TEST #3 of five results
NOV . 02 . 2017
FA 111 Art History 1 Exam #3 of 5
Name:
1. A contrapposto pose has a very
a. symmetrical design or b. asymmetrical design
2. Ancient Greece created beautiful architectural forms.
More specifically they created three different “Greek Orders.” Name all of them here:
DORIC IONIC CORINTHIAN
FA 111 Art History 1 Exam #3 of 5
Name:
1. A contrapposto pose has a very
a. symmetrical design or b. asymmetrical design
2. Ancient Greece created beautiful architectural forms.
More specifically they created three different “Greek Orders.” Name all of them here:
DORIC IONIC CORINTHIAN
3. In both Etruscan art forms and those of Ancient Rome, we see creative attention
paid to secular spaces as well as public ones.
True or False
4. What is the symbol of Bacchus found in creative art forms still made today?
AN IVY WREATH
5. She was the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War. Who? ATHENA What is her name in Ancient Rome? MINERVA
6. Etruscan sculptors were masters of creating objects in:
i. cement ii. bronze iii. titanium (circle the correct answer)
7. In Ancient Rome, humans are naturally posed and even individualized in their visual expression, thus having a visual connection to Greek art.
True or False
8. Ancient Romans are known for this amazing and helpful invention. What? (P.S. There are many. 1.5 points for each invention named!)
ARCH
BRIDGES
COMPLEX ROAD WAYS
CEMENT
INDOOR PLUMPING and oh, so much more!
9. Name two mediums a cameo may be made from: 1. SEMI PRECIOUS GEMS OR STONES and
2. SEA SHELLS
True or False
4. What is the symbol of Bacchus found in creative art forms still made today?
AN IVY WREATH
5. She was the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War. Who? ATHENA What is her name in Ancient Rome? MINERVA
6. Etruscan sculptors were masters of creating objects in:
i. cement ii. bronze iii. titanium (circle the correct answer)
7. In Ancient Rome, humans are naturally posed and even individualized in their visual expression, thus having a visual connection to Greek art.
True or False
8. Ancient Romans are known for this amazing and helpful invention. What? (P.S. There are many. 1.5 points for each invention named!)
ARCH
BRIDGES
COMPLEX ROAD WAYS
CEMENT
INDOOR PLUMPING and oh, so much more!
9. Name two mediums a cameo may be made from: 1. SEMI PRECIOUS GEMS OR STONES and
2. SEA SHELLS
10. The temples of Ancient Rome remained on high ground, and even mountains,
outside the city area like their predecessors, Ancient Greece.”
True or False
11. Etruscan artists drew inspiration from the Greeks and North Africa.
True or False
12. In architecture, what is the name for the open air courtyard found in homes of the
rich and famous?
PERISTYLE
ATRIUM
GARDEN
IMPLUVIUM (POOL FOR CATCHING WATER)
13. The Temple of Minerva was built to show devotion to this goddess of WAR, WISDOM, CULTURE
14. The roof tops of Ancient Roman temples changed quite a bit when compared to Ancient Greece. How? Please be specific.
HAD STATUES ON THE TOP OF THE RIDGEPOLE - NO PEDIMENTS WITH 3D RELIEFS INSIDE THEM
15. City planning in Rome and even in Pompeii was planned on a:
i. radial structure ii. bilateral symmetry iii. grid pattern
16. Name two ways Ancient Rome invented compressing images and thus, depicting
deep illusionary space:
LINEAR PERSPECTIVE
ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE
INTIUTIVE PERSPECTIVE
17. Ancient Etruscan architecture often had walls of a hard, actual texture that is bumpy and still used today. What is it called?
STUCCO OR TUFO (carved lava)
18. The circular hole in the top of an architectural dome is called a(n):
OCCULUS ("EYE OF GOD")
True or False
11. Etruscan artists drew inspiration from the Greeks and North Africa.
True or False
12. In architecture, what is the name for the open air courtyard found in homes of the
rich and famous?
PERISTYLE
ATRIUM
GARDEN
IMPLUVIUM (POOL FOR CATCHING WATER)
13. The Temple of Minerva was built to show devotion to this goddess of WAR, WISDOM, CULTURE
14. The roof tops of Ancient Roman temples changed quite a bit when compared to Ancient Greece. How? Please be specific.
HAD STATUES ON THE TOP OF THE RIDGEPOLE - NO PEDIMENTS WITH 3D RELIEFS INSIDE THEM
15. City planning in Rome and even in Pompeii was planned on a:
i. radial structure ii. bilateral symmetry iii. grid pattern
16. Name two ways Ancient Rome invented compressing images and thus, depicting
deep illusionary space:
LINEAR PERSPECTIVE
ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE
INTIUTIVE PERSPECTIVE
17. Ancient Etruscan architecture often had walls of a hard, actual texture that is bumpy and still used today. What is it called?
STUCCO OR TUFO (carved lava)
18. The circular hole in the top of an architectural dome is called a(n):
OCCULUS ("EYE OF GOD")
19. The PANTHEON that remains in Rome today had
an enormous circular dome. Name this very famous building I hope you visit someday.
20. Wealthy Etruscans often depicted a loving, embracing married couple on their sarcophagi, they both really smiled because they were in eternal bliss.
True or False
21. This geographical place, POMPEII, was used as a very up-scale resort place for the wealthy Romans.
22. The portrait sculpture of Ancient Rome really prided themselves in this, what?
INDIVIDUALISM - AGE - REALISTIC SCULPTURES OF THE INDIVIDUAL THE SCULPTOR WAS PORTRAYING
23. Sculptural forms were rich in propagandistic attitudes of the Empire and its leaders to express their authority and how they want to be seen by their audience posthumously.
True or False
24. In 79 AD the volcano of Mount VESUVIUS smothered its people with 20’ of hot ash, killing all.
25. Pax Romana in Latin, translates to this in English = ROMAN PEACE / PEACE ROME
26. The tetrarchs ruled the Roman empire in how many territories or parts? FOUR
27. Besides colorful pigments, Ancient Roman walls also contained this material that was often buffed to become shiny.
What? BEES' WAX
20. Wealthy Etruscans often depicted a loving, embracing married couple on their sarcophagi, they both really smiled because they were in eternal bliss.
True or False
21. This geographical place, POMPEII, was used as a very up-scale resort place for the wealthy Romans.
22. The portrait sculpture of Ancient Rome really prided themselves in this, what?
INDIVIDUALISM - AGE - REALISTIC SCULPTURES OF THE INDIVIDUAL THE SCULPTOR WAS PORTRAYING
23. Sculptural forms were rich in propagandistic attitudes of the Empire and its leaders to express their authority and how they want to be seen by their audience posthumously.
True or False
24. In 79 AD the volcano of Mount VESUVIUS smothered its people with 20’ of hot ash, killing all.
25. Pax Romana in Latin, translates to this in English = ROMAN PEACE / PEACE ROME
26. The tetrarchs ruled the Roman empire in how many territories or parts? FOUR
27. Besides colorful pigments, Ancient Roman walls also contained this material that was often buffed to become shiny.
What? BEES' WAX
28. This fellow brought Christianity to Ancient Rome, who? CONSTANTINE THE GREAT
29. Unlike their predecessors, the Greeks, Ancient Romans built their temples where?
IN THE URBAN AREAS - DOWN IN THEIR CITIES
30. Describe the visual style of Hellenistic art: NATURALISTIC POSE, SHOWS EVERY BODY DETAIL, A LOT OF DRAPERY ("WET T-SHIRT EFFECT)
31. This dude minted the first coin in the Roman Empire, donning his portrait. Who?
JULIUS CEASER
32. In the space below, draw a CHI RHO
33. Explain what a triptych?
A THREE PANELED PAINTING USUALLY HELD TOGETHER WITH HINGES
NOTE: *1 extra point given to you because you are a curious individual!
** Bonus: Each correct answer worth one point.
34. Explain what a tondo is:
A ROUND RELIEF OR PAINTING
35. Describe what Atmospheric Perspective does visually in a painting specifically.
IT IS A SPATIAL DEFICE THAT AN ARTIST USES TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF DEPTH BY PUTTING THINGS IN THE FOREGROUND IN HIGH DETAIL, AND THOSE THINGS IN THE BACKGROUND ARE LESS IN DETAIL, EVEN 'FUZZY', AND OFTEN OF A DIFFERENT OPTICAL (NOT LOCAL) COLOR. i.e. . MOUNTAINS IN THE BACK GROUND LOOK BLUE (THEY AREN'T!)
36. Tetrarchic portraiture (tetrarch singular) followed creating political sculptures in a radically new style. What is it called? GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION
29. Unlike their predecessors, the Greeks, Ancient Romans built their temples where?
IN THE URBAN AREAS - DOWN IN THEIR CITIES
30. Describe the visual style of Hellenistic art: NATURALISTIC POSE, SHOWS EVERY BODY DETAIL, A LOT OF DRAPERY ("WET T-SHIRT EFFECT)
31. This dude minted the first coin in the Roman Empire, donning his portrait. Who?
JULIUS CEASER
32. In the space below, draw a CHI RHO
33. Explain what a triptych?
A THREE PANELED PAINTING USUALLY HELD TOGETHER WITH HINGES
NOTE: *1 extra point given to you because you are a curious individual!
** Bonus: Each correct answer worth one point.
34. Explain what a tondo is:
A ROUND RELIEF OR PAINTING
35. Describe what Atmospheric Perspective does visually in a painting specifically.
IT IS A SPATIAL DEFICE THAT AN ARTIST USES TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF DEPTH BY PUTTING THINGS IN THE FOREGROUND IN HIGH DETAIL, AND THOSE THINGS IN THE BACKGROUND ARE LESS IN DETAIL, EVEN 'FUZZY', AND OFTEN OF A DIFFERENT OPTICAL (NOT LOCAL) COLOR. i.e. . MOUNTAINS IN THE BACK GROUND LOOK BLUE (THEY AREN'T!)
36. Tetrarchic portraiture (tetrarch singular) followed creating political sculptures in a radically new style. What is it called? GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION
37. This painted couple found in Pompeii holds a stylus and man holds a scroll of
writing. They are symbolizing that they are both, what?
LITERATE, EDUCATED & WEALTHY
38. Describe (or draw) what a groin vault looks like:
WHERE TWO BARREL VAULTS INTERSECT WITH ONE AND OTHER
39. The familiar smile on the human faces of art works created by the Etruscans is called:
i. Archaic Smile ii. Conveying Smile iii. Mature Smile
40. In Ancient Rome we see an interfacing of philosophical and cultural thought. Circle the correct answer(s):
i. epic historical events & myth
ii. myth & genre
iii. both of these
iv. none of these
LITERATE, EDUCATED & WEALTHY
38. Describe (or draw) what a groin vault looks like:
WHERE TWO BARREL VAULTS INTERSECT WITH ONE AND OTHER
39. The familiar smile on the human faces of art works created by the Etruscans is called:
i. Archaic Smile ii. Conveying Smile iii. Mature Smile
40. In Ancient Rome we see an interfacing of philosophical and cultural thought. Circle the correct answer(s):
i. epic historical events & myth
ii. myth & genre
iii. both of these
iv. none of these