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Impressionism — Cumulative exam Answers

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In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

A
served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state
B
warned the people that they should obey the church
C
symbolized the city of Florence
D
all of the above
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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.
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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
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_______________ is a type of art reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities.

A
Hellenistic art
B
Funerary art
C
Geometric art
D
Classical art
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What is Vitruvian man?

A
one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine man
B
world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions
C
another name for Leonardo da Vinci
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

A
It is highly replicated work.
B
Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife
C
It is da Vinci's only completed work.
D
all of the above
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Who is considered the founder of the French Rococo style of painting?

A
Jean-Antoine Watteau
B
Jean-Honore Fragonard
C
Johann Balthasar Neumann
D
Jean-Luc Kaisersaal
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Who were the Medicis?

A
a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings
B
a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th century
C
a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence
D
a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance
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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
10

What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?

A
the inventor of the moveable printing press
B
a famous woodcut artist
C
an artist known for his shading ability
D
all of the above
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In 313, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan granting ________________________

A
all people in the Roman Empire freedom to worship whatever god they wished.
B
artists the freedom to sell and display their works through the entire Roman Empire.
C
the Jewish people the right to live freely across the entire Roman Empire.
D
all citizens of the Roman Empire the right to worship at multiple churches.
13

Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

A
Fresco secco
B
Buon Fresco
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
14

The three Pyramids of Giza include all of the following, except which?

A
Menkaure
B
Khafre
C
Khufu
D
Narmer
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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.
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What significance does the painting above have?

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A
The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time.
B
This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed.
C
It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists.
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In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.

A
by abstract forms
B
realistically
C
always along side Buddha
D
as reincarnated animals
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Which of the following is true of Levina Bening Teerlinc?

A
She was the highest paid artist in Henry VIII’s court.
B
She was involved in Queen Elizabeth’s court.
C
She was one of Henry VIII’s wives.
D
A and B are true.
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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.
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What does the word Renaissance mean?

A
new birth
B
rebirth
C
reconstruction
D
renewal

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