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FIDM ART HISTORY 1 (SURVERY OF WESTERN FIDM ART HISTORY 1 (SURVERY OF WESTERN ART 1)—SAMPLE REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ART 1)—SAMPLE REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM Note: these are in a random order. Again, the Note: these are in a random order. Again, the questions on the test will be in a multiple choice questions on the test will be in a multiple choice format, so if you can handle these are free answer format, so if you can handle these are free answer questions, you should have no problem on the questions, you should have no problem on the test. For help with possible essay questions, you test. For help with possible essay questions, you should 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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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

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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

IMPORTANT: REMEMBER, POSSIBLE ESSAY IMPORTANT: REMEMBER, POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION ON THIS BUILDING, ITS OPTICALQUESTION ON THIS BUILDING, ITS OPTICALREFINEMENTS, ETC.—PLEASE CONSULT THE PPTREFINEMENTS, ETC.—PLEASE CONSULT THE PPTREVIEWS FOR IDEAS ON HOW TO ANSWER IT.REVIEWS FOR IDEAS ON HOW TO ANSWER IT.

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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?

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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 COLOSSEUM (based on the family name ofTHE COLOSSEUM (based on the family name ofVespasian, Flavius)Vespasian, Flavius)

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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?

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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

IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION WHICHIMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION WHICHINVOLVES VESPASIAN AND THIS BUILDING. PLEASE INVOLVES VESPASIAN AND THIS BUILDING. PLEASE SEE THE PPT REVIEWS FOR IDEAS TO HELP YOU SEE THE PPT REVIEWS FOR IDEAS TO HELP YOU ANSWER IT.ANSWER IT.

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

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

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

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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.)

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What was the subject of the Parthenon frieze?What was the subject of the Parthenon frieze?

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What was the subject of the Parthenon frieze?What was the subject of the Parthenon frieze?THE PANATHENAIC PROCESSIONTHE PANATHENAIC PROCESSION

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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?

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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

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

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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

IMPORTANT: REMEMBER, POSSIBLE ESSAY IMPORTANT: REMEMBER, POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION INVOLVING THE TOPIC OF THEQUESTION INVOLVING THE TOPIC OF THESEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD—PLEASESEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD—PLEASECONSULT THE PPT REVIEWS FOR IDEAS ONCONSULT THE PPT REVIEWS FOR IDEAS ONHOW TO ANSWER IT.HOW TO ANSWER IT.

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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?

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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?EGYPT (SINAI)EGYPT (SINAI)

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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?

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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

REMEMBER: POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION ABOUTREMEMBER: POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION ABOUTICONOCLASM, ICONOCLASTIC CONTROVERSY—ICONOCLASM, ICONOCLASTIC CONTROVERSY—PLEASE CONSULT THE ONLINE PPT REVIEW FORPLEASE CONSULT THE ONLINE PPT REVIEW FORSOME IDEAS ON HOW TO CONSTRUCT AN ANSWER.SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO CONSTRUCT AN ANSWER.

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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.

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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. SANTA MARIA MAGGIORESANTA MARIA MAGGIORE

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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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

IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION ONIMPORTANT: POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION ONEARLY CHRISTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTUREEARLY CHRISTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE——PLEASE CONSULT THE PPT REVIEWS FOR IDEASPLEASE CONSULT THE PPT REVIEWS FOR IDEASON HOW TO CONSTRUCT YOUR ANSWER.ON HOW TO CONSTRUCT YOUR ANSWER.

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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?

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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?NAVE; ROUNDED SECTION WHERE AN ALTARNAVE; ROUNDED SECTION WHERE AN ALTARIS PLACEDIS PLACED

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Who was the sculptor of the famous Aphrodite ofWho was the sculptor of the famous Aphrodite ofthe island of Knidos?the island of Knidos?

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Who was the sculptor of the famous Aphrodite ofWho was the sculptor of the famous Aphrodite ofthe island of Knidos?the island of Knidos?PRAXITILESPRAXITILES

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Phidias, who worked as a sculptor at the Parthenon, wasPhidias, who worked as a sculptor at the Parthenon, wasexiled from Athens, but went to Olympia where he exiled from Athens, but went to Olympia where he created which of the Seven Wonders of the World?created which of the Seven Wonders of the World?

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Phidias, who worked as a sculptor at the Parthenon, wasPhidias, who worked as a sculptor at the Parthenon, wasexiled from Athens, but went to Olympia where he exiled from Athens, but went to Olympia where he created which of the Seven Wonders of the World?created which of the Seven Wonders of the World?STATUE OF ZEUS at the TEMPLE OF ZEUS IN OLYMPIASTATUE OF ZEUS at the TEMPLE OF ZEUS IN OLYMPIA

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This French term refers to paintings which are intendedThis French term refers to paintings which are intendedto be realistic enough to “fool the eye.”to be realistic enough to “fool the eye.”

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This French term refers to paintings which are intendedThis French term refers to paintings which are intendedto be realistic enough to “fool the eye.”to be realistic enough to “fool the eye.”““TROMPLE L’OEIL”TROMPLE L’OEIL”

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The Domus Aurea was the residence of which nefariousThe Domus Aurea was the residence of which nefariousRoman emperor?Roman emperor?

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The Domus Aurea was the residence of which nefariousThe Domus Aurea was the residence of which nefariousRoman emperor?Roman emperor?NERONERO

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Who is the famous vandal who destroyed the Temple Who is the famous vandal who destroyed the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus?of Artemis in Ephesus?

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Who is the famous vandal who destroyed the Temple Who is the famous vandal who destroyed the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus?of Artemis in Ephesus?HEROSTRATUSHEROSTRATUS

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Augustus erected this altar to peace in the CampusAugustus erected this altar to peace in the CampusMartius.Martius.

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Augustus erected this altar to peace in the CampusAugustus erected this altar to peace in the CampusMartius.Martius.ARA PACIS (AUGUSTAE)ARA PACIS (AUGUSTAE)

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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?

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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

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

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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)

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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.

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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