Sophia Learning Art History 1 Final Milestone (Complete Solution)

Art history 1 Final Exam Sophia Course
Sophia Learning – Art History 1 – Final Milestone 
1
Select the statement that is FALSE about Yakshi figures. 
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Yakshi are female earth spirits that have ties to Christianity. 
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These figures are spirits associated with fertility and protection.
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The Yakshi figures date from the same period as the Great Stupa at Sanchi.
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They are often depicted as voluptuous female figures with wide hips.
CONCEPT
Yakshi Figures
2
Which of the following is the name of the oldest and most authoritative Hindu religious texts?
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Sarnath
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Trefoil
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Ashoka
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Vedas
CONCEPT
Ancient India
3
 

Which of the following correctly identifies this work of art and the artist who created it?
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Garden of Earthly Delights, by Hieronymus Bosch
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Ghent Altarpiece, by Jan van Eyck
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A Goldsmith in his Shop, by Petrus Christus
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Mérode Altarpiece, by Robert Campin
CONCEPT
Fifteenth-Century Flemish Painting
4
 
Which of the following is the correct definition of "nave?"
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A recess, or semicircular space in a building, vaulted and often used by the choir
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Windows located above eye level, which allow light and ventilation 
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The space extending from the main entrance of a church to the narthex, usually with aisles on both sides
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The part of a cruciform church located east of the crossing
CONCEPT
Chartres Cathedral
5
Select the option that best describes "Zen." 
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A moral and ethical philosophy emphasizing a spiritual connection with nature
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A school of Buddhism emphasizing enlightenment, formal studies, and observances
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A belief system based on the teachings of Confucius
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System of religious practices emphasizing dharma and daily rituals
CONCEPT
Asian Art and Architecture
6
 

The visual conventions used to depict the Buddha in art are examples of __________. 
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symbolism
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iconography
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abstraction
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metaphor
CONCEPT
Iconography
7
 

The building below, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an example of what kind of architectural relationship?
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Arte Povera
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Installation
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Land Art
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Site Specificity
CONCEPT
Architecture
8
 

Which of the following characteristics apply to this painting?
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Impasto, watercolor
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Texture, impasto
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Watercolor, mixed media
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Mixed media, impasto
CONCEPT
Texture, Tactility
9
 
Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of Stonehenge?
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Masonry
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Post and lintel
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Corbelling
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Megalithic
CONCEPT
Early Architecture
10
Where is the Great Mosque of Cordoba located?
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Iran
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Israel
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Tunisia
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Spain
CONCEPT
Islamic Architecture
11
 

Which of the following correctly describes this image?

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Peplos
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Calf Bearer
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Kore
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Contrapposto
CONCEPT
The Human Figure in Greek Sculpture
12
Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the type of architecture represented in the image?
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Oculus
 
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Pseudoperipteral temple
 
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Amphitheater
 
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Aqueduct
 
CONCEPT
Elements of Roman Architecture
13
Which word refers to a square sculpture positioned between triglyphs on the Parthenon's Doric frieze?
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Entasis
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Capital
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Metope
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Pediment
CONCEPT
The Parthenon
14
Santa Sabina is an excellent example of a(n) __________ or columned hall, based on the form of public buildings in ancient Rome.
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mausoleum
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ambulatory
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basilica 
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clerestory
CONCEPT
Early Churches
15
Etruscan temples were highly inspired by the architecture of the __________.
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Sumerians
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Ancient Egyptians
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Greeks
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Minoans
CONCEPT
The Romans and the Etruscans
16
 

Which of the following options does NOT describe this painting? 
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High degree of illusionism
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Use of contour lines
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Two-dimensional
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Example of a representation
CONCEPT
Form and Shape
17
A work of art that displays outstanding skill or artistry is called a(n) __________. 
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work of genius
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artifact
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oeuvre
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masterpiece
CONCEPT
What Is a Work of Art?
18
 

Which of the following characteristics are present in this image, which is an example of photography? 
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Photo-sensitive, relief
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Relief, intaglio
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Intaglio, two-dimensional
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Two-dimensional, photo-sensitive
CONCEPT
Works on Paper: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography
19
Which of the following correctly describes the "Fertile Crescent?"
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A type of civic design intended to impress or intimidate viewers
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An area located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
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A productive agricultural region in the Middle and Near East 
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A Mesopotamian temple in the form of a pyramid tower with winding stories
CONCEPT
Ancient Near East
20
Which of the following words best describes an art historical method that relies on recognition of elements of an artist’s personal style?
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Visual arts
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Patronage
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Art appreciation
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Connoisseurship
CONCEPT
Art History: Past and Present
21
 
The name of this structure is the __________ Temple at Khajuraho. 
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Mandapa
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Kandariya Mahadeva
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Vishnu
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Shikhara
CONCEPT
The Hindu Temple
22
Which of the following characteristics describe the Sumerian Ziggurat as a devotional object?
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Gods dwell above humans, attentive gaze
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Holy mountain, gods dwell above humans
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Hands clasped in offering, holy mountain
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Attentive gaze, hands clasped in offering
CONCEPT
Sumer
23
 
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the architecture and urban design of Teotihuacan? 
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Roof combs
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Pyramids
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Axial plan
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Talud-tablero
CONCEPT
The Ancient Americas
24
While artists like Henri Matisse used traditional media, including oil paint on canvas, artists in the later 20th century experimented with the newly-created __________.
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tempera
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encaustic
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acrylic paint 
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fresco secco
CONCEPT
Painting
25
 

Which of the following correctly defines "mandorla?"
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A radiant disk or halo surrounding the head or body of a sacred person
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A religious image used as an aid to worship
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The Greek title of the Christian Virgin Mary
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A tomb or building containing tombs