Test #2 of 5 Results

1. Name two materials we have seen that make a cameo:

i.  onyx > extremely hard stone

ii. sea shell

2. Name the three Greek Orders in chronological order:

i. Doric

ii. Ionic

iii. Corinthian

3. A polytheist culture means what exactly?

a culture that worships more than one god

4. We have seen two different plant forms on the tops of Ancient Egyptian columns.  Name the plants they represent?

Lotus and Papyrus

5. A contrapposto pose is:   >_____ii____  (fill in i, ii, or iii)

1. a figure showing symmetrical balance    
2.   a figure showing asymmetrical balance

iii.  a bronze object carried by wealthy women

6. Hierarchical Scale suggests that relative size indicates relative importance within the culture,          TRUE              or          FALSE     

7. In architecture where is the Frieze located?

Above the columns, under the pediment

8. A marble carving can be described as:  (Circle the correct answer.)

1. subtractive carving
2. hollow lost wax carving
3. additive carving

9. What is a lyre? Circle the correct answer.

a. a musical instrument  

b. a sharp tool to carve with    

c.  a part of architecture found in Ancient Egypt

10. Name the three amphora types:

i.  Geometric

ii. Red-figure

iii. Black-figure

11. Name two North American buildings that take their design from early Ancient Greek temples:

i.      The White House                                                     and   ii. Monticello

12. Hellenistic art really changed the depiction of human figures.  

Name only two from the observational revolution:

i. individualization

ii. the human figure in motion

13. Name two ways in which Ancient Roman city planners aided the middle class:

i. loads of ways: here are some:

ii. plumbing, sports facilities, public baths, democracy, temples in urban areas, bridges, aqueducts, development of concrete

14.  What is a Pediment   Triangular form in architecture And where can it be found? 

above columns and capitals

15. Red-figure kraters are an earlier type than Geometric figure.

TRUE                    or                   FALSE

16. This guy was the first to have his profile minted onto monetary coins. 

Who?  Julius Ceaser

17. Akhenaten, was an amazing Egyptian Pharaoh who changed many things in Egypt.  One thing was he changed his name, the second was he moved the capital of Egypt of Thebes to be further north.    

TRUE        or             FALSE

18. What material are kraters made from?

terracotta clay

19. Many artistic depictions of Nefertiti belong to what period?

Late Arman period in Ancient Egyptian art

20. What does scarffito mean?

to scratch into a surface as we've seen in red-figure amphoras

21. These architectural columns are carved in the form of clothed women in flowing garments that hold up the building's pediment are called: Caryatids.

22. This new pharaoh went from a polytheist worshipper to a mono-theist one. Who? Akhenaten.

23. What is another name for a necropolis?

City of the Dead

24. Another name for “Octavian” is:

Augustus

25. Greek temples are found located where? on hillsides above the city

Whereas Roman temples are found located where? In the urban centers.

26. Name two attributes that the Boy of Kouros is different from an Ancient Egyptian sculpture of a male. 

i. nude

ii. walking towards us  // free standing - negative space between his legs

27. A funny little smirk or smile was inspired by Asian art and can be found in Ancient Greek sculptures.  It is known as the ” the Archaic smile.” 

28. She was the goddess of civilization, knowledge, and war.  According to Greek mythology, her name is Athena, and in Roman mythology, she is known by this name, Minerva .

29.  To the right, draw the shape of a pediment:  (a triangle)

30.  One thing is for sure, the depiction of old people and children that were depicted in sculpture comes from what stylistic period in the Ancient world: Hellenistic art

31.  What are the analogous colors of violet:

blue and red

32.  Where on the color wheel are complimentary pairs located?

across one and other on the color wheel

33.  “Pax Romana”  translates to this in English: “ Roman Peace.”

Each worth 3 points (plus one, just 'cuz)

Bonus: Worth 7 points:

Explain the 5 significant cultural inventions, evolutionary art ideas and changes in city planning did Ancient Rome provided for its people.

i. public baths

ii. aqueducts

iii. temples in the urban centers

iv. roadways and bridges

v. markets, sport centers, excellent housing, etc. 

What individual assisted in allowing this to happen? Augustus.

Why? The country experienced a long period of great peace and prosperity. He also wanted to be remembered as a supportive ruler.