Ha221 - Art History 1 - Midterm Quiz

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1. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer refers to the Chauvet Cave paintings, which are believed to be some of the oldest prehistoric artworks.

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2. Artist: Title: Period:

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The question asks for the correct combination of artist, title, and period of a particular artwork. The correct answer, 'Artist: Title: Lion-Human Period: Prehistoric' refers to a prehistoric sculpture known as the Lion-Human. The incorrect answers provide details of other famous artworks along with their respective artists and periods, but they do not match the specific combination requested in the question.

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3. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer refers to a specific prehistoric artwork found in the Pech-Merle Cave in France, known for its stunning depictions of spotted horses. The incorrect answers refer to famous artworks like 'The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh (Post-Impressionism), 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci (Renaissance), and 'Guernica' by Pablo Picasso (Cubism), each representing different art movements and periods.

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4. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is the Hall of the Bulls from the Lascaux Cave, which is a prehistoric work of art. The other options provided are famous artworks by different artists from various art movements, but they do not match the specific information given in the question.

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5. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is the Venus of Willendorf, which is a prehistoric artwork representing a woman from the Paleolithic era. The other options are famous artworks from different artists and periods such as the Renaissance, Modern, and Baroque, which do not match the given period of Prehistoric.

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6. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is related to prehistoric art featuring two bison, while the incorrect answers refer to famous works from different periods and artists such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Renaissance, Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night from the Impressionism period, and Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon from the Baroque period.

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7. Artist: Title: Period:

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The question format is asking for the artist, title, and period of a particular artwork. The correct answer provides the artist (unknown), title (Stonehenge), and period (Prehistoric) of the famous Stonehenge monument. The incorrect answers provide other famous artworks with their respective artists, titles, and art periods to confuse the test-takers.

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8. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer showcases the artwork 'Lamassu' from the Ancient Near East period, while the incorrect answers refer to other famous works from different art periods such as Renaissance, Contemporary Art, and Post-Impressionism.

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9. Artist: Title: Period:

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The question format requires identifying the artist, title, and period of a specific artwork. The correct answer provides the artist as 'Warka Vase', title as 'Warka Vase', and period as 'Ancient Near East'. The incorrect answers provide different artists, titles, and periods for other artworks to confuse the test-takers.

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11. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer provides the specific details of the artwork, 'Ziggurat at Ur,' along with its period 'Ancient Near East.' The incorrect answers list other famous artworks along with their respective incorrect periods, misleading the test taker to choose among them.

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12. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is the only one that accurately matches the artist, title, and period of the artwork mentioned in the question.

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13. Who created the Stele of Naram-Sin and during which period was it created?

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The Stele of Naram-Sin was created by Naram-Sin during the Ancient Near East period, showcasing the Akkadian art style and depicting Naram-Sin's victory in battle. The other options provided are incorrect as they refer to different artists, artworks, and time periods.

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14. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is based on the artwork known as Gudea, which is from the Ancient Near East period.

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15. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is Gudea from the Ancient Near East period. The other options provided are incorrect as they do not match the specific artist, title, and period mentioned in the correct answer.

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16. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is 'Artist: Title: Stele of Hammurabi Period: Ancient Near East.' The Stele of Hammurabi is an ancient artifact from Mesopotamia, specifically from the ancient Near East period. The other options provided are famous artworks from different time periods and regions, making them incorrect answers.

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17. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer provides the specific details of the artwork 'Enemies Crossing the Euphrates to Escape Assyrian Archers' from the Ancient Near East period. The incorrect answers refer to different famous artworks with their respective artists and periods, but they do not match the details provided in the question.

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18. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is based on the Lion Gate which is an ancient Near East archaeological site. The incorrect answers feature famous artworks such as Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci from the Renaissance period, The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh from the Baroque period, and Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer from the Neoclassicism period.

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19. Artist: Queen Napir-Asu Title: Unknown Period:

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The question is asking for the artist, title, and period of the artwork. The correct answer provides all three elements based on the information provided. The incorrect answers are famous artworks by other artists from different periods to test the knowledge of the respondent.

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20. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer refers to a specific artwork depicting a lion hunt from the Ancient Near East period. The incorrect answers provide other famous artworks from different periods in art history.

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21. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer refers to the architectural style of Post and Lintel, which uses horizontal beams laid across vertical supports. The incorrect answers suggest different art periods such as Baroque, Renaissance, and Abstract Expressionism, which do not directly relate to the architectural style of Post and Lintel.

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22. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is referring to the architectural style of a Corbled Arch, which is characterized by stones or bricks overlapping each other to support a structure. The other three incorrect answers are different art periods in history known for their distinct styles and characteristics.

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23. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer features the iconic piece known as the Palette of Narmer from ancient Egypt. The incorrect answers provide famous artworks from different periods and regions such as the Venus de Milo from ancient Greece, The Persistence of Memory from the Surrealism movement, and Starry Night from the Post-Impressionism era.

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24. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer relates to ancient Egyptian architecture, specifically the Stepped Pyramid, which is associated with the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt.

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25. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer refers to a specific period in Egypt and the architectural structure called mastaba. The incorrect answers are associated with different art movements and geographical locations.

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26. Artist: Title: Period:

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The question format is asking for the artist, title, and period of a specific work of art. The correct answer provides the artist (unknown), title (Great Pyramids at Giza), and period (Egypt). The three incorrect answers each provide a different artist, title, and period from well-known works of art to test the responder's knowledge of art history.

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27. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer refers to the Sphinx sculpture from Egypt, not a pyramid, temple, or statue from other periods or locations.

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28. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer is Artist: Title: Khafre Period: Egypt. Khafre was an ancient Egyptian king of the 4th dynasty during the Old Kingdom period.

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29. Artist: Title: Period:

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The correct answer Menkaure and Queen belongs to the Egypt period, while the incorrect answers Mona Lisa, The Starry Night, and Guernica belong to Italy, Netherlands, and Spain respectively.

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