Unit 6

Which of the following was the overall theme found in Baroque art?

• mythology

• Baroque social life

• religion

• hidden symbolism

Chiaroscuro is defined as

• an expensive material used to create sculpture

• the contrast of primary and secondary colors

• the contrast of light and dark colors

• the front of a building

What did religious officials do in order to restore greatness to their churches and turn people to God?

• They hired artists to create religious works of art.

• They hired actors to reenact scenes from the Bible.

• They hired chefs to create great feasts.

• They hired musicians to play inspiring music.

Which of the following is an example of a still-life painting?

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Which of the following is an example of a landscape?

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Which one of the following was not a source of inspiration found in baroque art?

• landscapes

• mythical gods

• portraiture

• still-life objects

Which step in the Feldman Model of Criticism requires you to review the other three steps?

• description

• interpretation

• analysis

• judgement

Which of the following is not a form of judgment as discussed in 6.3?

• judgment based off of historical significance

• judgment based off of personal tastes

• judgment based off of the opinions of others

• prejudgment or an initial reaction

Which of the following is an example of judgment for this painting?

• The artist has successfully created a painting which has been well loved throughout the ages.

• Value is used to draw the viewer’s attention to the focal point—the two women in the center.

• Warm reds, yellows and oranges give this piece a comforting glow.

• The woman is shocked to learn she has received a love letter.

Which of the following is not true when it comes to creating art?

• art instruction can be found in books or on the Internet

• anyone can create art

• you can create art without taking formal art classes

• you must take a formal art class in order to receive proper instruction