Southern New Hampshire University
FAS-201 Introduction to Humanities 1
EXAM 1 questions and answers
1
Which of the following is the correct definition of a curator?
Someone who is skilled in combining text and pictures in
advertisements, magazines, or books
Someone who creates exhibitions for museums by grouping works
of art according to a common theme
Someone who helps to acquire and classify books, journal articles,
and digital sources on art
Someone who determines the value of works of art based on their
materials, beauty, and authenticity
CONCEPT
Careers in Art History
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2
Which of the following is the correct definition of carving?
Creating a sculpture by combining pieces of clay to resemble a
desired shape
Creating a sculpture by pouring a liquid into a mold and letting it
harden before removing the mold
Creating a sculpture by combining a series of found objects
Creating a sculpture by scraping away or removing material from
a hard substance until the desired shape emerges
CONCEPT
Sculpture
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3
Which of the following is the best definition of formal analysis?
Understanding works of art by considering their cultural meaning
Understanding works of art by considering their physical qualities
Understanding works of art by considering their historical, social,
religious, or geographical situation
Understanding works of art by considering the shared philosophy or
goals of the artist
CONCEPT
Artistic Movement
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4
Which of the following is a characteristic of this painting?
It has a high degree of naturalism, depicting the landscape
realistically as it appears to the eye.
It is an example of Illusionism in which the artist is attempting
to convince the viewer that the subject matter is actually real.
It is an example of representation. While not intended to be highly
realistic, it is still a recognizable depiction of a landscape.
It is an example of mixed media in which the artist uses a variety
of mediums to create the finished work of art.
CONCEPT
Form and Shape
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5
is the organized worship of a higher power or supreme being.
Society
Politics
Culture
Religion
CONCEPT
Connecting Cultures and Time Periods
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9
Select the term that does NOT apply to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa."
Masterpiece
Artifact
Canon
Three-dimensional
CONCEPT
Interpreting Works of Art
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10
In order to give the illusion of depth in a work of art, an artist might create space between two or more
objects. This space between objects is called .
modeling (2-D)
negative space
hatching
cross-hatching
CONCEPT
Space and Volume
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11
W1h2ich of the following works is an example of experimental media?
CONCEPT
Experimental Media
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13
Which of the following are terms related to photography?
Intaglio, two-dimensional
Relief, intaglio
Photo-sensitive, two-dimensional
Three-dimensional, photo-sensitive
CONCEPT
Works on Paper: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography
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16
Which of the following is the correct definition of cultural studies?
The study of all aspects of cultural production; in particular,
popular culture and everyday life
The set of ideas and values developed through exposure to the
same broadcast, print, and Internet media outlets
The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual production
The study of the past, particularly through the analysis of
written documents
CONCEPT
Art History and Other Disciplines
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17
An object created by human beings that is of cultural interest is a(n) .
masterpiece
natural object
artifact
work of genius
CONCEPT
What Is a Work of Art?
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18
Which of the following achievements in art history is attributed to Giorgio Vasari?
Founded the academic study of the history and development of the
visual arts
Pioneered the biographical approach to the study of art history
Authored some of the earliest recorded historical descriptions of
works of art
Introduced the idea that works of art should be analyzed in the
context of the culture and time period in which they were
created
CONCEPT
What Is Art History?
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19
Which of the following techniques did the artist use to create the illusion of depth in this
painting?
Vanishing point
Overlapping
Atmospheric perspective
Aerial perspective
CONCEPT
Perspective
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21
The style of artists working in the Hellenistic times represents which type of style?
Personal style
In the Allegory of the Art of Painting by Jan Vermeer, what object appears in the foreground?
The curtain to the left of the chair
The girl in the blue dress
The artist on the stool
The map on the wall
CONCEPT
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Which of the following is a definition of "canon?"
Works of art that are considered to be most important for study
An artist's body of work
Concerned with beauty or appreciation of beauty
An object designed for its aesthetic appeal
CONCEPT
Art History: Past and Present
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Artists could make their own paint by combining pigment and a(n) , such as oil or water, and
could control the thickness of the paint by adjusting the quantity of these ingredients.
CONCEPT
tempera
color
binder
encaustic
Painting
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28
What is the correct definition of oeuvre?
An object of historical or cultural interest, made by a human being
An artist's body of work
A work of outstanding skill or artistry
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
CONCEPT
What Is an Artist?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of this work of art?
Land art
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of this painting?
Portrait
Still life
Narrative
Landscape
CONCEPT