Analyzing Art — Unit test Answers

What is nkanda?a.the West African word for “Force Publique”b.the vigor of the initiatec.initiation rights

A relief sculpture is __________________a.a three-dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.b.a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding and religious significance.c.a type of sculpture that contains objects embedded in a ground surface.d.a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.

What is the significance of the Stele of Hammurabi?a.It is the earliest known written trade transaction.b.It is a written history of the development of the Persian empire.c.It is a carved relief which explains Sumerian laws and religious traditions.d.It is the earliest example of written law.

Which of the following is not true of Christian art after the Edict of Milan?a.The art included Christian symbols, such as the cross and the Good Shepard.b.Mosaics freely covered church walls and ceilings.c.Sculptures rarer than paintings.d.Artists used bright colors and shading.

Before the Edict of Milan, Christian art ________________a.could only be seen in the Christian Orthodox cathedrals.b.presented Christian stories through multi-leveled symbolism.c.reflected the strongly spiritual focus of the wealthy leadership.d.contained images of symbolic Christian people who would go unnoticed by pagans