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The image above by René Magritte, entitled The Betrayal of Image (This is not a Pipe), is an example of what form of art?

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realistic art
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objective art
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representational art
D
naturalistic art
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A painting of buildings and a road, made using simplified shapes and abstract colors.

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The edges of the shapes angle toward a point in the background to create a sense of depth.
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The artist uses mostly curving lines to create a flowing composition.
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The shapes are arranged in a grid-like manner to help the viewer focus on the building.
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Why is Bernini’s sculpture of the biblical character, David (above), different from other famous sculptures of David?

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The sculpture is made of clay instead of marble.
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The sculpture shows David’s determination, rather than meekness.
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The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle.
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The sculpture is twice the size of any previous sculpture.
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the work of art above?

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The apple is thought to symbolize the apple eaten by Adam in the Bible, largely based on the title, The Son of Man.
B
Many who view this piece feel uncomfortable about the image, because many can relate to this image and the sense of having temptation in front of us.
C
One theory about this painting is that it represents the temptations always directly facing mankind, no matter what the time or space.
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All of the above are true.
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1. painting that shows a violin, bow, sheet music, and envelope and uses intricately realistic lines, shapes, and colors to create an illusion of real objects,2. a painting that shows paper money, a coin, stamps, a photograph, and a picture frame and uses intricately realistic lines, shapes, and colors to create an illusion of real objects,3. a painting that shows books, lamp, matchsticks, a pipe, a piccolo, and sheet music and uses intricately realistic lines, shapes, and colors to create an illusion of real objects

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artworks by artists of the same historic and cultural context
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artworks based on the theme of artistic self-reflection
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artworks based on a movement focusing on realistic representation
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a still-life painting depicting a news journal, a theater program, a pipe, and other objects on a table, made in a cubist style with simple, overlapping shapes

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The artist uses complex shapes to help viewers understand the imagery.
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The shapes successfully portray the subject with a high degree of realism.
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The repetition of angular and curved shapes creates a visual rhythm.
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How can quilt designers benefit from sketching?

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They can create a thorough, step-by-step record of making quilts.
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They can make multiple quilts from one detailed sketch.
C
They can organize shapes and colors before beginning to stitch.
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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.The design of a work of art influences the ____________ created within the piece and felt by the observer.

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content
B
subject matter
C
form
D
composition
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Look at the photograph.

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depressing
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threatening
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confused
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barren
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The controversial image by Edouard Manet was entitled _______________.

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Masquerade
B
The Son of Man
C
Olympia
D
David
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1. A white marble sculpture of Minnehaha and her father, who are making arrows. Both have realistic forms and are wearing traditional Dakota clothing. 2. A portrait painting of a figure wearing traditional Sanbiza (South American) clothing, carrying a container on his back and holding walking sticks. 3. A painting of two women watching a theater production. One is holding a fan, and the other is holding flowers. The artist uses visible brushstrokes and pastel colors. 4. A painting of a figure sitting in front of a window and holding a French horn, painted in a realistic style.

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A self-portrait that shows the artist instructing two students at an easel, and is painted in a realistic style.
Option A
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A painting that shows a figure in a boat with geese along the shoreline and uses visible brushstrokes and pastel colors.
Option B
C
Ming dynasty stylized dragon medallion made of silk and metallic thread.
Option C
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Which of the following is not true?

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Naturalistic art shows things in their natural form and in their natural habitat, but can sometimes show what something looks like at one time, rather than what is.
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Objective art includes the real-life qualities that best expose the object or scene in a way that is easily understood by most observers.
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Realistic art presents life in a true fashion, without always evoking any emotions or providing an experience when seen.
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Representational art depicts something that is easily recognizable by most people, such as a phone or a book.
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A painting of a figure harvesting wheat by hand in a field, made using naturalistic shapes and colors.

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The use of white for the figure’s shirt draws attention away from the figure.
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The warm, golden tones create the feeling of the heat of summer.
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The artist minimizes color contrasts by placing orange next to blue.

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