Styles & Movements In Art, Ch 4, Ch 9 & Evolution Of Sculpture
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Which adjective best describes Picasso's painting?
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Naturalistic
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Nonrepresentational
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Abstract
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Idealized
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C. AbstractExplanation
abstractions are simplifications of objects found in natureRate this question:
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Which adjective best describes Kandinsky's painting?
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Representational
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Nonobjective
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Naturalistic
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Photo-realistic
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B. NonobjectiveExplanation
since the subject matter of this painting is not identifiable, this is nonobjectiveRate this question:
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Which of the following facts about his work of art is reflected in the term form?
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It is an oil painting on canvas
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It was painted in 1808
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It reflects Spanish resistance to Napoleon's armies
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Both b & c are concerned with form
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A. It is an oil painting on canvasExplanation
form pertains to the physicality of a work of art-- what is looks like, what it is made ofRate this question:
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Which of the following phrases reflects the term context?
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It is an oil painting on canvas
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It was painted in 1868
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Bierstadt sought to reflect God's majesty through this landscape
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B. It was painted in 1868Explanation
context is a setting that denotes meaning, such as history's timeline, a museum etc.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not a concern or characteristic of Impressionist paintings?
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The way light strikes an object
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Outdoor and leisure time activities
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Exploded view of an object; simultaneous viewpoints
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Colorful palette
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C. Exploded view of an object; simultaneous viewpointsExplanation
exploded views of an object were used by the CubistsRate this question:
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Which one of the following is not a trait of Cubist paintings such as this?
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Simultaneous viewpoints of an object
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Use of a closed palette
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Use of black lines and abstract symbols
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A reference to deep pictorial space
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D. A reference to deep pictorial spaceExplanation
Cubists deliberately sought to flatten their paintingsRate this question:
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Which style is reflected in this work?
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Expressionism
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Futurism
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Neoclassical
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Conceptual Art
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A. ExpressionismExplanation
Expressionism reflected the subjective inner emotions of the artist. Futurism reflected the speed of the machine and movement. Neoclassical art was the revival of Greco-Roman artistic traditions- idealized naturalism. Conceptual art revolves around an idea.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not characteristic of Pop Art?
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Vibrant color palette
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Themes of rampant consumerism
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Elevation of everyday subject matter as high art
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An air of seriousness
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D. An air of seriousnessExplanation
Pop Art was ironic, not serious.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is true, concerning Post Impressionist painters?
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They worked in the period following Impressionism
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They used vibrant colors palettes
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Their paintings looked stylistically diverse
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All of the above are true
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Only a & c are true
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D. All of the above are trueExplanation
Time united these artists, after Impressionism. Their palettes were colorful, but their styles were very different.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was not used by Pointillist painters?
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Optical blending
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Exploration of color theories
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Pure dots of color, placed side by side
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Tonal modeling
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D. Tonal modelingExplanation
Tonal modeling is a smooth,gradual gradation of value change. Pointillism would act in a similar way to stiippling.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was the intended subject matter of Regionalist painters in America?
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The avoidance of content through nonrepresentational compositions
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Mid-western values of honesty and hard work
- C.
A need for religious reform
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Allegories related to mythology
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B. Mid-western values of honesty and hard workExplanation
What you see is what you get. Hard work and Mid-western values were key.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not true of Neoclassical art?
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The name means "New Classical"
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Artists sought to reflect Ancient Greco-Roman principles in art
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These works were brimming with outward expressions of emotion
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Like Classical art, this style could be idealized
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C. These works were brimming with outward expressions of emotionExplanation
One of the key characteristics of Greek Classicism was a placid expression- not giving away one's emotions. Remember Doryphoros? Neo-Classicism is a revival of the Greco-Roman classical practices. In painting, they were known for crisp contour lines.Rate this question:
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Which of the following styles is reflected in this work of art?
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Constructivism
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Abstraction
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Futurism
- D.
Abstract Expressionism
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A. ConstructivismExplanation
Constructivists used engineering with materials such as glass, metal, concrete.They tried to eliminate the subjective emotions of the artist for a utopian art form.Rate this question:
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Which style is reflected in this work of art?
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Surrealism
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Abstract Expressionism
- C.
Minimalism
- D.
Dada
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D. DadaExplanation
Duchamp's Readymades are included in the movement Dada. Dadaist works were anti-aesthetic & nonsensical.Rate this question:
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Which of the following characteristics is not a typical reflection of royalty in art?
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Stylization
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Large scale
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Naturalism
- D.
Precious materials
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C. NaturalismExplanation
Royals were typically stylized, made of precious materials, and large in scale.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not part of the Greek Classical canon?
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7 heads in height
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Contrapposto
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Emotional expression
- D.
Idealized
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C. Emotional expressionExplanation
A placid expression was key to the Classical canon.Rate this question:
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While the Romans absorbed many Greek aesthetic traits, how did their art differ from that of the Greeks?
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They developed the portrait bust
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They developed the equestrian statue
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They focused on verism
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All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
Naturalism (verism) was highly sought by the Romans. Portrait busts and equestrian statues were their own inventions.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not true of art from the Middle Ages?
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It was didactic
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Freestanding male nude sculpture was common
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Figures were stylized to reflect a preoccupation with spirituality
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Relief sculpture often decorated entryways of churches
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B. Freestanding male nude sculpture was commonExplanation
During the Middle Ages, ( Medieval or Dark Ages) in Europe, spirituality was the focus of life. Nude freestanding sculpture was not created. Most sculpture was of the relief type, found on church facades. It's function was to teach (didactic) Bible stories to the illiterate masses.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not characteristic of Renaissance art?
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It signaled the rebirth of classical artistic practices
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Artists sought to mimic nature
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Freestanding male nude sculpture was popular
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Sculpture was emotional
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D. Sculpture was emotionalExplanation
Since a placid expression was expected in Classical art, so too should it be expected in Renaissance art.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not characteristic of Baroque art?
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Theatricality
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Small scale
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Opulence
- D.
Bronze starbursts
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B. Small scaleExplanation
Baroque art was created for palaces and churches, which required large-scale objects.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was not true of the style Realism?
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It reflected themes of modern life
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Themes revolved around the working class
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It followed the guidelines of the French Academy
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C. It followed the guidelines of the French AcademyExplanation
The French Academy focused on themes of history, religion, mythology, and allegory. Commoners and their activities in the modern world are specific to Realism.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not true of Modern Art?
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Artists sought to divorce themselves from artistic practices in the past
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There was much artistic experimentation and pluralism in styles
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Some artists strayed from the traditional hierarchy of materials
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Sculptors rejected trends in painting styles of the day
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D. Sculptors rejected trends in painting styles of the dayExplanation
Modern sculptors sought to parallel the various experimental painting styles of the day.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not true of Abstract Expressionism?
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N.Y. replaced Paris as the center for art after WWII; this is where the movement began
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Artists avoided content in their art
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In the history of art, it is a relatively minor style
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Most AE art was abstract or non objective
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C. In the history of art, it is a relatively minor styleExplanation
Abstract Expressionism (the New York School) is the first truly American art style. If you were an artist working in any other style during this time period, you were deemed irrelevant by N.Y. art critics.Rate this question:
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Which of the following styles is reflected in this work of art?
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Conceptual art
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Dada
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Minimalism
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Surrealism
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C. MinimalismExplanation
They key to identifying Minimalism is a repetition of simplified elements, made of industrial materials. There is no inherent content.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not characteristic of Postmodern art?
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There is no predominant hierarchy of materials and mixed media is common
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Traditional modes of painting and sculpting are much appreciated
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Installation is common and interactivity with art is common
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Money is one measure of success
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B. Traditional modes of painting and sculpting are much appreciatedExplanation
Post Modernism "after" Modernism is a rejection of all that has come before it. Traditional techniques are not important and artists choose materials and techniques as a means to an end-- whatever gets the point across in the most expedient way. Art is irreverent and often offers social or political commentary. The hand of the artist and the artist as creative genius are ideas of the past. Artists appropriate with abandon. Installation is popular and art is often interactive. Money is a measure of success.Rate this question:
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