Art Appreciation, Chapter 1

2 September 2022
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge
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The famous Neolithic structure in England, made of megaliths that once formed several concentric circles, is called
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the Paleolithic Period
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Radiocarbon testing indicates that the earliest images made by humans date back to
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According to the author, the impulse to create art comes from basic human interests in
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creating order and structure; exploring aesthetic possibilities; and constructing images and forms that carry meaning.
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Although Vincent van Gogh suffered emotionally throughout his life, he was able to give his emotions tangible form in works such as
Although Vincent van Gogh suffered emotionally throughout his life, he was able to give his emotions tangible form in works such as
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The Starry Night.
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The sculptor Constantin Brancusi spent his life searching for forms that were
The sculptor Constantin Brancusi spent his life searching for forms that were
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simple, pure, and timeless.
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According to the author, the most important meaning of an artwork is
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what it means to the viewer.
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who at twenty-one became one of America's most recognized artists with her winning design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Maya Lin
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We owe our access to Vincent van Gogh's thoughts and feelings about many of his paintings to
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the many letters he wrote to friends and relatives.
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Theories regarding the purpose of Stonehenge include all listed EXCEPT: a. It is a graveyard of a ruling dynasty. b. It was a part of a larger constructed complex. c. Its function was primarily for religious funerary rituals. Correct Answer d. The megalith configuration represented an astrological calendar.
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d. The megalith configuration represented an astrological calendar.