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Question 1.1. Which complementary colors did Van Gogh primarily use in his portrait? Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh (Points : 3) green and white blue and orange yellow and orange red and green Question 2.2. Which of the following describes the use of the principles of design in Raphael’s the School of Athens? (Points : 3) high contrast created by placing pale colors next to one another emphasis created by making the important subjects larger radial balance created through the placement of the figures symmetrical balance created by the form of the architecture around

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Question 3.3. What is aesthetics? (Points : 3) exploring philosophical questions such as "What is art?" and "What is beauty?" asking questions about a work of art from a historical perspective describing a work of art based on its period, civilization, and style determining how an artwork is organized, using the principles of design as a guide Question 4.4. In which step of the critical analysis process would you discuss whether an artwork was successful or not? (Points : 3) description interpretation analysis evaluation Question 5.5. Which of the following describes Mesopotamian relief sculpture? (Points : 3) It is carved in high relief with deep undercutting. It depicts a deep sense of space. It is carved in sunken relief with figures below the surrounding stone. It depicts figures with exaggerated muscles. Question 6.6. What is a convention of Mesopotamian architecture? (Points : 3) adding images to walls that depict landscape scenes to relax visitors building temples as tall as possible in order to reach the heavens constructing walls of important buildings using marble blocks to show how rich they were painting images using the fresco technique so that they last for a long time Question 7.7. How did Egyptian artists and architects create works that reflect the beliefs of ancient Egyptian civilization? (Points : 3) They glorified all Egyptians equally because every person played an important part in Egyptian society. They focused on the Egyptian royalty and gods because of their importance to Egyptian society. They avoided depicting the human form because it challenged their gods’ ability to create life. They focused on the important role that laborers and craftsmen played in Egyptian civilization. Question 8.8. Which of the following conventions describes Egyptian tomb sculptures? (Points : 3) They painted the figures in neutral grays in respect for the dead. They created sculptures with dramatic poses to represent the personalities of the dead. They painted intricate patterns on the figures to give them a decorative feel. They created solid sculptures to house the ka of the dead. Question 9.9. Which statement is true about the Egyptian Book of the Dead? (Points : 3) It depicts figures with exaggerated muscles. It depicts figures in naturalistic poses that look exactly like real life. It depicts figures in realistic space. It depicts the most important figures as the largest and least important as the smallest. Question 10.10. Which statement correctly describes the Parthenon in Greece? (Points : 3) Its design appears asymmetrical from a distance which creates interest. Its design used features of the Corinthian order of Classical Greek architecture. Its columns are completely covered in low relief sculptures depicting the gods. It’s composed of three main elements, the pediment, frieze and columns. Question 11.11. Which sentence describes a convention of Classical Greek sculpture? (Points : 3) Figures are depicted with many pieces of real gold jewelry. Figures are often clothed from head to toe. Figures are obese which was considered ideal at the time. Figures are often in a contrapposto pose. Question 12.12. Which statement describes a characteristic of Classical Greek relief sculpture from the Parthenon frieze? (Points : 3) The story records a natural disaster that occurred and how Zeus helped the Athenians. Figures have exaggerated proportions that give the sculpture a sense of drama. The sculptures are in-the-round so that they can be viewed from all angles. Figures in the background are carved in lower relief than the figures in the foreground. Question 13.13. Which is a characteristic of the Roman Pantheon? (Points : 3) It is dedicated to a single god from Rome. Its exterior design incorporates features of Mesopotamian architecture. Lightweight concrete allowed the architects to create a large hollow dome. The interior of the Pantheon is filled with columns to help support the heavy weight of the dome. Question 14.14. Which of the following describes how ancient Roman triumphal arches reflect beliefs of the time? (Points : 3) They show that the Romans were able to live as a peaceful society. They show how Roman society glorified war victories and successful emperors. They reflect the importance of religion in the Roman Empire. They reflect the power of the common people in overcoming adversity. Question 15.15. Which statement correctly describes how Augustus of Primaporta exhibited Roman sculpture conventions? (Points : 3) Augustus’ figure is idealized and he is symbolically marked as a descendant of the gods. Augustus’ figure has highly exaggerated musculature so as to depict him as a strong emperor. The sculpture is the exact likeness of Emperor Augustus, imperfections and all. The sculpture is arranged in an awkward and stiff pose.

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16. What convention did Chinese artist Shen Zhou use in his brush painting? (Points : 3) He created a deep sense of space with the help of one-point perspective. He used many different colors to help give the image a sense of variety. He used only the color black in order to emphasis the quality of his lines. He depicted humans as being large in comparison to the surrounding nature. Question 17.17. Which of the following describes a convention found in Japanese woodblock prints? (Points : 3) the prints had calligraphic lines with much variation shown in the weight of the lines the prints were always made with only one color, black, and white the prints featured chiaroscuro shading the prints featured large flat areas of color or simple gradients Question 18.18. Which of the following is a convention of Mughal miniature paintings? The prophet Elijah rescuing Hamza's nephew (Points : 3) The paintings contained rich jewel-tone colors. The paintings contained no human or animal figures. The paintings contained areas of flat color or simple gradients. The paintings have a deep sense of space that is naturalistic. Question 19.19. Which of the following is a convention of Mayan architecture? (Points : 3) Mayan pyramids were built entirely out of expensive jade. Mayan pyramids had smooth sides and the temple was located inside. Mayan pyramids were whitewashed with lime and had no glyphs on their sides. Mayan pyramids were stepped with a temple on at the top. Question 20.20. Which statement best describes a convention found in Zuni pottery? (Points : 3) They are very colorful, usually containing at least 5 colors each. The form of a pot belongs to one family and no other family may use that form. They depict only geometric symbols with no plants or animals. The backgrounds of the pots are painted with white slip. Question 21.21. Which of the following best describes a common convention used by Persian weavers? (Points : 3) Weavers often rugs using one color and no designs. Persian weavers often used a symmetrical knot. Weavers used paint to add the designs onto the rugs after they were woven. Weavers often designed carpets based on lush gardens. Question 22.22. What characteristic best describes a Benin bronze sculpture? (Points : 3) The sculptures were painted with bright saturated colors and placed outside. The sculptures depicted the most important figures as the largest. The sculptures depict normal everyday citizens doing normal everyday activities. The sculptures were created from blocks of plaster and then painted to look like bronze. Question 23.23. Which statement best describes Celtic illuminated manuscripts? (Points : 3) They contain interlacing spirals and knotted lines. They contain simplistic geometric designs featuring stylized flowers. They portray secular (non-religious) ideas and information. They portray religious leaders in lifelike settings. Question 24.24. Which of the following elements are common to Gothic cathedrals? (Points : 3) rounded arches and short squat walls triumphal arches and hemispherical domes post-and-lintel structure and fresco paintings sculpted portals and stained-glass windows Question 25.25. What is a distinguishing characteristic of early Renaissance art? (Points : 3) Artists depicted figures that were naturalistic and true to real life, including imperfections. Artists focused solely on religious subjects because the church was their only patron. Artists were able to explore non-Christian themes in their artworks such as Classical myths. Artists studied foreign cultures such as the Americas and copied the artwork from those cultures. Question 26.26. How does Italian High Renaissance artwork reflect humanist thought? (Points : 3) The artwork depicts religious figures in earthly settings. The artwork depicts mortal humans as superior to religious figures. The artwork depicts mortal humans in heavenly settings. The artwork depicts humans as smaller and less meaningful than nature. Question 27.27. How do Mannerist paintings differ from High Renaissance paintings? (Points : 3) Mannerist paintings show scenes that are emotionless. Mannerist paintings show exaggerated human anatomy. Mannerist paintings depict human figures in stiff poses. Mannerist paintings depict naturalistic space. Question 28.28. What Classical convention is reflected in Michelangelo's David? (Points : 3) The statue is cast in bronze. The statue depicts a story from Roman myth. The statue depicts a naturalistic figure, including flaws. The statue is in a contrapposto pose. Question 29.29. Which statement best describes the difference between Gothic and Renaissance architecture? (Points : 3) Gothic cathedrals borrowed inspiration from Classical cultures and Renaissance buildings did not. Gothic cathedrals soared towards the heavens while Renaissance buildings remained orderly and symmetrical. Gothic cathedrals commonly used a rounded arch and Renaissance buildings used the pointed arch. Gothic architects favored a design that was rational and harmonic while Renaissance architects favored mystical details. Question 30.30. What technique did German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer use to create this highly detailed image? (Points : 3) engraving drypoint lithography embossing Question 31. 31. Write a paragraph (4 - 7 sentences) that describes how the artwork from a culture reflects the beliefs of the people. You will write about the Mesopotamian culture OR Egyptian culture. Consider the following while writing your response. • the function or purpose of the artwork • conventions of the artwork • the subject of the artwork (Points : 10) Question 32. 32. Write a paragraph (4 - 7 sentences) that describes how High Renaissance artists were influenced by artists from other cultures and time periods. In your answer, include the specific culture or period that influenced High Renaissance art, and also the artistic conventions that reflect that influence such as: • the philosophy or thought behind the artworks • conventions of the artwork • the subject of the artwork (Points : 10)

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Ask things one question at a time because people are more likely to answer because they will get more medals

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true that ^^^

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1-blue and orange

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2-symmetrical balance created by the form of the architecture around

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3-exploring philosophical questions such as "What is art?" and "What is beauty?" it means where is the beauty in something

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4- interpretation and im done :P

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I need each question asked individually, because it stays organized that way

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Question 5.5. Which of the following describes Mesopotamian relief sculpture? (Points : 3) It is carved in high relief with deep undercutting. It depicts a deep sense of space. It is carved in sunken relief with figures below the surrounding stone. It depicts figures with exaggerated muscles.

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Question 6.6. What is a convention of Mesopotamian architecture? (Points : 3) adding images to walls that depict landscape scenes to relax visitors building temples as tall as possible in order to reach the heavens constructing walls of important buildings using marble blocks to show how rich they were painting images using the fresco technique so that they last for a long time

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