Complete 4 multiple choice exams 25 questions. Total of 100 questions - GED240 - ART HISTORY
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GED240 Rev. 01/2020
Unit Exam 2
Exam ID: 0917c05a-6279-4542-a66c-df56879e17ba
During the Late Byzantine period, the territory of the Byzantine Empire decreased to ______.1.
small areas of the Balkans and Greecea.
Constantinople and Russiab.
Greece and eastern Europec.
Greece and Macedoniad.
What feature do Greek kouroi and standing figures in Egyptian art have in common?2.
full nuditya.
the archaic smileb.
a rigid stancec.
realistic proportiond.
Which of the following features distinguishes the Doric order in Greek architecture?3.
a column that stands directly on the stylobatea.
fluted and elongated columnsb.
a continuous frieze on the entablaturec.
a peristyle colonnade with cisternd.
The term Pausian refers to ______.4.
mosaic copies of painted originalsa.
opulent floral borders in paintings and mosaicsb.
hunting scenes with foreshortening.c.
textiles that incorporate symmetrical balanced.
In both its subject matter and artistic style, the Paris Psalter reflects ______.5.
the continuation of pagan artistic traditions in the Christian art of Constantinoplea.
the Byzantine interest in representing an otherworldly space of the mysticalb.
the preference for two-dimensional surface patterns in the Middle Byzantine periodc.
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the spread of Christianity among the masses through the production of manuscriptsd.
The Flavian Amphitheater is also known as the “Colosseum” because of ______.6.
the statue of Nero that stood next to ita.
its imposing size and seating capacityb.
its function as a public entertainment sitec.
the muscular physique of Roman gladiatorsd.
What is the significance of the contrast between the plain exterior of the Oratory of Galla Placidia and
its highly decorated interior?
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it reflects the economic needs to limit the decorative programs of churchesa.
it symbolizes the transition from the real world into a supernatural realmb.
it is the result of later generations stripping the original decoration from the exteriorc.
it symbolizes Christianity’s development from humble origins to a great religiond.
The mosaics in the rotunda of St. George in Thessaloniki depict ______.8.
gods and goddessesa.
Jonah and the Whaleb.
Christ as the Good Shepherdc.
standing saintsd.
The wall paintings in the House of the Vetii ______.9.
depict a continuous narrative around the entire rooma.
resemble framed pictures hung on the wallb.
exemplify the Roman tradition of still-life paintingc.
are unusual because most homes relied on mosaics for decorationd.
In comparison to Greek women, Roman women were ______.10.
treated like slavesa.
involved in ritualsb.
not allowed to own propertyc.
socially far freerd.
The Romans’ tradition of realistic portrait sculpture probably derives from their ______.11.
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desire to revive Greek Classical idealsa.
veneration of deceased ancestorsb.
concerns about the afterlifec.
use of art as political propagandad.
What medium demonstrates exceptional technical skill in the Etruscans’ production of
large-scale sculpture?
12.
marblea.
terra cottab.
limestonec.
stuccod.
Which word means “submission to God’s will”?13.
Qur’ana.
Maqamatb.
Torahc.
Islamd.
During the Byzantine era, to separate the congregation from the sanctuary, the celebration of the
Mass took place behind a(n) ______.
14.
ciboriuma.
screenb.
ambulatoryc.
aisled.
How does Augustus of Primaporta differ from Greek Classical sculpture?15.
the figure’s accurate proportionsa.
the figure’s youthful appearanceb.
the figure’s easily recognizable likenessc.
the figure’s contrapposto posed.
______ are small rooms that housed sarcophagi in catacombs.16.
Cubiculaa.
Narthexb.
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Transeptsc.
Synagoguesd.
What did Jews and Christians use for burials and funerary ceremonies, not as places of worship?17.
basilicasa.
martyriab.
catacombsc.
synagoguesd.
Upright stone slabs used in cemeteries as gravestones are called ______.18.
stelaia.
filletsb.
cellac.
volutesd.
Sinan’s crowning achievement as an architect was the ______.19.
Hall of the Abencerrajesa.
madrasa-mausoleum-mosqueb.
Mosque of Sultan Selimc.
Court of the Lionsd.
Which metalworking technique was used to decorate bronze Etruscan cistae?20.
etchinga.
engravingb.
repoussec.
niellod.
The wall between the nave arcade and the clerestory in Early Christian churches was typically
decorated with ______.
21.
mosaicsa.
stained glassb.
reliefsc.
stuccod.
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How is Islamic religious belief reflected in the art of calligraphy?22.
Reverence for the Qur’an and for writing extends the word of God.a.
The written word promotes literacy and intellectual development.b.
Calligraphy serves as a common visual language uniting the Muslim community.c.
The variety of cursive scripts reflects the diversity of Islamic culture.d.
According to some scholars, the Greeks’ defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE had what effect on
Greek art?
23.
it accelerated artistic developments that led to the Classical Perioda.
Near Eastern traditions became more acceptable in Greek artb.
Greek art was used as propaganda against the Persiansc.
Greek language and literature became dominant in the Near East and Egyptd.
Which description of the image of the Lamentation with Standing Monastic Saints Below at Nerezi
reflects art under the Komnenians?
24.
short, squatty figuresa.
aloof and emotionless qualityb.
flat, two-dimensionalityc.
painterly spontaneityd.
Architects of the Cathedral of St. Mark in Venice relied on a Greek-cross plan, marking each square
unit with a separate ______.
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altara.
apseb.
chapelc.
domed.
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