Art 315 - World Perspectives in Art History » Fall 2019 » Quiz Chapter 1 A Human Phenomenon

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Question #1
In a work of art, the word “composition” refers to ______________.
A.   The physical nature of the work.
B.   The physical material used by the artist.
C.   The arrangement of the formal elements of art.
D.   The technical style used by the artist.
Question #2
Art is always a serious endeavor and never functions as entertainment.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Art has several functions, including: (choose the best answer)
A.   protesting social injustice
B.   providing economic benefits to the artist
C.   decorating museum walls
D.   serving as a profession in society
E.   all of the above
Question #4
Ancient Egypt had an ever-changing artistic style.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
Which of the following is NOT a principle of composition?
A.   rhythm
B.   Scale
C.   hue
D.   balance
Question #6
Ways of categorizing art include:
A.   geographical
B.   all answers are correct
C.   chronological
D.   thematic
Question #7
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 #8
The term "surreal"  refers to art with_______________.
A.   an incredibly lifelike and picturesque setting.
B.   a simple and straightforward cultural message.
C.   a bizzare or fantastic arrangement of images or materials.
D.   a political message.
Question #9
Critics were horrified with painting The Raft of the Medusa by Gericault because it was too realistic and some questioned if it was considered art at all within the definitions at that time. 
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
In ancient Rome, _____ sculptures were seen as the ultimate symbols of imperial dignity and power.
A.   kitsch
B.   keystone
C.   caryatid
D.   equestrian

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