ART 100: Test 3 (Chapters 11-15)

A high point in metalworking was achieved by ________________ cultures of the 13th and 14th centuries.

The lost wax process is an example of ________________.

Plates, vases, platters, mugs, and other dishware would be accurately described as__________ ceramics.

____________ means "made of clay".

The most common type of clay, also fired at the lowest temperatures, is known as _______.

A kiln is used to __________________ ceramic objects.

Which if the following is not a method of forming clay?

Until fairly recently many have considered clay, wood, fiber, metal, and glass as media for creating _________ rather than fine art.

Warp and weft refer to the two different directions of fibers in the ______________ process.

In the basic ceramic process soft clay is formed, _______, and then fired.

A sculpture that the viewer can walk around and view from all sides is called ______ __ ______.

Sculpture that incorporates motion by actually moving itself is known as ________________ sculpture.

The image below is an example of _____________________: a three dimensional medium in which the artist transforms a space, with any variety of items and materials, in an effort to create an altered physical environment and a more interactive experience for the viewer.

Modeling

Casting

Carving

Constructing and Assembling

The keystone is the crucial component that makes this important architectural feature possible.

The stacking of stones in a consistent pattern to create a structure is called _______________.

When a structure is built by stacking stones in a consistent pattern to create a structure using no mortar it is referred to as __________________.

When a structure is built by stacking stones in a consistent pattern to create a structure,and the stones are cut or shaped before use, they are referred to as __________________.

Series of rounded arches supported by columns forms _______________

A row of columns spanned or connected by beams is called _______________.

The development of the pointed arch and the _______________ were important to the Gothic architecture because they allowed weight of the structure to be transferred away from the walls to supports on the exterior of the building.

A tower outside a mosque where chanters stand to call the faithful to prayer.

Typically used in most homes built today, "balloon frame" construction uses ________ (which are relatively thin studs in a triangular framework) to support, span, or reinforce.

The International Style of Architecture was made possible by advances in building material technology, specifically developments in types and uses of ___________ and reinforced concrete.

The image Woman of Willendorf is thought to be associated with:

The Wall Painting of Animals is located in south central France at:

The vessel Earthenware beaker is from the ________ period.

The Mesopotamians built their temples, such as that of Ur-Nammu, on this type of structure, called:

Two million years ago, the first stone tools enabled our ancestors to:

The word "Neolithic" means:

During the Neolithic period, art went from:

The ancient Sumerians developed the world's first wheel, plow and:

The sizing of figures as determined by social rank is called:

The painted images of animals in prehistoric caves were generally done naturalistically.

The latest theory about the painted images in the Paleolithic caves at Chauvet and Lascaux is that they were strictly decorative.

"Paleolithic" means "New Stone Age."

"Mesopotamia" means "the land between the rivers."

Head of an Old Man is an example of sculpture from the ________ portrait tradition.

The Parthenon was designed to honor:

The Purse Cover from the Sutton Hoo ship burial illustrates one distinguishing characteristic of the art of migrating peoples of the Middle Ages that is based on:

________ is an excellent example of Gothic architecture.

The first Christian churches were patterned after Roman basilicas used by the Romans as:

The first large sculpture since Roman times can be found ________ in Romanesque churches.

One feature that set Gothic architecture apart from Romanesque was the extensive use of:

Classical sculpture was both naturalistic and idealistic.

The greatest artistic triumphs of the Romans were in ceramics.

Early Christian and Byzantine figures showed characteristics that were not natural but were symbolic.

One notable feature of Gothic cathedrals was the use of large lookout towers.