Chinese and Korean Art — Unit test Answers

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Which of Xie He’s principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?

A
bone method
B
spirited resonance
C
suitability of type
D
creative flow
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In this work of art, which of the following can be observed?

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A
The artist painted the figures with elongated necks, legs, and arms.
B
The figures are placed in a triangular shape, as geometric conventions were common in art during this time period.
C
This piece is intended to represent the Christian trinity.
D
All of the above can be observed.
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Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________

A
were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone.
B
were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity.
C
contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today.
D
were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley.
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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.
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All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except: a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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This mosaic is an example of ___________ art .

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A
Early Byzantine
B
Middle Byzantine
C
Late Byzantine
D
Jewish
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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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Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?

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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.
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Metalworking began _________________

A
during the Upper Paleolithic period.
B
with the introductions of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe.
C
out of a need for stronger weaponry to used against the increasingly aggressive Vikings.
D
with, and because of, all of the above circumstances.
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Which is not true about the Upper Paleolithic period?

A
People made tools by chipping flint pebbles into blades and scrapers that had sharp edges.
B
Humans and animal forms begin to be seen in art.
C
The period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.
D
In cave art, Artists used the cave’s irregularities to create images.
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The Classical period is divided into three phases. The Early Classical period is marked by ________________

A
the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE.
B
the election of Pericles and the beginning of the Golden Age.
C
the great wealth that flourished through the Athenian cities.
D
the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.
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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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Slip is an artistic technique in which _____________________ a. a thin clay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint. b. at least two elements are mixed to make a single metal sheet that can then be modeled through a process of hammering or melting. c. a style of painting in which a white layer, which is then covered in light brown washes is applied. Finally, the images are outlined in dark brown or black. d. a simplified strategy that is not concrete. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which of the following is not true of art during the Hellenistic period?

A
Abstract forms were often used to represent human figures.
B
The sculptures were enormous during the Hellenistic period.
C
Much of the art is characterized by outlined or drawn imagery.
D
Artists of this period had a noticeably violent vision for art.
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Which of the following is not true of Christian art after the Edict of Milan?

A
The art included Christian symbols, such as the cross and the Good Shepard.
B
Mosaics freely covered church walls and ceilings.
C
Sculptures rarer than paintings.
D
Artists used bright colors and shading.
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_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture.

A
Igbo Ukwu
B
Blombos cave
C
Jenne
D
Kongo
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A relief sculpture is __________________

A
a three-dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.
B
a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding and religious significance.
C
a type of sculpture that contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
D
a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.
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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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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha’s life?

A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Amaravati
D
Gupta

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