Quiz: The History Of Western Art Practice Test

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1.

A halo (aureole) appearing around the head of a holy figure
- A.
  
  Mandorla
- B.
  
  Abbey
- C.
  
  Nimbus
- D.
  
  Regalia
2.

A painted or sculpted representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Christ.
- A.
  
  Prefiguration
- B.
  
  Loculi
- C.
  
  Cloister
- D.
  
  Pieta
3.

Orant
- A.
  
  A large bowl used for holding the Eucharist bread
- B.
  
  A container used for keeping, holding or displaying a relic
- C.
  
  A porch with a roof supported by columns
- D.
  
  A figure represented with hands raised in prayer position.
4.

The invisible line in a work of art on which all the most spiritual or mystical elements are arranged or lined up.
- A.
  
  Martyrium
- B.
  
  Theotokos
- C.
  
  Colophon
- D.
  
  Anagogical axis
5.

An inscription usually on the last page of a book giving information about a books history.
- A.
  
  Mandorla
- B.
  
  Colophon
- C.
  
  Loculi
- D.
  
  Nave
6.

Baldacchino
- A.
  
  The court of a Roman house that is partly open to the sky.
- B.
  
  A covered walk way.
- C.
  
  A canopy, often freestanding, on columns, frequently built over an altar.
- D.
  
  A new Starbucks drink.
7.

Vellum
- A.
  
  Calfskin prepared as a surface for writing or painting.
- B.
  
  The side post of a doorway.
- C.
  
  Lambskin prepared a surface for painting or writing.
- D.
  
  A person obliged to show loyalty and homage to a feudal lord.
8.

A small building intended to mark the site of a burial of a Christian martyr.
- A.
  
  Mausoleum
- B.
  
  Tympanum
- C.
  
  Martyrium
- D.
  
  Radiating chapel
9.

The lowest stone of an arch
- A.
  
  Jamb
- B.
  
  Spring point
- C.
  
  Trumeau
- D.
  
  Compound piers
10.

A monastery courtyard usually with covered walkways or ambulatories along the sides.
- A.
  
  Baptistery
- B.
  
  Putto
- C.
  
  Jamb
- D.
  
  Cloister
11.

Trumeau
- A.
  
  A hairstyle worn by priest.
- B.
  
  The pillar or central in the middle of a doorway that supports lintel
- C.
  
  The vestibule of a church
- D.
  
  A semi-circular area (with the flatside down) in a wall over a door, a niche, or a window.
12.

A small rectangular shelf like openings in the walls of catacombs to receive the dead.
- A.
  
  Loculi
- B.
  
  Atrium
- C.
  
  Parchment
- D.
  
  Cloisonne´
13.

A process of enameling that involves the creation of cells or compartments formed by strips of metal fused to the surface. Those compartments are then filled with molten powdered glass or gems.
- A.
  
  Voussoirs
- B.
  
  Cloisonne´
- C.
  
  Regalia
- D.
  
  Prefiguration
14.

A two paneled painting or altar piece.
- A.
  
  Cubiculum
- B.
  
  Putto
- C.
  
  Codex
- D.
  
  Diptych
15.

Confraternities
- A.
  
  A writing house.
- B.
  
  Organizations founded by lay people who dedicated themselves to strict religious observances.
- C.
  
  A coffin or container for the body, usually made of stone
- D.
  
  The space over a doorway enclosed by a lintel and an arch.
16.

A wedge shape block used in the construction a true arch.
- A.
  
  Voussoirs
- B.
  
  Tympanum
- C.
  
  Crossing
- D.
  
  Jamb
17.

A covered walkway
- A.
  
  Apse
- B.
  
  Narthex
- C.
  
  Tapestry
- D.
  
  Ambulatory
18.

Pendentives
- A.
  
  An almond shape aureole of light, often encompassing Christ or other holy figures.
- B.
  
  A triangular section of masonry making the structural transition from a square to a circle.
- C.
  
  A monumental tomb.
- D.
  
  Nude, often wing, cherubic young boy.
19.

The codification of of Roman law under Emperor Justinian.
- A.
  
  Renovatio Imperii Romani
- B.
  
  Corpus juris civilis
- C.
  
  Hagia Sophia
- D.
  
  Christus Patiens
20.

What was the date that Charlemagne was crowned Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III?
- A.
  
  Easter Day 801
- B.
  
  Christmas Day 765
- C.
  
  Christmas Day 800
- D.
  
  Easter Day 455
21.

What codex is this illumination of St. Matthew from?
- A.
  
  Book of Kells
- B.
  
  Ebbo Gospels
- C.
  
  Coronation Gospels
- D.
  
  Gospel Book of Otto
22.

What building is this?
- A.
  
  Masoleum of Galla Placidia
- B.
  
  Santa Sabina
- C.
  
  Santa Costanza
- D.
  
  San Vitale
23.

Who is commemorated in the carved ivory panel?
- A.
  
  Charlemagne
- B.
  
  Otto III
- C.
  
  Justinian
- D.
  
  Constantine
24.

What is St. Benedict known for?
- A.
  
  Architect for Hagia Sophia
- B.
  
  Writing the standard for Western Monastic Institutions.
- C.
  
  Building the first abbey.
- D.
  
  Creating the first ale.
25.

What is the date?
- A.
  
  548-565
- B.
  
  512-516
- C.
  
  499-501
- D.
  
  523-530
26.

What codex is this folio from?
- A.
  
  Vienna Genesis
- B.
  
  Sant' Apollinare
- C.
  
  Rossano Gospels
- D.
  
  Rabbula Gospels
27.

What is the medium?
- A.
  
  Tempera on Vellum
- B.
  
  Encaustic on wood
- C.
  
  Apse mosaic
- D.
  
  Painted limestone
28.

What is the date of Mausoleum of Galla Placidia?
- A.
  
  324
- B.
  
  500
- C.
  
  425
- D.
  
  800
29.

Where is this located?
- A.
  
  Hildesheim, Germany
- B.
  
  Toulouse, France
- C.
  
  Modena, Italy
- D.
  
  Moissac, France
30.

When is the High Cross of Muiredach dated?
- A.
  
  655
- B.
  
  983
- C.
  
  923
- D.
  
  455
31.

What codex is this folio from?
- A.
  
  Book of Kells
- B.
  
  Book of Durrow
- C.
  
  Lindisfarne Gospels
- D.
  
  Coronation Gospels
32.

What is the Date?
- A.
  
  698-721
- B.
  
  660-680
- C.
  
  1050-1070
- D.
  
  923
33.

What does the Bayeux Tapestry Commemorate?
- A.
  
  Christus Patiens
- B.
  
  The Transfiguration
- C.
  
  The Ascension
- D.
  
  The Battle of Hastings
34.

Who were the architects of the Hagia Sopihia?
- A.
  
  Justinian and Theodora
- B.
  
  Anthemius and Isidorus
- C.
  
  Dura and Europas
- D.
  
  Bernardus Gelduinus
35.

What is this dated?
- A.
  
  312-315
- B.
  
  300-310
- C.
  
  345-360
- D.
  
  209-223
36.

What is the Period?
- A.
  
  Byzantine
- B.
  
  Romanesque
- C.
  
  Late Antiquity
- D.
  
  Early Medieval
37.

Where is this located?
- A.
  
  Mount Sinai
- B.
  
  Dura-Europos
- C.
  
  Constantinople
- D.
  
  New York City
38.

Who's Sarcophagus?
- A.
  
  Justinian
- B.
  
  Otto III
- C.
  
  Junius Bassus
- D.
  
  Theodora
39.

What is codex is this folio from?
- A.
  
  Rossano Gospels
- B.
  
  Vienna Genesis
- C.
  
  Ebbo Gospels
- D.
  
  Book of Durrow
40.

Where is this located?
- A.
  
  Sant Apollinare
- B.
  
  Santa Maria Maggiore
- C.
  
  San Vitale
- D.
  
  Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne
41.

Who is the artist?
- A.
  
  Gislebertus
- B.
  
  Bernardus Gelduinus
- C.
  
  Wiligelmo
- D.
  
  St. Benedict
42.

What is the date?
- A.
  
  1100
- B.
  
  1015
- C.
  
  985
- D.
  
  998-1005
43.

What is the size of this plaque?
- A.
  
  3 inches x 3 7/8 inches
- B.
  
  6 inches x 10 inches
- C.
  
  4 ft x 2 ft
- D.
  
  8 cm x 4 cm
44.

What is the date?
- A.
  
  803 AD
- B.
  
  625 AD
- C.
  
  400 AD
- D.
  
  1000 AD
45.

Who is commemorated?
- A.
  
  Charlemagne
- B.
  
  Justinian
- C.
  
  Otto III
- D.
  
  Saint Matthew
46.

Where is the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne located?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Italy
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Syria
47.

When is this folio dated?
- A.
  
  645-650
- B.
  
  997-1000
- C.
  
  655-670
- D.
  
  890-895
48.

What is the symbol for the Evangelist's Matthew & Luke?
- A.
  
  Winged lion and Fish
- B.
  
  Winged Ox and Winged Lion
- C.
  
  Winged Man & Winged OX
- D.
  
  Eagle and Winged Man
49.

What codex is this folio from?
- A.
  
  Book of Kells
- B.
  
  Book of Durrow
- C.
  
  Lindisfarne Gospels
- D.
  
  Coronation Gospels

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