Art History Review

Prehistoric Art

100

What are some common images often found in cave paintings?

1) houses

2) landscapes

3) people

4) animals

4) animals

200

What is the name of one of the earliest human sculptures?

1) Saturn of Bossdorf

2)Venus of Willendorf

3) Karen

4) Jupiter of Copenhagen

2) Venus of Willendorf

300

.  This Prehistoric architectural technique is the origin for all architecture

1) post and lintel

2) dome

3) arch

4) flying buttress

1) Post and Lintel

400

The earliest forms of art were believed to

1) relieve stress for all who viewed them

2) generate income for the artists who created them

3) record genealogy for years to come

4) control the natural forces

4) Control the natural forces.

500

One of the most famous prehistoric caves, Lascaux was found by a group of teenagers and their dog Robot.  What country was that in?

1) England

2) Greece

3) France

4) Germany

3) France

Egyptian Art

100

Picture writing used by ancient Egyptians is called

1) Fresco

2) Mosaic

3) Hieroglyphics

4) Sarcophagus

3) Hieroglyphics

200

How long did the Egyptian Empire last?

1) 3 years

2) 30 years

3) 300 years

4) 3000 years

4) 3000 years

300

Much of what we know about Egyptian civilization comes from magnificent objects found in the tombs of pharaohs. Why did the Egyptians place so much importance on burial tombs?

1) The Egyptians believed that death is final and that the objects placed in the tomb would honor the life and work of the pharaoh.

2) The Egyptians believed that the pharaoh’s ka (spirit) was immortal and that everything in the tomb would be used by the pharaoh in the afterlife.

3) The tomb of the pharaoh would be in an obvious location so that generations of his or her family could worship the pharaoh and the wealth of the pharaoh.

4) The tomb was intended to serve as a time capsule for later civilizations to study.

2) The Egyptians believed that the pharaoh’s ka (spirit) was immortal and that everything in the tomb would be used by the pharaoh in the afterlife.

400

What is the name of the paper invented by the Egyptians that was created from a plant material found by the Nile?

1) papyrus

2) platypus

3) linen

4) scrolls

1) papyrus

500

Egyptian figures are always drawn in the same positions.  Are faces drawn in...

1) frontal

2) profile

2) profile

Greek Art

100

What was the central motif in Greek art?

1) Landscapes

2) Dogs wearing hats

3) The human figure

4) The Parthenon

3) The human figure

200

What is the name of the principle of shifting the weight of a figures so that the weight of the body is on one leg, and the other leg is relaxed to create a more natural pose?

1) Contrast

2) Chiaroscuro

3) Context

4) Contrapposto 

4) Contrapposto

300

Which of the following is NOT a Greek column style?

c) Persian

400

The Greeks used the human body as a motif in sculpture and vase painting PRIMARILY because:

1) While relaxing during their symposia they could learn about their history by looking at the images on their pottery.

2) The ideal proportion of the human body represented the perfection of both body and mind and created a synthesis of the two poles of human behavior: passion and reason.

3) Protagoras, a famous Greek philosopher wrote, “man is the measure of all things.”

4) They had so many different styles of pottery to decorate.

2) The ideal proportion of the human body represented the perfection of both body and mind and created a synthesis of the two poles of human behavior: passion and reason.

500

The earlier form of Greek vase painting was called Geometric.  What was the later form called?

1) Ancient

2) Archaic

3) Prehistoric

4) Aged

2) Archaic

Roman Art

100

What did the Romans invent that significantly increased the potential of what they could build?

1) Concrete

2) Steel

3) Adobe

4) Glass

1) Concrete

200

Roman architects used Greek forms but developed new construction techniques; which of the following is NOT a Roman contribution to architecture?

1) cast-iron framework

2) arch

3) groin vault

4) barrel vault

1) Cast-iron framework

300

Which of the following was not a form of art found during the Roman empire?

1) Mosaics

2) Wall paintings (frescoes)

3) Sculptures

4) Oil Paintings

4) Oil Paintings

400

What is the name of the structure that would transport water into the city of Rome?

1) Aqueduck

2) Aqueduct

3) Aquaman

4) Aquamarine

2) Aqueduct

500

How many spectators could the Colosseum hold?

1) 10,000

2) 25,000

3) 50,000

4) 100,000

3) 50,000

Renaissance

100

What does the word Renaissance mean?

1) Light

2) Enlightenment

3) Truth

4) Rebirth

4) Rebirth

200

A technique discovered during the Renaissance to give the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional picture plane is called

1) collage

2) perspective

3) fresco

4) geometric style

2) Perspective

300

Technical innovations and creative discoveries during the Renaissance made it possible to represent reality in new ways. Which of the following was NOT a breakthrough of Renaissance Art?

1) Using linear perspective to produce the illusion of depth.

2) The use of oil paint on stretched canvas.

3) Producing the illusion of rounder, three dimensional forms by using light and shadow.

4) Creating an immediate visual sensation through light and color.

4) Creating an immediate visual sensation through light and color.

500

What city in Italy did the Renaissance originate in?

1) Rome

2) Florence

3) Napoli

4) Venice

2) Florence

Impressionism

100

What country did Impressionism originate in?

1) England

2) France

3) Italy

4) Egypt

2) France

200

Which of the following inventions helped shape the Impressionist movement?

1) The paint tube and the bicycle

2) Photography and the automobile

3) The typewriter and the telephone

4) The paint tube and photography

4) The paint tube and photography

300

Which color paint did most Impressionists ban from their palettes?

1) magenta

2) black

3) white

4) yellow

2) black

400

The Impressionist Movement was an artistic revolution.  Which characteristics describe Impressionistic work?

1) A rediscovery of the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

2) A rejection of perspective, balanced composition, idealized figures, and chiaroscuro. Focusing instead on immediate visual sensations through light and color.

3) Stressing energy, action, and bright colors.

4) Art based on images from Time Square neon signs, the mass media and advertising.

2) A rejection of perspective, balanced composition, idealized figures, and chiaroscuro. Focusing instead on immediate visual sensations through light and color.

500

Which of the following best describes the key difference between Impressionism and Post-Impressionism?

A) Impressionism focused on realistic detail, while Post-Impressionism emphasized abstract forms.
B) Impressionism captured fleeting moments with light and color, while Post-Impressionism explored deeper emotional and symbolic content.
C) Impressionism used bold outlines and vivid colors, while Post-Impressionism preferred muted tones and soft edges.
D) Impressionism was centered in Italy, while Post-Impressionism developed in Germany.

B) Impressionism captured fleeting moments with light and color, while Post Impressionism explored deeper emotional and symbolic content.  

Cubism

100

What is Cubism?

A) A style of art that focuses on realistic landscapes
B) An art movement that breaks objects into geometric shapes and shows images from different angles.
C) A technique that uses only primary colors
D) A form of sculpture using clay and stone

B) An art movement that breaks objects into geometric shapes and shows images from different angles.

200

Synthetic Cubism can be described as

1) Using a collage technique to incorporate stenciled letters and paper scraps into artwork.

2) Analyzing the form of objects by visually shattering them into fragments spread out on the canvas.

3) Using only dull, monochromatic colors in a piece of art.

4) A form of creating without conscious control.

1) Using a collage technique to incorporate stenciled letters and paper scraps into artwork.

300

Which form of Cubism came first - Analytic or Synthetic?

Synthetic

400

What is the art technique known as collage?

A) A painting style that uses only black and white tones
B) A sculpture made entirely from recycled metal
C) An artwork created by assembling different materials like paper, fabric, or photographs onto a surface
D) A drawing made with charcoal and pastel on canvas

C) An artwork created by assembling different materials like paper, fabric, or photographs onto a surface.

500

Who are considered the founders of Cubism?

A) Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir
B) Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque
C) Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne
D) Henri Matisse and Salvador Dalí

B) Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque

Artists

100

How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell during the course of his lifetime?

A) 1

B) 10

3) 100

4) 1000

A) 1

200

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Raphael
C) Michelangelo
D) Donatello

C) Michaelangelo 

300

Which of the following paintings by Édouard Manet caused a scandal at the Salon for its bold portrayal of a modern courtesan?

A) The Fifer
B) A Bar at the Folies-Bergère
C) Olympia
D) The Spanish Singer

C) Olympia

400

Which of the following statements about Pablo Picasso is TRUE?

A) Picasso’s first word was “paint.”
B) Picasso was once suspected in the theft of the Mona Lisa.
C) Picasso’s full name had only three words.
D) Picasso never experimented with sculpture or ceramics.

B) Picasso was once suspected in the theft of the Mona Lisa

500

How many words are in Pablo Picasso’s full name?

A) 5
B) 10
C) 23
D) 12

Correct Answer: C
His full name is Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Crispín Crispiniano María Remedios de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso—a tribute to various saints and relatives.