AP Art History Exam Review

The work shown can be identified as the

• camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine from central Mexico, created 14,000–7000 B.C.E.

• anthropomorphic stele from the Arabian Peninsula, created in the fourth millennium B.C.E.

• Ambum Stone from Papua New Guinea, created c. 1500 B.C.E.

• Tlatilco female figurine from central Mexico, created 1200–900 B.C.E.

The work employs

• hierarchical scale

• continuous narrative

• one-point perspective

• aniconic representation

The basic form of the camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine from prehistoric Mexico was most likely determined by the

• natural shape of the animal bone into which it was carved

  natural shape of the animal bone into which it was carved

• sacred status given to canine animals in ancient Mesoamerica

• desired function of the object as a ceremonial headdress

• influence of imagery found in other examples of ancient Mesoamerican art

Which of the following art movements is characterized by its emphasis on light and color, often capturing everyday scenes?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Baroque

• Surrealism

Which ancient civilization is known for its pyramids and hieroglyphic writing?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, is located in which city?

• Rome

• Athens

• Cairo

• Istanbul

Which artist is famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent van Gogh

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

What is the primary material used in traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints?

• Oil paint

• Watercolor

• Woodblock

• Charcoal

Which period in art history is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, often to convey intense emotion?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Neoclassicism

• Romanticism

Which of the following is a characteristic of Gothic architecture?

• Flying buttresses

• Doric columns

• Minimalist design

• Flat roofs