Medieval to Gothic Art Era

1. 1. Where were prehistoric paintings commonly found?

• A. In palaces

• B. Inside caves

• C. On ships

• D. In Greek temples

2. 2. What was the main purpose of paintings in Ancient Egypt?

• A. To decorate homes

• B. For the king’s entertainment

• C. To make the afterlife enjoyable

• D. To sell as artwork

3. Which of the following is not a common subject of Greek paintings?

• A. Battle scenes

• B. Daily life activities

• C. Mythological figures

• D. Strange animals from other planets

4. What is the Greek painting technique that uses hot wax?

• A. Fresco

• B. Encaustic
  

• C. Acrylic

• D. Mosaic

5. What does the 'Tomb of the Diver' depict?

• A. A soldier in battle

• B. A king and queen

• C. A man diving into water

• D. A priest in a ceremony

6. 6. What was the main innovation of Roman painting compared to Greek painting?

• A. Oil painting

• B. Panorama painting

• C. Mural graffiti

• D. Canvas art

7. 7. What is a mosaic?

• A. A style of sculpture with broken stone

• B. A wall painting done with watercolor

• C. An image made from small pieces of glass, stone, or material

• D. A painting done using natural dyes

8. 8. The Alexander Mosaic portrays a battle between which two leaders?

• A. Julius Caesar and Nero

• B. Alexander the Great and Darius III

• C. Romulus and Remus

• D. Achilles and Hector

9. 9. What was the usual pose of figures in Romanesque church paintings?

• A. Running and jumping

• B. Reclining and relaxing

• C. Strict frontal pose

• D. Looking away from the viewer

10. 10. What was the purpose of stained-glass windows during the Gothic era?

• A. Decoration only

• B. Lighting for castles

• C. Teaching Christian faith and adding warm color to interiors

• D. Displaying family crests