WorksheetsAP Art History Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
The structure is located in
China
India
Russian
Iran
The structure's exterior is decorated with a combination of
inlaid stone and verses from the Quran
zoomorphic and ribbon interlace
cloisonné enamel and filigree
relief sculptures and verses inspired by the Bible
The interior of the building is
illuminated by an oculus
ornamented with marble
furnished with calligraphic panels
covered with low-relief carvings
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
The work shown can attributed to the artistic tradition of
Persia
China
India
Japan
The carved decoration on the work has been interpreted as symbolic of the political power and legitimacy of the ruler based on
a carved inscription, which lists the succession of caliphs in the Umayyad dynasty
representations of falcon eggs, which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate
a portrait of the owner, which depicts him seated on an ornate throne
scenes of a lion hunt, which expresses the victory of the Umayyads over the Nasrid dynasty
The work shown is an example of
a reliquary that would have contained sacred remains
an ornate fibula, like those found in Lombardic graves
a carved pyxis, which once held containers of fragrant perfume
an enconchado luxury good meant to be used as a diplomatic gift
In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys
the innovative and unique approach of the artist
a preference for clarity of content over design
the importance of the spiritual message being communicated
the limitations of carefully planned design methods
The mosque shown is located in
Spain
Syria
Turkey
Egypt
The rock-cut Longmen cave sculptures are significant within the tradition of Chinese art because they
show that the tradition of Buddhist sculpture originally emerged in the remote regions of China
convey the importance of funerary monuments for early Chinese Buddhists
convey the support of the Chinese imperial court for the spread of Buddhism
show the adoption of iconography from traditional Chinese religions in depictions of the Buddha
The double-tiered columns allowed for all of the following EXCEPT
barrel-vaulted roofing
decorative rhythm and repetition
a higher roof to make up for the short columns
the entrance of light and air into the hall
In the folio shown, the elaborate border of flowers and birds, rich furniture, and figural composition allows it to be attributed to which of the following cultures?
Mughal India
Safavid Persia
Arab North Africa
Kamakura Japan
Ornamentation on the surfaces of Islamic religious architecture often includes
figures of religious leaders
mythological characters
historical scenes
calligraphic panels
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
Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to
separate the crowds of ordinary worshipers from clerics visiting the shrine
provide space for chapels dedicated to the important saints that line its periphery
provide a large open space for burying the faithful near this sacred site
allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the prescribed ritual of circumambulation
The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to
find others who worshipped Vishnu, the primary deity of the temple
meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary
visualize the history of the spread of Hinduism throughout the region
locate sculptures of the particular deity whose protection they desired
The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to
house an open air food market for the town’s population throughout the working week
provide space for pilgrims to perform the devotional practice of circumambulation
accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers
provide the Mosque’s clergy with a private space for prayer and contemplation
Monuments like the Buddha at Bamiyan most directly influenced the form and scale of Buddhist statues created for
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Todai-ji in Japan
the Longmen caves in China
At the time of the Dome of the Rock’s construction, Muslim practitioners in Jerusalem were meant to recognize the triumph of the new faith of Islam through which external aspect of the structure?
Its symbolic location at a sacred religious site
Its concentric aisles that allow circumambulation
Its Qur’anic frieze that is visible throughout the city
Its integrated position in a bustling city center
The church shown is
Early Christian
Carolingian
Ottonian
Romanesque
At the Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh) at Isfahan, Iran, the qibla iwan reminds worshippers to direct themselves toward the city of Mecca as they pray through the presence of
minarets
muqarnas
a minbar
a maqsura
For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is
the pathway through a chahar bagh garden that leads to the mosque
a monumental gate that is ornamented with calligraphy from the Qur’an
the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of Islamic prayer
an open-air courtyard with a large fountain rising from the middle
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
In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of
communicating the similarities between Persian history and the life of the court
encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work
counteracting prevailing opinions that Persian artistic traditions were outmoded
influencing courtiers to respect their ruler as a direct descendant of Gayumars
Borobudur was designed in the form of a giant mandala in order to
mirror the sacred cosmic order
create an unconquerable fortress
display the grandeur of Buddhism
accommodate large congregations
The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a
manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power
center of worship for the faithful, including towers used for the call to prayers
site where pilgrims could gather to offer gifts of thanks or prayers for safety
monastery complex with entrances oriented toward the cardinal points
When designing the Ardabil Carpet, in consideration of the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist decided to include a
field of small rectangular shapes that symbolize individuals, events, or places
group of dancing figures playing musical instruments in festive celebration
golden background in order to indicate spirituality and timelessness
large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end
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
The combination of vegetal and figural forms in the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) reflects the distinction drawn in medieval Islamic culture between
oral and written history
luxury and everyday contexts
people of different social classes
religious and secular law
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
