Art History 2 Final Exam Study Set
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Why is this painting an example of Post-Impressionism? - Answer-The artist tries to
articulate space and volume through color and geometric forms.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Post-Impressionism? - Answer-An
interest in depicting a fleeting moment in time
Which of the following statements is true about the work of Vincent van Gogh? -
Answer-Van Gogh liked to use visible brushstrokes and an impasto technique for their
expressive and emotional possibilities.
Which of the following is a trait of Japanese prints that European artists incorporated
into their work? - Answer-Use of color that is unnatural
Which of the following statements is true about the spread of Japanese prints to
Europe? - Answer-European artists looked to Japanese art as a source of inspiration
and rejuvenation.
Which of the following is a factor that influenced European artists to incorporate the
style of Japanese prints into their work? - Answer-Artists felt the European tradition had
reached its limit.
Which of the following terms describes the influence of prints such as The Great Wave
by Hokusai? - Answer-Japonisme
What stylistic elements did Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec borrow from Japanese prints for
his lithographs? - Answer-Flattening forms, use of a diagonal axis and colors not strictly
naturalistic
Which of the following might be found in ukiyo-e art? - Answer-Actors and courtesans
Which of the following is a trait of the Pre-Raphaelite artistic style? - Answer-Brilliance
of color
What is a belief that the Pre-Raphaelites held about painting? - Answer-They believed
in accurately depicting nature.
The Symbolism movement rejected the idea of Realism and eventually became an
inspiration for __________. - Answer-Surrealism
The French artist Odilon Redon was a member of the Symbolist movement, which was
known for its exploration of themes related to __________. - Answer-Imagination
, Which of the statements below is true of Art Nouveau? - Answer-It was influenced by
the style of Japanese prints.
Why is the work of Alphonse Mucha so characteristic of the Art Nouveau style? -
Answer-Mucha used curvilinear, organic lines and stylized women's hair.
Which of the following is an example of the Art Nouveau reacting against the Industrial
Revolution? - Answer-Interest in commercial art and graphic design
Why is the Vienna Secession Building, designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich, an example
of Art Nouveau architecture? - Answer-The building contains laurel leaves and flowing
plant forms in its external decoration.
Why is this room, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, an example of a "total work
of art?" - Answer-All of the elements of this space were designed to work together to
create a harmonious space.
What type of iridescent glass was invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany for use in lamps
and stained glass windows? - Answer-Favrile glass
Art Nouveau decorative arts included jewelry.
The French designer, __________, often included organic forms and insect shapes in
his works. - Answer-René Lalique
What is one key characteristic of modernism? - Answer-The development of formal
innovations
Modernist artists often explored themes related to the rapid development taking place in
their societies. Which of the following is NOT an innovation of the early 20th century? -
Answer-Hot air balloon
What term describes artists whose work is characterized as being revolutionary,
experimental or innovative? - Answer-Avant-garde
What is one of the main goals of Expressionism? - Answer-To explore the expression of
human emotion
Which artist is the main representative of Fauvism? - Answer-Matisse
What term describes the 20th century German Expressionist art movement that consists
of artwork including bold landscapes and portraits? - Answer-The Bridge
This painting by Picasso incorporates influences from African art in the faces of the
women. This is considered to be a precursor to Cubism due to its use of __________ to
represent human bodies. - Answer-Geometric shapes
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