9th Grade Humanities Art Final 2025

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What is Notre Dame Cathedral famous for?

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Its Gothic architecture, pointed arches, and beautiful stained glass windows

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What is the main message behind the Danse Macabre (Dance of Death) imagery in Medieval art?

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To remind people that death comes for everyone, no matter their status

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How did Albrecht Dürer’s artwork become widely known during the Renaissance?

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He used the printing press to create many copies of his woodcuts and prints, spreading his art to more people.

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What was a common theme shown on Greek pottery?

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Everyday life, mythology, and athletic competitions

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Why is calligraphy important in Islamic art?

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It replaces pictures of people and animals, showing words from the Qur’an in a beautiful way.

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Renaissance artists frequently revisited themes from Classical mythology, demonstrating:

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Interest in humanist values and ancient stories

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Why was 1-point perspective important during the Renaissance?

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It allowed artists to create realistic depth and space in their artwork.

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What does the Danse Macabre show about society’s view of death during the Medieval period?

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Death was a universal force that united all people, regardless of class or status.

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What is a mosaic, and how was it used in Greek, Byzantine, and Medieval art?

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An artwork made from small pieces of stone, glass, or tile, used to decorate floors, walls, and ceilings with religious or symbolic images

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The Pantheon in Rome was originally a temple dedicated to:

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All Roman gods