Question 1
A silver chalice is shown, with carvings of the apostles around the center of the chalice.
Chalice with Apostles Venerating the Cross Syria
Early 7th century
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
A)
Choose the statement that best represents the use of this seventh century Syrian vessel in the appropriate cultural context:
(1 point)
Responses
This wine goblet was used during elaborate parties.
This wine goblet was used during elaborate parties.
Syrian residents polished such objects for use as a mirror.
Syrian residents polished such objects for use as a mirror.
This goblet was used to remind Syrians who the apostles were.
This goblet was used to remind Syrians who the apostles were.
This chalice sat on a church altar for use during religious rituals.
This chalice sat on a church altar for use during religious rituals.
Question 2
A)
A container is decorated with images of Egyptian gods and placed inside a tomb. What is the likely function of this object, given what you know about Egyptian culture?
(1 point)
Responses
This container was probably designed to protect the internal organs of the dead during mummification.
This container was probably designed to protect the internal organs of the dead during mummification.
This container contained messages from the dead person’s family.
This container contained messages from the dead person’s family.
This container held the ashes of the deceased.
This container held the ashes of the deceased.
This container was the dead person’s favorite belonging.
This container was the dead person’s favorite belonging.
Question 3
A)
To the Mexican tourist, the silver cup he held in his hands was simply a drinking vessel. But the Japanese tour guide explained that a bride and groom would drink sake from this cup as symbol of purification. This information helped the tourist to understand the _________ of the cup.
(1 point)
Responses
heritage
heritage
representation
representation
cultural context
cultural context
history
history
Question 4
A)
What perspectives are important in understanding a work of art? Choose the most complete answer:
(1 point)
Responses
textbook perspective, insider perspective, art critic’s perspective
textbook perspective, insider perspective, art critic’s perspective
your neighbor’s interpretation, aesthetic perspective, art critic’s perspective
your neighbor’s interpretation, aesthetic perspective, art critic’s perspective
insider perspective, aesthetic perspective, opposing perspective
insider perspective, aesthetic perspective, opposing perspective
textbook, insider, and aesthetic perspective
textbook, insider, and aesthetic perspective
Question 5
A)
When discussing a work of art, Speaker A talks about how the piece was passed down through four generations of family members, while Speaker B mentions the different styles of shading. Speaker B is an example of the
(1 point)
Responses
textbook perspective
textbook perspective
aesthetic perspective
aesthetic perspective
insider perspective
insider perspective
scientific perspective
scientific perspective
Question 6
A print shows the religious scene of the Annunciation. The two people have little facial detail, are flat looking, and halos over their heads. A painting shows a boy carrying a small child on his back as he walks past a tall white fence.
Annunciation
English
ca. 1250
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore A Bon Viaigre
Paul Gavarni
France
1859
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
A)
Compare these two images. Pick the statement that best describes the way they illustrate change in portraits over time.
(1 point)
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.
Question 7
A)
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.
the unpredictable nature of history.
Question 8
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Over time, abstract art has become a recognized and valued part of art history. This is an example of
(1 point)
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.
the way fads come and go.
Question 9
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Over time artwork has the potential to reach a wide variety of audiences. Which is the most accurate definition of audience?
(1 point)
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
Question 10
A)
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.”
(1 point)
Responses
culture
culture
synthesis
synthesis
heritage
heritage
cultural context
cultural context
heritage
all of them
I apologize for the confusion, but only one response should be selected for each question. Let me clarify:
Question 1:
- This chalice sat on a church altar for use during religious rituals.
Question 2:
- This container was probably designed to protect the internal organs of the dead during mummification.
Question 3:
- cultural context
Question 4:
- textbook, insider, and aesthetic perspective
Question 5:
- insider perspective
Question 6:
- These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional.
Question 7:
- how the value of an artwork can change over time or in a different culture.
Question 8:
- changes in artistic style over time.
Question 9:
- the people for whom a work of art is intended
Question 10:
- heritage
I hope this helps clarify. Let me know if you have any other questions.