Exam 1

Question 1

Renaissance

Answer 1

Rebirth

Question 2

Baroque

Answer 2

irregular, bizarre, or otherwise departing from rules and proportions established during the renaissance

Question 3

classicism

Answer 3

an intellectual movement that souhgt to mimic the literature, rhetoric, art, and philosophy of the ancient world

Question 4

humanism

Answer 4

the quality of being human, human nature

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idealism

Answer 5

the idea of an ideal human being and the artistic inspiration for ideal virtue, physique, and actions.

Question 6

naturalism

Answer 6

art that pays attention to very accurate and precise details, and portrays things as they are

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mannerism

Answer 7

the “stylish style” for its emphasis on self conscious artifice over realistic depiction

Question 8

secular

Answer 8

something or someone that is not religious in nature

Question 9

classical art

Answer 9

painting and sculpture from ancient rome and greece. it was studied by the artists of the renaissance

Question 10

fresco

Answer 10

a technique used to paint rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries

Question 11

frida kahlo (what is she remembered for)

Answer 11

self portraits, pain and passion, bold, vibrant colors

Question 12

frida kahlo’s “The Two Fridas” 1939 breakdown

Answer 12

painted shortly after her divorce with Diego Rivera. Shows Frida’s two personalities. Represents her memory of an imaginary childhood friend, and her desperation/loneliness with her separation from Diego

Question 13

Egon Schiele (what was he known for)

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noted for its intensity and raw sexuality, nude self portraits. the twisted body shades and the expressive line that characterize schiele’s paintings and drawing mark the artist as an early exponent of expressionism.

Question 14

Egon Schiele’s “Self Portrait with Splayed Fingers” 1911 breakdown

Answer 14

suggested to represent expressionist dancers. gestures could have inspired the scissor-like splayed finger motif. With his left shoulder pulled up, the artist defends himself against the viewer

Question 15

michaelangelo (what was he known for)

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one of the greatest artists of the italian renaissance. sculptor, painter, poet, architect

Question 16

Michaelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” 1511 breakdown

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interpretation of the bible, essential phases of the spiritual development of mankind seen through a very dramatic relationship between humans and God.

Question 17

Edouard Manet (what was he known for)

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some of his works caused controversy, and inspired young painters who created impressionism. he painted The Luncheon on the Grass as well as Olympia.

Question 18

Edouard Manet’s “Olympia” 1863, breakdown

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prostitute painting. caused great controversy

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Johannes Vermeer (what was he known for)

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painted scenes of middle class life

Question 20

Johannes Vermeer’s “Women Holding a Balance” 1664 breakdown

Answer 20

to judge is to weigh. religious meaning that the faithful, prior to meditating, first examine their conscience and weight their sins as if facing Judgement Day.

Question 21

The Two Frieda’s: year

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1939

Question 22

Splayed Fingers: year

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1911

Question 23

Woman Holding a Balance: year

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1664

Question 24

Olympia: year

Answer 24

1863

Question 25

The Creation of Adam: year

Answer 25

1511