ART 1401 UNIT # 2 Milestone Art History I 2020

ART 1401 UNIT # 2 Milestone Art History I 2020 – University of the People 1 What is the purpose of the oculus in the Pantheon? • To let light in the interior of the structure • To provide support to the massive columns • To provide support to the dome • It is strictly a decorative feature CONCEPT The Pantheon 2 Which of the following is the name of the oldest and most authoritative Hindu religious texts? • Ashoka • Sarnath • Trefoil • Vedas CONCEPT Ancient India 3 Which of the following correctly identify a Greek deity and his or her primary association? • Nike - goddess of love • Hephaestus - god of peace • Poseidon - god of the sea • Aphrodite - goddess of war CONCEPT Ancient Greece 4 Which of the following correctly describes this image? • Peplos • Contrapposto • Kore • Calf Bearer CONCEPT The Human Figure in Greek Sculpture 5 Which of the following characteristics are included in this statue of Khafre? • Ka, canon of proportions • Canon of proportions, register • Hieratic scale, ka • Register, hieratic scale CONCEPT Ancient Egypt 6 The development of stone tools, cave paintings, and sculpted figures characterize the __________ era of prehistory. • Egyptian • Paleolithic • Neolithic • Archeaological CONCEPT Prehistory 7 Compare and contrast the Parthenon to the Colosseum. Select the statement that is reflective of the Colosseum. • Built with concrete • Made of cut marble stone • Doric order • Dedicated to the goddess Athena CONCEPT Recognizing Elements of Roman Architecture in Greek Temples 8 Which of the following statements regarding the Roman use of concrete as a building material is FALSE? • Concrete made rounded arches and curved buildings possible. • Concrete required the use of less-skilled labor. • Concrete was more difficult to use than cut stone. • Concrete was cheaper than cut stone. CONCEPT Elements of Roman Architecture 9