AnswersFL-0100320-Art in World CulturesCumulative Exam

Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

74 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

How is stained glass made?

A
adding metallic oxides to sand and ash or lime, then infusing at high temperatures
B
adding metallic oxides to salt, then infusing over time at low temperatures
C
adding metallic oxides to sulfur, then infusing at high temperatures
D
adding metallic oxides to sulfur, then infusing at low temperatures
2
Free Preview

What is imperialism?

A
the expansion of a nation's authority through territorial conquest
B
the expansion of a nation’s authority through negotiation
C
the expansion of a nation’s authority through power
D
the expansion of a nation’s authority through the purchasing of property
3

The Paleolithic period is ____________________

A
divided into three phases.
B
also referred to as the New Stone Age.
C
best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.
D
took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.
4

King Tutankhamun’s tomb was found __________________

A
in the Valley of the Kings.
B
untouched since it was first closed off.
C
with the body of the King in three nesting coffins.
D
with all of the above.
5

The main difference between Islamic art and both Egyptian and Greek art is its _____________

A
use of people and animals to honor deity.
B
avoidance of figural imagery and use of calligraphy as an alternative.
C
interest in religion and the afterlife.
D
use of natural materials and methods of creating art.
6

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.
7

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.
8

Albrecht Durer was a very versatile artist. Which of the following is not one of Durer’s accomplishments?

A
He led a group of artists to use bolder colors.
B
He was considered the greatest printmaker of all time.
C
He was equally successful at religious and secular subjects.
D
He had a major influence on the development of European art.
9

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
10

What is literati?

A
a type of calligraphy
B
refers to the scholarly class
C
Chinese art that contains all of the elements of nature
D
none of the above
11

Avant-garde artists often created modern art _____________________________.

A
to shock the viewer
B
to create a bold statement against a belief
C
rooted in their countries cultures and histories
12

Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common?

Question illustration
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.
13

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.
14

Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?

Question illustration
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.
15

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?

A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Amaravati
D
Gupta
16

What is iconoclasm?

A
rejection of using religion in art
B
the Protestant’s prejudice towards Catholics
C
the smashing of religious imagery
D
protecting religious imagery
17

Why was tattooing such an important part of the culture in Oceania?

A
It was a rite of passage.
B
It told the family history.
C
It indicated personal rank.
D
It told the person’s age.
18

What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
19

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style?

Question illustration
A
the objects
B
costume and architecture
C
classical themes
D
all of the above
20

Which of the following is not true of Mesoamerican civilizations?

A
The Mesoamericans are attributed with creating a technique that used the painters fingers and yucca fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from iron oxide.
B
The different civilizations were linked by cultural similarities and trade.
C
Mesoamerica includes the land between the continents of North America and South America. Its landforms range from rainforests to semiarid mountains.
D
There was a sharp division in Mesoamerican civilizations among the elite and commoner classes.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
25 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
27 verified answers

Unit Test