Greek Art Quiz

Greek art is most known for its idealization and harmonic proportions in both sculpture and architecture. True or False?

• False

• True

Greek writing contains some of the earliest contemporary accounts about art and artists. True or False?

• True

• False

Greek sculpture is unafraid of nudity, unlike the Egyptians. True or False?

• False

• True

Greek Classical sculpture is distinct from Archaic sculpture in the use of contrapposto. True or False?

• False

• True

Hellenistic sculptors offer a wider range of realistic modeling and a willingness to show more movement than their classical colleagues. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the Greek temples?

• To display artwork

• To serve as tombs

• To hold public gatherings

• To house the gods

Which order of Greek architecture features grooved columns with no grooved bases?

• Peristyle

• Corinthian

• Ionic

• Doric

What is the significance of the Seated Boxer sculpture?

• represents a shift in Greek art towards more emotional and diverse subjects

• It represents the defeat of the giants in Greek mythology

• It is a depiction of Zeus

• It is a symbol of victory

What is the purpose of the Athenian Agora?

• To hold athletic competitions

• To house the Greek gods

• To display Greek artwork

• To serve as a commercial and social center

What is the style of painting used in Greek pottery during the Archaic period?

• Abstract

• Red figure

• Realistic

• Black figure