Architectural Designs

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Which of the following is not considered art or design? (2 points) * the graceful curves of a tree * a place-setting of china * a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree * a church building What are the 5 major reasons humans create art? (2 points) * for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes * for spiritual, selfish, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes * for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such? (2 points) * Because they cannot be dated. * Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist. * Because they were painted in a cave. * Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language. As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________. (2 points) * divine beings * positive thinking * nature * generosity The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________. (2 points) * the oldest examples of human art ever found * evidence of early shamanism * so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art * all of the above The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression? (2 points) * Paleolithic cave paintings * early humanoid figure drawings * rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols * woven reed basketry in primitive designs 7. The following is a description of which room or chamber in Altamira cave? ‘This room by the cave’s entrance shows us one of the most beautiful panels of prehistoric art. On the ceiling of this room, large scale animal figures, in an apparent mess, turn up. The bison, the most represented of these animals, is surrounded by other animals like the hind and the horse.’ (2 points) * the Representation Room * the Central Gallery * the Horse Tail Passage * the Polychromatics Room 8. What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day? (2 points) * the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted * the Paleolithic inhabitants covered their artwork with a layer of animal fat to protect the paintings * a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period * an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period 9. What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive? (2 points) * the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft * the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage * the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage * the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls 10. Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963? (2 points) * The floor of the cave was becoming eroded. * Carbon dioxide levels were corroding the walls. * Visitors were inadvertently smudging the artworks. * both A and B 11. Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant? (2 points) * because of its narrative possibilities * because of the rich use of color * because of its detail in the manes and fur * because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement 12. The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT? (2 points) * They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and remember the glories of the hunt. * They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent. * They were created to teach and show young hunters how to identify and hunt certain animals. * They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success. 13. A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________. (2 points) * a megalith * a statue * an obelisk * a monolith 14. Stonehenge was created… (2 points) * in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE * in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE * in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE * in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE 15. From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today. (2 points) * the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts * the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones * the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits * the Trilithon Ho

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1. 1.Which of the following is not considered art or design? (2 pts) the graceful curves of a tree 2. What are the 5 major reasons humans create art? (2 pts) for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda 3.Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such? (2 pts) Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language. 4. As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of (2 pts) divine beings 5.The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________. (2 pts) all of the above 6.The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression? (2 pts) rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols 7.The following is a description of which room or chamber in Altamira cave? ‘This room by the cave’s entrance shows us one of the most beautiful panels of prehistoric art. On the ceiling of this room, large scale animal figures, in an apparent mess, turn up. The bison, the most represented of these animals, is surrounded by other animals like the hind and the horse.’ (2 pts) the Polychromatics Room 8.What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day? (2 pts) a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period 9.What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive? (2 pts) the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls 10.Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963? (2 pts) Carbon dioxide levels were corroding the walls. 11.Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant? (2 pts) because of its narrative possibilities 12.The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT? (2 pts) They were created to teach and show young hunters how to identify and hunt certain animals. 13.A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________. (2 pts) a monolith 14.Stonehenge was created… (2 pts) in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE 15.From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today. (2 pts) the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged individual stones 16.Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge? (2 pts) keystone and lever joints 17.Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons? (2 pts) spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda 18. Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar? (2 pts) are all similar in size and weight 19.This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief. (2 pts) cylinder-seals 20. What is the most common form of Assyrian art? (2 pts) relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces 21. Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with what? (2 pts) gold leaf 22.Why are there so few structures still surviving from ancient Mesopotamia? (2 pts) all of the above 23. What is the most famous surviving feature of Babylon? (2 pts) the Ishtar Gate 24. What 3 creatures are represented on the last surviving feature from the above question #23? (2 pts) lions, dragons, and bulls 25.The Ishtar Gate can be seen in its reconstructed state in the_________________________. (2 points) (2 pts) Pergamom Museum, Berlin, Germany 26.The Persians are best known for their large and elaborate palaces, and the most famous example is at______________________, built by Darius I. (2 pts) Persepolis 27. A symbol of life and of women, the niloofar, or__________________, is a common motif in Persian pottery. (2 pts) the lotus flower 28.Phoenician art, particularly____________________, was among the most sought after in the ancient world. (2 pts) glassware 29. The area known as “Upper Egypt” is actually the _______________part of the country. “Lower Egypt” is the area closest to the Mediterranean. (2 pts) southern 30. According to the course text, what dates do historians trace the beginning and end of ancient Egyptian civilization? (2 pts) 3500 BCE to 30 BCE