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AP Art History Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

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1.

The variety of t’oqapu designs covering the All-T’oqapu tunic indicates to scholars that

a)

the garment was pieced together from many smaller pieces.

b)

the garment was a royal tunic that symbolized the power of the Sapa Inka.

c)

the garment was an offering to Inti, the Inka sun god and chief deity.

d)

the garment was created during the colonial period and traded to the Spanish.

2.

The specific imagery on Kwakwaka’wakw transformation masks is primarily influenced by

a)

the materials available to the carver and the animals associated with them

b)

the animals associated with the season in which a carver creates the mask

c)

the clan association of the person qualified to dance the mask

d)

the relationship between the carver and the person who commissions the mask

3.

The work shown can be identified as the

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

The image shows all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

a)

a naturalistic approach to figure

b)

a sense of vitality and movement

c)

strong outlines

d)

atmospheric perspective

5.

Which of the following is a feature of the Standard of Ur that provides evidence of a vast trade network with foreign lands?

a)

Inscriptions written in different languages

b)

The use of luxury materials acquired from other cultures

c)

The depiction of foreign dignitaries bringing tribute

d)

Imagery of a ruler’s travels to exotic lands

6.

In the work shown, features of different animals were combined for the purpose of creating

a)

a symbolic representation of a kingdom that was made through uniting separate realms

b)

an imposing mythical creature that was meant to safeguard the entrance to a royal complex

c)

the personification of a multifaceted deity to be placed inside the shrine of a temple complex

d)

the symbolic portrait of a king as protector and defender of stability in the realm

7.

The visual organization of the work is meant to suggest a

a)

solemn procession as part of a civic ceremony

b)

sequence of successive events in an important narrative

c)

contrast between orderly control and chaotic drama

d)

strict hierarchy between the relative importance of the figures

8.

In the geographical region, the evolution in form from earlier tombs to the architectural complex shown most likely resulted from a desire to

a)

emulate the monumental tombs of foreign rulers

b)

innovate by using new materials to ease the process of creating such buildings

c)

provide space for an army to protect the ruler in the afterlife

d)

heighten the symbolic association with the Sun

9.

The work was originally used as a

a)

columnar support

b)

frieze decoration

c)

grave marker

d)

jamb figure

10.

The temple was dedicated to

a)

Artemis

b)

Portunus

c)

Athena

d)

Zeus

11.

The work was created during which of the following periods?

a)

Early Classical

b)

Late Classical

c)

Archaic

d)

Hellenistic

12.

The pose of the figures suggests that they are

a)

sleeping

b)

banqueting

c)

praying

d)

grieving

13.

Which of the following cultures produced this sarcophogus?

a)

Etruscan

b)

Greek

c)

Roman

d)

Egyptian

14.

In designing the forum in which the column stands, Apollodorus of Damascus departed from the design traditions demonstrated in earlier Roman imperial fora by

a)

making the basilica the central building in the public space

b)

incorporating images of the emperor throughout the complex

c)

siting the forum on the outskirts of the city along the Appian Way

d)

excluding any temples or other religious structures

15.

The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that

a)

statues of famous athletes were originally displayed in the niches to attract crowds

b)

spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army

c)

different architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish each level

d)

fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control

16.

The dome of the building is primarily constructed of

a)

concrete

b)

marble

c)

wood

d)

bronze

17.

Early Christians would probably have recognized the figures with raised arms shown between the lunettes of the fresco as representing

a)

angels guarding the chapel

b)

apostles preaching the Gospel

c)

martyrs who died by crucifixion

d)

believers in the act of prayer

18.

The plan for this church is best described as

a)

Greek cross

b)

open

c)

octagonal

d)

basilican

19.

The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by

a)

excluding figural representations of animals or humans

b)

incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an

c)

dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers

d)

including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads

20.

In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by

a)

drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background

b)

using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty

c)

identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb

d)

directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer

21.

The ornate exterior and interior surface treatments of the Dome of the Rock link this structure to earlier examples of

a)

Byzantine mosaic design

b)

Early Christian patterned brickwork

c)

Greco-Roman sculptural reliefs

d)

Persian carpet arabesque patterns

22.

The temples shown share all of the following features EXCEPT that neither

a)

contains a subshrine that incorporates a processional bronze

b)

commemorates the life and achievements of a king

c)

exemplifies a panchayatana temple design

d)

re-creates symbolically the cosmic Mount Meru

23.

The traditional abhaya mudra displayed by Shiva in the Chola bronze Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) is used to

a)

provide comfort so that the viewer will not be afraid while in the presence of the god

b)

symbolize the soul's division into different parts as it prepares for the afterlife

c)

denote intense meditation as Shiva initiates the dramatic cycles of creation and destruction

d)

highlight the god's role in aiding worshippers to eradicate ignorance of the illusory world

24.

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?

a)

Robes that are painted in complementary colors, influenced by Early Christian style

b)

Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek style

c)

Columnar folds of the robes that create an elongated appearance, influenced by Early Gothic style

d)

Garments that are belted at the waist, influenced by the style of Old Kingdom Egypt

25.

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

a)

his rule over the universe

b)

the moment of his physical death

c)

the delivery of his first sermon

d)

the moment of his enlightenment

26.

The arrangement of stones and raked white sand in the dry garden of Ryoan-ji is intended to

a)

promote study and meditation

b)

protect and guide the spirits of the dead

c)

represent a typical Japanese landscape

d)

encourage circumambulation

27.

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?

a)

Linear perspective

b)

Scarification

c)

Continuous narrative

d)

Hierarchical scale

28.

While the degree of naturalism varies in the Ikenga shrine figures used by the Igbo peoples, one traditional characteristic all Ikenga share is

a)

oversized eyes, intended to suggest extraordinary insight

b)

an exaggerated navel, intended to mark connections to ancestors

c)

a cavity in the belly, intended to contain magical substances

d)

horns rising above the head, intended to symbolize power

29.

The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because

a)

the elephant-head handles document the derivation of their forms from bronze objects

b)

their blue color suggests that the vases were intended to serve as gifts to the Mughal court

c)

their inscriptions make them one of the earliest dated examples of blue-and-white porcelain

d)

the use of cobalt for the blue glaze provides evidence of trade between China and the Middle East

30.

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

a)

serve as an observatory in which priests could chart the sky

b)

provide the formal setting for the emperor, who was known as the son of Heaven

c)

allow the gods to come down from the heavens to a high place on Earth

d)

serve as an axis mundi symbolizing the Forbidden City’s place at the center of Earth