Sophia Learning – Art History 1 – Final Milestone,100% CORRECT

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Select the statement that is FALSE about Yakshi figures. • Yakshi are female earth spirits that have ties to Christianity. • These figures are spirits associated with fertility and protection. •... The Yakshi figures date from the same period as the Great Stupa at Sanchi. • They are often depicted as voluptuous female figures with wide hips. 2 Which of the following is the name of the oldest and most authoritative Hindu religious texts? • Sarnath • Trefoil • Ashoka • Vedas 3 Which of the following correctly identifies this work of art and the artist who created it? • Garden of Earthly Delights, by Hieronymus Bosch • Ghent Altarpiece, by Jan van Eyck • A Goldsmith in his Shop, by Petrus Christus • Mérode Altarpiece, by Robert Campin 4 Which of the following is the correct definition of "nave?" • A recess, or semicircular space in a building, vaulted and often used by the choir • Windows located above eye level, which allow light and ventilation • The space extending from the main entrance of a church to the narthex, usually with aisles on both sides • The part of a cruciform church located east of the crossing 5 Select the option that best describes "Zen." • A moral and ethical philosophy emphasizing a spiritual connection with nature • A school of Buddhism emphasizing enlightenment, formal studies, and observances • A belief system based on the teachings of Confucius • System of religious practices emphasizing dharma and daily rituals 6 The visual conventions used to depict the Buddha in art are examples of __________. • symbolism • iconography • abstraction • metaphor 7 The building below, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an example of what kind of architectural relationship? • Arte Povera • Installation • Land Art • Site Specificity 8 Which of the following characteristics apply to this painting? • Impasto, watercolor • Texture, impasto • Watercolor, mixed media • Mixed media, impasto 9 Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of Stonehenge? • Masonry • Post and lintel • Corbelling • Megalithic 10 Where is the Great Mosque of Cordoba located? • Iran • Israel • Tunisia • Spain 11 Which of the following correctly describes this image? • Peplos • Calf Bearer • Kore • Contrapposto 12 Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the type of architecture represented in the image? • Oculus • Pseudoperipteral temple • Amphitheater • Aqueduct 13 Which word refers to a square sculpture positioned between triglyphs on the Parthenon's Doric frieze? • Entasis • Capital • Metope • Pediment 14 Santa Sabina is an excellent example of a(n) __________ or columned hall, based on the form of public buildings in ancient Rome. • mausoleum • ambulatory • basilica • clerestory 15 Etruscan temples were highly inspired by the architecture of the __________. • Sumerians • Ancient Egyptians • Greeks • Minoans 16 Which of the following options does NOT describe this painting? • High degree of illusionism • Use of contour lines • Two-dimensional • Example of a representation 17 A work of art that displays outstanding skill or artistry is called a(n) __________. • work of genius • artifact • oeuvre • masterpiece 18 Which of the following characteristics are present in this image, which is an example of photography? • Photo-sensitive, relief • Relief, intaglio • Intaglio, two-dimensional • Two-dimensional, photo-sensitive 19 Which of the following correctly describes the "Fertile Crescent?" • A type of civic design intended to impress or intimidate viewers • An area located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers • A productive agricultural region in the Middle and Near East • A Mesopotamian temple in the form of a pyramid tower with winding stories 20 Which of the following words best describes an art historical method that relies on recognition of elements of an artist’s personal style? • Visual arts • Patronage • Art appreciation • Connoisseurship 21 The name of this structure is the __________ Temple at Khajuraho. • Mandapa • Kandariya Mahadeva • Vishnu • Shikhara 22 Which of the following characteristics describe the Sumerian Ziggurat as a devotional object? • Gods dwell above humans, attentive gaze • Holy mountain, gods dwell above humans • Hands clasped in offering, holy mountain • Attentive gaze, hands clasped in offering 23 Which of the following is NOT a feature of the architecture and urban design of Teotihuacan? • Roof combs • Pyramids • Axial plan • Talud-tablero 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 __________. • tempera • encaustic • acrylic paint • fresco secco 25 Which of the following correctly defines "mandorla?" • A radiant disk or halo surrounding the head or body of a sacred person • A religious image used as an aid to worship • The Greek title of the Christian Virgin Mary • A tomb or building containing tombs [Show More]

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