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AP Art History - Ancient Mediterranean - Part II
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceFormally, this building is different from previous structures in that itHas Three colonnaded terraces and 2 rampsVisually coordinates with the natural settingsHas Terraces originally planted as gardens with exotic treesis made of limestone
- 2. Multiple Choice
The culture in which the work was produced is known for
the relative equality of women
the centralization of political authority
its emphasis on military victories
human sacrifices
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA strong super-realism in Roman Republican portrait sculpture is calledSuper-realismPhoto-realismVerismNaturalistic realism
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of this pool, that anciently was filled with water?AtriumCollonadeHypostyle HallImpluvium
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Column of Trajan was built to commemorate his victory over the Dacians, and does so byGold leaf decorationsA spiral relief narrative all the way up the columnPanels on the base proclaiming his victoriesA chaotic battle scene with Romans and Goths
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Flavian Amphitheater best serves the Roman state in what capacity?Bread and CircusPlace to entertain with Greek-Style dramasA place to demonstrate the Roman use of ConcreteAn excuse to get rid of the Domus Aurea
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA good example of piled-up perspective would beThe Ludovisi Battle SarcophagusThe Sarcophagus of of Septimius SeverusThe Column of Trajan4th style Roman Wall relief sculpture
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOfficial portraits of Augustus Caesar portray himAs an aging man of wisdomAs a wrinkled statesmanA Godlike, youthful figureAs a humble serf
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe chief functions of the forum in any Roman city werePublic health, law and order, and the judicial systemReligion, commerce, and exerciseSport, exercise, and public healthReligion, commerce, and government
- 10. Multiple ChoiceCoffering was useful in vaults in that itHelped to lighten the weight of a dome or barrel vaultSupplied an accurate means of measurement for the RomansAllowed for the transport of vast amounts of waterEnabled the Romans to build an extensive road system
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat two very important things allowed the Romans to create an architecture of space rather than an architecture of form?The arch and highwaysThe arch and concreteConcrete and the groin vaultConcrete and aqueducts
- 12. Multiple Choice
The foreshortening of figures in the Alexander Mosaic likely affected viewers in which of the following ways?
It reminded viewers of the chaos of everyday life
It conveyed the climactic moment of a narrative
It resulted in a detached scene that appeared to occur in the past
It divided the narrative into a sequence of scene
- 13. Multiple ChoiceFew original Greek bronzes survive due to the value of the material in the making of other things. If so little if it survives how do we know so much about it?
abundant text and Roman marble copies
abundant anecdotal evidence
Polykleitos’ Canon
workshop records
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat building does this come from on the Acropolis?The ParthenonThe Temple of Athena NikeThe PropylaeaThe Erechtheion
- 15. Multiple ChoiceKnown as the central marketplace in ancient Greece:PolisAgoraArchonTemple
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe ancient Greeks based their religion on this:ChristianityJudaismPolytheismNone of the above
- 17. Multiple Choice
The artist of the Alexander Mosaic likely intended to celebrate ancient Greek art by
depicting Athens’ triumph over Rome in battle
emulating an earlier painting described in ancient texts
creating a monumental artwork intended to be hung on a wall
reproducing a sculpted relief from a temple frieze
- 18. Multiple Choice
The horizontal band above the columns in both works is known as the
cella
pilaster
frieze
peristyle
- 19. Multiple Choice
The sculpture shown appears life-like and natural as a result of the
sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance
emotional expressiveness captured by the Archaic smile
realistic depiction of an individual including physical flaws
sense of calm achieved through its compactness of form
- 20. Multiple Choice
The formal qualities of the sculpture shown suggest a strong influence by which of the following earlier works?
King Menkaura and queen
Anavysos Kouros
Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)
Head of a Roman patrician
- 21. Multiple Choice
The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient cultures?
Etruscan, because of the use of terra cotta
Egyptian, because of the inclusion of mythological figures
Greek, because of the use of red figure painting
Roman, because of the scenes of warfare
- 22. Multiple Choice
Spectators in the amphitheater would frequently have witnessed
gladiators and wild animals being lifted into view from the substructure
chariots emerging for races from the arched gateways
Christian martyrs being led in from the catacombs below
orators standing in the arena to give speeches about matters of government
- 23. Multiple Choice
Roman viewers would have recognized and responded to the location of the events depicted by the relief sculptures on the column largely because of the inclusion of the
topographical map of the region sculpted on the base
personification of the Danube River on the frieze
scene of the emperor with a procession of Ergastines
sites of important architectural monuments as points of reference
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat identifies this pieces as Hellenistic Greek?Its dynamic movementIts idealized qualitiesIts abstractionIts headless quality
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe subject matter of the frieze is the battle of the gods and giants. This was created as a celebration of what event?The victory over the PersiansThe victory over the EgyptiansThe victory over the RomansThe victory over the Mycenaeans
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe pose of the figures suggests that they areSleepingBanquetingPrayingDead
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThis building is Etruscan. The following features identify it as such EXCEPTThe Corinthian Columnsthe Small pediment and large overhanging roofthe Porchno perimeter columns
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is the name of this artwork?
Anavysos Kouros
Athenian Agora
Peplos Kore
Doryphoros
- 29. Multiple Choice
The way the human form is idealized in the grave stele of Hegeso is most characteristic of which of the following ancient Greek art periods?
Archaic as seen in the Peplos Kore from the Acropolis
Hellenistic as seen in the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Classical as seen in the Plaque of the Ergastines
Archaic as seen in the Anavysos Kouros
- 30. Multiple Choice
In the fresco shown, overlapping forms and architectural elements are used to create the effect of
asymmetrical imbalance across the composition
illusionistic spatial depth beyond the wall
a dynamic composition devoid of negative space
flat, solid forms that emphasize the surface texture of the wall
- 31. Multiple Choice
The function of the Seated Boxer is unknown. Why do historians believe it was used in rituals?
He is seated rather than standing
He is made of Bronze
His hands show signs of wear
His face shows emotion
- 32. Multiple Choice
The Greek developed three architectural systems called orders:
the Doric, Composite, and Spartan
the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
the Doric, Spartan, and Composite
the Tuscan, Ionic, and Tuscan
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this?The Temple of Venusthe Parthenon
The Temple of Zeus
The Pantheon
- 34. Multiple Choice
What allowed greek artists to have such a thorough understanding of anatomy?
Bodybuilding got its start in Ancient Greece so many men and women were muscular
Greek scientists made complex parchments detailing anatomy for reference
The men would exercise toghether at gymnasiums in the nude
They were the first artists to hire models
- 35. Multiple Choice
Identify this column
Doric
Ionian
Corinthian
Tuscan
- 36. Multiple Choice
Identify this column
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Tuscan
- 37. Multiple Choice
What type of column is shown in the photo from the Greek era?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Tuscan
- 38. Multiple Choice
What are the three major periods of ancient Greece?
Classical, Hellenic, and Hellenistic
Geometric, Oriental, and Classical
Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic
Archaic, Geometric, and Classical
- 39. Multiple Choice
How did the Hellenic period end?
The Greeks won the war against the Persians
The death of Phillip of Macedon
The death of Alexander the Great
When the spartans conquered Athens
- 40. Multiple Choice
What Greek period is this sculpture from?
Archaic
Macedonian
Hellenistic
Classical
- 41. Multiple Choice
What Greek period is this sculpture from?
Archaic
Macedonian
Hellenistic
Classical
- 42. Multiple Choice
What Greek period is this sculpture from?
Archaic
Macedonian
Hellenistic
Classical
- 43. Multiple Choice
This is
Athens
The Parthenon
The Acropolis
The Erechtheum
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which goddess is this ancient wonder of the world a statue of?
Hera
Persephone
Minerva
Athena
- 45. Multiple Choice
The work was created during which of the following periods?
Early Classical
Late Classical
Archaic
Hellenistic
- 46. Multiple Choice
The facade of the Temple of Minerva includes which of the following architectural features?
A portico flanked by Corinthian columns
A blind arcade
A hypostyle hall
A pediment supported by Tuscan columns
- 47. Multiple Choice
The depiction of war on the Column of Trajan differs from earlier depictions, such as the one seen in the Alexander Mosaic, in that the narrative frieze on the Column of Trajan
models the peaceful resolution that can be achieved through negotiation
emphasizes the methodical power of imperial leadership
avoids references to the gods to assert the strength of the army
displays merciless violence against a weak and defeated enemy
- 48. Multiple Choice
The coffers in the dome were intended to
lessen its overall weight
enhance its acoustics
reflect light from above
contrast with the building's floor
- 49. Multiple Choice
The dome of the building is primarily constructed of
concrete
marble
wood
bronze
- 50. Multiple Choice
The image shows a detail from a larger sculptural frieze found on the
Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes at Persepolis
Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens
Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon
Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus in Rome
- 51. Multiple Choice
Roman Republican portraiture is characterized primarily by its
rejection of Etruscan portrait conventions
unidealized realism
use of bronze
use of polychrome finishes
- 52. Multiple Choice
In the fresco shown, overlapping forms and architectural elements are used to create the effect of
asymmetrical imbalance across the composition
illusionistic spatial depth beyond the wall
a dynamic composition devoid of negative space
flat, solid forms that emphasize the surface texture of the wall
- 53. Multiple Choice
Works such as the one shown were typically placed in
an atrium
a necropolis
a treasury
a temple
- 54. Multiple Choice
The work was originally used as a
columnar support
frieze decoration
grave marker
jamb figure
- 55. Multiple Choice
Stylistically, the sculpture is an example of which of the following art historical periods?
Etruscan
Hellenistic
Gothic
Renaissance
- 56. Multiple Choice
The Temple of Minerva differs from traditional Greek temples such as the Parthenon in that the Temple of Minerva most likely
was made of wood, mud brick, and clay instead of stone and marble
was enclosed on all sides by columns instead of featuring only a front portico
featured closed pediments with sculptures instead of open, undecorated pediments
had a low-rising, stepped entrance instead of a high podium with a frontal entryway
- 57. Multiple Choice
The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the
massive hill that was excavated to prepare the site
huge crowds that could be accommodated within the structure
monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby
important name of the wealthy family that financed its construction
- 58. Multiple Choice
In the work shown, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the
oval shape that allows for expansive viewing from all sides
arches that are framed by engaged columns and a lintel
engaged columns that distribute the weight evenly on all sides
oculus that provides natural lighting for the events
- 59. Multiple Choice
In designing the forum in which the column stands, Apollodorus of Damascus departed from the design traditions demonstrated in earlier Roman imperial fora by
making the basilica the central building in the public space
incorporating images of the emperor throughout the complex
siting the forum on the outskirts of the city along the Appian Way
excluding any temples or other religious structures
- 60. Multiple Choice
The work depicts a battle in which
Anglo-Saxons were defeated by Duke William at Hastings
the Greeks won a naval war against the Persians at Salamis
Alexander the Great overthrew King Darius III
Rome was sacked by the invading Visigoths
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