Chinese and Korean Art — Unit test Answers

Which of Xie He’s principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?a.bone methodc.suitability of typeb.spirited resonanced.creative flow

In this work of art, which of the following can be observed? a. The artist painted the figures with elongated necks, legs, and arms. b. The figures are placed in a triangular shape, as geometric conventions were common in art during this time period. c. This piece is intended to represent the Christian trinity. d. All of the above can be observed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

Which of the following is not true of the Pyramids of Giza? a. Menkaure is the smallest of the three. b. Khufu is the oldest and the only pyramid that tombs have been discovered in. c. Khafre has a top of limestone and still hold some of its veneer. d. Khufu is the oldest and largest. It is believed that the slope of the sides was intended to mimic the sun rays. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except: a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________a.protect the emperor’s daughter.b.honor the Chinese gods.c.frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period.d.guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.

Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above? a. The intertwined plants below the throne symbolize Khafre’s rule of both Upper and Lower Egypt. b. The man’s head is held by Horus, the falcon god, which is a display of protection. c. The lions form the throne’s legs, symbolizing strength and power. d. The sculpture was never completed, but the reason is unknown. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Metalworking began _________________a.during the Upper Paleolithic period.b.with the introductions of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe. c.out of a need for stronger weaponry to used against the increasingly aggressive Vikings.d.with, and because of, all of the above circumstances.

Which is not true about the Upper Paleolithic period?a.People made tools by chipping flint pebbles into blades and scrapers that had sharp edges. b.Humans and animal forms begin to be seen in art.c.The period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.d.In cave art, Artists used the cave’s irregularities to create images.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

_____________ 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

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.

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

_______________ 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

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