Art history Challenge unit 3 Sophia Course

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What term best describes an image of a person in the early Christian position of prayer?

·a.)

Syncretistic figure

·b.)

Saint figure

·c.)

Votive figure

·d.)

Orant figure

The earliest examples of Christian art that have been preserved can be found in the __________, which were carved out of lava underground on the outskirts of the city of Rome.

·a.)

basilicas

·b.)

catacombs

·c.)

cathedrals

·d.)

cubicula

The earliest known images of Christ show him as youthful and often carrying a sheep, a depiction known as __________ .

·a.)

Christ in Majesty

·b.)

Sol Invictus

·c.)

Christ the Good Shepherd

·d.)

Christ the Redeemer

How does this image of Christ differ from earlier images of Christ?

·a.)

His clothing is meant to depict him as a humble servant.

·b.)

He appears more grand and imperial.

·c.)

He appears more youthful.

·d.)

He represents a more accurate likeness of Christ.

What was the original function of the Church of Santa Costanza?

·a.)

A synagogue

·b.)

A mausoleum

·c.)

A Roman basilica

·d.)

A Roman temple

What term describes a visual technique in which the lines of vanishing points diverge outside of the picture plane?

·a.)

Pantocrator

·b.)

Reverse perspective

·c.)

Maniera greca

·d.)

Pendentive

·e.)

Squinch

Which of the following best defines the word "Theotokos?"

·a.)

A religious image used to aid Byzantine Christian worship

·b.)

A title that means “Mother of God” in Greek

·c.)

The destruction of images

·d.)

A tomb or building containing tombs

·e.)

A type of painting that uses beeswax as binder

Which of the following is a basic feature of Islamic art?

·a.)

Aniconic

·b.)

Shifting perspective

·c.)

Heavy use of icons

·d.)

Decoration with colored enamel separated by bands of metal

What is a mihrab?

·a.)

A wall indicating the direction of the Kaaba

·b.)

A niche or decorative panel showing the direction of Mecca

·c.)

A tower attached to a mosque used to call the faithful to prayer

·d.)

The pulpit for delivering a sermon in a mosque

What is the significance of calligraphy in Islam?

·a.)

Calligraphers were considered superior artists to sculptors and painters.

·b.)

Calligraphy allowed artists to depict representations of figures.

·c.)

Calligraphy emphasizes the words of the Qur'an, which are considered the direct words of God.

·d.)

Calligraphy was a distinctly Islamic tradition that has no history in other world religions.

What is the symbolic significance of the muqarnas vault?

·a.)

It is meant to symbolize the intricacies of the Qur'an.

·b.)

It is meant to symbolize the importance of astronomical learning.

·c.)

It is meant to symbolize the sculptor's devotion to Allah.

·d.)

It is meant to symbolize the heavens or heavenly qualities.

What term describes a balcony built on an upper floor to provide an open view?

·a.)

Colonnade

·b.)

Mirador

·c.)

Muqarnas

·d.)

Hypostyle hall

What term describes a pillared outdoor hall for public ceremonies?

·a.)

Garbhagriha

·b.)

Shikhara

·c.)

Mandapa

·d.)

Tantra

What element of Japanese culture did NOT originate in China?

·a.)

Elements of the royal court

·b.)

Use of particular characters in writing

·c.)

Tales of Genji

·d.)

Buddhism and Confucianism

Select the option below that applies to this image of Travelers Among Mountains and Streams.

·a.)

Incorporates a linear perspective

·b.)

Has a vanishing point

·c.)

Utilizes a shifting perspective

·d.)

The subject is human travelers

How is the concept of li expressed in this painting?

·a.)

The mountains and streams are representations of specific locations in China.

·b.)

The mountains and streams are not specific mountains and specific streams, but rather express the idea of a mountain and the idea of a stream.

·c.)

The mountains and streams represent the life force and life energy of nature.

·d.)

The mountains and streams represent the physical location of nirvana.

The sculpture at the Longmen Caves features three figures in an artistic grouping known as a(n) __________.

·a.)

triad

·b.)

pagoda

·c.)

kondo

·d.)

lotus position

·e.)

mudra

Chinese architecture is characterized by the use of __________. This feature can be seen in the main form of Chinese Buddhist architecture, which is known as a pagoda.

·a.)

horseshoe arches

·b.)

interlocking roof brackets

·c.)

muqarnas

·d.)

corbelling

·e.)

pointed arches

What phenomenon is common to the history of both China and Japan?

·a.)

The spread of Hinduism

·b.)

The spread of Shintoism

·c.)

The spread of Buddhism

·d.)

The spread of iconoclasm

Which school of Chinese Buddhism emphasizes enlightenment, formal studies, and observances?

·a.)

Zen

·b.)

Pure Land

·c.)

Shinto

·d.)

Jainism

The colossal head is an example of art from the __________ civilization, which was located in the region known as Mesoamerica.

·a.)

Moche

·b.)

Aztec

·c.)

Olmec

·d.)

Maya

Which of the following is an architectural technique used by the Maya?

·a.)

Rib vault

·b.)

Pendentive

·c.)

Corbel vault

·d.)

Ogival dome

The __________ civilization was known for producing portrait bottles.

·a.)

Aztec

·b.)

Olmec

·c.)

Nazca

·d.)

Inca

·e.)

Moche

Enormous images of spiders, hummingbirds, and other animals were carved into the ground by the __________ civilization.

·a.)

Olmec

·b.)

Inca

·c.)

Nazca

·d.)

Moche

·e.)

Maya

Which two of the following works of art were produced by ancient South American civilizations?

Which two of the following works of art or architecture are Mayan?

Which two of the following works of art or architecture are Mayan?

Select the option that does NOT apply to the work of art shown.

·a.)

Animal style

·b.)

Fibula

·c.)

Gold, silver, glass, and enamel

·d.)

Cloisonné

What are some features of Romanesque architecture displayed in the image?

·a.)

Concrete construction

·b.)

Delicate masonry and mosaic decoration

·c.)

Tall columns and pointed arches

·d.)

Heavy masonry and rounded arches

What was the purpose of this sculpture for medieval church visitors?

·a.)

It reminded visitors that there are only two options for the soul — salvation and damnation.

·b.)

It incited witch hunts and the Inquisition.

·c.)

It presented an alternative version of the apocalypse.

·d.)

It scared away the unfaithful.

What historical event is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry?

·a.)

·

The Crusades

·b.)

·

The sack of Rome

·c.)

·

The Norman invasion of England

·d.)

·

The Canterbury Tales

What historical event is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry?

·a.)

The sack of Rome

·b.)

The Norman invasion of England

·c.)

The Canterbury Tales

·d.)

The Crusades

Because of its use of __________, the Catedral de Se is considered to be an example of Neo-Gothic architecture.

·horseshoe arches

·b.)

corbel vaults

·c.)

pointed arches

·d.)

talud-tablero

Select the option that best describes a nave.

·a.)

A stained glass window

·b.)

A circular window often found in Gothic-style churches

·c.)

A long central aisle in a church

·d.)

An exterior support for load-bearing walls

What is the exterior architectural element that helps relieve the weight placed on load-bearing walls?

·a.)

Transept

·b.)

Pointed arch

·c.)

Jamb

·d.)

Flying buttress

Select the characteristic that is represented in this painting.

·Maniera greca

·b.)

Oil paint

·c.)

Modeling

·d.)

Naturalism

Which of the qualities listed below are present in Lorenzetti's Peaceful City from Effects of Good Government in the City?

·a.)

Oil paint

·b.)

Single vanishing point

·c.)

Naturalism

·d.)

Maniera greca

Select the characteristic that is NOT represented in this painting.

·a.)

Perspective

·b.)

Naturalism

·c.)

A feeling of space

·d.)

Maniera greca

Select the FALSE statement about the image.

·a.)

It was illustrated by the Limbourg brothers.

·b.)

It emphasizes text over illustration.

·c.)

It is from the book of hours.

·d.)

It depicts members of aristocracy and peasants at their leisure.

Match this image to the correct artist and title.

·a.)

Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith in His Shop

·b.)

The Limbourg Brothers, The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry (Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry)

·c.)

Robert Campin, Mérode Altarpiece

·d.)

Hieronymus Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights

Select the term that could be used to describe the sculpture shown.

·a.)

Naturalism

·b.)

Orthogonal

·c.)

Vanishing point

·d.)

Fresco

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the artwork?

·a.)

The artist uses elements of classical architecture.

·b.)

The vanishing point is above Christ's head.

·c.)

The painting is done in fresco.

·d.)

The artist uses linear perspective.

Select the religion that corresponds to this work of art.

·a.)

Neo-Confucianism

·b.)

Buddhism

·c.)

Christianity

·d.)

Islam

Which statement about design elements of the Palazzo Medici is true?

·a.)

It has a heavy cornice.

·b.)

The facade is extremely plain while the interior is ostentatious.

·c.)

There is a heavy use of pointed arches.

·d.)

There is a visual sense of lightness and airiness to the exterior.

How did Brunelleschi solve the problem of designing a dome for the Florence Cathedral?

·a.)

He used Gothic ribbed groin vaulting.

·b.)

He created a semi-circular dome with coffers based on Roman models.

·c.)

He created an ogival dome with a double shell.

·d.)

He set a semi-circular dome on pendentives.

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