ARH 2050: Greek Art History Exam 2 Quiz

The Lady of Auxerre is a statue from the 7th century BCE found in Crete, crafted in the Archaic Style. It depicts a figure with no head dress, holding a hand over the heart, which is a gesture of prayer.

The Kouros statue holds importance as one of the earliest life-size statues in ancient Greece, created in the Archaic Style around 600 BCE. The statue borrowed the rigid posture and frontal view from Egyptian art, helping to pave the way for the development of Greek sculptural traditions.

Kroisos was a sculpture created in 530 BCE in Greece in the Archaic Style, known for its increased naturalism and more rounded features.

Peplos Kore is an ancient Greek statue dating back to 530 BCE, known for its stylized 'sister' of Kroisos. The statue is missing the object in her hand which would have identified her.

The correct answer includes parts of the interior of a Greek temple, while the incorrect options do not specifically relate to the architectural elements of a Greek Peripteral Temple.

The Doric and Ionic orders are types of architectural orders in classical architecture, and their elevations refer to the specific design elements and proportions used in their columns and entablatures.

The Temple of Hera I in Italy, built in 550 BCE, is an example of Archaic Architecture known for its 9:18 columnar ratio and closely placed columns.

The correct answer references a specific scene from Greek mythology where Apollo and Artemis pursue a Giant. The other options are not related to the Gigantomachy frieze.

The Francois Vase was created by Kleitias and Ergotimos in 470 BCE. It is a notable example of Archaic Greek pottery, signed by both the painter and potter. Kleitias's design on the vase didn't fill the space with ornament.

Exekias was an ancient Greek vase-painter and potter known for his black-figure style. The artwork 'Achilles and Ajax Playing a Dice Game' is attributed to him, showcasing his mastery in the Archaic style.

The Andokides Painter is credited with inventing the Red-Figure technique in ancient Greek pottery around 525 BCE. This technique allowed for greater detail and precision in depicting figures on pottery compared to the older Black-Figure technique.

The Dying Warrior West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia depicts a warrior being stabbed with an arrow, displaying an Archaic smile despite the injury.

The vase painting 'Achilles and Ajax Playing a Dice Game' depicts Achilles and Ajax engaging in a dice game, not any of the other mythological figures mentioned in the incorrect answers.

The correct answer, Dying Warrior, is a late archaic piece from the Temple of Aphaia in Greece. While being stabbed with an arrow, the warrior is depicted with an Archaic smile on his face, showcasing the artistry of the time period.