WorksheetsExtra Credit Assignment - Summative #1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 25mins
Codex of Mendoza
Aka Elephant Mask
Hunters in the Snow
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa
The Dome of the Rock
Bamiyan Buddhas
Fallingwater
Merovingian Looped Fibulae
The Oath of the Horatii
The Stonebreakers
The Catacomb of Priscilla was designed by its original founders to provide a
burial place for members of the early Christian community
refuge for early Christian families at times of religious persecution
secret location to baptize early Christian converts
place of worship for large congregations of early Cnristians
Works like Cranach's Allegory of Law and Grace would have appealed to a wide audience because
People believed that buying them would improve their chance of salvation
People believed that they were holy objects that possessed healing properties
Prints on paper were novelty and therefore considered to be status symbols
woodcuts were inexpensive and could be reproduced in large quantities
After the original dome of the Hagia Sophia collapsed in 558 CE, its architects responded by
removing many of the building's original windows
using lighter materials in the reconstructed dome
decreasing the height of the dome and adding columns
increasing the height of the dome and adding buttresses
The Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building shares which of the following design characteristics with the Seagram Building?
A Steel Frame Structure
Cast-iron Ornamentation
The integration of a public plaza
An oblique entryway
Marcel Duchamp displayed a urinal upside down on a pedestal
to honor exceptional craftsmanship, engineering, and construction techniques
to celebrate its aesthetic qualities, as an example of form following function
as a critique of modern capitalist consumerism
to invite the viewer to see a ready-made object in a new way
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 narration
Hierarchical scale
A lukasa from the Mbudye Society of the Luba people serves as a
representation of the divine cosmos
conceptual map of royal history
ceremonial paddle carried in processions
tool to impress images on bread made for a ritual meal
Which of the following features of the Great Mosque of Isfahan is typical of Persian architecture?
Iwans
Pediments
Multilobed arches
Stained glass
Throughout the 8th and 9th century CE, the Kufic calligraphic script that was used in this folio from an early Qur'an was also
inscribed on ceramics, metalworks, architectural features
chiseled into basalt steles pronouncing societal laws
associated with the illuminated manuscript Shahnama
employed solely for recording prayers and incantations
Aside from their function as places of sacred worship, the Great Stupa at Sanchi and Chartres Cathedral are similar in that both were built
to compete in size with nearby religious structures
as mausoleums for kings and their families
to attract pilgrims through their links with relics
as monuments memorializing the sites of battles
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 four towers in the corners of the Taj Mahal are called
Minarets
Campanili
Turrets
Pagodas
Thousands of armed, individualized terracotta warriors that were commissioned by the first Qin emperor were intended to reflect his
belief that these model soldiers would enhance the efforts of his troops in this life
desire to surpass the reputation of his father and the grandeur of his father's tomb
wish to persuade the pantheon of deities of his worthiness for entering the afterlife
vision of an army comparable to his earthly army that would accompany him to the afterlife
A cat
Pyxis of al-Mughira
Le Demoiselle d'Avignon
Untitled #228
Ikenga Shrine Figure
The Ardabil Carpets' status as a luxury item is indicated by the artist's
use of a high knot count to create detailed patterns
inclusion of courtly scenes along the edge of the work
use of gold and silver thread in the central medallion
inclusion of a poem describing the patron's vast wealth
Scholars believe that the design of the Silla gold and jade crown suggests the form of a
sacred tree in the royal precinct
dragon to symbolize power
map of conquered territories
temple to show royal piety
Which of the following statements correctly describes an audience response to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Critics initially claimed that the black granite suggested shame and degradation
Veterans successfully sued to prevent their names from being engraved on the wall
National Park Service workers refused to maintain the grounds around the Memorial
Pedestrians complained that it impeded walkways and asked that it be moved to a new location.
In Old Man's Cloth, El Anatsui creates meaning by
using recycled metal to create a work reminiscent of traditional fabrics
weaving Dutch wax fabrics together as a comment on contemporary fashion
welding tin cans to create a massive sculpture made of consumable materials
utilizing mass-produced textiles made by workers in Europe
Which architectural feature of the Parthenon is a hallmark of classical Greek architecture?
Doric columns
Flying buttresses
Gothic arches
Onion domes
The use of contrapposto in classical sculpture is primarily intended to
emphasize the symmetry of the human body
create a sense of dynamic movement
depict figures in a state of rest
highlight the use of geometric forms
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Baroque art?
Minimalist composition
Subdued color palette
Dramatic use of light and shadow
Emphasis on linear perspective
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Gothic architecture?
Pointed arches
Barrel vaults
Flat roofs
Corinthian columns
The use of chiaroscuro in Renaissance painting primarily serves to
depict figures in a state of rest
create a sense of depth and volume
emphasize the symmetry of the composition
highlight the use of vibrant colors
Which of the following materials is commonly associated with traditional Japanese woodblock prints?
Vellum
Silk
Rice paper
Canvas
Which of the following is a key feature of Romanesque architecture?
Steel frames
Flying buttresses
Rounded arches
Glass facades
What is the primary purpose of the rose window in Gothic cathedrals?
To serve as a focal point for religious ceremonies
To enhance the acoustics of the building
To allow natural light to illuminate the interior
To provide structural support
Which of the following techniques is commonly used in Impressionist painting?
Pointillism
Chiaroscuro
Impasto
Sfumato
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Byzantine mosaics?
Use of gold backgrounds
Realistic human proportions
Linear perspective
Minimalist design
What is a defining characteristic of Rococo art?
Light, playful subjects
Subtle, muted colors
Geometric abstraction
Bold, dramatic themes
Which of the following is a common feature of Islamic architecture?
Minarets
Flying buttresses
Corinthian columns
Gothic arches
Which of the following is a defining feature of Renaissance architecture?
Flying buttresses
Stained glass windows
Symmetrical arrangement
Pointed arches
What is a common characteristic of Impressionist art?
Emphasis on historical themes
Use of vibrant, unmixed colors
Detailed, realistic portraits
Geometric abstraction
Which of the following is a typical feature of Romanesque architecture?
Large windows
Ribbed vaults
Thick walls
Flying buttresses
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Art Nouveau architecture?
Minimalist design
Organic forms and curves
Geometric shapes
Industrial materials
What is a defining characteristic of Rococo art?
Abstract forms
Subtle, pastel colors
Monochromatic palette
Bold, dramatic themes
Which of the following is a typical feature of Neoclassical architecture?
Asymmetrical layouts
Ornate decorations
Symmetrical shapes
Organic motifs
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Neoclassical architecture?
Asymmetrical design
Use of columns and pediments
Organic forms
Ornate detailing
Which of the following is a defining feature of Cubist art?
Realistic representation
Fragmented forms
Use of perspective
Vibrant colors
