Art Quiz 3 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine, & Medieval Art

Which of the following civilizations existed FIRST?

• Archaic Greece
• Minoan
• Mycenean
• Rome
• Cycladic

The Minoan civilization flourished on the island of

• Crete
• Sardinia
• Sicily
• Cyprus
• Malta

Which of the following art forms was NOT prevalent in the Cycladic civilization?

• marble bowls
• iron pendants
• nude sculptures
• pottery
• marble jars

The Minoans’ greatest architectural projects were the construction of several

• schools
• palaces
• temples
• hospitals
• obelisks

How did Archaic Greek art differ MOST from that of the ancient Egyptians?

• Archaic Greek art used wood as its primary medium.
• Archaic Greek art abandoned the frontal pose common in Egyptian works.
• Archaic Greek art prioritized accurate depiction of human features.
• Archaic Greek artworks often used iron.
• Archaic Greek art was almost exclusively two-dimensional.

“Contrapposto” is BEST described as a technique in which a

• stark contrast between light and dark is present
• dense group of lines is used to create shading effects
• horizontal beam is laid on top of two vertical posts
• figure leans on one leg to create a greater sense of realism
• plate is exposed to acid

The Parthenon’s restoration is the most famous architectural achievement of the

• Archaic Period
• Early Classical Period
• Hellenistic Period
• Middle Classical Period
• Late Classical Period

Which of the following regions had the MOST significant influence on Greek culture during the Hellenistic Period?

• Gaul
• Iberia
• Asia Minor
• Roman Italy
• northern Europe

Modern art historians’ primary sources for Etruscan art are

• major temples
• rural villas
• public baths
• drawing schools
• decorated tombs

The ancient Romans pioneered the use of

• iron
• bricks
• concrete
• marble
• limestone