Art Quiz 2

Appearance is what a work of art is about (what we know is there), and Meaning is what a work of art looks like (what we see to be there). t or f

A work that depicts people or objects in a way that makes them recognizable is called ________.

An artwork can be described as non-objective if its forms and/or subject matter are ________.

Both biographical and historical analysis are important for understanding the meaning of Velázquez's Las Meninas. t or f

Context encompasses many aspects that bind a work of art to the

Edvard Munch's The Scream depicts a suicide witnessed by the artist. t or f

Feminist analysis of Grande Odalisque by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres considers the role of women in 19th c. France, but not viewer's perspectives on gender. t or f

Formal Analysis can be done on paintings, but not on sculptures. t or f

If a work of art is faithful to our visual experience, its appearance is

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's representational portrayal of the woman in Grande Odalisque ________ her body.

Picasso's Las Meninas is less abstract than Velázquez's original. t or f

Sumerian votive figures were used as:

The atmosphere of Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, created by the lack of people on the street, the absence of street lights, and the somber mood of the customers in the café, is one of ________.

The presence of Velázquez's self-portrait in Las Meninas indicates that the painter ________.

Which of the following are considered primary sources for studying art? (Select all that apply)

The term style is used to categorize a work of art by its

The terms "naturalistic" or "abstract" are ways to categorize art in terms of its own internal appearance, whereas "style" refers to the art in terms of its relationship to the visible world outside of it. t or f

What does the cross on Velázquez's tunic in Las Meninas signify?

When discussing the size, shape, material, color, and composition of a work of art, we are discussing its

Which of the following is not a primary source for studying a work of art?

analyzes the use of formal elements in a work

considers the role of women in an artwork

interprets objects and figures in the artwork as symbols

considers the artist's personal experiences

considers the religious, political, and social environment in which the artwork was made and viewed