Ancient Architecture and Art

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What is notable about the Parthenon's appearance?

  • Its faded stone carvings
  • Its bright red and blue color scheme
  • Its original vibrant painted decoration (correct)
  • Its modern reconstruction

Which ancient civilization is known for its frescoes and murals that recorded daily life and history?

  • Greeks
  • Maya (correct)
  • Romans
  • Mycenaeans

What is the significance of the towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii?

  • They are known for their Renaissance art
  • They are famous for their ancient Greek architecture
  • They provide valuable information about Roman painted decorations (correct)
  • They are popular tourist destinations in Italy

Who painted the famous fresco in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy?

<p>Giotto (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles notable for?

<p>Its use of marble and semiprecious stones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Bonampak Fresco Cycle in Mexico?

<p>A pre-Columbian fresco that tells the story of a dynastic succession (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the painting technique that creates a 3D illusion on a flat surface?

<p>Faux painting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a decorative pattern on furniture or other objects to resemble wood?

<p>Wood graining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the art movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by sinuous, organic lines and a focus on decoration?

<p>Art Nouveau (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a design or pattern on a surface using a stencil?

<p>Stenciling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a decorative pattern on a surface using a layer of shellac or wax?

<p>Patination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of creating a decorative pattern on a surface using a mixture of paint and glaze?

<p>Crackle glaze (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of paint in the 15th millennium BC?

<p>For entirely decorative purposes without a binder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the origin of the pigment indigo in ancient civilizations?

<p>It was obtained from a plant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of lacquers in ancient China?

<p>To paint buildings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did linseed oil become widely used in artistic painting?

<p>In the 15th century AD (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did paint consisting of prepared mixtures of pigments and vehicles become commercially available?

<p>In the 19th century AD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of gum arabic, egg white, gelatin, and beeswax in ancient painting?

<p>As vehicles to bind pigments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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