Art Test 3

Which factor has helped preserve delicate ancient Egyptian artifacts?

• lack of invasions

• frequent use of metal

• hot, dry climate and sealed tombs

• modern preservation techniques

• use of synthetic materials

What is the name of the ancient stone slab showing King Narmer in hierarchical scale?

• Rosetta Stone

• Code of Hammurabi

• Palette of Tutankhamun

• Palette of King Narmer

• Stele of Sargon

Which feature MOST distinguishes Greek sculpture of the Classical Period from earlier Greek sculpture?

• use of bright primary colors

• naturalistic poses such as contrapposto

• abstract geometric shapes

• inclusion of metallic elements

• lack of facial expressions

Which of the following was a main function of illuminated manuscripts in the Medieval period?

• decorating church walls

• preserving and illustrating written texts

• serving as political propaganda

• teaching drawing techniques

• acting as personal diaries

How did Michelangelo overcome a major obstacle in sculpting his statue of David?

• He used bronze instead of marble.

• He worked with a flawed piece of marble.

• He collaborated with Donatello.

• He carved directly on the cathedral façade.

• He reinforced the statue with an internal frame.

What was a defining trait of Romanticism in art?

• strict classical rules and geometry

• satirical cartoons and social critique

• emotion, imagination, and exotic themes

• realistic portrayals of industry

• monochromatic color schemes

What was the primary goal of Dada art?

• to represent reality in a realistic way

• to create beautiful, harmonious works of art

• to distort depictions of people and objects

• to protest against societal norms and values

• to portray natural landscapes

What was a traditional use of carved wooden shields among the Asmat of Melanesia?

• to serve as ceremonial offerings

• for protection in raids

• to display wealth

• for religious rituals

• to symbolize leadership

One of the most significant artistic traditions in ancient North and South America was ________________.

• cave paintings

• carvings on pyramids

• porcelain pottery

• intricate metalworking

• large-scale bronze sculptures

What is a primary characteristic of architecture in the medieval period?

• use of large, square windows

• use of flying buttresses to support vaulted ceilings

• use of glass as the primary building material

• flat roofs for all buildings

• only wood and stone were used for construction