Posted: April 20th, 2016

Which one of the following photographers was a documentary photographer during the Depression?

1. Which one of the following photographers was a documentary photographer during the Depression? A. Alfred Stieglitz B. Mathew Brady C. Dorothea Lange D. Man Ray

2. Who was Clement Greenberg? A. An important artist B. An important art critic C. An influential graphic designer D. An innovative craftsperson

3. Which one of the following artists was associated with Impressionism? A. Claude Monet B. Paul Gauguin C. William Turner D. Paul Cezanne

4. The vigorous brushstrokes and emotion laden imagery in the paintings of Anselm Kiefer are reminiscent of the paintings of A. Realism. B. Expressionism. C. Superrealism. D. Neoclassicism.

5. Which one of the following divisions of the applied and decorative arts is used to produce primarily functional items? A. Ceramics B. Glass C. Metalwork D. Fiber

6. Mary Cassatt was part of what art movement? A. Impressionism B. Feminism C. Expressionism D. Realism

7. The conversion of the English to Christianity began a rich period of artistic production in England, especially in the creation of A. illuminated manuscripts. B. secular mosaics. C. Gothic cathedrals. D. ecclesiastical treatises.

8. Judy Chicago was instrumental in starting what art movement? A. Performance art B. Pop art C. Minimalist art D. Feminist art

9. Western art culture was founded on and inspired by _______ art. A. French B. Paleolithic C. Greek D. Neolithic

10. Color Field Painting was associated with what artist? A. Franz Kline B. Willem de Kooning C. Jackson Pollock D. Mark Rothko

11. Which Renaissance artist created the dome of the Florence Cathedral? A. Lorenzo Ghiberti B. Andrea Mantegna C. Donatello D. Filippo Brunelleschi

12.Unlike Christian architecture, Hindu religious architecture is A. very scarce, although very well preserved. B. generally unembellished and austere. C. not so much constructed as carved. D. accessible only to men.

13. Which one of the following types of balance is less restrictive and more dynamic than the others? A. Symmetrical balance B. Asymmetrical balance C. Radial balance D. Bilateral balance

14. The Chinese considered _______ to be one of the highest forms of art. A. ceramics B. quilting C. stained glass D. tapestry

15. Kinetic sculpture was associated with what artist? A. Alexander Calder B. Tony Smith C. Auguste Rodin D. Louise Bourgeous

16. Which one of the following statements is not true about the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople? A. It was built by Justinian. B. It was originally built in the eighth century. C. It was a church that was transformed into a mosque. D. It was influenced by Roman architecture.

17. What medium did Andrew Wyeth use to paint Christina s World? A. Tempera paint B. Ink C. Oils D. Watercolors

18. To define a picture plane, a two dimensional artist must establish A. specific atmospheric perspective. B. a vanishing point and horizon. C. the borders of the artwork. D. the figure ground effect.

19. During what year did the first signs of the Renaissance appear in Italy? A. 1570 B. 1300 C. 1400 D. 1485

20. Impressionism began in what time period and in what country?

A. Seventeenth century France B. Eighteenth century England C. Nineteenth century France D. Nineteenth century England