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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.

A
commemoration
B
symbolism
C
monument
D
abstractism
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In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread?

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He intended to portray Napoleon as a compassionate and giving leader, who was not afraid to be among the sick and poor.
B
He wanted to portray the horrors caused by the outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1799.
C
He wanted to show the devastation experienced by the people during the Napoleon Wars, while at the same time show the people’s fortitude and love for Napoleon,
D
He intended to show Napoleon as a Christ-like figure, healing the sick with his touch.
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What is the most common purpose for composition in art?

A
It helps the artist create a meaningful experience.
B
It provides guidelines for artists, so that their pieces can be understood by the public.
C
It provides an understanding of, and agreement among, all the elements.
D
It ensures a realistic, proportional reproduction of a piece of art.
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A martyr is a person who is __________________

A
put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause.
B
celebrated for his/her faith, and are later recognized as a scholar of the faith.
C
that commissions a work of religious art in order to spread specific beliefs.
D
suffers at the hand of an enemy, but is considered a saint among their people.
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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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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. The above painting is of King Henry VIII. Which artist painted this portrait? List three interesting facts you notice about the painting.

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Look at the photograph.

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lighthearted
B
cheerful
C
silly
D
lively
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What principle is described by the distribution of objects in a visual field that connects the different parts of a whole work?

A
space
B
balance
C
movement
D
symmetry
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Phillipa most likely voted for this poster because it applies which principles of design? Select three options.

A
It uses symmetry to create a sense of balance.
B
It uses repetition in typeface and shapes.
C
It uses a pattern of guitars to show rhythm.
D
It uses a variety of shapes to add interest.
E
It uses emphasis to highlight the guitar.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Look at the artwork above closely. Describe how both a Structuralist and a Non-Structuralist might describe this piece of art.

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In what ways does this image employ rhythm as an element of design? Select four options.

A
The objects used are repetitive.
B
The objects are symmetrical.
C
The objects are in a color pattern.
D
The objects used are various sizes.
E
The objects show movement.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. This is a photograph of the Sandal reliquary of Saint Andrew. Explain what a reliquary is as well as its importance to the Catholic Church?

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the subject of the sculpture, its artist. In comparison with other sculptures of this Biblical figure, what can be observed? Why do differences exist among artwork when using the subject matter?

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