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Art history Unit 1 Milestone Sophia Course
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1
Which of the following is a characteristic of this work of art?
Land art
Traditional media
Three-dimensional
Photo-sensitive
2
Which of the following terms refers to the economic circulation of works of art?
Art gallery
Art market
Auction
Patronage
3
Which of the following is a definition of "canon?"
Works of art that are considered to be most important for study
An artist's body of work
Concerned with beauty or appreciation of beauty
An object designed for its aesthetic appeal
4
The building below, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an example of what kind of architectural relationship?
Site Specificity
Arte Povera
Installation
Land Art
5
The style of artists working in the Hellenistic times represents which type of style?
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Regional style
Period style
Group style
Personal style
6
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Select the option that is true about the image below.
Emphasis on the background
Contains curvilinear lines
Heavy use of cool colors
Strong use of saturated color
7
Which of the following works is an example of new media in art?
8
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Select the term that does NOT apply to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.
·
Experimental media
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Traditional media
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Two-dimensional
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Masterpiece
CONCEPT
Interpreting Works of Art
9
Which of the following terms is NOT defined correctly?
·
Religion — a group of people gathering to worship a supreme being
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Culture — works of art and civilization produced through human intellectual achievement
·
Religious values — a coalition responsible for governing a territory
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Diversity — a collection of people with different ethnic backgrounds and beliefs
CONCEPT
Connecting Cultures and Time Periods
10
__________ is a field of study in which the cultural meaning of a work of art is emphasized over its aesthetic value.
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Visual cultureÂ
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Advertising
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Mass culture
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Mass communication
CONCEPT
The Importance of Vision and Visual Culture
11
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Which of the following is a characteristic of this image?
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Uses only secondary colors
·
Strong use of primary colors
·
Use of complementary colors
·
Uses high value colors
CONCEPT
Color
12
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Which of the following best describes the subject matter of this painting?
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Landscape
·
Self-portrait
·
Still life
·
Narrative
CONCEPT
Subject Matter
13
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Which of the following techniques did the artist use to create the illusion of depth in this painting?
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Aerial perspective
·
Overlapping
·
Vanishing point
·
Atmospheric perspective
CONCEPT
Perspective
14
Which of the following is the best definition of archaeology?
·
Study of the past through an analysis of written documents
·
Study of human history and prehistory by excavating sites and analyzing artifacts
·
Study of all aspects of popular culture and everyday life in a civilization
·
Study of the development, structure, and function of a human society
CONCEPT
Art History and Other Disciplines
15
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Which of the following formal elements are present in this image?
·
Bilateral symmetry, biomorphic shape
·
Bilateral symmetry, balance
·
Biomorphic shape, asymmetry
·
Asymmetry, balance
CONCEPT
Symmetry
16
Which of the following is the correct definition of painterly?
·
A visible mark of the paintbrush on the surface of the painting
·
A style of painting that emphasizes the brushstroke, and the action of applying paint to the surface
·
The thick buildup of paint on the surface of a painting
·
A type of paint in which pigment is temporarily suspended in water
CONCEPT
Texture, Tactility
17
The idea that a work of art represents an artists unique vision, uninfluenced by other artists or other works of art, is referred to as __________.
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an oeuvre
·
masterpiece
·
originality
·
canon
CONCEPT
What Is a Work of Art?
18
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In the Allegory of the Art of Painting by Jan Vermeer, what object appears in the background?
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The chair next to the curtain
·
The curtain to the left of the chair
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The map on the wall
·
The artist on the stool
CONCEPT
Composition
19
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Which of the following elements is present in this image?
·
Texture
·
Curvilinear line
·
Illusionism
·
Additive method
CONCEPT
Line
20
Which of the following correctly defines casting?Â
·
A process that involves printing on the part of the printing block that is raised
·
In art, the process of adding layers or bits of material
·
The creation of sculpture by pouring a liquid (e.g., plaster, molten metal, wax) into a mold and letting it harden before removing the mold
·
In art, the process of taking away (i.e., carving)
CONCEPT
Sculpture
21
Considering the context and larger meaning of a work of art is known as __________.
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art history
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artistic movement
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connoisseurshipÂ
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art appreciation
CONCEPT
Art History vs. Art Appreciation
22
Which of the following achievements in art history is attributed to Johann Winckelmann?
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Introduced the idea that works of art should be analyzed in the context of their culture and time
·
Pioneered the biographical approach to the study of art history
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Founded the academic study of the history and development of the visual arts
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Authored some of the earliest recorded historical descriptions of works of art
CONCEPT
What Is Art History?
23
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Which of the following is a characteristic of this painting?
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It is an example of mixed media in which the artist uses a variety of mediums to create the finished work of art.Â
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It is an example of Illusionism in which the artist is attempting to convince the viewer that the subject matter is actually real.
·
It has a high degree of naturalism, depicting the landscape realistically as it appears to the eye.Â
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It is an example of representation. While not intended to be highly realistic, it is still a recognizable depiction of a landscape.
CONCEPT
Form and Shape
24
In order to give the illusion of depth in a work of art, an artist might create space between two or more objects. This space between objects is called __________.
·
negative space
·
hatching
·
modeling (2-D)
·
cross-hatching
CONCEPT
Space and Volume
25
Artists could make their own paint by combining pigment and a(n) __________, such as oil or water, and could control the thickness of the paint by adjusting the quantity of these ingredients.
·
binder
·
encaustic
·
color
·
tempera
CONCEPT
Painting
26
Which of the following terms best describes a style of art created by artists who shared a philosophy or goal over a period of time?
·
Patronage
·
New Art History
·
Visual Culture
·
Artistic Movement
CONCEPT
Artistic Movement
27
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A nude woman holding a mirror as a representation of Vanity is an example of a(n) __________.
·
illusionism
·
narrative
·
allegorical figure
·
metaphor
CONCEPT
Iconography
28
Which of the following are terms related to photography?
·
Intaglio, two-dimensional
·
Relief, intaglio
·
Photo-sensitive, two-dimensional
·
Three-dimensional, photo-sensitive
CONCEPT
Works on Paper: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography
29
What is the correct definition of oeuvre?
·
An object of historical or cultural interest, made by a human being
·
A work of outstanding skill or artistry
·
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
·
An artist's body of work
CONCEPT
What Is an Artist?
30
Which of the following is NOT a career that requires knowledge of art history?Â
·
Graphic designer
·
Curator of contemporary art
·
Corporate lawyer
·
Professor of art historyÂ
CONCEPT
Careers in Art History
31
Which of the following works is an example of experimental media?
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Barbara Kruger’s use of a particular shade of red represents which type of style?
·
Period style
·
Group style
·
Regional style
·
Personal style
CONCEPT
Style
2
Which of the following is NOT a career that requires knowledge of art history?Â
·
Professor of art historyÂ
·
Graphic designer
·
Curator of contemporary art
·
Corporate lawyer
CONCEPT
Careers in Art History
3
Which of the following works is an example of experimental media?
CONCEPT
Experimental Media
4
Which of the following is an example of visual communication?
·
A musical composition
·
Propaganda
·
Critical thinking
·
Hypnosis
CONCEPT
The Importance of Vision and Visual Culture
5
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Select the term that does NOT apply to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.
·
Traditional media
·
Two-dimensional
·
Masterpiece
·
Experimental media
CONCEPT
Interpreting Works of Art
6
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Which of the following elements is present in this image?
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·
Rectilinear lines
·
Positioning
·
Naturalism
·
Impasto
CONCEPT
Perspective
7
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The building below, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an example of what kind of architectural relationship?
·
Arte Povera
·
Site Specificity
·
Installation
·
Land Art
CONCEPT
Architecture
8
A work of art that displays outstanding skill or artistry is called a(n) __________.Â
·
work of genius
·
masterpiece
·
artifact
·
oeuvre
CONCEPT
What Is a Work of Art?
9
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Which of the following options does NOT describe this painting?Â
·
Example of a representation
·
Use of contour lines
·
High degree of illusionism
·
Two-dimensional
CONCEPT
Form and Shape
10
Which of the following is an example of traditional media?
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CONCEPT
Understanding the Differences between Media
11
Which of the following correctly defines casting?Â
·
In art, the process of taking away (i.e., carving)
·
In art, the process of adding layers or bits of material
·
The creation of sculpture by pouring a liquid (e.g., plaster, molten metal, wax) into a mold and letting it harden before removing the mold
·
A process that involves printing on the part of the printing block that is raised
CONCEPT
Sculpture
12
Which word describes a system in which buyers compete to purchase works of art by offering increasingly higher bids?
·
Art market
·
Canon
·
Oeuvre
·
AuctionÂ
CONCEPT
The Art Market
13
Which of the following is the best definition of archaeology?
·
Study of all aspects of popular culture and everyday life in a civilization
·
Study of human history and prehistory by excavating sites and analyzing artifacts
·
Study of the development, structure, and function of a human society
·
Study of the past through an analysis of written documents
CONCEPT
Art History and Other Disciplines
14
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The visual conventions used to depict the Buddha in art are examples of __________.Â
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abstraction
·
metaphor
·
symbolism
·
iconography
CONCEPT
Iconography
15
Which of the following works is an example of new media in art?
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CONCEPT
New Media
16
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Which of the following elements is present in this image?
·
Illusionism
·
Curvilinear line
·
Texture
·
Additive method
CONCEPT
Line
17
Which of the following does NOT correctly identify the contribution of the related art historian?
·
Johann Winckelmann — first to propose that works of art should be studied in context
·
Petrarch — grouped works of art into artistic periods based on common characteristics
·
Giorgio Vasari — biographical model of art history
·
Pliny the Elder — developed modern critical theory of art
CONCEPT
What Is Art History?
18
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Select the option that is true about the image below.
·
Most of the composition extends beyond the picture plane
·
Strong use of saturated color
·
Uses different types of lines
·
Heavy use of secondary colors
CONCEPT
Evaluating Color and Composition
19
Which of the following is the correct definition of painterly?
·
A visible mark of the paintbrush on the surface of the painting
·
A type of paint in which pigment is temporarily suspended in water
·
The thick buildup of paint on the surface of a painting
·
A style of painting that emphasizes the brushstroke, and the action of applying paint to the surface
CONCEPT
Texture, Tactility
20
Which of the following terms is NOT defined correctly?
·
Middle ground — the part of the composition between the foreground and the picture plane
·
Picture plane — the invisible plane that corresponds to the surface of a painting
·
Foreground — the part of the painting closest to the picture plane
·
Background — the part of the composition that is most distant from the picture plane
CONCEPT
Composition
21
_____________________ is the organized worship of a higher power or supreme being.
·
Politics
·
Society
·
Religion
·
Culture
CONCEPT
Connecting Cultures and Time Periods
22
Which of the following is a definition of art appreciation?
·
The academic study of the history and development of the visual arts
·
A field of academic study that emphasizes the cultural meaning of a work of art, rather than its aesthetic value
·
Arts that engage the sense of vision, including drawing, painting, and sculpture
·
The application of basic tools of visual literacy to understand and admire works of art
CONCEPT
Art History vs. Art Appreciation
23
Which word refers to a revisionist approach to art history that emerged during the 1970s, which questions earlier methodologies?
·
Connoisseurship
·
New Art History
·
Formal analysis
·
Visual culture
CONCEPT
Art History: Past and Present
24
Which of the following terms best describes a style of art created by artists who shared a philosophy or goal over a period of time?
·
New Art History
·
Artistic Movement
·
Visual Culture
·
Patronage
CONCEPT
Artistic Movement
25
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Which of the following formal elements are present in this building?
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Dynamism, balance
·
Balance, asymmetry
·
Asymmetry, dynamism
·
Symmetry, balance
CONCEPT
Symmetry
26
The use of intersecting lines in a drawing to indicate areas of shadow and depth is called __________.
·
hatching
·
cross-hatching
·
negative space
·
modeling
CONCEPT
Space and Volume
27
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Which of the following is a characteristic of this image?
·
Strong use of primary colors
·
Uses only secondary colors
·
Uses high value colors
·
Use of complementary colors
CONCEPT
Color
28
Which of the following is the correct definition of genius?Â
·
An artist's body of work
·
A person who creates works of aesthetic value
·
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
·
An exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, or creative person
CONCEPT
What Is an Artist?
29
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Which of the following characteristics are present in this image, which is an example of photography?Â
·
Relief, intaglio
·
Intaglio, two-dimensional
·
Photo-sensitive, relief
·
Two-dimensional, photo-sensitive
CONCEPT
Works on Paper: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography
30
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Which of the following best describes the subject matter of this painting?
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·
Landscape
·
Narrative
·
Self-portrait
·
Still life
CONCEPT
Subject Matter
31
Artists could make their own paint by combining pigment and a(n) __________, such as oil or water, and could control the thickness of the paint by adjusting the quantity of these ingredients.
·
binder
·
color
·
encaustic
·
tempera
CONCEPT
Painting
Which set of terms apply to the printmaking process?
·
Additive and casting
·
Two-dimensional and additive
·
Two-dimensional and intaglio
·
Binder and intaglio
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The style of artists from West Africa represents which type of style?
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Personal style
·
Regional style
·
Group style
·
Period style
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Which of the following works is an example of new media in art?
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Mass culture
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Visual cultureÂ
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Critical thinking
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Visual communication
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An object created by human beings that is of cultural interest is a(n) __________.
·
artifact
·
work of genius
·
masterpiece
·
natural object
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Which of the following is the best definition of formal analysis?
·
Understanding works of art by considering the shared philosophy or goals of the artist
·
Understanding works of art by considering their historical, social, religious, or geographical situation
·
Understanding works of art by considering their physical qualities
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Understanding works of art by considering their cultural meaning
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Which of the following is a characteristic of this painting?
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Strong use of primary colors
·
Use of only secondary colors
·
Use of high value
·
Use of complementary colors
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Which of the following words best describes a person who provides financial support for the arts?Â
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Art market
·
ArtistÂ
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Patron
·
Genius
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Which of the following characteristics apply to this painting?
·
Texture, impasto
·
Watercolor, mixed media
·
Impasto, watercolor
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Mixed media, impasto
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Which of the following best describes the technique the artist use to create the illusion of depth in this painting?
·
Linear perspective
·
Vanishing point
·
Positioning
·
Atmospheric perspective
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Which of the following is a characteristic of this painting?
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It is an example of mixed media in which the artist uses a variety of mediums to create the finished work of art.Â
·
It is an example of Illusionism in which the artist is attempting to convince the viewer that the subject matter is actually real.
·
It is an example of representation. While not intended to be highly realistic, it is still a recognizable depiction of a landscape.
·
It has a high degree of naturalism, depicting the landscape realistically as it appears to the eye.Â
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A nude woman holding a mirror as a representation of Vanity is an example of a(n) __________.
·
narrative
·
metaphor
·
illusionism
allegorical figure
Which of the following works is an example of experimental media?
Which of the following elements is present in this image?
High value colors
Expressive line
Rectilinear shapes
Bilateral symmetry
Which of the following is the correct definition of cultural studies?Â
The study of all aspects of cultural production; in particular, popular culture and everyday life
The set of ideas and values developed through exposure to the same broadcast, print, and Internet media outlets
The study of the past, particularly through the analysis of written documents
The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual production
Select the option that is true about the image below.
Contains primary color
Emphasis on cold colors
Uses a single type of line
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Strong use of saturated color
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Which of the following elements is NOT present in this image?
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Bilateral symmetry
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Dynamism
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Asymmetry
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Balance
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Which of the answer choices is a characteristic of this work of art?
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Three-dimensional
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Photo-sensitive
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Carving
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Traditional media
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