Multiple Choice Questions

Question 0

All of the following are characteristics of both Romanesque and gothic architecture EXCEPT

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Large areas of stained glass

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The Erechtheum is most famous for its

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Porch of caryatids

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The annunciation and the visitation at Reims cathedral are examples of

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Gothic façade sculpture

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The building above was originally intended as a

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Country house

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The architect who designed this building was

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Palladio

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The gattamelata, an equestrian statue reminiscent of Ancient Rome was made in Padua by

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Donatello

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The colors of rococo paintings are predominantly

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Pastel

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A leading proponent of a “poussiniste” style in the 19th century was

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Jean Ingres

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Cubist collages frequently incorporated

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Words

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This type of monument is called

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A stepped pyramid

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This monument dates from

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The old kingdom

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This early monument is unusual in that it

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Was designed by w person whose name is known

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In classical architecture the architrave, frieze, and cornice are the three elements that form the

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Entablature

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Surviving examples of Ancient Greek painting are found primarily on

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Pottery

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An important development in Greek sculpture about 480 BC was the introduction of contrapposto which can be described as

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Relaxed natural stance

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An example of an early Christian basilica was

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St. Paul outside the walls

Rome

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The emperor Charlemagne’s taste differed from that of his immediate predecessors because of his special interest in the art, architecture, and literature of

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Ancient Rome

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The façades of many Romanesque churches are distinguished from those of their earlier medieval predecessors by the extensive use of

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Stone sculpture

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Rubens paintings are generally characterized by

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Dynamic movement

Question 19

All of the following artists are associated with 19th century realism (Courbet, Manet, Daumier) except

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Monet

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An artist whose work reveals an interest in political revolution

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David

Question 21

Mosaic refers to

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Images composed of small pieces of colored glass or stone

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Images of large winged, five-legged Bulls with human heads are found in the art of ancient

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Assyria-lamasue

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The roman interest in the factual is evident in

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Historical reliefs and portrait sculpture

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Ancient roman architectural elements used in Romanesque architecture include all of the following (arcades, barrel vaulting, groin vaulting) except

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Ribbed vaulting- more advanced bc innovation of distribution. Of weight
Higher ceilings

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Bishop Bernward was an important patron of the arts who

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Commissioned the bronze door of st.michaels cathedral Hildesheim

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The term clerestory refers to

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A row of windows in the upper part of a wall

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The Dutch artist Jacob van Ruisdael specialized in

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Landscapes

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Andre Le Notre and Jules hardouin-mansard are associated with

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The gardens and palace of Versailles (built by Louis xiv)

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Cézanne sought to paint nature in terms of its

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Underlying structure

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The medium used to decorate the walls of ancient Minoan palaces was

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Fresco ex: Bull Leaping

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The interiors of Egyptian temples often included halls with

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Closely spaced columns

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The frieze on the cells of the Parthenon depicts the

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Panathenaic procession

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Early Christian catacombs were used for

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Early religious ceremonies

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Which of the following roman works has a relief sculpture that depicts a tragic moment in Jewish history

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Arch of Titus

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Many enthroned madonnas painted in Italy around 1300 show the strong influence of which of the following styles of art

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Byzantine

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In his painting the French eighteenth century artist charging frequently represented

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Middle class domestic life

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The work of Delacroix exemplifies

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Romanticism

Question 38

Which of the following had the greatest effect on new development in late 19th century architecture

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Industrial revolution