Much of what we know about Mayan courtly life comes from paintings on
_________________.
A. cylinder vases
B. rectangular vases
C. wall reliefs
D. wood statues
Roman artists created beautiful mosaic panels called __________ in their workshops
and then installed them in the desired location.
A. frescoes
B. emblemata
C. tondos
D. rotundas
Duccio included _______________ in his scene of the Betrayal of Jesus (Fig. 18-12) on
the back of the Maesta.
A. several subsequent episodes
B. only a few figures
C. an expansive architectural backdrop
D. his portrait
Thomas Gainsborough’s style of portraiture reflects the influence of ____________.
A. Flemish artists such as Van Dyck
B. Reynold’s concept of the Grand Manner
C. realism found in Dutch genre painting
D. Romantic ideas about nature
The Last Supper (Fig. 21-3, Fig. 21-4) by Leonardo da Vinci was painted at a monastery
in __________.
A. Venice
B. Milan
C. Paris
D. Rome
What characteristic introduced by the Parler family came to dominate central European
architecture during the Renaissance?
A. clustered colonnettes that make the arcade seem to ripple
B. intricately patterned vaults that unify interior space
C. fortified walls and large towers
D. none of the above
The use of metal beams and girders was a main feature in the development of
__________.
A. skyscrapers
B. Suprematism
C. murals
D. Constructivism
How does Shen Zhou’s Poet on a Mountaintop (Fig. 25-10) represent the essence of
Ming literati painting?
A. the loose rendering of a mountain landscape
B. the harmonious blending of mind and nature
C. the emphasis on the solitary man
D. the use of calligraphy
The Indus Valley civilization thrived around the same time as ___________________.
A. Etruscan culture
B. Old Kingdom Egypt
C. Classical Greece
D. Imperial Rome
A ______________ includes the complete text of Psalms and odes or canticles from the
Bible.
A. Psalter
B. ciborium
C. icon
D. miniature
In both red- and black-figure vase painting techniques, the areas that were painted with
slip would be ________after firing.
A. yellow
B. black
C. white
D. red
At Kalhu, low relief scenes of _______________ covered the walls.
A. war campaigns and lion hunts
B. abstract, geometric motifs
C. bulls and the god Marduk
D. judgments and punishments
What detail of Bernini’s Cornaro Chapel (Fig. 23-1) helps viewer identify with the
event?
A. metal supports that make the sculptural grouping appear to float
B. portrait sculptures on both sides appear as viewers witnessing the event taking place
before us
C. a hidden window illuminating the figures with natural light
D. all of the above
Their mastery of the oil technique and life-like portrayal of the natural world earned the
two brothers, __________ and __________ the distinction as Venice’s two most
significant artists of the latter fifteenth century.
A. Giuseppe Carbonie; Bartolommeo Carbonie
B. Enrico Scrovegni; Alberto Scrovegni
C. Gentile Bellini; Giovanni Bellini
D. Giovanni Arnolfini; Gentile Arnolfini
Zen’s initial decline during the Edo period was revived by the Zen monk/teacher/artist,
__________, who portrayed subjects from everyday life that his humble followers
could easily understand.
A. Sen no Rikyu
B. Kano Eitoku
C. Ogata Korin
D. Hakuin Ekaku
Clan leaders in New Ireland rose to prominence through malagan ceremonies that
honored their _______ recently deceased ancestors.
A. father’s
B. son’s
C. wive’s
D. mother’s
Which Roman prototype provided an artistic model for realizing Charlemagne’s vision
of “the Renewal of the Roman Empire”?
A. equestrian portraits of the emperor
B. basilica-plan churches
C. illuminated manuscripts
D. all of the above
Most examples of Early Christian sculpture created before the fourth century are
____________.
A. large free standing figures
B. sarcophagi and small statues
C. found in places of worship
D. portable diptychs used for private devotion
More powerful weaponry in the late sixteenth century led to the construction of
monumental fortified __________ such as Himeji (Fig. 26-5).
A. tea houses
B. pavilions
C. castles
D. gardens
What was an advantage of stone masonry in the construction of cathedrals?
A. Vaults were more cost efficient
B. Cut stone was readily available.
C. It was less susceptible to fire.
D. It was reminiscent of pagan architecture.
Dorothy Dunn helped Native Americans of the Southwest paint in a stereotypical
__________ style.
A. European
B. Indian
C. Asian
D. African
Frans Hals painted Malle Babbe (Fig. 23-32) in _____________ than his formal
portraits.
A. a costume
B. a courtyard
C. a looser manner
D. a more detailed style
How does the Phoenix Hall, Byodoin, Uji (Fig. 12-11) reflect ideas of Pure Land
Buddhism?
A. It simulates the appearance of the paradise that awaits believers after death.
B. It provides an ideal environment for private meditation and contemplation of nature.
C. Its design is based on a mandala that believers must use in their religious practice.
D. It affirms that only the most cultured aristocrats could attain enlightenment.
Weston believed that ____________ made a great photograph and not dark room
manipulation.
A. natural beauty of an object
B. the picturesque quality of a scene
C. the artistic choices of the photographer
D. the ability to adjust lighting
Conceptual artists wanted to __________ the art object.
A. emphasize
B. dematerialize
C. celebrate
D. reproduce
Most Bwa masks depict spirits that have taken a(n) __________ form.
A. alien
B. eccentric
C. animal
D. elemental
What has been the primary criticism of Pacific culture arts festivals in recent years?
A. A number of smaller cultures have not been represented.
B. Native traditions have been negatively impacted by increased professionalism and
commercialism.
C. Organizing the festivals is expensive and drains the local economy.
D. Sacred tribal secrets have been disclosed to uninitiated outsiders.
The Shaka Triad (Fig. 12-6) by Tori Busshi reflects the strong influence of Chinese art
from what dynasty?
A. Western Wei
B. Eastern Wei
C. Southern Wei
D. Northern Wei
After the unification, Egyptian history is divided into __________.
A. dynasties
B. eras
C. periods
D. cantos
Many feminist artists embraced craft media because _________________.
A. these techniques required less demanding physical skills
B. its marginalization by the art establishment had suppressed women’s
accomplishments.
C. of the domestic function of most craft objects
D. all of the above
Of all the dukes of Burgundy, it was __________, who was the most enthusiastic art
collector and lover of books.
A. Jean, duke of Berry
B. Henri, duke of Cornwall
C. Martin, duke of Poitiers
D. Richard, duke of Vichy
__________ became a venerated pilgrimage site located in Mexico and named for a
Spanish town.
A. Guadalupe
B. Madrid
C. Segovia
D. Toledo