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Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________

A
commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
B
document events future generations should be aware of.
C
create portraits of people who have served in government.
D
serve as a tombstone for the ashes of the dead.
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In art, the material used by an artist to create a work of art is called the ___________.

A
motif
B
plane
C
tools
D
medium
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Which of the following is true regarding equestrian portraits?

A
The first examples were seen in the nineteenth century.
B
They helped exaggerate the facial features and perfection of the subject in the painting.
C
They were a form of social protest that was popularized by Picasso.
D
They used the image of a horse beneath a political figure to help convey the subject supreme power and leadership.
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Medium is _____________

A
the materials used by an artist.
B
the aesthetic balance an artist achieves in his/her work of art.
C
the relation of one part to another, or of parts to the whole.
D
a reproduction of people, places, or things.
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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.When we see something that exists in real life, there are many different ways to display imagery and importance using art. What the artist _____________ depends on what he/she wants to communicate.

A
emphasizes
B
paints
C
visualizes
D
outlines
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Which of the following statements does not define what art is?

A
Art combines balance, proportion, composition, and imagery.
B
Art is appreciated by all individuals when examined carefully.
C
Art is a reproduction of reality, emotions, or circumstances.
D
Art is controversial because many people do not share the same appreciation of art.
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What is the difference between design and technique?

A
Design refers to the overall organization of a work of art, where as technique refers to the materials the artist uses.
B
Technique refers to the aesthetic balance created by the artist through the use of symmetry, where as design refers to the contrasts and intensity achieved through the artist’s choice of materials.
C
Technique refers to the balance and aesthetic appeal of a work of art, where as design refers to the way the artist used the materials to create a desired outcome or impression.
D
Design refers to the overall organization of a work of art, where as technique refers to the way the artist used the materials to create a desired outcome or impression.
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The artist who painted this piece of modern art focused mainly on __________ and __________.

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A
balance; design
B
balance; proportion
C
symbolism; design
D
imagery; arrangement
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Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common?

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A
Both portraits show significance. The portrait on the left shows this by spreading the figure across the canvas, while the other shows the man’s superiority over even a large beast, such as a horse.
B
The artists have painted each figure with exaggerated features and overall size, in order to display their powerful presence and create a division between them and common people.
C
Both portraits show the men as superior leaders and powerful figures, which was accomplished by the artist ensuring the figures were the main focal point.
D
All of the above are true.
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Which of the following pieces of art would be considered a form of social protest?

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A
Washington Crossing the Delaware
B
Napoleon in the Plague House at Jaffa
C
Guernica
D
Philip IV on Horseback
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A visual metaphor is effective because _________________.

A
it provides a way to pass down stories from generation to generation.
B
it is the only known artistic method that allows artists to convey both his/her tastes and ideas at the same time.
C
it is a visual representation of a group or culture’s beliefs, which can be understood by all people.
D
it allows an artist to use one or more images to replace another, in order to convey a message or idea.
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The photograph above is a picture entitled, the Ruins of Gallego’s Flour Mill, in Richmond. This picture is intended to _________________

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A
show the world the poverty that existed in America.
B
encourage increased government aid.
C
record the losses caused by the Civil War.
D
discourage new immigrants from coming to America.
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Propaganda is ________________

A
a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.
B
something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions.
C
the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
D
a recurring element in a work of art that provides an effect mode of social protest.
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___________ provides both equilibrium and aesthetics to a piece of art.

A
Balance
B
Proportion
C
Imagery
D
Realism
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________________ is an influence or authority over other people, territories, or nations.

A
Social protest
B
Political motive
C
Political power
D
Social commemoration
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A visual artist is someone who ________________

A
captures the meaning and importance of a subject through visual representation instead of words.
B
seeks art in all images and has the talent to create a realistic portrayal of the images.
C
captures moments in time, including their visual and emotional significance.
D
is recognized for their ability to create any type of art, although most often prefers one medium over another.
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This picture was taken as American troops _________________ during WWII.

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A
invaded Germany
B
landed on D-Day
C
ran from invading Axis forces on D-Day
D
escaped from POW camps
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Symbolism is ____________________

A
an expression, practice, or usage of cultural characteristics.
B
the likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
C
a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence by displaying another image in its place.
D
the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
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The above painting is a depiction of Napoleon visiting victims of the bubonic plague. What occurred only two months after Napoleon had himself painted with the sick?

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A
Napoleon declared war on England because the plague originated there.
B
Napoleon had them all executed.
C
The people declared Napoleon their king.
D
The people were provided with medical supplies by Napoleon
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Which of the following is not true regarding the use and importance of symmetry?

A
It is achieved when parts of an object are arranged along an imaginary center line.
B
It gives a work of art aesthetic appeal.
C
It creates differentiation between each part through the use of dimension and scale.
D
It provides balance for the over all design of a piece of art.

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