Art History: Chapter 1 Quiz

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In which way can art be categorized? E. all of the above
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A. geographically B. historically C. chronologically D. thematically E. all of the above
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What's missing in this definition of art? Art is primarily a ____ medium that is used to express our ideas about our human experience and the world around us. B. visual
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A. human B. visual C. spiritual D. historical
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Art is a ____ phenomenon. D. human
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A. natural B. scientific C. geographical D. human
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Art has several functions, including (choose the best answer): E. all of the above
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A. serving as a profession in society B. providing economic benefits to the artist C. protesting social injustice D. decorating museum walls E. all of the above
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Aesthetics is: A. a branch of philosophy
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A. a branch of philosophy B. a study of creativity C. a study of art and its effects D. none of the above E. all of the above
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Popular art includes: B. calendars
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A. gallery displays B. calendars C. museum works D. art history slides
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Craft refers to which of the following? C. pottery
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A. painting B. sculpture C. pottery D. architecture
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The components of an artwork include perception, response, creativity, and ____. A. expression
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A. expression B. beauty C. energy D. quality
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The content of a work of art refers to ____. C. it's meaning
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A. its size B. its media C. its meaning D. its form
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An equestrian sculpture is one that includes a ____. C. horse
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A. caryatid B. ceremonial mask C. horse D. elements of nature
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In ancient Rome, ____ sculptures were seen as the ultimate symbol of imperial dignity and power. C. equestrian
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A. caryatid B. keystone C. equestrian D. kitsch
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In a work of art, the word "composition" refers to ____. B. the arrangement of the formal elements of art
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A. the physical material used by the artist B. the arrangement of the formal elements of art C. the technical style used by the artist D. the physical texture of the work
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This artwork would be classified as ____. ( The image is a naked woman standing on a clam shell) A. fine art
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A. fine art B. applied art C. naive art D. classical art
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This painting was a catalyst for the ____ movement in art. (The image is 5 different images of women) D. cubist
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A. futurist B. dadaist C. surrealist D. cubist
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Stylistically this painting would be categorized as ____ art. (The image is an nun looking woman sitting down with books on the desk) B. expressionist
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A. naturalistic B. expressionist C. representational D. classical
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____________________ styles of art convey intense emotions. d. Expressive
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a. Naturalistic b. Idealized c. Abstract d. Expressive
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Ceramics, glass, jewelry, weaving, and woodworking are categorized as ____________________. c. crafts
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a. kitsch b. ethnic art c. crafts d. fine art
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Art is primarily a ____________________ medium used to express ideas about our human experience and the world around us. a. visual
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a. visual b. tactile c. literal d. visceral
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The visual form of a work of art is the ____________________ embodiment of an idea. d. physical
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a. literal b. psychological c. historical d. physical
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Art has ____________________ form, which includes the materials used to make the artwork, its formal elements, and its overall composition. a. visual
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a. visual b. conceptual c. iconographic d. contextual
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____________________ is the mass of ideas associated with a work of art. d. context
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a. Function b. Content c. Aesthetics d. Context
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When artists challenge existing conventions of art, they are considered to be ________________. d. avante-garde
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a. expressive b. academic c. kitsch d. avant-garde
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Objects or images are categorized as ____________________ if they have an emotional appeal that is generalized, superficial, or sentimental. c. kitsch
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a. naturalistic b. surreal c. kitsch d. abstract
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____________________ is the manner of expression that is characteristic of art made by an individual artist, from a historic period or from an entire civilization. d. style
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a. Context b. Content c. Iconography d. Style