art history review pt 1

Art History Review PT 1

Humanism and ___ were two Greek philosophies that affected both the Renaissance and Neo Classical period

A. MoralismB. IdealismC. Optimism

Protagoras’s belief the “man is the measure of all things” embodies ____ philosophy.

A. HumanismB. IdealismC. Communism

Idealistic thought expresses the belief of ________,

A. HopeB. ImperfectionsC. Perfection

This Greek sculpture embodies perfection in human form.

A. DiscobulusB. PietaC. Athena

Calligraphy is generally associated with ____ culture.

A. EuropeanB. AsianC. Middle Eastern

Japanese wooden structure that served as Buddhist temples.

A. StupasB. MosaicsC. Pagoda

Which of the following characteristics cannot be found in Byzantine art?

A. Rich colors (especially gold)B. Stiff rigid figuresC. Great detail

Most Byzantine art was used for _____ purposes.

A. ReligiousB. FunctionalC. Political

Architecture from the Byzantine empire featured _____.

A. Large pillarsB. Huge domesC. Lintel design

Why does Islamic art focus on decorative designs?

A. All Islamic artists were architectsB. Graven images were forbiddenC. Islamic culture does not appreciate art

____ are geometric or floral patterns found on Islamic structures.

A. ArabesquesB. HieroglyphicsC. Engravenings

This Islamic inspired structure in India is perhaps one of the most beautiful structure in the world.

A. The LouvreB. Dome Of The RockC. Taj Mahal

The Renaissance began in the 15th & 16th centuries in _____.

A. ItalyB. FranceC. Netherlands

What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?

A. Medical studiesB. Interests in art and philosophyC. Religious belief

Art technique pioneered by Da Vinci that added small changes in light to soften image edges.

A. FrescoB. SfumatoC. Tint

In Fresco painting what type of surface must paint be applied to?

A. WoodB. CanvasC. Wet plaster

Art period known for excessive ornamentation and a reestablish of the monarchy and church.

A. Neo ClassicalB. BaroqueC. Romantic

Why was art so important to the church during the Baroque period?

A. Most people couldn’t readB. Art showed God’s gloryC. Churches appreciated art

This Baroque artist created controversial (flesh) works for the church.

A. MichelangoB. RembrandtC. Caravaggio

Baroque artist known for excessive use on paints and many self portraits.

A. RaphaelB. PicassoC. Rembrandt

What discovery occurred during the 18th century that helped fuel interest in Greek/Roman past.

A. Discovery of PompeiiB. Unearthing of Socrates’ tombC. Recovery of Michelangelo’s Pieta

What events were taking place during the 18th century that made humanistic and idealistic thought relevant?

A. RevolutionsB. Ancient discoveriesC. A reemphasis on religion

Thomas Jefferson used Neo-Palladian style to create the nation’s capital and _______.

A. Taj MahalB. MonticelloC. Palace of Versailles

David used Greek mythology to create ______ works that promoted the French Revolution

A. ExpressiveB. ArtisticC. Persuasive

Neo-Classicism = ReasonRomanticism = _______

A. LogicB. EmotionC. Experimentation

The ______ caused many artists to paint nostalgic images and landscapes from the past.

A. Irish Potato FamineB. Revolutionary WarC. Industrial Revolution

The emotional element of Romanticism caused many artists to paint works which depicted all of

the following except _____.A. SupernaturalB. MysteriousC. Logical

Famous British landscape artist that painted scenes from his boyhood memories.

A. GoyaB. SickertC. Constable

This artist’s sometimes gruesome work depicted the follies of man and society.

A. CourbetB. GoyaC. Dali

Doctors believe that the ____ that Goya used led to his deafness.

A. BrushesB. OilsC. Pigments

Art Recognition

The Pieta

A. Da VinciB. MichelangeloC. Raphael

The Last Supper

A. Da VinciB. DavidC. Michelangelo

The School of Athens

A. Da VinciB. RaphaelC. Michelangelo

Bacchus

A. CaravaggioB. RembrandtC. Goya

The Blinding of Samson

A. CaravaggioB. GahlC. Rembrandt

Oath of Horatti

A. DavidB. GigerC. Jefferson

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A. GoyaB. ConstableC. Rembrandt

Saturn Devouring His Young

A. GoyaB. DavidC. Constable

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