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ART 1401 UNIT # 2 Milestone Art History I 2020 – University of the People 1 What is the purpose of the oculus in the Pantheon? • To let light in the interior of the structure • To ... provide support to the massive columns • To provide support to the dome • It is strictly a decorative feature CONCEPT The Pantheon 2 Which of the following is the name of the oldest and most authoritative Hindu religious texts? • Ashoka • Sarnath • Trefoil • Vedas CONCEPT Ancient India 3 Which of the following correctly identify a Greek deity and his or her primary association? • Nike - goddess of love • Hephaestus - god of peace • Poseidon - god of the sea • Aphrodite - goddess of war CONCEPT Ancient Greece 4 Which of the following correctly describes this image? • Peplos • Contrapposto • Kore • Calf Bearer CONCEPT The Human Figure in Greek Sculpture 5 Which of the following characteristics are included in this statue of Khafre? • Ka, canon of proportions • Canon of proportions, register • Hieratic scale, ka • Register, hieratic scale CONCEPT Ancient Egypt 6 The development of stone tools, cave paintings, and sculpted figures characterize the __________ era of prehistory. • Egyptian • Paleolithic • Neolithic • Archeaological CONCEPT Prehistory 7 Compare and contrast the Parthenon to the Colosseum. Select the statement that is reflective of the Colosseum. • Built with concrete • Made of cut marble stone • Doric order • Dedicated to the goddess Athena CONCEPT Recognizing Elements of Roman Architecture in Greek Temples 8 Which of the following statements regarding the Roman use of concrete as a building material is FALSE? • Concrete made rounded arches and curved buildings possible. • Concrete required the use of less-skilled labor. • Concrete was more difficult to use than cut stone. • Concrete was cheaper than cut stone. CONCEPT Elements of Roman Architecture 9 Which of the following correctly identifies the civilization associated with this work of art? • Ancient Egyptian • Aegean (Cycladic) • Mycenaean • Minoan CONCEPT Aegean Art 10 Select the statement that is FALSE about Yakshi figures. • They are often depicted as petite and dainty female figures. • The Yakshi figures date from the same period as the Great Stupa at Sanchi. • Yakshi are female earth spirits that have ties to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. • These figures are spirits associated with fertility and protection. CONCEPT Yakshi Figures 11 Which of the following themes is NOT a predominant theme of Minoan art? • Energy • Religion • Liveliness • Nature CONCEPT Minoan Art 12 Select the statement that is TRUE about Chaitya Hall. • It was constructed to replaced a stupa at the same location. • It incorporates stylistic elements from the Gandhara period. • It is constructed from thousands of massive stones. • It is a container for a Buddhist relic. CONCEPT Ancient Indian Art until 300 AD 13 Which of the following key terms applies to the architecture of Egyptian tombs? • Ka • Serdab • Clerestory • Ankh CONCEPT Old Kingdom Architecture 14 Which of the following works of art is associated with King Ashoka of the Mauryan period in ancient India? CONCEPT Influence of Buddhism on Ancient Indian Art 15 Which of the answer choices lists characteristics of Trajan's Column? • Monument, spiral frieze • Sunken relief, basilica • Spiral frieze, sunken relief • Basilica, monument CONCEPT Monuments, the Later Empire, Constantine 16 Which of the following qualities are present in this painting from Lascaux? • Megalithic, relief sculpture • Twisted perspective, memory image • Memory image, megalithic • Relief sculpture, twisted perspective CONCEPT Cave Painting 17 Which of the following characteristics is commonly found in Neolithic architectural sites? • Hypostyle hall • Clerestory • Masonry • Ziggurat CONCEPT Early Architecture 18 Which of the following works of art is from the Amarna Period? CONCEPT Amarna Period and Afterward 19 Which term describes the slight bulging of Greek columns that creates an optical illusion of straight lines? • Entablature • Entasis • Pediment • Capital CONCEPT Greek Temples 20 Which of the following best describes this sculpture? • Subject is depicted in the Flavian style • Subject's physical imperfections are emphasized • Subject is portrayed as a god • Subject portrays age and wisdom CONCEPT Portraiture, Republic to Flavians 21 Which of the following describes the function of the Dying Lioness relief sculpture from the North Palace of Ashurbanipal? • To protect and intimidate through size • To depict a story from mythology • To demonstrate the king's power over nature • To commemorate the king's victories in battle CONCEPT Art as Expression of Authority: Akkad and Assyria 22 Select the trait of Mycenaean architecture that is represented in this image. • Cyclopean construction • Funerary architecture • Beehive tombs • Votive figures CONCEPT Mycenaean Art 23 Which of the following statements best defines "circumambulation?" • A small platform on the top of a stupa • A concentric diagram with spiritual and ritual importance • A circular disk on top of the dome of a stupa • An act of circling around a sacred object CONCEPT The Great Stupa at Sanchi 24 Which of the following correctly describes a Roman Peristyle Garden? • Place where offerings to the deities occurred • Location of portrait busts of ancestors • Space for leisure and entertaining • Center of domestic life CONCEPT The Roman House 25 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sculpture at the Parthenon? • Panathenaic procession • Lamassu • Phidian wet drapery • Chryselephantine CONCEPT The Parthenon 26 Think about the early forms of religion in India and how they differ. What is the moral order that keeps the universe from falling into chaos? • Vedas • Ashoka • Dharma • Sarnath CONCEPT Differentiating Early Forms of Religion in India 27 Which of the following characteristics can be used to identify Sumerian votive figures? • Heroic warriors, solar disks • Solar disks, wide-eyed • Clasped hands, heroic warriors • Wide-eyed, clasped hands CONCEPT Sumer 28 Which architectural element is common amongst both Greek and Etruscan architecture? • Use of concrete • Atriums • Labyrinths • Rounded arches CONCEPT The Romans and the Etruscans 29 Select the option that correctly explains the function of the vase shown above. • Vessel used to mark a gravesite • All-purpose vessel used to store liquids • Vessel used to commemorate victory • Vessel used for drinking wine CONCEPT Vase Painting 30 Which of the following sculptures represents the emphasis on a more relaxed, exaggerated posture, characteristic of the Late Classical period? CONCEPT Late Classical and Hellenistic Periods 31 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Etruscan architecture? • Oculus • Stucco • Podium • Ridgepole CONCEPT The Etruscans 32 The temple of Amun-Mut-Khonsu is a classic example of a(n) __________, because of its use of huge entry gate. • necropolis • pylon temple • colonnade • mastaba CONCEPT New Kingdom Architecture 33 Which of the following is the correct definition of "controlled space?" • A type of civic design that is intended to impress or intimidate viewers • An agricultural region in the Middle and Near East • A Sumerian deity with a bull or lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a human head • A Sumerian temple in the form of a pyramid tower with round, winding stories CONCEPT Ancient Near East [Show More]

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