
B
The artists have painted each figure with exaggerated features and overall size, in order to display their powerful presence and create a division between them and common people.
C
Both portraits show the men as superior leaders and powerful figures, which was accomplished by the artist ensuring the figures were the main focal point.
D
All of the above are true.
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This picture was taken as American troops _________________ during WWII.

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A
invaded Germany
B
landed on D-Day
C
ran from invading Axis forces on D-Day
D
escaped from POW camps
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_______________ is an art form involving taking animals or objects and giving them human shapes and/or qualities.

A
Monography
B
Reliquary
C
Anthropomorphic imagery
D
Illuminated manuscript
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___________ provides both equilibrium and aesthetics to a piece of art.

A
Balance
B
Proportion
C
Imagery
D
Realism
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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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Which of the following statements does not define what art is?

A
Art combines balance, proportion, composition, and imagery.
B
Art is appreciated by all individuals when examined carefully.
C
Art is a reproduction of reality, emotions, or circumstances.
D
Art is controversial because many people do not share the same appreciation of art.
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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.
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The oil painting above entitled, The Dream, uses visual metaphor. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T
B
F
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Which of the following pieces of art would be considered a form of social protest?

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Washington Crossing the Delaware
B
Napoleon in the Plague House at Jaffa
C
Guernica
D
Philip IV on Horseback
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This is a portrait of Henry VIII. Which of the following is not a true statement about this portrait?

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The image of Henry VIII takes up most of the canvas in order to visually convey his power and presence to the people.
B
This portrait was commissioned by Henry VIII to distribute throughout the kingdom.
C
The artist intentionally painted all of Henry VIII features accurately so that the general public would know his superiority and power were real, and not self-made.
D
His clothing is thick, embellished, and expensive, which helped to convey a message of his wealth and superiority over the general public.
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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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