Question 1

Using at least five examples,explain what Greek art tells us about everyday life in ancient Greece.

Accepted Answer

Greek art provides valuable insights int

Question 2

One of these temples is Archaic,and the other is Classical.Identify them,describe their architecture,and account for the similarities and differences that can be seen.

Accepted Answer

Temple of Hera I (Basilica),Paestum (Fig

Question 3

In what way does this figure mark a turning point in the depiction of the human figure?

Accepted Answer

Kritios Boy,c.480 BCE (Figure 2-31).The

Question 4

Minoan art and architecture was created in the

Accepted Answer

A)  first millennium BCE 
B)  second millennium BCE 
C)  third millennium BCE 
D)  four millennium BCE 
A)  first millennium BCE 
B)  second millennium BCE 
C)  third millennium BCE 
D)  four millennium BCE

Question 5

What does Minoan art and architecture reveal about life on Knossos?

Accepted Answer

It reveals a peacefu

Question 6

Unlike their Early Classical predecessors,Late Classical artists focused on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  community values 
B)  mathematical perfection 
C)  real world appearances 
D)  Polykleitos' canon 
A)  community values 
B)  mathematical perfection 
C)  real world appearances 
D)  Polykleitos' canon

Question 7

What features of the architecture of the palace at Knossos are thought to have given rise to the Greek myth of the labyrinth?

Accepted Answer

The complexity of th

Question 8

How did Hellenistic sculptors treat the representation of human emotion differently than their Classical counterparts?

Accepted Answer

Hellenistic artists portrayed extreme em

Question 9

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date.Give the reasons for your attributions,using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.

Accepted Answer

Suggested images,not in the text:
1. Min

Question 10

Describe the features of each work and how are they different.Then explain how they reflect the artistic and social interests of their time.

Accepted Answer

Laocoön Group (Figure 2-59),and Exekias,

Question 11

Hellenistic art and architecture began to be produced in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  408 BCE 
B)  372 BCE 
C)  323 BCE 
D)  287 BCE 
A)  408 BCE 
B)  372 BCE 
C)  323 BCE 
D)  287 BCE

Question 12

What does this monument reveal about ancient Greek society and gender roles?

Accepted Answer

Grave stele of Hegeso (Figure 2-45).In t

Question 13

In addition to honoring the goddess Athena,the Parthenon was also meant to celebrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  The god Apollo 
B)  The goddess Hera 
C)  The Athenian's victory over the Persians 
D)  Greek independence from the Egyptian pharaohs 
A)  The god Apollo 
B)  The goddess Hera 
C)  The Athenian's victory over the Persians 
D)  Greek independence from the Egyptian pharaohs

Question 14

How is this work representative of its period? How is it innovative?

Accepted Answer

Lysippos,Apoxyomenos (Figure 2-49).Lysip

Question 15

Identify the Ionic and Doric elements in the Parthenon.

Accepted Answer

The cella had a two-story Doric colonnad

Question 16

What are the differences between Minoan fresco painting and Egyptian frescoes? Discuss differences of style,content,and function.Why are these differences significant?

Accepted Answer

Minoan fresco painting and Egyptian fres

Question 17

Which sculpture employs contrapposto?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kroisos 
B)  Kritios Boy 
C)  Lady of Auxerre 
D)  Peplos kore 
A)  Kroisos 
B)  Kritios Boy 
C)  Lady of Auxerre 
D)  Peplos kore

Question 18

Mycenaean masonry is called Cyclopean because of its ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  color 
B)  size 
C)  texture 
D)  pattern 
A)  color 
B)  size 
C)  texture 
D)  pattern

Question 19

Minoan columns are distinguished by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tapering shape and bulbous capitals 
B)  pronounced swelling in the center 
C)  bud-shaped capitals 
D)  bull-shaped capitals 
A)  tapering shape and bulbous capitals 
B)  pronounced swelling in the center 
C)  bud-shaped capitals 
D)  bull-shaped capitals

Question 20

Which material is not used for hollow-cast sculpture?

Accepted Answer

A)  wax 
B)  clay 
C)  marble 
D)  bronze 
A)  wax 
B)  clay 
C)  marble 
D)  bronze

Exam 2: Ancient Greece

Using at least five examples,explain what Greek art tells us about everyday life in ancient Greece.

One of these temples is Archaic,and the other is Classical.Identify them,describe their architecture,and account for the similarities and differences that can be seen.

In what way does this figure mark a turning point in the depiction of the human figure?

Minoan art and architecture was created in the

What does Minoan art and architecture reveal about life on Knossos?

Unlike their Early Classical predecessors,Late Classical artists focused on ____.

What features of the architecture of the palace at Knossos are thought to have given rise to the Greek myth of the labyrinth?

How did Hellenistic sculptors treat the representation of human emotion differently than their Classical counterparts?

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date.Give the reasons for your attributions,using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.

Describe the features of each work and how are they different.Then explain how they reflect the artistic and social interests of their time.

Hellenistic art and architecture began to be produced in ____.

What does this monument reveal about ancient Greek society and gender roles?

In addition to honoring the goddess Athena,the Parthenon was also meant to celebrate:

How is this work representative of its period? How is it innovative?

Identify the Ionic and Doric elements in the Parthenon.

What are the differences between Minoan fresco painting and Egyptian frescoes? Discuss differences of style,content,and function.Why are these differences significant?

Which sculpture employs contrapposto?

Mycenaean masonry is called Cyclopean because of its ____.

Minoan columns are distinguished by ____.

Which material is not used for hollow-cast sculpture?

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