Arts 9 First Quarter Assessment

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Paleolithic art?

• Use of pottery

• Cave paintings of animals

• Architectural structures

• Frescoes

The Venus of Willendorf is an example of which category of Paleolithic art?

• Wall art

• Pocket art

• Parietal art

• Mobility art

• I and II

Mesolithic art is known for:

• Large cave paintings

• Small-scale works with abstract forms

• Intricate pottery designs

• Large megalithic structures

Which period is associated with the first evidence of agriculture and permanent settlements?

• Paleolithic

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Ancient

What is the significance of the Jericho Skull in Neolithic art?

• Symbolizes warfare

• Represents religious rituals

• Memorializes the dead with plastered skulls

• Demonstrates early sculpture techniques

Which of the following is a characteristic/s of Ancient Egyptian art?

• Often tied to religious, political, or social structures

• Hierarchical scaling

• Idealization of figures

• Curved structures typically semicircular

How is hierarchical scale represented in Ancient Egyptian art?

• Important figures are shown in darker colors

• Figures are depicted in a larger size based on their importance

• Religious figures are always in the center of the artwork

• Smaller figures are given more detailed features

What is composite view in Ancient Egyptian art?

• A method of showing figures with exaggerated proportions

• Depicting figures from multiple angles in a single pose

• Using bright colors to emphasize important figures

• Creating a sense of movement by overlapping figures

Why was symbolism important in Ancient Egyptian art?

• It was used to depict everyday life in a natural way

• It allowed artists to experiment with new styles

• It conveyed religious beliefs and societal status

• It provided visual entertainment for viewers

What is a key feature of Ancient Greek art?

• Naturalistic depictions of animals

• Focus on idealized human forms

• Hierarchical scaling of gods and kings

• Lack of emphasis on the human body