1 Which of the following terms describes the highest state of spiritual being in Buddhism?
Enlightenment
Bodhisattva
Ji (spirit)
Bhakti
CONCEPT
Chinese Buddhist Art and Architecture
2
Which of the following is the correct definition of "flying buttress?"
The space extending from the main entrance to the narthex of a church, with aisles on both sides
A circular stained-glass feature often used in Gothic church architecture
A vault supported by, or decorated with, diagonal ribs
An exterior semi arch-shaped support for load-bearing walls
CONCEPT
Chartres Cathedral
3
What is the title of this work of art?
Christ as Good Shepherd from the Catacomb of Priscilla
Christ Pantocrator from the Church of the Dormition
Christ as Sol Invictus from the Mausoleum of the Julii
Christ as Good Shepherd from Galla Placidia
CONCEPT
Images of Christ
4 Which of the following characteristics are present in this work of art?
Ji (spirit); linear perspective
Neo-Confucianism; vanishing point
Feng shui; triad
Shifting perspective; scroll painting
CONCEPT
Song Dynasty Landscape Painting
5
Select the true statement about Islamic art between the 11th and 13th centuries.
The larger the work of art, the more value the Islamic culture placed on it.
Islamic art placed a heavy emphasis on representation of figures.
Kufic is the name of the script that is used in the oldest form of Islamic calligraphy.
Samarkand ware is a type of painting technique common in Islam during this time.
CONCEPT
Ceramics, Textiles and Calligraphy
6
The fountains and the muqarnas vault of the Alhambra are decorated with the writings of __________.
Ibn Zamrak
Rumi
Allah