Annunciation

English
ca. 1250

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore A Bon Viaigre
Paul Gavarni
France
1859

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Compare these two images. Pick the statement that best describes the way they illustrate change in portraits over time.
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Responses

The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time.
The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time.

These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man.
These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man.

These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional.
These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional.

Human figures were once depicted with halos but now have none.

Human figures were once depicted with halos but now have none.

A golden pendant from an ancient world was once used to drive away evil spirits. This pendant is found by a treasure hunter thousands of years later, who sells the object to the highest bidder. This chain of events is an example of

(1 point)
Responses

how the value of an artwork can change over time or in a different culture.
how the value of an artwork can change over time or in a different culture.

how much money ancient artifacts are worth.
how much money ancient artifacts are worth.

how lucky the treasure hunter was to find this piece of history.
how lucky the treasure hunter was to find this piece of history.

the unpredictable nature of history.

how the value of an artwork can change over time or in a different culture.

Over time, abstract art has become a recognized and valued part of art history. This is an example of

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Responses

deterioration of artistic standards.
deterioration of artistic standards.

changes in artistic style over time.
changes in artistic style over time.

different interpretations of what makes good art.
different interpretations of what makes good art.

the way fads come and go.

changes in artistic style over time.

Over time artwork has the potential to reach a wide variety of audiences. Which is the most accurate definition of audience?

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Responses

a group of people listening to music
a group of people listening to music

physical evidence of a culture
physical evidence of a culture

a group of people with specific beliefs and practices
a group of people with specific beliefs and practices

the people for whom a work of art is intended

the people for whom a work of art is intended

Pick the correct term for this definition: characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clan, gender groups, or a larger cultural group.”

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Responses

culture
culture

synthesis
synthesis

heritage
heritage

cultural context

heritage