Unit Test — Unit test Answers

In Esoteric Buddhism, ___________________a.mandalas were outlawed by Buddhist priests.b.the pottery was made using a coil technique.c.there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha.d.Buddhism was spread to China and Korea.

Calligraphy _________________a.was considered a sacred and respectable form of art.b.can be found only in Islamic art.c.was used along side figural imagery.d.was first used by Islamic artists during the 15th century.

In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.a.by abstract formsb.realisticallyc.always along side Buddhad.as reincarnated animals

This mosaic is an example of ___________ art . a. Early Byzantine c. Late Byzantine b. Middle Byzantine d. Jewish Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true of Early Byzantine art?a.Artists relied on mathematical conventions to create ideal figures.b.The art was inspired by Christian stories and beliefs.c.Most examples were done on vellum and were very colorful.d.Art was presented the Christian story through multi-leveled symbolism.

Men’s hand _________________________a.is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.b.depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes. c.were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities.d.satirized different levels of society

This pen box includes all of the following attributes of Islamic art, except which? a. arabesques (scrolls) c. figural imagery b. interlacing designs d. aniconism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture. a.Igbo Ukwuc.Jenneb.Blombos caved.Kongo

Which of the following is not true of art during the Hellenistic period?a.Abstract forms were often used to represent human figures.b.The sculptures were enormous during the Hellenistic period.c.Much of the art is characterized by outlined or drawn imagery.d.Artists of this period had a noticeably violent vision for art.

All of the following are characteristic of Jewish art, except which?a.The art showed depictions of religious stories from the Torah.b.Artists combined strong outlines with flat colors.c.The figures in Jewish art tended to be very posed.d.Sculptures were rare in Jewish art.

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?a.Gandharac.Amaravatib.Mathurad.Gupta

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha’s life?a.Gandharac.Amaravatib.Mathurad.Gupta

_______________ is a type of art reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities.a.Hellenistic artc.Geometric artb.Funerary artd.Classical art

Slip is an artistic technique in which _____________________ a. a thin clay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint. b. at least two elements are mixed to make a single metal sheet that can then be modeled through a process of hammering or melting. c. a style of painting in which a white layer, which is then covered in light brown washes is applied. Finally, the images are outlined in dark brown or black. d. a simplified strategy that is not concrete. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles? a. Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles. b. Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics. c. Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one. d. Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The Classical period is divided into three phases. The Early Classical period is marked by ________________a.the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. b.the election of Pericles and the beginning of the Golden Age.c.the great wealth that flourished through the Athenian cities.d.the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.

Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________ a. were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone. b. were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity. c. contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today. d. were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.a.Bone methodc.Division of Spiritb.Spirited Resonanced.Calligraphy

Mandalas were _____________a.clay figurines popular during the Jomon period.b.a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.c.a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.d.a garment, such as a sash of about twenty feet, and wrapped around the body.

Linear motifs, used during the Geometric Period of ancient Greek art, ___________________ a. used both logographic and alphabetic elements. b. reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities. c. were a stylistic method that included the use of spirals, diamonds,and cross hatching. Please select the best answer from the choices provided