FIDM ART HISTORY 1 (SURVERY OF WESTERNFIDM ART HISTORY 1 (SURVERY OF WESTERNART 1)—SAMPLE REVIEW QUESTIONS FORART 1)—SAMPLE REVIEW QUESTIONS FORFINAL EXAMFINAL EXAM

Note: these are in a random order. Again, theNote: these are in a random order. Again, thequestions on the test will be in a multiple choicequestions on the test will be in a multiple choiceformat, so if you can handle these are free answerformat, so if you can handle these are free answerquestions, you should have no problem on thequestions, you should have no problem on thetest. For help with possible essay questions, youtest. For help with possible essay questions, youshould look through the ppt review presentations should look through the ppt review presentations for the various topics we have studied in class.for the various topics we have studied in class.

The chi rho was an important and prominent symbolThe chi rho was an important and prominent symbolfor early adherents to what religion?for early adherents to what religion?

The chi rho was an important and prominent symbolThe chi rho was an important and prominent symbolfor early adherents to what religion?for early adherents to what religion?CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY

What is the name of this building, and where is itWhat is the name of this building, and where is itlocated?located?

What is the name of this building, and where is itWhat is the name of this building, and where is itlocated?located?PARTHENON; ATHENSPARTHENON; ATHENS

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The “Flavian Ampitheater” was the original nameThe “Flavian Ampitheater” was the original nameof what famous Roman building?of what famous Roman building?

The “Flavian Ampitheater” was the original nameThe “Flavian Ampitheater” was the original nameof what famous Roman building?of what famous Roman building?THE COLOSSEUM (based on the family name ofTHE COLOSSEUM (based on the family name ofVespasian, Flavius)Vespasian, Flavius)

What is this building? Where is it located? WhoWhat is this building? Where is it located? Whois most responsible for its construction?is most responsible for its construction?

What is this building? Where is it located? WhoWhat is this building? Where is it located? Whois most responsible for its construction?is most responsible for its construction?

COLOSSEUM; ROME; VESPASIANCOLOSSEUM; ROME; VESPASIAN

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Who sculpted the Doryphoros?Who sculpted the Doryphoros?

Who sculpted the Doryphoros?Who sculpted the Doryphoros?POLYKLEITOSPOLYKLEITOS

Flying buttresses, pointed arches, ribbed vaults,Flying buttresses, pointed arches, ribbed vaults,and stained glass are all characteristics of whatand stained glass are all characteristics of whatstyle of architecture?style of architecture?

Flying buttresses, pointed arches, ribbed vaults,Flying buttresses, pointed arches, ribbed vaults,and stained glass are all characteristics of whatand stained glass are all characteristics of whatstyle of architecture?style of architecture?GOTHICGOTHIC

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The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is located in thisThe Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is located in thisItalian city.Italian city.

The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is located in thisThe Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is located in thisItalian city.Italian city.RAVENNARAVENNA

This capital is in what Greek architectural order?This capital is in what Greek architectural order?

This capital is in what Greek architectural order?This capital is in what Greek architectural order?CORINTHIAN (note the Acanthus leaves in the capital)CORINTHIAN (note the Acanthus leaves in the capital)

Can you tell the difference between the Doric, Ionic, Can you tell the difference between the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders? You may want to look themand Corinthian orders? You may want to look themup—there are easily discernible differences (no baseup—there are easily discernible differences (no baseon the Doric, volutes in the Ionic, etc., etc.)on the Doric, volutes in the Ionic, etc., etc.)

This Arian Christian/Goth king ruled Italy from This Arian Christian/Goth king ruled Italy from Ravenna, and was an important patron of theRavenna, and was an important patron of thearts there during his reign—among his construction arts there during his reign—among his construction was the Church of San Apollinare Nuovo.was the Church of San Apollinare Nuovo.

This Arian Christian/Goth king ruled Italy from This Arian Christian/Goth king ruled Italy from Ravenna, and was an important patron of theRavenna, and was an important patron of thearts there during his reign—among his construction arts there during his reign—among his construction was the Church of San Apollinare Nuovo.was the Church of San Apollinare Nuovo.THEODORICTHEODORIC

What is the name of this building? Where is it located?What is the name of this building? Where is it located?Under which emperor was it built?Under which emperor was it built?

What is the name of this building? Where is it located?What is the name of this building? Where is it located?Under which emperor was it built?Under which emperor was it built?

PANTHEON; ROME; HADRIANPANTHEON; ROME; HADRIAN

What was the oldest of the “Seven Wonders of theWhat was the oldest of the “Seven Wonders of theWorld?”World?”

What was the oldest of the “Seven Wonders of theWhat was the oldest of the “Seven Wonders of theWorld?”World?”GREAT PYRAMIDS AT GIZEH, EGYPTGREAT PYRAMIDS AT GIZEH, EGYPT

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Some of the best surviving early Christian iconsSome of the best surviving early Christian iconsare found at St. Catherine’s Monastery in what are found at St. Catherine’s Monastery in what country?country?

Some of the best surviving early Christian iconsSome of the best surviving early Christian iconsare found at St. Catherine’s Monastery in what are found at St. Catherine’s Monastery in what country?country?EGYPT (SINAI)EGYPT (SINAI)

What is iconoclasm? Which of the Ten What is iconoclasm? Which of the Ten Commandments gave an impetus to iconoclasm? Commandments gave an impetus to iconoclasm?

What is iconoclasm? Which of the Ten What is iconoclasm? Which of the Ten Commandments gave an impetus to iconoclasm?Commandments gave an impetus to iconoclasm?THE DESTRUCTION OF SACRED IMAGES; 2THE DESTRUCTION OF SACRED IMAGES; 2NDND

COMMANDMENT COMMANDMENT

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This church, built in Rome in the early 400s AD, was This church, built in Rome in the early 400s AD, was the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary. the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

This church, built in Rome in the early 400s AD, was This church, built in Rome in the early 400s AD, was the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary. the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary. SANTA MARIA MAGGIORESANTA MARIA MAGGIORE

A typical attribute for which popular Christian femaleA typical attribute for which popular Christian femalesaint is an ointment jar?saint is an ointment jar?

A typical attribute for which popular Christian femaleA typical attribute for which popular Christian femalesaint is an ointment jar?saint is an ointment jar?MARY MAGDALENEMARY MAGDALENE

What is the name of this building? Where is it located?What is the name of this building? Where is it located?

What is the name of this building? Where is it located?What is the name of this building? Where is it located?HAGIA SOPHIA; ISTANBUL (CONSTANTINOPLE)HAGIA SOPHIA; ISTANBUL (CONSTANTINOPLE)

This popular Christian saint is often shown with keysThis popular Christian saint is often shown with keysas an attribute—especially among Catholics, for whomas an attribute—especially among Catholics, for whomhis keys symbolize the basis for papal power.his keys symbolize the basis for papal power.

This popular Christian saint is often shown with keysThis popular Christian saint is often shown with keysas an attribute—especially among Catholics, for whomas an attribute—especially among Catholics, for whomhis keys symbolize the basis for papal power.his keys symbolize the basis for papal power.ST. PETERST. PETER

Encaustic is a painters’ medium in which the pigmentEncaustic is a painters’ medium in which the pigmentis mixed with what?is mixed with what?

Encaustic is a painters’ medium in which the pigmentEncaustic is a painters’ medium in which the pigmentis mixed with what?is mixed with what?WAXWAX

Important Early Christian art is found in theseImportant Early Christian art is found in theseunderground burial sites, which were particularlyunderground burial sites, which were particularlyprominent around Rome.prominent around Rome.

Important Early Christian art is found in theseImportant Early Christian art is found in theseunderground burial sites, which were particularlyunderground burial sites, which were particularlyprominent around Rome.prominent around Rome.CATACOMBSCATACOMBS

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The main body of a basilica is called what? What isThe main body of a basilica is called what? What isan apse?an apse?

The main body of a basilica is called what? What isThe main body of a basilica is called what? What isan apse?an apse?NAVE; ROUNDED SECTION WHERE AN ALTARNAVE; ROUNDED SECTION WHERE AN ALTARIS PLACEDIS PLACED

Iconoclasm was particularly prominent underIconoclasm was particularly prominent underwhich Christian emperor?which Christian emperor?

Iconoclasm was particularly prominent underIconoclasm was particularly prominent underwhich Christian emperor?which Christian emperor?LEO IIILEO III

““Orantes” figures were common in the early art ofOrantes” figures were common in the early art ofwhich religion?which religion?

““Orantes” figures were common in the early art ofOrantes” figures were common in the early art ofwhich religion?which religion?CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY

Abbot Suger, of St. Denis, was a major influenceAbbot Suger, of St. Denis, was a major influenceon the development of what style of architecture.on the development of what style of architecture.

Abbot Suger, of St. Denis, was a major influenceAbbot Suger, of St. Denis, was a major influenceon the development of what style of architecture.on the development of what style of architecture.GOTHICGOTHIC

Roman painting best survives at this ancient city,Roman painting best survives at this ancient city,which was destroyed by the eruption of the volcanowhich was destroyed by the eruption of the volcanoMt. Vesuvius.Mt. Vesuvius.

Roman painting best survives at this ancient city,Roman painting best survives at this ancient city,which was destroyed by the eruption of the volcanowhich was destroyed by the eruption of the volcanoMt. Vesuvius.Mt. Vesuvius.POMPEIIPOMPEII

The Canopus was a feature of this Roman emperor’sThe Canopus was a feature of this Roman emperor’svilla, in the town of Tivoli.villa, in the town of Tivoli.

The Canopus was a feature of this Roman emperor’sThe Canopus was a feature of this Roman emperor’svilla, in the town of Tivoli.villa, in the town of Tivoli.HADRIANHADRIAN

What is the name of this sculpture?What is the name of this sculpture?

What is the name of this sculpture?What is the name of this sculpture?DORYPHOROSDORYPHOROS

IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAYIMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAYQUESTION INVOLVING THISQUESTION INVOLVING THISSCULTPURE, SYMMETRIA, ETC.SCULTPURE, SYMMETRIA, ETC.PLEASE SEE THE PPT REVIEWSPLEASE SEE THE PPT REVIEWSFOR IDEA ON HOW TO ANSWER IT.FOR IDEA ON HOW TO ANSWER IT.

Who was the personal sculptor of Alexander theWho was the personal sculptor of Alexander theGreat?Great?

Who was the personal sculptor of Alexander theWho was the personal sculptor of Alexander theGreat?Great?LYSIPPOSLYSIPPOS

This is a statue of whom?This is a statue of whom?

This is a statue of whom?This is a statue of whom?AUGUSTUS (AUGUSTUS OF AUGUSTUS (AUGUSTUS OF PRIMA PORTA)PRIMA PORTA)

IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAYIMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAYQUESTION ON AUGUSTANQUESTION ON AUGUSTANPROPAGANDA (THIS STATUE,PROPAGANDA (THIS STATUE,THE ARA PACIS, ETC.)—PLEASETHE ARA PACIS, ETC.)—PLEASECONSULT THE PPT REVIEWSCONSULT THE PPT REVIEWSFOR IDEA ON HOW TO ANSWERFOR IDEA ON HOW TO ANSWERIT.IT.

Who were the architects of the Parthenon?Who were the architects of the Parthenon?

Who were the architects of the Parthenon?Who were the architects of the Parthenon?IKTINOS AND KALLIKRATESIKTINOS AND KALLIKRATES

Pericles was the most important political leader of thePericles was the most important political leader of the““classical age” of what Greek city, and he was a majorclassical age” of what Greek city, and he was a majorforce in the what important architectural project there?force in the what important architectural project there?

Pericles was the most important political leader of thePericles was the most important political leader of the““classical age” of what Greek city, and he was a majorclassical age” of what Greek city, and he was a majorforce in the what important architectural project there?force in the what important architectural project there?ATHENS; THE REBUILDING OF THE ACROPOLIS,ATHENS; THE REBUILDING OF THE ACROPOLIS,INCLUDING THE PARTHENONINCLUDING THE PARTHENON