FINAL

Cards (35)

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    D. To understand the deeper meaning and symbolism behind the illustrations
  • True or False. Stories are, always handed down to us through written record only.
    False
  • What are the different contexts can we gather information in order to understand the work of art?
    Social Context
    Political Context
    Historical Context
    Scientific Context
    Personal Context
  • It refers to depicting different types of things which is arranged by human and found in nature.
    Still Life
  • True of False. Merchant class and middle class are the same.
    True
  • It is a painting that depicts a meal of oysters and bread but the objects accompanying food indicate wealth and good taste.
    Still life with a gilt cup
  • A "Conversation Piece" by Spencer is a type of relaxed, informal settings.
    that depicts people in
    Genre Painting
  • refers to a specific figural or naturalistic image, or abstracted graphic signs that hold shared meaning within a group.
    symbolism
  • What do you call a rich hoard (a collection of objects)?
    Sutton Hoo Ship Burial
  • How does the work of art, Column of Trajan, typically depict historical events?A. By incorporating abstract symbols that represent general themes rather than specific events. B. By depicting detailed scenes that visually narrate specific historical events and achievements. C. By using modern historical events in a contemporary context. D. By focusing solely on mythological or fictional narratives rather than real historical events.
    B. By depicting detailed scenes that visually narrate specific historical events and achievements.
  • Which of the following in a symbolic motif in the Merode Altarpiece that represents the purity and divine nature of the Virgin Mary? (2pts)
    C. the white lily
  • In the Merode Altarpiece, what does the presence of the mousetrap on Joseph's workbench symbolize?a. The rapping of Christ by sin b. The devil's entrapment by the incarnation of Christ c. The everyday life of the Holy Family d. The simplicity and humility of Joseph's profession
    b. The devil's entrapment by the incarnation of Christ
  • It is a study of principles and appreciation of beauty.
    aesthetics
  • What does the tiny figure of Christ carrying a cross, depicted entering through the window in a beam of light, symbolizes in the Annunciation scene of the Merode Altarpiece?a. The future Passion and Crucifixion b. The innocence of Christ as a child c. The beginning of Christ's ministry d. The presence of the Holy Spirit
    The future Passion and Crucifixion
  • How does the domestic setting of the Annunciation in the Merode Altarpiece enhance its symbolic meaning?a. It emphasizes the wealth and status of the Holy Family, b. It connects the divine event to the everyday life of viewers. c. It highlights the isolation and loneliness of the Virgin Mary. d. If focuses on the architectural advancement of the period.
    It connects the divine event to the everyday life of viewers.
  • It is a figure of speech in which one thing symbolically stands for another, perhaps unrelated, thing or idea.
    metaphor
  • How does Doris Salcedo's "Chiars Stacked Between Two City Buildings" symbolize the impact of political violence on a community?a. It represents the chaos and fragmentation cause by violence. b. It depicts the resilience and strength of the community. C. It signifies the economic decline in urban areas. d. It highlights the aesthetic beauty of ordinary objects.
    It represents the chaos and fragmentation cause by violence.
  • What might the empty chairs in Salcedo's installation metaphorically convey?a. The presence of hope and renewal. b. The absence and loss of individuals due to violence. c. The abundance of resources in a city.. d. The disorganization of urban life
    The absence and loss of individuals due to violence.
  • He is a German philosopher who characterized the appreciation of beauty as the "judgement of taste".
    Immanuel Kant
  • TRUE or False. Art can be used to give political statement or political propaganda.
    true
  • How does the chaotic arrangement of chairs reflect the experiences of conflict-affected individuals?a. It illustrates the stability and order in their lives. b. It shows the systematic approach to dealing with trauma. c. It mirrors the disruption and fragmentation of their existence. d. It suggests the unity and coherence within the community.
    It mirrors the disruption and fragmentation of their existence.
  • In what way does the urban setting of Salcedo's artwork enhance its metaphorical meaning?a. It contrasts the rural origins of the displaced individuals. b. It emphasizes the invisibility of suffering in a busy city. c. It portrays the economic prosperity of urban areas. d. It showcases the architectural beauty of the buildings.
    It contrasts the rural origins of the displaced individuals.
  • In the Chinese painting Bamboo and Rock, what do bamboo and rock mean?
    Bamboo symbolizes virtue, grace, and resilience while Rocks symbolize strength and power to endure
  • What does the monument ARA PACIS in Rome Italy promote?

    Emperor augustus' political agenda
  • How does Salcedo use the physical space between the buildings to convey a metaphor about memory and loss?a. By creating a sense of openness and freedom. b. By illustrating the distance and disconnect between people. c. By using the confined space to symbolize the persistence of memory and remnants of loss. d. By showing the physical strength and stability of the structures
    By using the confined space to symbolize the persistence of memory and remnants of loss.
  • How does golden ration used in art to enhance composition and aesthetic?
    By creating a sense of harmony and proportion
  • True or False. Art and architecture can be used as a means of bringing together a group of people with beliefs or views, and emphasising what they have in common.
    True
  • What is a Rock of Dome?
    Islamic Church
  • In what century was the Dome of Rock was completed?
    7th Century
  • What is Ara Pacis?
    An altar dedicated to peace
  • Coffee painting uses ??? as a medium instead of traditional paints.
    coffee
  • Artist can create different shades in coffee painting by.
    varying the concentration of the coffee
  • One appeal of coffee painting is its and readily available medium as coffee is an inexpensive
    accessibility
  • What is the primary ingredient for creating coffee art?
    coffee and water
  • What is the architectural style of the Dome of the Rock?
    islamic architecture