Strayer University - HUM 111 Milestone complete questions and answers, latest 2021 A+ guide.

HUM 111 Milestone 1 A(n) __________ who is exceptionally talented at creating works of aesthetic value is known as a genius. • artist • anthropologist • historian • scholar 2 Which of the following is the correct definition for “encaustic?” • A type of painting that uses beeswax as a binder • A type of paint that uses egg yolk as a binder • A type of paint developed in the late 20th century that uses synthetic polymers as binders • A type of paint in which pigment is temporarily suspended in water 3 Select one quality found in this painting by Frida Kahlo: • Foreground • Relief • Middle ground • Geometric Shapes 4 Which criteria are displayed in this work of art? Check yes if it is displayed, and check no if it is not displayed. Yes No Saturation of color Use of complementary colors Expressive line 5 Match these works of art to the type of line they best represent. Expressive Line A. Contour line B. Parallel line C. Expressive line D. Gestural line Gestural Line Contour Line 6 The use of parallel lines, as indicated by the purple arrow in the image above, used to add shadow and depth to a work of art is called __________. • Hatching • Negative space • Modeling 2-D • Cross-hatching 7 Which of the following formal elements are present in this image? • Bilateral symmetry and balance • Bilateral symmetry and dynamism • Asymmetry and balance • Asymmetry and dynamism 8 Which of the words below describes the list of the most important works of art that everyone who takes an art history class should know? • Connoisseurship • Canon • Oeuvre • Patronage 9 Which three of the following terms are forms of experimental artistic media? • Land art • Photography • Arte povera • Body art • Printmaking • Drawing 10 _________ describes a collection of people with different ethnic backgrounds and beliefs. • Politics • Society • Religion • Diversity 11 Which criteria are displayed in this work of art? Check yes if it is displayed, and check no if it is not displayed. Yes No Assemblage Modeling Carving 12 Which of the following is NOT a career that requires knowledge of art history? • Figure drawing instructor • Architect • Set designer for historical films • Real estate agent 13 Which of the following would best fit within the realm of art history rather than art appreciation? • Explaining how the Rococo style of artwork emerged from the Baroque period • Identifying a work of art from Ancient Egypt based on its physical characteristics • Identifying a painting as Impressionist • Using formal analysis to explain to someone the physical qualities of a piece of sculpture 14 This image of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is an example of which type of subject matter? • Landscape • Narrative • Portrait • Still life 15 Which of the following definitions applies to the word “patronage?” • A store or showroom where works of art are sold • The economic circulation of works of art • Those works of art considered to be most important, usually those studied in art history survey classes • The act of financially supporting the arts 16 Which of the following applies to a work of art or architecture which has site specificity? • It can be moved to or reconstructed in another location. • It is impossible to move or reconstruct the art or architecture in another location. • It has no relationship to its location. • It is constructed to contrast with a location. 17 Which of the following is an example of a three-dimensional work of art? • A sketch • A gestural drawing • A sculpture • A painting 18 A work of outstanding skill or artistry, such as Michelangelo’s “Pieta," is considered a __________. • masterpiece • style • original creation • work of art 19 Select the technique Howard Finster used to create the illusion of depth in this work. • Atmospheric perspective • Modeling • Positioning • Linear perspective 20 Which of the following is the correct definition of “visual culture?” • The set of ideas and values developed through exposure to the same broadcast, print, and Internet media outlets • The study of humans and their ancestors, in different time periods and locations, with emphasis on adaptation to physical environment, culture, and interpersonal relationships • The study of the past, particularly through the analysis of written documents • A field of academic study that emphasizes the cultural meaning of a work of art rather than its aesthetic value 21 Select the FALSE statement regarding the above chalk sketch by Leonardo da Vinci. • It is an example of traditional media. • New art history can be applied to understand it. • It is unanimously accepted as a masterpiece by art historians. • It is considered a work of art. CONCEPT Interpreting Works of Art 22 Match each of the following terms to the situation in which they would best apply. Comparison and contrast Formal analysis Context • A. The use of complementary color in Van Gogh’s paintings • B. The difference between the use of perspective in Japanese prints and Renaissance painting • C. The elements of Picasso’s biography that contributed to his greatness as an artist • D. The social and historic situation surrounding the development of still life 23 Which of the following is NOT a type of medium commonly associated with drawing? • Pen and ink • Charcoal • Oil paint • Pastel 24 Which criteria are displayed in this work of art? Check yes if it is displayed, and check no if it is not displayed. Yes No Picture plane is emphasized Use of curvilinear lines Use of complementary color 25 Which of the following elements is present in this work of art? • Symbolism • Metaphor • Allegorical figure • Abstraction 26 Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme which unites artistic practice in using new media? • The Art System • Political/Cultural Media Activism • Scientific and Industrial Research • Video Game Animation 27 Works of art sharing a Regional Style share what type of characteristics? • Subject matter and physical characteristics unique to a specific artist • Visual characteristics unique to a specific period in time • Subject matter and materials common to an expression of emotion • Subject matter or physical characteristics unique to a specific region 28 Which of the following achievements in art history is attributed to Pliny the Elder? • First to include historical descriptions of art • First to take a biographical approach to art history • First to associate art with its cultural context • First to see "Dark Ages" as period of artistic decline 29 Match each term below to its corresponding definition. Anthropology Archaeology Sociology • A. The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts • B. The study of all aspects of cultural production; in particular, popular culture or everyday life • C. The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society • D. The study of humans and their ancestors in different time periods and locations 30 Which criteria are displayed in this work of art? Check yes if it is displayed, and check no if it is not displayed. Yes No Illusionism Representation Abstraction 31 Match each of the following terms with the corresponding definition. Brushstroke Mixed media Tactile • A. Having to do with the sense of touch • B. The thick buildup of paint, usually oil or acrylic, on the surface of a painting • C. Any type of art that combines different artistic media • D. The visible mark of the paintbrush on the surface of a painting