Multiple Choice Questions Flashcards
All of the following are characteristics of both Romanesque and gothic architecture EXCEPT
Large areas of stained glass
The Erechtheum is most famous for its
Porch of caryatids
The annunciation and the visitation at Reims cathedral are examples of
Gothic façade sculpture
The building above was originally intended as a
Country house
The architect who designed this building was
Palladio
The gattamelata, an equestrian statue reminiscent of Ancient Rome was made in Padua by
Donatello
The colors of rococo paintings are predominantly
Pastel
A leading proponent of a “poussiniste” style in the 19th century was
Jean Ingres
Cubist collages frequently incorporated
Words
This type of monument is called
A stepped pyramid
This monument dates from
The old kingdom
This early monument is unusual in that it
Was designed by w person whose name is known
In classical architecture the architrave, frieze, and cornice are the three elements that form the
Entablature
Surviving examples of Ancient Greek painting are found primarily on
Pottery
An important development in Greek sculpture about 480 BC was the introduction of contrapposto which can be described as
Relaxed natural stance
An example of an early Christian basilica was
St. Paul outside the walls
Rome
The emperor Charlemagne’s taste differed from that of his immediate predecessors because of his special interest in the art, architecture, and literature of
Ancient Rome
The façades of many Romanesque churches are distinguished from those of their earlier medieval predecessors by the extensive use of
Stone sculpture
Rubens paintings are generally characterized by
Dynamic movement
All of the following artists are associated with 19th century realism (Courbet, Manet, Daumier) except
Monet
An artist whose work reveals an interest in political revolution
David
Mosaic refers to
Images composed of small pieces of colored glass or stone
Images of large winged, five-legged Bulls with human heads are found in the art of ancient
Assyria-lamasue
The roman interest in the factual is evident in
Historical reliefs and portrait sculpture
