Art 315 - World Perspectives in Art History » Spring 2023 » A Human Phenomenon Quiz 1.1

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Question #1
Vincent Van Gogh's "Portrait of Mme. Ginoux" (1889) and Paul Gauguin's "Madame Ginoux in the Cafe de la Gare in Arles" (1888) are examples of the two artists varying _____.
A.   uses of theme.
B.   styles.
C.   context.
D.   uses of abstraction.
Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a principle of composition?
A.   rhythm
B.   hue
C.   Scale
D.   balance
Question #3
Van Gogh was not a member of another stylistic group.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
In a work of art, the word “composition” refers to ____.
A.   the arrangement of the formal elements of art
B.   the technical style used by the artist
C.   the physical nature of the work
D.   the physical material used by the artist
Question #5
Ancient Egypt had an ever-changing artistic style.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #6
Ways of categorizing art include:
A.   all answers are correct
B.   thematic
C.   geographical
D.   chronological
Question #7
Rhythm in art is created by the ____ of one or more of the elements of art.
A.   repetition
B.   subordination
C.   balance
D.   emphasis
Question #8
Art has several functions, including:
A.   providing economic benefits to the artist
B.   all answers are correct
C.   serving as a profession in society
D.   protesting social injustice
E.   none of the answers are correct
Question #9
Regardless of culture, content is always readily apparent in a work of art.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #10
The content of a work of art refers to ____.
A.   its form
B.   its meaning
C.   its media
D.   its size
Question #11
Art is a ____ phenomenon.
A.   geographical
B.   natural
C.   scientific
D.   human
Question #12
Popular Culture in the West can encompass such varying media as magazines, comics, film, graffiti and toys.
A.   False
B.   True

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