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ARTH110 Final Exam - Introduction to Western Art History - Prehistoric to High Gothic
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MCQs on the key works and major movements in Western art and architecture from prehistory to the end of the Medieval period.
 

ARTH110 Final Exam - Introduction to Western Art History - Prehistoric to High Gothic
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1. Which of the following statements about the Augustus of Primaporta is false?
2. Which major development in human history is credited with the rise of permanent settlements?
3. Which Roman emperor was responsible for the construction of the Flavian Amphitheater (Colosseum)?
4. Which of the following is a Greek sculpture from the Classical period that uses a canon of proportions as well as a contrapposto stance?
5. What was the goal of portal sculpture on medieval cathedrals?
6. Who sculpted the Last Judgment tympanum at the Cathedral of Autun?
7. The majority of Viking and Barbarian art can be identified as which of the following?
8. The style of the French court in the Late Gothic period is best exemplified by which of the following?
9. Which of the following subjects is depicted in relief sculpture on the Arch of Titus?
10. An Ionic capital is made up of which of the following elements?
11. The 'Hell Mouth' is depicted in which of the following medieval manuscripts?
12. The overwhelming majority of Ancient Egyptian art relates to which theme?
13. Fill in the blank. A relief sculpture can best be described as _________________.
14. The term 'wet drapery' refers to which Greek High Classical technique?
15. The Ishtar Gate was a gate to which city?
16. Darius I was a powerful king who ruled which city?
17. A henge is a Neolithic monument found only in which geographic area?
18. The relief sculpture of Ashurnasirpal II Hunting Lions from the Assyrian Palace at Nimrud conveys the power of the king by which of the following?
19. The Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Amun in Karnak has which of the following elements?
20. Which of the following best describes the Stele of Hammurabi?
21. Our understanding of prehistoric art and culture remains somewhat elusive for which of the following reasons?
22. What was the intended function of the great pyramids at Giza?
23. Which element of the Pantheon would have surprised the Roman visitor?
24. The Nike of Samothrace is a product of which Greek period?
25. The Palette of King Narmer represents which historical event?