Question 1

Some works of art are created precisely to give us the illusion or sensation of movement.This style of art is called

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Op Art is a style of art that creates the illusion of movement through the use of optical illusions, patterns, and colors. It was popularized in the 1960s and often features geometric shapes and abstract designs that give the impression of movement or vibration.

Question 2

Because Gianlorenzo Bernini's David tells a story-of David slaying Goliath-it is said to have a _______ sequence.

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A narrative sequence is a sequence in art that tells a story or conveys a message. Bernini's David depicts the moment of David slaying Goliath, hence it has a narrative sequence.

Question 3

The Kente cloths of the Asante and Ewe societies of Ghana provide a perfect example of which art element?

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The Kente cloths are known for their intricate and colorful patterns, making pattern the most appropriate art element represented in this example.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an aspect of texture?

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Tactility, surface quality, and impasto are all aspects of texture that relate to the physical qualities of a surface. Content, on the other hand, refers to the subject matter or meaning conveyed in the artwork and is not directly related to texture.

Question 5

The surface quality of a work is referred to as its what?

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Question 6

Illuminated manuscripts,such as the Lindisfarne Gospels,are described as such because they

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Illuminated manuscripts are characterized by their elaborate illustration and decoration, often featuring intricate patterns, borders, and detailed images. The Lindisfarne Gospels are a prime example of this type of handcrafted manuscript. While they do reflect the power of the church and exhibit human figurative drawing skills, those aspects do not fully capture the essence of what makes these manuscripts "illuminated." As for aerial perspective, that is a technique that was not commonly used until the Renaissance, hundreds of years after the creation of illuminated manuscripts.

Question 7

What is the subject matter of Isidro Escamilla's Virgin of Guadalupe?

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Isidro Escamilla's Virgin of Guadalupe depicts the Virgin Mary at Tepayac, which is where she is believed to have appeared to Juan Diego in the 16th century.

Question 8

Define the term impasto.

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Question 9

The systematic and repetitive use of the same motif or design creates a pattern on the pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels,illustrates that pattern is an especially important

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The use of repetition and motif to create patterns is primarily a decorative tool in the Lindisfarne Gospels.

Question 10

Which of the artists below created a work titled Pietà?

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The work titled Pietà was created by Michelangelo.

Question 11

Hans Namuth's photos teach us that Jackson Pollock longed to be involved in

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Hans Namuth's photos captured Jackson Pollock in the act of painting, highlighting the artist's intense involvement in the actual process of creating his works. This suggests that Pollock longed to be involved in the process of painting itself, rather than in any particular art movement or literary tradition.

Question 12

Explain the two ways to define "Action Painting."

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Question 13

Which is the most obvious difference between Bernini and Michelangelo's David?

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Bernini's David is shown in the midst of action, while Michelangelo's David is a more static, contemplative figure.

Question 14

What is associated with the beautifying of utilitarian objects due to its application to crafts,folk art,and women's work?

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Femmage is associated with the beautifying of utilitarian objects, as it involves the application of crafts, folk art, and women's work, often highlighting traditionally feminine techniques and materials.

Question 15

What was the inspiration for Grace Ndiritu's Still Life: White Textiles?

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Grace Ndiritu's inspiration for Still Life: White Textiles was an exhibition of work by Henri Matisse in 2005 in London. Specifically, she was inspired by his use of white textiles in his paintings and the way they captured light and shadow.

Question 16

A friend of Claude Monet described his great paintings of Water Lilies,Morning: Willows in the Musée de l'Orangerie as demonstrating

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Brownian motion is the random movement of particles suspended in a fluid (such as water or air) resulting from their collision with the fast-moving atoms or molecules in the gas or liquid. Monet's paintings of Water Lilies, Morning: Willows in the Musée de l'Orangerie demonstrate Brownian motion in the way that the water lilies and willows appear to be floating and moving gently in the water.

Question 17

Alexander Calder's "mobiles," like Untitled,move when air currents move through them,making them

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"Kinetic" means movement, and Calder's mobiles are known for their ability to move when air currents pass through them, giving them a sense of fluidity and motion. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 18

Thick paint applied to a canvas,like on Robert Ryman's Long,creates actual texture known as

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Impasto refers to the technique of thickly applying paint to a surface to create actual texture. Glazing refers to layering transparent paint over a base layer, pattern refers to a repeated decorative motif or design, and frottage refers to the technique of rubbing a pencil or other tool over a textured surface to create a rubbing. None of these other options accurately describes the texture created by thickly applied paint, making B the best choice.

Question 19

In what way can a large-scale work be considered a "temporal" art form?

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A large-scale work can be considered "temporal" because the spectator experiences it by moving through time and space, engaging with different parts of the work over a period of time.

Question 20

What is the primary element of temporal artworks?

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Quiz 7: Other Formal Elements