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AP Art History Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The work represents a figure

a)

witnessing a sacred event

b)

showing loyalty to an emperor

c)

alighting on the prow of a boat

d)

experiencing spiritual enlightenment

2.

The work was created during which of the following periods?

a)

Early Classical

b)

Late Classical

c)

Archaic

d)

Hellenistic

3.

The facade of the Temple of Minerva includes which of the following architectural features?

a)

A portico flanked by Corinthian columns

b)

A blind arcade

c)

A hypostyle hall

d)

A pediment supported by Tuscan columns

4.

The depiction of war on the Column of Trajan differs from earlier depictions, such as the one seen in the Alexander Mosaic, in that the narrative frieze on the Column of Trajan

a)

models the peaceful resolution that can be achieved through negotiation

b)

emphasizes the methodical power of imperial leadership

c)

avoids references to the gods to assert the strength of the army

d)

displays merciless violence against a weak and defeated enemy

5.

The work is from

a)

Classical Greece

b)

Hellenistic Greece

c)

Imperial Rome

d)

Baroque Italy

6.

The coffers in the dome were intended to

a)

lessen its overall weight

b)

enhance its acoustics

c)

reflect light from above

d)

contrast with the building's floor

7.

The dome of the building is primarily constructed of

a)

concrete

b)

marble

c)

wood

d)

bronze

8.

The temple was dedicated to

a)

Artemis

b)

Portunus

c)

Athena

d)

Zeus

9.

The image shows a detail from a larger sculptural frieze found on the

a)

Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes at Persepolis

b)

Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens

c)

Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon

d)

Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus in Rome

10.

Roman Republican portraiture is characterized primarily by its

a)

rejection of Etruscan portrait conventions

b)

unidealized realism

c)

use of bronze

d)

use of polychrome finishes

11.

In the fresco shown, overlapping forms and architectural elements are used to create the effect of

a)

asymmetrical imbalance across the composition

b)

illusionistic spatial depth beyond the wall

c)

a dynamic composition devoid of negative space

d)

flat, solid forms that emphasize the surface texture of the wall

12.

Works such as the one shown were typically placed in

a)

an atrium

b)

a necropolis

c)

a treasury

d)

a temple

13.

Precedents for works such as the one shown have been found primarily in which of the following cultures?

a)

Minoan

b)

Assyrian

c)

Egyptian

d)

Mycenaean

14.

The work was originally used as a

a)

columnar support

b)

frieze decoration

c)

grave marker

d)

jamb figure

15.

The column shown demonstrates the style of which of the following orders?

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Composite

16.

The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient Mediterranean cultures?

a)

New Kingdom Egypt

b)

Archaic Greece

c)

Etruria

d)

Republican Rome

17.

Stylistically, the sculpture is an example of which of the following art historical periods?

a)

Etruscan

b)

Hellenistic

c)

Gothic

d)

Renaissance

18.

The Temple of Minerva differs from traditional Greek temples such as the Parthenon in that the Temple of Minerva most likely

a)

was made of wood, mud brick, and clay instead of stone and marble

b)

was enclosed on all sides by columns instead of featuring only a front portico

c)

featured closed pediments with sculptures instead of open, undecorated pediments

d)

had a low-rising, stepped entrance instead of a high podium with a frontal entryway

19.

The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the

a)

massive hill that was excavated to prepare the site

b)

huge crowds that could be accommodated within the structure

c)

monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby

d)

important name of the wealthy family that financed its construction

20.

In the work shown, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the

a)

oval shape that allows for expansive viewing from all sides

b)

arches that are framed by engaged columns and a lintel

c)

engaged columns that distribute the weight evenly on all sides

d)

oculus that provides natural lighting for the events

21.

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

22.

The work shows an understanding of

a)

foreshortening

b)

movement

c)

symmetry

d)

perspective

23.

The work shown can be attributed to the style of Hellenistic Greece because of which of the following characteristics?

a)

The use of a canon of proportions to produce a perfected male form

b)

The depiction of the psychological effects of defeat to elicit an emotional response from the viewer

c)

The stylized treatment of the body to make it appropriate for use in a timeless funerary context

d)

The inclusion of exaggerated signs of intense aging to foster respect for wisdom and experience

24.

The culture in which the work was produced is known for

a)

the relative equality of women

b)

the centralization of political authority

c)

its emphasis on military victories

d)

human sacrifices

25.

The work is from which culture?

a)

Sumerian

b)

Mycenean

c)

Etruscan

d)

Minoan

26.

The work depicts a battle in which

a)

Anglo-Saxons were defeated by Duke William at Hastings

b)

the Greeks won a naval war against the Persians at Salamis

c)

Alexander the Great overthrew King Darius III

d)

Rome was sacked by the invading Visigoths

27.

The building is a part of a complex built to celebrate

a)

the conquests of Alexander the Great

b)

Athens’ domination of the eastern Mediterranean

c)

the deification of the Roman emperor

d)

the end of the Trojan War

28.

The choice of imagery on the breastplate of the individual depicted was most likely intended to elicit which of the following responses from viewers?

a)

Reverence for his status as only prophet of a single true deity

b)

Appreciation of his services as protector of peace and prosperity

c)

Empathy for his display of humility and earthly suffering

d)

Fear of his power to hand out judgment and punishment to his people

29.

On the basis of style and subject matter, the work shown can be attributed to which of the following cultures?

a)

Susian

b)

Sumerian

c)

Etruscan

d)

Classical Greece

30.

The work does which of the following?

a)

Depicts a legislative event.

b)

Depicts a domestic event.

c)

Uses realistic scale.

d)

Expresses intense emotion.