FA 111
#5/5 Final Test
DUE: TUES MAY 5 at 2 PM
NAME:
- “Illuminated” manuscripts were called this as monks and nuns painted with gold and silver leaf for its reflective properties, as well as the manuscripts were to “illuminate” the _____________ with the teachings of the Holy Bible.
2. Why where religious images suppressed during the iconoclasm?
3. We saw sequential art in many works of art in Chapter 7 and 10, what image is an excellent example of this?
4. The Good Shepherd, whether in frescos or three dimensional sculptures, often depict this historical figure. Who? _______________
5. Why was the “Medieval” period called this?
6. Monasteries were not only places of devout worship, they were also places for artistic practice to be carried on. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE
BOLD and underline the correct answer.
7. Images found in Early Christian catacombs depict scenes of what subject matter?
8. The interior of early synagogues often resembled those of Byzantine churches.
Is this statement TRUE or FALSE
BOLD and underline the correct answer.
9. Thoroughly explain how Christian art developed following the conventions of Ancient Roman world?
10. Many early Christian Bibles were created with a spine down the middle. What is the correct name for this type of a book? ________________ And, who, invented this form? ____________
11. Explain some of the architectural influences of Byzantine architecture that developed throughout the Eastern Roman Empire.
12. What is significant about a nave of a Christian church?
13. Both Etruscans and Early Christians often painted their catacombs.
Is this statement TRUE or FALSE
BOLD and underline the correct answer.
14. Another name for Old Saint Peter’s Church in Rome is _____________________
15. The Byzantine Empire was extremely powerful during the 6th century CE. Who was the Emperor controlling it?
16. An actual hole in the top of a dome is called a ________________.
17. What was the symbolic reason behind why vellum was used instead of paper when “writing” holy manuscripts?
18. Following the Edict of Milan, pagan basilicas were modeled into what ____________________
19. The Arch of Titus is much greater in scale than the Arch of Constantine.
Is this statement TRUE or FALSE
BOLD and underline the correct answer.
20. The city of Pompeii was planned and built on a grid structure, keeping travel to and fro easy and accessible, much the same as Manhattan in NYC today.
Is this statement TRUE or FALSE
BOLD and underline the correct answer.
21. Thoroughly explain what/who the Tetrarchs are:
22. We have seen the subject of WATER used throughout our course, in various cultures. Sometimes it is depicted within paintings, sculpture, and sometimes it is incorporated directly into architecture. Name one art form we have seen in the Stokstad text and thoroughly explain one cultural use or reason of this particular subject matter:
23. Explain why Emperors built sporting complexes in Ancient Rome?
24. Throughout our course together, you have seen and come to appreciate numerous objects from different time periods, throughout the globe.
Give an example of one from the Aegean world you have enjoyed learning about and give four characteristics that stand out about this particular work: __________________________
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25. Thank goodness for this one architectural invention that the Ancient Romans created, allowing for the height in the Colosseum (72-80 CE) What? ____________________-
26. Throughout the Ancient Roman world myth was often portrayed. Give one example here and explain why such a work was produced?
27. The Etruscans and early Romans were well known for creating all sorts of lovely objects for the home. Give the proper name to one we have seen in the course #i and what is the material of it #ii and, what is the subject matter that is portrayed within/on it, #iii?
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28. What does it mean to idealize the human form? ____
And, why do it? ____
29. Often times, the sculptures of humans stood asymmetrically, shifting their weight onto one hip. This is called: __________________________________
30. Explain what SYNCRETISM is.
And give an excellent artistic example from our text of this in practice. Please properly name the work of art, give the date of its production.
31. Explain some of the major trends in subject matter and monuments we find in Imperial Roman art and architecture? Don’t forget to explain why this is so.
32. Why do we still refer to objects and ideas from the "Classical World”? Please explain thoroughly here:
33. We have seen sculptures and architecture that have contained earlier historical events and people fused within a later work of art. What is the reason behind why an artist would do this?
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