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Illuminated manuscripts have historically been created and used by which two religious faiths?

A
Christianity and Islam
B
Hinduism and Buddhism
C
Hinduism and Catholicism
D
Islam and Buddhism
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Which of the following is true regarding equestrian portraits?

A
The first examples were seen in the nineteenth century.
B
They helped exaggerate the facial features and perfection of the subject in the painting.
C
They were a form of social protest that was popularized by Picasso.
D
They used the image of a horse beneath a political figure to help convey the subject supreme power and leadership.
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Medium is _____________

A
the materials used by an artist.
B
the aesthetic balance an artist achieves in his/her work of art.
C
the relation of one part to another, or of parts to the whole.
D
a reproduction of people, places, or things.
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In art, the material used by an artist to create a work of art is called the ___________.

A
motif
B
plane
C
tools
D
medium
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Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________

A
commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
B
document events future generations should be aware of.
C
create portraits of people who have served in government.
D
serve as a tombstone for the ashes of the dead.
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Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common?

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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.
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What is the difference between design and technique?

A
Design refers to the overall organization of a work of art, where as technique refers to the materials the artist uses.
B
Technique refers to the aesthetic balance created by the artist through the use of symmetry, where as design refers to the contrasts and intensity achieved through the artist’s choice of materials.
C
Technique refers to the balance and aesthetic appeal of a work of art, where as design refers to the way the artist used the materials to create a desired outcome or impression.
D
Design refers to the overall organization of a work of art, where as technique refers to the way the artist used the materials to create a desired outcome or impression.
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Which of the following pieces of art would be considered a form of social protest?

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A
Washington Crossing the Delaware
B
Napoleon in the Plague House at Jaffa
C
Guernica
D
Philip IV on Horseback
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This is a portrait of Henry VIII. Which of the following is not a true statement about this portrait?

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A
The image of Henry VIII takes up most of the canvas in order to visually convey his power and presence to the people.
B
This portrait was commissioned by Henry VIII to distribute throughout the kingdom.
C
The artist intentionally painted all of Henry VIII features accurately so that the general public would know his superiority and power were real, and not self-made.
D
His clothing is thick, embellished, and expensive, which helped to convey a message of his wealth and superiority over the general public.
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Which of following is a true statement about this portrait of Philip IV?

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By painting him on horseback, any imperfections were easily minimized.
B
It was painted by Antoine-Jean Gros.
C
It was commissioned by the Spanish government to be distributed throughout the Kingdom.
D
The painting depicts Philip IV as he rides to his people after the bubonic plague spread devastation throughout Europe in 1799.
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Propaganda is ________________

A
a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.
B
something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions.
C
the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
D
a recurring element in a work of art that provides an effect mode of social protest.
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Why was the conquest of England documented in a tapestry?

A
Tapestry was the only accepted form of art in during the 11th century.
B
The monks only had thread and cloth with which to create the documentation.
C
Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
D
All of the above are true statements.
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Which of the following statements best describes James Audubon’s intentions when he painted, Wild Turkey?

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He intended to portray the bird realistically, and yet also show its unique and beautiful qualities.
B
He intended to change people’s perception of the wild turkey, by showing how beautiful it can be when looked at through an artistic eye.
C
He intended to show the gracefulness of a wild turkey in motion.
D
He intended to do all of the above through his painting, Wild Turkey.
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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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Forms of art depend upon _____________________

A
the subject of the art.
B
the artist’s tastes and the message the artist wants to convey.
C
current trends and available materials.
D
the money the artist can get from pieces sold.
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A visual artist is someone who ________________

A
captures the meaning and importance of a subject through visual representation instead of words.
B
seeks art in all images and has the talent to create a realistic portrayal of the images.
C
captures moments in time, including their visual and emotional significance.
D
is recognized for their ability to create any type of art, although most often prefers one medium over another.
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________________ is an influence or authority over other people, territories, or nations.

A
Social protest
B
Political motive
C
Political power
D
Social commemoration
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Portraits were considered extremely important in early history because they were _____________

A
a sign of wealth and recognition.
B
the only method for recording images of people.
C
the only accepted form of art, and therefore the only method for artists to earn an income.
D
popularized by Rembrandt, who was and is considered the greatest philosopher of the Renaissance.
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Which famous Roman author was quoted as saying, “Art was inspired by nature, a work of art differs from nature because an artist will transform nature into art.”?

A
Rembrandt van Rijn
B
Marcus Fabius Quintilian
C
William Shakespeare
D
Leonardo da Vinci
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In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread?

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A
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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