Art history Challenge unit 2 Sophia Course

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What does an archaeologist study?

·a.)

Artworks and their development through human history

·b.)

Only history that dates before the Paleolithic era

·c.)

The physical environment, culture, and interpersonal relationships of humans and their ancestors

·d.)

Fossils and the remains of ancient animal and plant life

Identify the artwork:

 

·Hall of the Bulls, Lascaux

·b.)

Spotted horses and human hands, Pech-Merle cave

·c.)

Wall painting with horses, rhinoceroses, and aurochs, Chauvet cave

·d.)

Bird-Headed Man with Bison, Lascaux

Which two of the following terms DO NOT describe the construction of Stonehenge, or the people who built it?

·a.)

Hunter-gatherer

·b.)

Post and lintel

·c.)

Neolithic

·d.)

Agrarian

·e.)

Corbelling

 

The first true civilization of Mesopotamia lived in __________. They were known for their technical innovations, including the wheel, written language, and the use of flood control devices.

·a.)

The Indus Valley

·b.)

The Roman Empire

·c.)

Babylon

·d.)

Ancient Greece

·e.)

The Fertile Crescent

 

The Ancient Near Eastern people known as the Sumerians were renowned for their technical innovations.

 

They built huge temples, called __________, in their cities.

·a.)

ziggurats

·b.)

pylon temples

·c.)

mastabas

·d.)

serdabs

·e.)

tomb mounds

 

Select the function that matches to this work of art.

 

·This sculpture depicts the ruler as someone who is godlike and victorious in battle.

·b.)

This sculpture acts as a protective figure with a massive size that intimidates the viewer.

·c.)

This sculpture displays the ruler's ability to triumph over the forces of nature by hunting.

·d.)

This sculpture provides a list of standardized laws and shows the leader receiving these laws from a deity.

 

Select the name of the god of deserts, storms, and foreigners.

·a.)

Horus

·b.)

Seth

·c.)

Isis

·d.)

Ra

·e.)

Osiris

 

Select the name of the king of the dead, represented as a partially-wrapped mummy.

·a.)

Isis

·b.)

Osiris

·c.)

Seth

·d.)

Horus

·e.)

Ra

 

Which two of the following are examples of funerary architecture?

·a.)

Necropolis 

 

·b.)

Mastaba 

Which two of the following are examples of funerary architecture?

·a.)

Necropolis

 

Pyramid

 

Who is the ruler depicted in this sculpture?

 

·Hatshepsut

·b.)

Nefertiti

·c.)

Hyksos

·d.)

Khafra

 

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the stylistic changes in art brought about during the Amarna period?

·a.)

Women appeared more muscular and aggressive.

·b.)

The ankh was used in artwork.

·c.)

The pharaoh appeared more androgynous.

·d.)

The canon of proportions was eliminated.

 

What did the role of ancient myths play in the archaeological excavation of Aegean sites in the modern era?

·a.)

Modern explorers used ancient texts as reference manuals after they had discovered ancient Aegean sites.

·b.)

Modern explorers were not influenced at all by ancient texts.

·c.)

Modern scholars discovered the ancient texts to be true historical descriptions after their examination of Aegean archeological sites.

·d.)

The reading of ancient texts and myths led explorers to discover certain sites.

 

Select the statement about Minoan art and culture that is FALSE.

·a.)

The buon fresco technique, common in Minoan artwork, involves painting on the walls after the plaster has dried.

·b.)

The palace complex was referred to as a labyrinth because of confusing passageways and use of the double-headed ax symbol on the walls.

·c.)

The Minotaur is the mythological creature associated with the Minoan civilization.

·d.)

The predominant themes in Minoan works of art include nature, liveliness, and energy.

 

Which trait of Mycenaean architecture is represented in this image?

 

·Votive figures

·b.)

Cyclopean construction

·c.)

Labyrinth

·d.)

Beehive tombs

 

Which of the following correctly identifies a Greek deity and his or her primary association?

·a.)

Athena - the messenger goddess

·b.)

Hephaestus - god of peace

·c.)

Dionysus - father of the gods

·d.)

Poseidon - god of the sea

·e.)

Ares - god of thunder

 

Which of the following correctly identifies a Greek deity and his or her primary association?

·a.)

Apollo - god of thunder

·b.)

Zeus - god of the harvest

·c.)

Aphrodite - goddess of mischief

·d.)

Nike - goddess of love

·e.)

Athena - goddess of wisdom

 

Select the option that correctly explains the function of the vase shown below:

below:

 

·a.)

All-purpose vessel used to store liquids

·b.)

Vessel used to commemorate victory

·c.)

Vessel used for drinking wine

·d.)

Vessel used to mark a gravesite

 

Select the option that correctly explains the function of the vase shown below:

 

·a.)

All-purpose vessel used to store liquids

·b.)

Vessel used to commemorate victory

·c.)

Vessel used to mark a gravesite

·d.)

Vessel used for drinking wine

 

Select the true statement about the work of art shown below.

 

·a.)

It has a peplos.

·b.)

It is an example of contrapposto.

·c.)

It illustrates the canon of Polykleitos.

·d.)

It is an example of a kouros.

 

Select the true statement about the work of art shown below.

 

·a.)

It has a peplos.

·b.)

It is an example of a kore.

·c.)

It is an example of the Canon of Polykleitos.

·d.)

It has an archaic smile.

 

What classical order is displayed in the image?

 

·a.)

Corinthian

·b.)

Cyclopean

·c.)

Doric

·d.)

Ionic

 

Select the feature or characteristic that is present in the image of the Parthenon.

 

·a.)

Necropolis

·b.)

Spoila

·c.)

Entablature

·d.)

Ionic order

 

How did the portrayal of the female form in sculpture change during the Hellenistic period?

·a.)

Female figures are less naturalistic.

·b.)

Female figures are more modest in appearance and dress.

·c.)

Female figures display a more overt sensuality.

·d.)

Female figures are more static.

 

How did Etruscans influence Roman architecture?

·a.)

The Etruscans developed concrete to be used in construction, which the Romans borrowed for their own structures.

·b.)

The Etruscans relied heavily on clay as a building material for architectural structures, which the Romans adopted.

·c.)

The Etruscans developed the use of the rounded arch and barrel vault, which the Romans later used in architecture.

·d.)

The Etruscans used wood in their temple construction, which the Romans also did.

Which term, associated with Etruscan art and architecture, describes a coffin made of stone that is typically adorned with sculpture?

·a.)

Sarcophagus

·b.)

Archaic smile

·c.)

Podium

·d.)

Ridgepole

 

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Roman house?

·a.)

Use of murals and mosaics

·b.)

Atrium used for ancestral rituals

·c.)

Focus toward the central courtyard

·d.)

Elaborate, decorated exterior

 

A portrait in which a subject is portrayed as unrealistically youthful and physically perfect is called a(n) __________ image.

·a.)

idealized

·b.)

portrait

·c.)

individualized

·d.)

veristic

·e.)

bust

 

Select the statement that is FALSE regarding the use of concrete over other building materials.

·a.)

It is less durable than most other materials, but easier to work with.

·b.)

It was very plentiful, which allowed for it to be used in a variety of projects.

·c.)

It was less expensive than some other materials, which meant less skilled labor.

·d.)

It is stronger and more versatile than other materials available.

What is the function of this structure?

 

·a.)

It carries water from its source into a city.

·b.)

It removes waste water from a city.

·c.)

It is a bridge to move people and goods over a steep valley.

·d.)

It is a lookout bridge for defensive protection.

 

Compare and contrast the Parthenon to the Pont du Gard. Select the option that is reflective of the Parthenon.

·a.)

Building material allows for great versatility, construction in remote locations

·b.)

Post and lintel—can only span a short space

·c.)

Rounded arch—can span much larger spaces

·d.)

Made of concrete fill with stone veneer

 

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Pantheon?

 

·a.)

Oculus

·b.)

Doric order

·c.)

Use of concrete

·d.)

Pediment

 

Which two of the following statements are NOT true about architecture in the later Roman Empire?

·a.)

The Arch of Titus contains a spiral frieze which gets wider toward the top so it is easy to read from ground level.

·b.)

The Arch of Constantine is a good example of a triumphal arch, which commemorates the emperor's victory in battle.

·c.)

Both the Arch of Titus and Trajan's column are notable for their use of relief sculpture to depict important events.

·d.)

The Basilica at Trier (Aula Palatina) was built by the Emperor Constantine to function as a place of Christian worship.

 

What is a major tenet of Jainism?

·a.)

The worship of a perfect, supreme being

·b.)

The understanding that life's ultimate goal is a state of nirvana

·c.)

The reliance on dharma, or duty to perform daily rituals

·d.)

The idea that the truth is dependent on your point of view

 

Where did the Buddhist Sangha first come into existence, through the enlightenment of Kondanna?

·a.)

Sarnath

·b.)

Ashoka

·c.)

Vedas

·d.)

Dharma

What was King Ashoka's role in early Buddhism?

·a.)

He was a friend of the Buddha who wrote down his ideas.

·b.)

He banned the creation of images of the Buddha in early Buddhist art.

·c.)

He was one of the first Buddhist monks to reach enlightenment.

·d.)

He adopted Buddhism and helped spread the religion

 

Visitors enter the Great Stupa through a decorative __________, or gateway. Once inside, visitors meditate by circumambulating.

·a.)

yasti

·b.)

harmika

·c.)

torana

·d.)

axis mundi

 

What is a yakshi?

·a.)

A voluptuous temptress

·b.)

A follower of the Buddha

·c.)

A benevolent, protective nature spirit

·d.)

A personification of morality

 

What are the oldest and most authoritative texts in Hinduism?

·a.)

Dharma

·b.)

Ashoka

·c.)

Sarnath

·d.)

Vedas

 

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Gandhara period?

·a.)

Greek-influenced drapery

·b.)

Egyptian-influenced rigidity of the figures

·c.)

Greek-influenced idealism

·d.)

Mesopotamian-influenced wide, geometric eyes

What is the function of a chaitya hall?

·a.)

A prayer hall

·b.)

A center for monastic worship

·c.)

A Buddhist shrine

·d.)

A container for a Buddhist relic

 

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