Question 1

At first,art movements lasted a long time because __________.

Accepted Answer

Art movements often developed and evolved over long periods of time due to the fact that societies were isolated from one another and new ideas and techniques were not easily shared or transmitted between cultures. This meant that artistic styles often remained dominant for long periods of time, with little variation or innovation until new influences were introduced.

Question 2

The Renaissance got its name because during this period __________.

Accepted Answer

The Renaissance was a period of European history from the 14th to the 17th century, lasting from the transition of the Middle Ages to the modern period. It is named after the French word "renaissance," which means "rebirth," because during this period, there was a renewed interest in the classical Greek and Roman culture, art, and literature. The philosophies, scholars, and artists of the Renaissance were influenced by the beauty, elegance, and creativity of the antiquity cultures.

Question 3

Jan van Eyck's painting The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cenami illustrates the possibilities of rendering color and detail using the new medium of __________.

Accepted Answer

The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cenami is known for its intricate detail and vibrant colors, which are achieved through the use of oil paint - a medium that was relatively newly introduced at the time and allowed for richly layered and blended colors.

Question 4

As seen in Still-Life with Apples ,Cézanne is considered a pioneering figure in modern art because he __________.

Accepted Answer

Cézanne is known for his focus on the formal aspects of painting, particularly the two-dimensional aspects of the canvas. He introduced new techniques and approaches to composition, color, and form that would become staples of modern art.

Question 5

During the Gothic period,Abbot Suger's design for churches stressed __________.

Accepted Answer

Abbot Suger's design for churches emphasized the emotional and psychological effects of interior spaces. He believed that the use of light, color, and architectural elements could inspire a sense of awe and spirituality in worshippers.

Question 6

One of the first artists to create completely nonobjective paintings was __________.

Accepted Answer

Wassily Kandinsky is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of nonobjective or abstract art. He began to experiment with abstraction as early as 1910 and is credited with creating the first completely nonobjective painting in 1913.

Question 7

The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio illustrates a new concept for religious art which was __________.

Accepted Answer

Caravaggio's work was revolutionary because it depicted religious figures as real, everyday people, making the divine more accessible and relatable to the viewer.

Question 8

In the early twentieth century,the two movements that characterized the split between depiction of emotion and a focus on form were __________.

Accepted Answer

Expressionism was known for its exaggerated, emotional depictions of the world, while Cubism was concerned primarily with exploring the formal structure of objects and breaking them down into geometric shapes. These two movements represented a split in the art world between emotion and form.

Question 9

Much of Egyptian culture and art was focused on __________.

Accepted Answer

Egyptian culture and art focused heavily on the idea of achieving permanence and eternal life, with much of their artistic work being dedicated to funerary rituals and beliefs in the afterlife. This can be seen in their elaborate tombs, intricate mummification practices, and the use of hieroglyphics to document their beliefs and rituals.

Question 10

One of the main points important to an understanding of Baroque art is that __________.

Accepted Answer

Baroque art was known for its theatricality and dramatic use of light and shadow, intended to evoke strong emotional reactions in the viewer.

Question 11

In the late Gothic Period of the fourteenth century Giotto's painting The Lamentation illustrates a new approach to representation by showing __________.

Accepted Answer

Giotto's painting The Lamentation of the late Gothic Period shows a new approach to representation through the modeling of forms, creating a sense of three-dimensional illusion. This was a departure from the previous flat and stylized figures often present in earlier medieval art.

Question 12

Many Roman sculptures celebrated __________.

Accepted Answer

Roman sculptures often celebrated the secular power of the emperors, showcasing their achievements and authority.

Question 13

In the mid-nineteenth century,the painter Gustave Courbet sought to __________.

Accepted Answer

Gustave Courbet was a French painter who sought to depict real people and scenes of contemporary life through a style known as realism. He rejected the traditional subjects of history painting and instead focused on ordinary people engaged in everyday activities. He believed that art should reflect the realities and concerns of the modern world, and his work often depicted the working class, peasants, and landscapes rather than the aristocracy and religious subjects favored by traditional art.

Question 14

The primary art form in the medieval Romanesque period was __________.

Accepted Answer

During the medieval Romanesque period, church architecture was the primary art form. Many impressive churches were built during this time with a distinctive style that included rounded arches, barrel vaults, and thick walls. The churches were often decorated with intricate sculptural details and ornate carvings.

Question 15

In his painting The Oath of the Horatii ,Jacques-Louis David __________.

Accepted Answer

The painting portrays a scene from ancient Roman history and demonstrates David's admiration for the Classical style. The theme of the painting is patriotism, as the Horatii brothers swear to sacrifice their lives for the good of Rome.

Question 16

The main interest of the Impressionist painters was to __________.

Accepted Answer

Impressionist painters aimed to capture the visual impression of a moment, specifically the effects of light and atmosphere on the scene. They were not concerned with creating narratives or conveying specific messages about contemporary issues. While they depicted real objects, their focus was on representing them through their perceptual experience rather than depicting them in a precise, realistic manner.

Question 17

The work Dreaming in Color by Leni Schwendinger has been called __________ because a machine creates the art,with the artist one step removed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The work Dreaming in Color by Leni...

Question 18

During the Golden Age of Athens,known as the Classical period,Greek art,such as the sculpture the Spear Bearer or the Acropolis and Parthenon of Athens,emphasized __________.

Accepted Answer

The Classical period emphasized rationality and idealized beauty in Greek art, as seen in the perfect proportions of sculptures such as the Spear Bearer and the architectural achievements of the Acropolis and Parthenon of Athens. Military heroism and images of the dead and afterlife were more prominent in earlier Archaic and later Hellenistic periods of ancient Greece. While there may be some emotionally active images in Classical art, they are generally restrained and balanced with idealized beauty.

Question 19

Some of the oldest art ever discovered is(are)__________.

Accepted Answer

The oldest art ever discovered is found on the walls of caves in France, specifically in the Lascaux and Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc caves which are over 30,000 years old.

Question 20

Characteristics of the work of Jackson Pollock include __________.

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock's work is characterized by all of these attributes, including his energetic and expressive use of gestural brushstrokes, his all-over composition that covers the entire surface of the canvas, and his emphasis on expressing his own inner emotions and experiences through his art.

Quiz 15: Historical Styles in Western Art

At first,art movements lasted a long time because __________.

The Renaissance got its name because during this period __________.

Jan van Eyck's painting The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cenami illustrates the possibilities of rendering color and detail using the new medium of __________.

As seen in Still-Life with Apples ,Cézanne is considered a pioneering figure in modern art because he __________.

During the Gothic period,Abbot Suger's design for churches stressed __________.

One of the first artists to create completely nonobjective paintings was __________.

The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio illustrates a new concept for religious art which was __________.

In the early twentieth century,the two movements that characterized the split between depiction of emotion and a focus on form were __________.

Much of Egyptian culture and art was focused on __________.

One of the main points important to an understanding of Baroque art is that __________.

In the late Gothic Period of the fourteenth century Giotto's painting The Lamentation illustrates a new approach to representation by showing __________.

Many Roman sculptures celebrated __________.

In the mid-nineteenth century,the painter Gustave Courbet sought to __________.

The primary art form in the medieval Romanesque period was __________.

In his painting The Oath of the Horatii ,Jacques-Louis David __________.

The main interest of the Impressionist painters was to __________.

The work Dreaming in Color by Leni Schwendinger has been called __________ because a machine creates the art,with the artist one step removed.

During the Golden Age of Athens,known as the Classical period,Greek art,such as the sculpture the Spear Bearer or the Acropolis and Parthenon of Athens,emphasized __________.

Some of the oldest art ever discovered is(are) __________.

Characteristics of the work of Jackson Pollock include __________.