Art History 10 Final Exam

1. What is depicted on the Sarcophagus of the Married Couple from Cerveteri?

9-5, The Sarcophagus of the Married Couple. Know site (Cerveteri), date (again can use Archaic instead of year), material (terracotta), what represents (man and woman on couch atsymposium/banquet), how differs from Greek practices (women never allowed atgreek banquets), what man might have held in his hand (egg), what that might have symbolized (cult of Orpheus, idea ofcosmic egg, and rebirth)

A battle scene between warriors

A religious ritual involving sacrifices

A scene of everyday life at the marketplace

The incorrect answers do not match the actual depiction on the Sarcophagus of the Married Couple, which shows a banqueting scene instead.

Explanation

The incorrect answers do not match the actual depiction on the Sarcophagus of the Married Couple, which shows a banqueting scene instead.

2. 10-32, Maison Carree. Know culture, date, where built, emperor who dedicated it, to whom it was dedicated, how this semiperipteral Roman temple differs from a Greek peripteral temple, what culture the podium and practice of confining columns to the porch came from, what order this is.

10-32, Maison Carree. Know culture, (Roman)date, (Early Empire)where built (Nimes, France), emperor who dedicated it (Augustus) and to whom it was dedicated (young relatives who were appointedas heirs but died prematurely), how this semiperipteral Roman temple differs from a Greekperipteral temple (engaged columns on three sides, freestanding columns only onporch, podium), what culture the podium and practice of confining columns tothe porch came from (Etruscan), what order this is (Corinthian)

The correct answer provides information about a Roman temple, its construction, and design elements. The incorrect answers offer contrasting information from different cultures and time periods to test knowledge of architectural history and styles.

Explanation

The correct answer provides information about a Roman temple, its construction, and design elements. The incorrect answers offer contrasting information from different cultures and time periods to test knowledge of architectural history and styles.

3. What are some key aspects of the sarcophagus from Santa Maria Antiqua in Rome?

11-6, Sarcophagus from Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome. Function as a burial site, dated in the Middle Ages, located in Rome, figures include Roman soldiers and animals.

11-6, Sarcophagus from Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome. Know date, city, and identity of figures only.

11-6, Sarcophagus from Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome. Belonged to a famous emperor, dated around 100 BCE, located in Santa Maria Antiqua, figures represent Roman gods and goddesses.

11-6, Sarcophagus from Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome. Know function, (served as portraits of the deceased)date (c 270 CE or Early Christian or Late Empire), city, (Santa Maria Antiqua)identity of figures for the Christian owner (Jonah and thesea monster, orant at center, Christian teacher with scroll, Good Shepherd,baptism) and how a pagan would have interpreted them (Jonah=Endymion,philosopher with scroll, Good Shepherd=Apollo or Hermes), why the need for unclear images (so could be understood byChristians but not recognized as Christian by the authorities sinceChristianity was still illegal)

4. 11-14, Mosaic of the Parting of Abraham and Lot from Sta. Maria Maggiore, Rome. Know church, date (5th century or Early Christian OK), city (Santa Maria Maggiore), what biblical figures are shown, what scene symbolizes (choice between good and evil), what occupies center of composition (gap between the two groups of figures) and why (to emphasize the action of parting or separation), what style is reflected in details of clothing and architectural background (Classical Greek/Roman), what new materials were used for mosaics in the Early Christian period (gold, colored glass), purpose of mosaics and other church decorations (gift to God, religious education for the illiterate).

11-14, Mosaic of the Parting of Abraham and Lot from Sta.Maria Maggiore, Rome.Know church, date (5th century or Early ChristianOK), city, (Santa Maria Maggiore)what biblical figures are shown, (Abraham and Lot)what scene symbolizes (choice between good and evil), what occupies center of composition (gap between the twogroups of figures) and why (to emphasize the action of parting or separation), what style is reflected in details of clothing andarchitectural background (Classical Greek/Roman), what new materials were used for mosaics in the EarlyChristian period (gold, colored glass), purpose of mosaics and other church decorations (gift toGod, religious education for the illiterate)

11-14, Mosaic of the Creation of Adam and Eve from Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.

7-11, Mosaic of the Last Supper from St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

14-18, Mosaic of the Baptism of Jesus from Westminster Abbey, London.

The correct answer describes a specific mosaic from Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome depicting the Parting of Abraham and Lot. The incorrect answers provide different scenarios and locations, deviating from the information provided in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer describes a specific mosaic from Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome depicting the Parting of Abraham and Lot. The incorrect answers provide different scenarios and locations, deviating from the information provided in the question.

5. What is the material used, date, features of Late Roman art still used, and term for medieval painted books in general for the manuscript 11-19, Rebecca at the Well from the Vienna Genesis?

11-19, Rebecca at the Well from the Vienna Genesis. what it is made of (parchment, calf hide), date (500-550 or Early Christian), features of Late Roman art it still uses (repeating figureof same character doing different actions to show story over time, female waterspirit in well), term used for medieval painted books in general (illuminatedmanuscripts)

The correct answers for the manuscript 11-19, Rebecca at the Well from the Vienna Genesis are parchment and calf hide for materials used, 500-550 or Early Christian for the date, repeating figure and female water spirit in well for features of Late Roman art still used, and illuminated manuscripts as the term for medieval painted books in general.

Explanation

The correct answers for the manuscript 11-19, Rebecca at the Well from the Vienna Genesis are parchment and calf hide for materials used, 500-550 or Early Christian for the date, repeating figure and female water spirit in well for features of Late Roman art still used, and illuminated manuscripts as the term for medieval painted books in general.

6. What does the mosaic in the apse of the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna represent?

12-9, Apse in Church of San Vitale, Ravenna. Know date, (Bysantine)city, (San Vitale)country, (Ravenna)art tradition (Byzantine), emperor (Justinian), what mosaic represents (Christ, as beardless Roman emperor,sitting on orb representing universe, restoring Eden and opening scroll ofjudgment at end of the world, with angels and St. Vitale on the left andEcclesius, the bishop who built the church on the right), why Ecclesius is holding a model of the church (he isdedicating it to God)

Ecclesius as the emperor of the Byzantine Empire

St. Vitale as the ruler of Ravenna

Justinian as the architect of the church

The mosaic in the apse of the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna represents Christ in a specific depiction surrounded by symbolic figures, not any of the other incorrect options.

Explanation

The mosaic in the apse of the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna represents Christ in a specific depiction surrounded by symbolic figures, not any of the other incorrect options.

7. 12-14, The Barberini Ivory. What overall scene shows?

A scene from Greek mythology

The coronation of a king

A battle between two armies

12-14, The Barberini Ivory. Know art tradition/ (Byzantine)date, (Byzantine)material, (Ivory)who is shown (Justinian), what he is shown as (Roman emperor, like Constantine), what figure under horse represents (the earth), who the flying woman next to him is (Victory), who the bearded figures behind and under him might represent(Persians bringing tribute), what overall scene shows (Justinian as ruler of the world)

8. What style, country, date, artist, and scribe are associated with the illustration from Tabara Beatus? What scene does the illustration represent and what style of architecture is shown?

Romanesque style, France, c. 1500, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, a battle scene, Gothic architecture.

Gothic style, England, c. 1200, Rembrandt and Vermeer, a religious painting, Renaissance architecture.

16-11. Illustration from Tabara Beatus. Know style (Mozarabic), country (Spain) date (c. 970 or tenth century), artist (Emeterius) and scribe (Senior), what scene represents (the monastery where the book wasproduced, with Emeterius and Senior working on the book), what style of architecture is shown (Islamic)

Byzantine style, Italy, c. 800, Raphael and Botticelli, a garden scene, Baroque architecture.

The correct answer refers to specific details related to the illustration from Tabara Beatus, including the style, country, date, artist, scribe, scene represented, and architecture style shown. The incorrect answers provide misleading information that does not align with the known details of the illustration.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to specific details related to the illustration from Tabara Beatus, including the style, country, date, artist, scribe, scene represented, and architecture style shown. The incorrect answers provide misleading information that does not align with the known details of the illustration.

9. Identify the characteristics of the painting 16-14, St. Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels.

16-14, St. Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels. Know date (Carolingian), patron (Bishop Ebbo), gospel author shown, (St. Matthew)how differs from Byzantine manuscript painting (agitateddrapery, elongated fingers, bulging eyes, ecstatic expression, sense of motion,emphasis on feeling over naturalism), what style exaggerated emotions ultimately come from(Hellenistic), what all these style features are used to illustrate in thisimage (Matthew in a state of religious ecstasy, receiving divine inspiration)