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The part of an arch that projects slightly from the wall and the point where the arch springs from is called the __________.

A
voussoir
B
impost
C
pendentive
D
keystone
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Which two types of architecture are shown in this photograph taken from inside the Blue Mosque in Iran?

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A
dome and arch structures
B
arch and vault structures
C
vault and post-and-lintel structures
D
dome and pendentive structures
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How did Frank Lloyd Wright believe a home should interact with the landscape?

A
the house should be in the landscape
B
the house should overshadow the landscape
C
the landscape should overshadow the house
D
none of the above
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A high relief is _________________

A
a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
B
a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
C
a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
D
a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.
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Black figure painting is ____________________

A
a hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials.
B
an advanced technique allowing for more detailed figures.
C
a process in which the outside rim is designed with geometric patterns consisting of horizontal and vertical lines.
D
an ancient Greek technique in which the figures appear as black silhouettes on red background.
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This relief sculpture is an example of a ________________.

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A
high relief
B
low relief
C
freestanding relief
D
sunken relief
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A high relief is _________________

A
a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
B
a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
C
a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
D
a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.
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What is a groin vault?

A
A groin vault is a structure that resembles the top half of a sphere.
B
A groin vault comes from the extension of a round arch, similar to a long tube of arches.
C
A groin vault has two barrel vaults of the same diameter which cross or intersect one another.
D
A groin vault has two barrels which extrude into a two dimensional structure.
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Which of the following is not one of the three Greek orders?

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A
Doric
B
Classical
C
Ionic
D
Corinthian
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A group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space is called a(n) _____________.

A
installation sculpture
B
sculpture series
C
natural sculpture
D
site specific sculpture
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A site specific sculpture is __________________

A
a sculpture that has an integral relationship with the particular site where it exists.
B
a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.
C
a group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space.
D
a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding.
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This example of architecture displays a(n) _____________.

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A
arch
B
dome
C
truss
D
vault
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The primary difference between a high relief and a low relief is that _________________

A
a high relief must project at least halfway off the background.
B
a low relief is carved into the background, where as a high relief is projected out.
C
low reliefs are found only in Egyptian tombs and in Grecian art.
D
a high relief must project no more than one-half of its images from the background.
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Prairie houses are________________________.

A
irregular in plan, two stories high, with one-story wings
B
irregular in plan, one story high, with two-story wings
C
irregular in plan, two stories high , with two- story wings
D
irregular in plan, one story high, with one-story wings
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Which of the following was Frank Lloyd Wright known for?

A
creating linear buildings
B
creating “organic” architecture that was part of the surrounding landscape
C
creating architecture using all natural materials
D
creating “organic” architecture in the middle of industrial urban areas
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This is an example of a ________________ because it not only shows skills and beauty, but was also created to hold or transport something. a. piece of functional art c. piece of fine art b. practical vase Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
B
B
C
C
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A craft ___________________

A
emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.
B
is a creative expression of an idea in some form.
C
is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.
D
refers to any type of art that has a purpose or use.
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Which of the following is not true of sculpture in the round?

A
There are three main techniques of sculpture in the round which include, casting, carving, and assemblage.
B
It is a three dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.
C
Sculptures in the round are usually posed in order to create an interesting composition from all viewing angles.
D
When observing a sculpture in the round, the division of positive and negative space is depending on the angle it is viewed from.
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Which of the following is not true of silver?

A
It has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals.
B
It is a precious metal used to make ornaments, jewelry, and utensils.
C
It is a copper alloy, usually mixed tin as the main additive.
D
It is very ductile and malleable, slightly harder than gold.

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