WorksheetsAP Art History Semester 1 Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
The variety of t’oqapu designs covering the All-T’oqapu tunic indicates to scholars that
the garment was pieced together from many smaller pieces.
the garment was a royal tunic that symbolized the power of the Sapa Inka.
the garment was an offering to Inti, the Inka sun god and chief deity.
the garment was created during the colonial period and traded to the Spanish.
The specific imagery on Kwakwaka’wakw transformation masks is primarily influenced by
the materials available to the carver and the animals associated with them
the animals associated with the season in which a carver creates the mask
the clan association of the person qualified to dance the mask
the relationship between the carver and the person who commissions the mask
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 image shows all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
a naturalistic approach to figure
a sense of vitality and movement
strong outlines
atmospheric perspective
Which of the following is a feature of the Standard of Ur that provides evidence of a vast trade network with foreign lands?
Inscriptions written in different languages
The use of luxury materials acquired from other cultures
The depiction of foreign dignitaries bringing tribute
Imagery of a ruler’s travels to exotic lands
In the work shown, features of different animals were combined for the purpose of creating
a symbolic representation of a kingdom that was made through uniting separate realms
an imposing mythical creature that was meant to safeguard the entrance to a royal complex
the personification of a multifaceted deity to be placed inside the shrine of a temple complex
the symbolic portrait of a king as protector and defender of stability in the realm
The visual organization of the work is meant to suggest a
solemn procession as part of a civic ceremony
sequence of successive events in an important narrative
contrast between orderly control and chaotic drama
strict hierarchy between the relative importance of the figures
In the geographical region, the evolution in form from earlier tombs to the architectural complex shown most likely resulted from a desire to
emulate the monumental tombs of foreign rulers
innovate by using new materials to ease the process of creating such buildings
provide space for an army to protect the ruler in the afterlife
heighten the symbolic association with the Sun
The work was originally used as a
columnar support
frieze decoration
grave marker
jamb figure
The temple was dedicated to
Artemis
Portunus
Athena
Zeus
The work was created during which of the following periods?
Early Classical
Late Classical
Archaic
Hellenistic
The pose of the figures suggests that they are
sleeping
banqueting
praying
grieving
Which of the following cultures produced this sarcophogus?
Etruscan
Greek
Roman
Egyptian
In designing the forum in which the column stands, Apollodorus of Damascus departed from the design traditions demonstrated in earlier Roman imperial fora by
making the basilica the central building in the public space
incorporating images of the emperor throughout the complex
siting the forum on the outskirts of the city along the Appian Way
excluding any temples or other religious structures
The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that
statues of famous athletes were originally displayed in the niches to attract crowds
spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army
different architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish each level
fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control
The dome of the building is primarily constructed of
concrete
marble
wood
bronze
Early Christians would probably have recognized the figures with raised arms shown between the lunettes of the fresco as representing
angels guarding the chapel
apostles preaching the Gospel
martyrs who died by crucifixion
believers in the act of prayer
The plan for this church is best described as
Greek cross
open
octagonal
basilican
The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by
excluding figural representations of animals or humans
incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an
dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers
including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads
In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by
drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background
using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer
The ornate exterior and interior surface treatments of the Dome of the Rock link this structure to earlier examples of
Byzantine mosaic design
Early Christian patterned brickwork
Greco-Roman sculptural reliefs
Persian carpet arabesque patterns
The temples shown share all of the following features EXCEPT that neither
contains a subshrine that incorporates a processional bronze
commemorates the life and achievements of a king
exemplifies a panchayatana temple design
re-creates symbolically the cosmic Mount Meru
The traditional abhaya mudra displayed by Shiva in the Chola bronze Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) is used to
provide comfort so that the viewer will not be afraid while in the presence of the god
symbolize the soul's division into different parts as it prepares for the afterlife
denote intense meditation as Shiva initiates the dramatic cycles of creation and destruction
highlight the god's role in aiding worshippers to eradicate ignorance of the illusory world
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas that reflects the influence of other artistic traditions fostered by Bamiyan’s location on the Silk Road?
Robes that are painted in complementary colors, influenced by Early Christian style
Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek style
Columnar folds of the robes that create an elongated appearance, influenced by Early Gothic style
Garments that are belted at the waist, influenced by the style of Old Kingdom Egypt
When displayed for daily purposes without his splendid robes, the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating
his rule over the universe
the moment of his physical death
the delivery of his first sermon
the moment of his enlightenment
The arrangement of stones and raked white sand in the dry garden of Ryoan-ji is intended to
promote study and meditation
protect and guide the spirits of the dead
represent a typical Japanese landscape
encourage circumambulation
The artist who created the Benin bronze wall plaque from Oba’s palace used which of the following techniques to show the importance of the Oba?
Linear perspective
Scarification
Continuous narrative
Hierarchical scale
While the degree of naturalism varies in the Ikenga shrine figures used by the Igbo peoples, one traditional characteristic all Ikenga share is
oversized eyes, intended to suggest extraordinary insight
an exaggerated navel, intended to mark connections to ancestors
a cavity in the belly, intended to contain magical substances
horns rising above the head, intended to symbolize power
The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because
the elephant-head handles document the derivation of their forms from bronze objects
their blue color suggests that the vases were intended to serve as gifts to the Mughal court
their inscriptions make them one of the earliest dated examples of blue-and-white porcelain
the use of cobalt for the blue glaze provides evidence of trade between China and the Middle East
The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City was placed on a high terrace at the end of the north-south axis in order to
serve as an observatory in which priests could chart the sky
provide the formal setting for the emperor, who was known as the son of Heaven
allow the gods to come down from the heavens to a high place on Earth
serve as an axis mundi symbolizing the Forbidden City’s place at the center of Earth
