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Chapter 7 – Other Formal Elements Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the artists below created a work titled Pietà? a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Joan Snyder c) Michelangelo d) Manuel Neri Answer: c a) decorative tool. b) religious tool. c) media tool. d) storytelling tool. Answer: a 3. Because Gianlorenzo Bernini’s David tells a story—of David slaying Goliath—it is said to have a _______ sequence. a) plastic b) narrative c) frozen d) linear Answer: b 4. What is the subject matter of Isidro Escamilla’s Virgin of Guadalupe? a) It depicts the Virgin Mary after the crucifixion of Jesus. b) It depicts the Virgin Mary in Nazareth. c) It depicts the Virgin Mary after the ascension of Jesus. d) It depicts the Virgin Mary at Tepayac. Answer: d 5. What was the inspiration for Grace Ndiritu’s Still Life: White Textiles? a) traditional Yoruban rituals b) an exhibition of work by Henri Matisse in 2005 in London c) erotic puppet shows d) the action paintings of Jackson Pollock Answer: b 6. Illuminated manuscripts, such as the Lindisfarne Gospels, are described as such because they a) reflect the power of the church. b) exhibit beautiful human figurative drawing skills. c) are an early example of aerial perspective. d) are elaborately illustrated and decorated. Answer: d 7. A friend of Claude Monet described his great paintings of Water Lilies, Morning: Willows in the Musée de l’Orangerie as demonstrating a) Brownian motion. b) a dynamic palette. c) classical beauty. d) religious symbolism. Answer: a 8. Hans Namuth’s photos teach us that Jackson Pollock longed to be involved in a) the poetry of Robert Frost. b) impressionist masterpieces. c) the process of painting. d) the mechanized world. Answer: c 9. What is associated with the beautifying of utilitarian objects due to its application to crafts, folk art, and women’s work? a) femmage b) frottage c) decorative pattern d) temporal art Answer: a 10. Some works of art are created precisely to give us the illusion or sensation of movement. This style of art is called a) Dada. b) Op Art. c) animal style. d) decorative art. Answer: b 11. Which of the following is not an aspect of texture? a) tactility b) surface quality c) content d) impasto Answer: c 12. In what way can a large-scale work be considered a “temporal” art form? a) It takes time to make it. b) The spectator moves through time and space to view it. c) It endures time. d) It is not temporal. Answer: b 13. Alexander Calder’s “mobiles,” like Untitled, move when air currents move through them, making them a) patterned b) abstract c) kinetic d) optical illusions Answer: c 14. Thick paint applied to a canvas, like on Robert Ryman’s Long, creates actual texture known as a) glazing b) impasto c) pattern d) frottage Answer: b 15. The Kente cloths of the Asante and Ewe societies of Ghana provide a perfect example of which art element? a) time and motion b) visual texture c) pattern d) atmospheric perspective Answer: c 16. Which is the most obvious difference between Bernini and Michelangelo’s David? a) Michelangelo’s is a much better piece of art. b) Bernini’s David is caught in the midst of action. c) They are carved from different materials. d) Michelangelo’s has much more action. Answer: b Short Answer and Essay Questions 17. The surface quality of a work is referred to as its what? Answer: The surface quality of a work is referred to as its "texture." 18. Explain the two ways to define “Action Painting.” Answer: "Action Painting" can be defined in two ways: first, as a style of abstract painting where the physical act of applying paint to the canvas, often with dynamic and gestural movements, is central to the creation process; second, as a term specifically associated with the artistic approach of Jackson Pollock and other artists of the New York School, characterized by spontaneous and energetic brushwork. 19. What is the primary element of temporal artworks? Answer: The primary element of temporal artworks is "time." 20. Define the term impasto. Answer: Impasto refers to a technique in painting where the paint is applied thickly and heavily onto the canvas, creating a textured surface that adds depth and dimension to the artwork. 21. What is the function or use of African kente cloths? Answer: African kente cloths are traditionally used for ceremonial and cultural purposes, such as weddings, funerals, and other significant events. They serve as symbols of prestige, identity, and cultural heritage within many African communities. 22. Consider the work of Bill Viola. What are the different ways that time is experienced in his Room for St. John of the Cross? Answer: In Bill Viola's Room for St. John of the Cross, time is experienced in various ways, including the viewer's prolonged engagement with the artwork, the slow and deliberate movements of the figures depicted, the use of slow-motion and time-lapse techniques in the video, and the contemplative atmosphere created by the immersive installation. 23. Explain the aims and goals of Jackson Pollock. What is significant about his work? Answer: Jackson Pollock aimed to challenge traditional notions of painting by exploring the expressive potential of gesture, movement, and spontaneity. His goal was to create art that was a direct expression of his inner psyche and emotions, free from the constraints of representation and narrative. Pollock's work is significant for its role in shaping the Abstract Expressionist movement and its emphasis on the artist's subjective experience and the process of creation. Test Bank for A World of Art Henry M. Sayre 9780205901340, 9780205887576, 9780134082349, 9780134081809, 9780205898879
