A baroque piece by Georges de La Tour. A woman sit

A baroque piece by Georges de La Tour. A woman sits looking into a candle flame while holding a skull. Who is the artist of the image above? a. Christopher Wren b. Georges de la Tour c. Nicolas Poussin d. Antoine Le Nain

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Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, England by Christopher Wren. The church has two towers, a domed center, and columns in the front. Describe the stylistic influence of the church seen above.

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A baroque piece by Georges de La Tour. A woman sits looking into a candle flame while holding a skull. Who is depicted in the image above?

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Landscape with Saint John on Patmos by Nicolas Poussin. Saint John sits in ancient ruins while overlooking a countryside. How does Poussin create an orderly progression through perspective in the image above?

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Which of these best describes the inside of the Palace of Versailles? a. The hall is lined with windows, and leads to fountains. b. The hall is lined with mirrors, gilded statues and glass chandeliers hang above. c. The hall is lined with statues of Louis...

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Landscape with Saint John on Patmos. Saint John sits in ancient ruins while overlooking a countryside. Who is the artist of the image above? a. Christopher Wren b. Georges de la Tour c. Nicolas Poussin d. Antoine Le Nain

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A portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Freake and Baby Mary. A woman holds her baby on her lap in a chair. How can you tell the artist of the image above was untrained?

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What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting? a. English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting. b. French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not see...

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Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size? Please select the best answer from the choices provided Louis X Louis XIV Georges de la Tour Antoine Le Nain

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Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size? a. Louis X b. Louis XIV c. Georges de la Tour d. Antoine Le Nain

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Landscape with Saint John on Patmos by Nicolas Poussin. Saint John sits in ancient ruins while overlooking a countryside. What Baroque characteristic can you identify in the piece above? a. contrasting areas of light and shadow b. tenebrism c. strongly em...

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A portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Freake and Baby Mary. A woman holds her baby on her lap in a chair. Why would the painting above be considered Baroque? a. The dresses of the woman and child are extremely ornate and fancy. b. Emotion is present in the face of...

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What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting? a. English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting. b. French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not see...

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Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, England by Christopher Wren. The church has two towers, a domed center, and columns in the front. Where on the church pictured above can you locate evidence of Baroque influence? a. There are dramatic towers on both sides...

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Most of the artwork in England was produced to______________________. a. honor the family b. give as gifts c. keep family records

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What was Nicolas Poussin’s art known to be? a. clear, detailed b. orderly, arranged c. simplistic d. overt, dramatic

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Which of the following was an architect who dominated English Baroque architecture? a. Christopher Penn b. Christopher de la Tour c. Christopher Wren d. Christopher Jens

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The Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors. Parts of King Louis the Fourteenth's life is painted on the vaulted ceiling. What is the significance of the painted vault ceilings in the image above? a. They were modeled after the Parma Cathedral. b. They celeb...

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An aerial view of the Palace of Versailles. Why is the image above considered the epitome of French Baroque? a. There is symmetry of the buildings. b. There is a monochromatic color scheme. c. It is theatrical, exuberant and lavish.

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Who are B.P Mathur and Pierre Jeanneret?

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Describe how the design of the Taj Mahal reflects the time and culture in which it was built.

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A tangka of Acala. In the middle, Acala holds a sword and kneels on one knee. Around the middle are depictions of Acala in various stances. Why does the artist repeat the images in the background in the picture above?

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The Taj Mahal. Where is the above building located?

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How are the artistic styles of India, Nepal, and Tibet different?

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Upon whose doctrine is Buddhism based? a. Shah Jahan b. Gautama Siddartha c. Krishna d. Mumtaz Mahal

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How did Indian art change after the Indian Independence in 1947?

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The Gandhi Bhavan in Chandigarh, India. The building sits in the middle of a pond with sharp and curved edges. What is the significance of the angles and curves on the building above?

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A tangka of Acala. In the middle, Acala holds a sword and kneels on one knee. Around the middle are depictions of Acala in various stances. In which country would you find the image above?

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A six-armed god sits on Dharmaraja with only one leg. What is the title of the image above? a. Dharma and Manjital Bawa b. Dharma and the God c. Manjit Bawan d. Dharma Bawa

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Gita Govinda depicted in Pattachitra. Krishna sits with a group of women under trees. Bright colors and bold lines are used. Which of the following describes the scene in the image above? a. Krishna is sitting with a group of women while another woman is...

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What is bhakti? a. a type of devotional art that depicts the Buddha on large hand-woven panels b. a Hindu manuscript c. a Hindu devotional movement d. a scroll-like painting of Hindu gods

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A sculpture of a Bon teacher from the 8th century Shangshung kingdom. The sculpture is made of gold and has multiple arms sitting cross-legged. What is depicted in the image above? a. an early Bon teacher of the 8th century from the Shangshung Kingdom b....

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Gita Govinda depicted in Pattachitra. Krishna sits with a group of women under trees. Bright colors and bold lines are used. Why did the artist of the above image use such bold lines and colors on the trees? a. to create a more realistic interpretation b....

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What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal? a. rubberwood b. marble c. metal d. cypress

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A grand marble mausoleum in Agra, India. What would you see if you looked in the pool in front of the building above? a. carved Islamic symbols from the Qur’an b. a vision of Paradise as described in the Qur’an c. images of religious stories d. none of th...

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What are two types of Buddhism? a. Mayvana and Thevada b. Mayana and Theravana c. Mahayana and Theravada

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What is a tangka? a. a Tibetan scroll-like painting of a generous deity b. a Tibetan scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity c. a Indian scroll-like painting of a generous deity d. a Indian scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity

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A sculpture of a Bon teacher from the 8th century Shangshung kingdom. The sculpture is made of gold and has multiple arms sitting cross-legged. This metalwork sculpture is an example of _________. a. Buddhist art in Tibet b. Buddhist art in Nepal c. Buddh...

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A grand marble mausoleum in Agra, India. Why did the ruler Shah Jahan have the building above constructed? a. to serve as a mausoleum for his wife b. to make his people worship more c. to serve as a thank you present for his wife d. to serve as a monument...

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Poet on a Mountaintop by Shen Zhou. A figure stands on a cliff looking at mountains in the distance. A house sits back from the cliff surrounded by trees. Calligraphy sits between the cliff and mountain. Why did the artist put calligraphy near the figure...

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Autumn Colors on the Que and Hua Mountains by Zhao Mengfu. Chinese writing surrounds shaded mountains and trees. What unusual credentials did the artist of the painting above possess?

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What is a zither?

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Hundred Birds Admiring the Peacocks by Hong Yin. Birds sit on flowering trees and watch peacocks. What dynasty is the above silk painting from?

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A lake and trees painted in ink by Ni Zan. Describe the technique the artist used in the image above.

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What is the term for the artistic writing that was popular in Chinese arts?

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What was a court painting?

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The “spirit of ___________” was an important aspect of literati painting.

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Poet on a Mountaintop by Shen Zhou. A figure stands on a cliff looking at mountains in the distance. A house sits back from the cliff surrounded by trees. Calligraphy sits between the cliff and mountain. How does the artist emphasize the importance of the...

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