ART COMPUTER CLASS EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Name the statue above. Explain three examples of symbolism used by the artist when designing
this statue. - ANS The statue is called Augustus of Primaporta. It was made in 20 B.C.E. and
was found in Italy. One of the examples of symbolism is what the little cupid riding on the
dolphin is trying to show. The dolphin is a symbol for the great victory Augustus had over Mark
Anthony. The cupid symbolizes that he was descended from gods just like cupid is a descendant
of Venus. The breastplate he is wearing symbolizes that he is backed up by gods.
The statues is called Augustus of Primaporta, and dates back to early 1st century CE. First,
Augustus is looking down, as though to indicate his power and prestige. The artist has put a
staff in his hand, which symbolized importance and leadership during this time. There is a small
cherub below him, to the left, which could signify holiness and power, or it could also represent
the people's worship of their emperor. His clothes are ornate and heavy, which were worn by
the elite of society.
Art expresses many things in culture. How does this image of an American flag being placed at
Iwo Jima after the most infamous battle in the Pacific during WWII, use symbolism to
commemorate, document, and narrate an event in history? - ANS It shows the soldiers
working together to put up the american flag in Japanese soil. The soldiers raising the flag
conveys emotions of patriotism. It documents the historic victory they received against the axis
powers by putting up the flag. The flag is rather large which was so that many would be able to
see it from afar. It narrates the struggles and happiness the soldiers felt to have finally finished
the battle. It commemorates an important event. The flag works like a statue in this case.
This photograph symbolizes the event by displaying the sorrow and pain of the soldiers atop
the rubble and death of battle, while at the same time commemorating their courage and
strength as they place an American flag at the scene of the battle. It serves as a reminder of
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,their courage and the strength America has as a nation. It documents history for ever more and
narrates the final scene of the battle.
This photograph, American Troops Landing on D-Day, was taken by a war correspondent during
WWII. What do you notice about this picture? How does it make you feel when you see it? -
ANS In this photograph, I notice that it is an old photo. It is in black and white, first of all.
Next thing I notice is the blurriness. Maybe the person taking the pictures is also running in
water, and that is no easy task. Next, I notice that they are running in water to go to their posts
(?) to start shooting the axis powers. This makes me feel like the soldiers did not let anything
hold them back. They had such love for their country that they'd go through any terrain to
defend win. i guess that would fill me with patriotism and happiness that we were winning.
Explain the difference between a work of art intended for documentation and one intended for
commemoration. How can a work of art, intended as a documentation, become also a piece of
commemoration? - ANS A work of art intended to document is going to provide evidence
that an event occurred.
A work of art intended to commemorate is going to call something to remembrance and serve
as a memorial.
A work of art can both document and commemorate something. For example, statues generally
do so by showing realistically what type of person someone was and to serve as a memorial of
their sacrifices.
A piece of art intended for documentation is a historical, factual account of a person, place, or
event. A piece of art intended for commemoration is also a documentation, however its main
purpose is to serve as a form of remembrance, or a memorial, rather than a historical
documentation. Sometimes as time passes, historical events and/or people become
increasingly appreciated by current cultures and/or generations, and therefore a piece that was
originally a documentation, can become a memorial or visual remembrance as well.
Define the following terms:
- tapestry
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, - monument
- portrait - ANS Tapestry is a heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. In the time
they were made, they were also used to keep homes warm by covering the walls. A monument
is a memorial, a lasting remembrance, or evidence of an event. For example, there is a statue of
Balto somewhere. It serves to remember how the dogs saved the lives of people who lived in a
little town by sledding food to them. A portrait is a painting of a person. It can be used to
capture the essence of a person and remember important people of a time period.
Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a
lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional
structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
Describe the Column of Trajan (above), including how it serves to both document and
commemorate history. - ANS The Column of Trajan serves the purpose to commemorate the
deeds of the Roman armies in a more permanent form. Before then, they had celebrated by
partying but a party didn't seem like enough to show their gratitude to the army. That is when
the column was made. It documents the Trajan's wars in Dacia. The various battles are narrated
all around the column.
This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The
carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly
accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve
to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman
History.
For the above visual narration, provide its title, medium, and both its historical and practical
significance. - ANS The above visual narration is called The Bayeux Tapestry. It is a tapestry
therefore it is made out of linen fabric and embroidered with yarn. It is the most famous
needlework known to this day. The tapestry depicts the King of Denmark's ruthless efforts to
secure the crown. It is significant to remember the innocent lives lost. The tapestry gives us
more proof of a past offence and helps us learn from it.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Name the statue above. Explain three examples of symbolism used by the artist when designing
this statue. - ANS The statue is called Augustus of Primaporta. It was made in 20 B.C.E. and
was found in Italy. One of the examples of symbolism is what the little cupid riding on the
dolphin is trying to show. The dolphin is a symbol for the great victory Augustus had over Mark
Anthony. The cupid symbolizes that he was descended from gods just like cupid is a descendant
of Venus. The breastplate he is wearing symbolizes that he is backed up by gods.
The statues is called Augustus of Primaporta, and dates back to early 1st century CE. First,
Augustus is looking down, as though to indicate his power and prestige. The artist has put a
staff in his hand, which symbolized importance and leadership during this time. There is a small
cherub below him, to the left, which could signify holiness and power, or it could also represent
the people's worship of their emperor. His clothes are ornate and heavy, which were worn by
the elite of society.
Art expresses many things in culture. How does this image of an American flag being placed at
Iwo Jima after the most infamous battle in the Pacific during WWII, use symbolism to
commemorate, document, and narrate an event in history? - ANS It shows the soldiers
working together to put up the american flag in Japanese soil. The soldiers raising the flag
conveys emotions of patriotism. It documents the historic victory they received against the axis
powers by putting up the flag. The flag is rather large which was so that many would be able to
see it from afar. It narrates the struggles and happiness the soldiers felt to have finally finished
the battle. It commemorates an important event. The flag works like a statue in this case.
This photograph symbolizes the event by displaying the sorrow and pain of the soldiers atop
the rubble and death of battle, while at the same time commemorating their courage and
strength as they place an American flag at the scene of the battle. It serves as a reminder of
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,their courage and the strength America has as a nation. It documents history for ever more and
narrates the final scene of the battle.
This photograph, American Troops Landing on D-Day, was taken by a war correspondent during
WWII. What do you notice about this picture? How does it make you feel when you see it? -
ANS In this photograph, I notice that it is an old photo. It is in black and white, first of all.
Next thing I notice is the blurriness. Maybe the person taking the pictures is also running in
water, and that is no easy task. Next, I notice that they are running in water to go to their posts
(?) to start shooting the axis powers. This makes me feel like the soldiers did not let anything
hold them back. They had such love for their country that they'd go through any terrain to
defend win. i guess that would fill me with patriotism and happiness that we were winning.
Explain the difference between a work of art intended for documentation and one intended for
commemoration. How can a work of art, intended as a documentation, become also a piece of
commemoration? - ANS A work of art intended to document is going to provide evidence
that an event occurred.
A work of art intended to commemorate is going to call something to remembrance and serve
as a memorial.
A work of art can both document and commemorate something. For example, statues generally
do so by showing realistically what type of person someone was and to serve as a memorial of
their sacrifices.
A piece of art intended for documentation is a historical, factual account of a person, place, or
event. A piece of art intended for commemoration is also a documentation, however its main
purpose is to serve as a form of remembrance, or a memorial, rather than a historical
documentation. Sometimes as time passes, historical events and/or people become
increasingly appreciated by current cultures and/or generations, and therefore a piece that was
originally a documentation, can become a memorial or visual remembrance as well.
Define the following terms:
- tapestry
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, - monument
- portrait - ANS Tapestry is a heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. In the time
they were made, they were also used to keep homes warm by covering the walls. A monument
is a memorial, a lasting remembrance, or evidence of an event. For example, there is a statue of
Balto somewhere. It serves to remember how the dogs saved the lives of people who lived in a
little town by sledding food to them. A portrait is a painting of a person. It can be used to
capture the essence of a person and remember important people of a time period.
Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a
lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional
structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
Describe the Column of Trajan (above), including how it serves to both document and
commemorate history. - ANS The Column of Trajan serves the purpose to commemorate the
deeds of the Roman armies in a more permanent form. Before then, they had celebrated by
partying but a party didn't seem like enough to show their gratitude to the army. That is when
the column was made. It documents the Trajan's wars in Dacia. The various battles are narrated
all around the column.
This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The
carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly
accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve
to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman
History.
For the above visual narration, provide its title, medium, and both its historical and practical
significance. - ANS The above visual narration is called The Bayeux Tapestry. It is a tapestry
therefore it is made out of linen fabric and embroidered with yarn. It is the most famous
needlework known to this day. The tapestry depicts the King of Denmark's ruthless efforts to
secure the crown. It is significant to remember the innocent lives lost. The tapestry gives us
more proof of a past offence and helps us learn from it.
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