Question 1

The Anavysos Kouros corresponds to the sculptural conventions of the Archaic period because the figure __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stands in a contrapposto pose and has naturalistic anatomy
B)  was originally placed on the pediment of an Archaic Greek temple
C)  has a rigid stance,rounded musculature,and an archaic smile
D)  expresses extreme emotions in order to inspire empathyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The ancient Greek vase painting technique in which slip is applied to unpainted clay to create the shapes of figures and details are incised is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  red-figure
B)  mosaic
C)  black-figure
D)  nielloE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In the Death of Sarpedon,Euphronios makes Sarpedon's left leg appear to project into the viewer's space by using a technique called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  foreshortening
B)  contrapposto
C)  entasis
D)  modelingE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The Minoan style of wall painting is characterized by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  granulation,stylized insects,and geometric designs
B)  black-figure technique,military scenes,and foreshortening
C)  idealized male nudes,static compositions,and contrapposto
D)  linear contours,views of nature,and fields of pure colorE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The Panathenaic festival procession is depicted on the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parthenon's Ionic frieze
B)  west pediment of the Temple of Aphaia
C)  metopes of the Erechtheion
D)  base of the Altar from PergamonE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Unlike the conventions of Classical art,Hellenistic artwork is characterized by its __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  idealization and youthful nude figures
B)  aloof serenity and balanced proportions
C)  individual emotion and emotional melodrama
D)  heroic figures and peristyle plan templesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In Dying Gallic Trumpeter,the figure can be identified as a Celtic "barbarian" because of his__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  torc
B)  drapery
C)  ideal body
D)  expressionismE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following artworks demonstrates the conventions of Hellenistic sculpture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lysippos's Man Scraping Himself (Apoxyomenos) 
B)  Athena Attacking the Giants
C)  Nike (Victory) Adjusting Her Sandal
D)  "Peplos" KoreE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which two conflicting artistic trends are featured in Hellenistic sculpture?

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic and abstract
B)  Classical and anti-Classical
C)  organic and geometric
D)  idealized and stylizedE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Sculptures that depicted people from all levels of society and unusual physical types were popular during the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Archaic
B)  Classical
C)  Geometric
D)  HellenisticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The metalsmithing technique in which minute balls of precious metal are attached to a surface is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  niello
B)  granulation
C)  modeling
D)  mosaicE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The Classical convention of presenting standing figures with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  entasis
B)  foreshortening
C)  modeling
D)  contrappostoE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following architectural orders has elaborate capitals with stylized acanthus leaves beneath the volutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doric
B)  Ionic
C)  Corinthian
D)  TuscanE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The Parthenon is a Greek temple dedicated to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poseidon
B)  Athena
C)  Aphrodite
D)  ZeusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a structure constructed in the Doric order?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Treasury of Atreus"
B)  Temple of Aphaia
C)  Theater of Epidauros
D)  Altar from PergamonE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Art of Ancient Greece and the Aegean World

Which of the following architectural orders has elaborate capitals with stylized acanthus leaves beneath the volutes?

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In the Death of Sarpedon,Euphronios makes Sarpedon's left leg appear to project into the viewer's space by using a technique called __________.

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The Classical convention of presenting standing figures with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis is called __________.

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Which of the following is an example of a structure constructed in the Doric order?

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In Dying Gallic Trumpeter,the figure can be identified as a Celtic "barbarian" because of his__________.

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The Minoan style of wall painting is characterized by __________.

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The Anavysos Kouros corresponds to the sculptural conventions of the Archaic period because the figure __________.

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Sculptures that depicted people from all levels of society and unusual physical types were popular during the __________.

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The Parthenon is a Greek temple dedicated to __________.

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The metalsmithing technique in which minute balls of precious metal are attached to a surface is called __________.

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Unlike the conventions of Classical art,Hellenistic artwork is characterized by its __________.

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Which two conflicting artistic trends are featured in Hellenistic sculpture?

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Which of the following artworks demonstrates the conventions of Hellenistic sculpture?

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The ancient Greek vase painting technique in which slip is applied to unpainted clay to create the shapes of figures and details are incised is called __________.

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The Panathenaic festival procession is depicted on the __________.

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Which of the following architectural orders has elaborate capitals with stylized acanthus leaves beneath the volutes?

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In the Death of Sarpedon,Euphronios makes Sarpedon's left leg appear to project into the viewer's space by using a technique called __________.

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The Classical convention of presenting standing figures with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis is called __________.

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Which of the following is an example of a structure constructed in the Doric order?

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In Dying Gallic Trumpeter,the figure can be identified as a Celtic "barbarian" because of his__________.

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The Minoan style of wall painting is characterized by __________.

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The Anavysos Kouros corresponds to the sculptural conventions of the Archaic period because the figure __________.

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Sculptures that depicted people from all levels of society and unusual physical types were popular during the __________.

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The Parthenon is a Greek temple dedicated to __________.

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The metalsmithing technique in which minute balls of precious metal are attached to a surface is called __________.

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Unlike the conventions of Classical art,Hellenistic artwork is characterized by its __________.

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Which two conflicting artistic trends are featured in Hellenistic sculpture?

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Which of the following artworks demonstrates the conventions of Hellenistic sculpture?

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The ancient Greek vase painting technique in which slip is applied to unpainted clay to create the shapes of figures and details are incised is called __________.

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