Test Bank for Art Matters, 1e Pam Gordon
(All Chapters Answers at the end of each chapter)
Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
1)
Popular works of art, like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa (figure 2.19), can be seen on T-shirts, tote bags,
and phone cases. They are often re-mixed and used by other artists. This is a good example of how art is
a central part of our lives because:
a. Art is everywhere
b. Art is a characteristically human endeavour
c. Art is a sensation to which we are drawn
d. All of these
2) Art is supported by many different groups, including governments, individuals, and:
a. Artists’ federations
b. Unions
c. The international community
d. Organizations
3) During the Renaissance, associations of craftsmen were known to finance the construction of buildings
and the creation of art for their cities as they felt a civic obligation and benefitted from the prestige that
came from their generosity. These people are known as:
a. Specifiers
b. Patricians
c. Clients
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,d. Patrons
4) How might art education be a benefit to society?
a. It makes children familiar with different art materials
b. It helps children develop ideas about future careers
c. It can promote supporting art
d. It helps children develop into well-rounded adults
5) Art therapy is especially useful for CHILDREN in particular because:
a. It lets therapists see how they are progressing in their treatment
b. Children can have trouble talking about their feelings
c. It can be used for diagnosis by giving children another way to communicate
d. It lets children gain a sense of reality
6) Creating a movie that makes people want to plant trees would be an example of art’s power to:
a. Protect the environment
b. Influence how people spend their money
c. Manipulate people in a biased and deceptive way
d. Influence how people think and behave
7) Art stolen from different countries has been:
a. Illegally trafficked
b. Censored
c. Illegally destroyed
d. Used for propaganda
8) If a sculpture of Jesus was believed to take in prayers and transmit them to Christ in heaven, this
would be an example of what form(s) of art used for religion and spirituality?
a. An intermediary
b. A and D
c. A wondrous space
d. A representation of the divine
9) Sculptures from ancient Egypt depicted the rulers (pharaohs) as strong, vigorous, and related to the
gods. This is an example of art which:
a. Is meant to be permanent
b. Is an intermediary
c. Promotes government support
d. Promotes the social order
10) Kings and other leaders have often promoted art that shows them as strong, good, and in charge.
Why should it be important that we question these kinds of images?
a. Art that is representational is deceptive
b. Photographs are always manipulated
c. It is art that promotes the social order
d. Art that records is highly believable
11) Art can transform spaces by:
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,a. Adorning spaces and objects
b. Adorning people
c. Adorning surfaces
d. Adorning stained glass
12) One way to express an identity is through:
a. Graphic design
b. Personal adornment
c. Making political statements
d. Wearing shoes
13) The painter Rembrandt made self-portraits throughout his life, from the beginning of his career as an
artist to the end of his life. These works of art are an example of:
a. Pulling together viewers’ thoughts
b. Creating propaganda
c. Imagining another world
d. Looking inward
14) Creating a t-shirt design that makes people aware that a local college’s art scholarship is in danger
and needs funding would be an example of art used for:
a. Bringing further awareness to issues that are already in the spotlight
b. Reminding people of causes that need attention
c. Protesting the social order
d. Promoting the social order
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, 15)
The AIDS Memorial Quilt (figure 1.46) could be an example of which three concepts?
a. It reminds people of causes that need attention, it is a protest against the social order, and it is a work
of propaganda
b. It is a protest against the social order, it is pulling together viewers’ and artists’ feelings and thoughts,
and it is receiving government support
c. It is pulling together viewers’ and artists’ feelings and thoughts, it reminds people of causes that need
attention, and it is a type of decoration
d. It reminds people of causes that need attention, it is a protest against the social order, and it is pulling
together viewers’ and artists’ feelings and thoughts
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(All Chapters Answers at the end of each chapter)
Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
1)
Popular works of art, like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa (figure 2.19), can be seen on T-shirts, tote bags,
and phone cases. They are often re-mixed and used by other artists. This is a good example of how art is
a central part of our lives because:
a. Art is everywhere
b. Art is a characteristically human endeavour
c. Art is a sensation to which we are drawn
d. All of these
2) Art is supported by many different groups, including governments, individuals, and:
a. Artists’ federations
b. Unions
c. The international community
d. Organizations
3) During the Renaissance, associations of craftsmen were known to finance the construction of buildings
and the creation of art for their cities as they felt a civic obligation and benefitted from the prestige that
came from their generosity. These people are known as:
a. Specifiers
b. Patricians
c. Clients
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,d. Patrons
4) How might art education be a benefit to society?
a. It makes children familiar with different art materials
b. It helps children develop ideas about future careers
c. It can promote supporting art
d. It helps children develop into well-rounded adults
5) Art therapy is especially useful for CHILDREN in particular because:
a. It lets therapists see how they are progressing in their treatment
b. Children can have trouble talking about their feelings
c. It can be used for diagnosis by giving children another way to communicate
d. It lets children gain a sense of reality
6) Creating a movie that makes people want to plant trees would be an example of art’s power to:
a. Protect the environment
b. Influence how people spend their money
c. Manipulate people in a biased and deceptive way
d. Influence how people think and behave
7) Art stolen from different countries has been:
a. Illegally trafficked
b. Censored
c. Illegally destroyed
d. Used for propaganda
8) If a sculpture of Jesus was believed to take in prayers and transmit them to Christ in heaven, this
would be an example of what form(s) of art used for religion and spirituality?
a. An intermediary
b. A and D
c. A wondrous space
d. A representation of the divine
9) Sculptures from ancient Egypt depicted the rulers (pharaohs) as strong, vigorous, and related to the
gods. This is an example of art which:
a. Is meant to be permanent
b. Is an intermediary
c. Promotes government support
d. Promotes the social order
10) Kings and other leaders have often promoted art that shows them as strong, good, and in charge.
Why should it be important that we question these kinds of images?
a. Art that is representational is deceptive
b. Photographs are always manipulated
c. It is art that promotes the social order
d. Art that records is highly believable
11) Art can transform spaces by:
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,a. Adorning spaces and objects
b. Adorning people
c. Adorning surfaces
d. Adorning stained glass
12) One way to express an identity is through:
a. Graphic design
b. Personal adornment
c. Making political statements
d. Wearing shoes
13) The painter Rembrandt made self-portraits throughout his life, from the beginning of his career as an
artist to the end of his life. These works of art are an example of:
a. Pulling together viewers’ thoughts
b. Creating propaganda
c. Imagining another world
d. Looking inward
14) Creating a t-shirt design that makes people aware that a local college’s art scholarship is in danger
and needs funding would be an example of art used for:
a. Bringing further awareness to issues that are already in the spotlight
b. Reminding people of causes that need attention
c. Protesting the social order
d. Promoting the social order
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, 15)
The AIDS Memorial Quilt (figure 1.46) could be an example of which three concepts?
a. It reminds people of causes that need attention, it is a protest against the social order, and it is a work
of propaganda
b. It is a protest against the social order, it is pulling together viewers’ and artists’ feelings and thoughts,
and it is receiving government support
c. It is pulling together viewers’ and artists’ feelings and thoughts, it reminds people of causes that need
attention, and it is a type of decoration
d. It reminds people of causes that need attention, it is a protest against the social order, and it is pulling
together viewers’ and artists’ feelings and thoughts
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