AnswersCR Art History I S2 ELECTIVE A1560OXModern Art in Latin America

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Which of the following is Degas known for?

A
painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light setting
B
using foreshortening
C
traditional training and visually enticing compositions
D
all of the above
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Who is considered the master of the Romantic landscape?

A
James Mallord William Turner
B
Francisco Goya
C
Theodore Gericault
D
Francois Rude
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Why is the above painting representative of the Romantic period?

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It contains a high contrast of light and dark.
B
It is highly emotional, idealized, and full of feeling.
C
It depicts a scene of love.
D
all of the above
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The majority of Frida Kahlo’s work is _______________.

A
historical
B
autobiographical
C
fictional
D
spiritual
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What is a lancet window?

A
another name for a stained glass window
B
a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top
C
a specific window in honor of Saint -Denis
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What does the word Renaissance mean?

A
new birth
B
rebirth
C
reconstruction
D
renewal
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Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?

A
flashy, luxurious textiles, detailed
B
simplistic, natural
C
bold, patterned, bright
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What are the three techniques used in basket weaving?

A
coiling, weaving, roping
B
coiling, twilling, twisting
C
coiling, twining, plaiting
D
crimping, twining, plaiting
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How is tempera paint made?

A
by binding pigments with egg yolk
B
by mixing pigments with very hot water
C
by binding the paint with egg whites
D
by mixing pigments with oil
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What is William Caxton known for?

A
He developed a new intaglio technique still used today.
B
He developed the first printing press in Germany.
C
He opened the first publishing house in England.
D
all of the above
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The Inca valued gold and silver for their ________________.

A
power
B
monetary value
C
religious and symbolic value
D
color
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What was the Oseberg ship used for?

A
a grave ship
B
a warship
C
for cargo
D
none of these
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Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?

A
sculpture
B
architecture
C
goldsmithing
D
all of the above
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What is intaglio?

A
a printmaking technique where the image is burned into the surface
B
a printmaking technique where the image is sketched into the surface
C
a printmaking technique where the image is incised into the surface
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When looking at modern art, what should the viewer understand?

A
Artists were rebelling against art from previous periods.
B
Artists rebelled against political leaders.
C
Modern art reflects changes following World War I.
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is true regarding the Dada movement?

A
It was considered by many to be the “anti-art”.
B
Dada artists did not care about the status quo.
C
Dada artists did not care about art in the traditional sense.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?

A
clerestory
B
gallery
C
arcade
D
all of the above
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How did Renoir glamorize his clientele?

A
by replacing them with his young artist friends and their models
B
by putting them in dark colors
C
by making their life seem so exciting
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What was the Counter-Reformation?

A
a change that swept over all of Italy
B
the Protestant disagreement with Catholic practices
C
a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal
D
a period of Protestant renewal that began with Martin Luther
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Which of the following played an important role in the shaping of modern art?

A
new science
B
psychology
C
World War I
D
all of the above

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