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Hundreds of earthenware figures called ________ once encircled the huge mound tombs of the Japanese ...

Hundreds of earthenware figures called ________ once encircled the huge mound tombs of the Japanese ...

Hundreds of earthenware figures called ________ once encircled the huge mound tombs of the Japanese yamato rulers.

spruckj   42   1 Reply

peaceout3000

In the Hindu relief at Mahamallapuram, both form and iconography express ________.

In the Hindu relief at Mahamallapuram, both form and iconography express ________.

In the Hindu relief at Mahamallapuram, both form and iconography express ________.

tarasen57   30   1 Reply

gdchavis1

The purpose of the Buddhist temple Borobudur has been interpreted as a(n):

The purpose of the Buddhist temple Borobudur has been interpreted as a(n):

The purpose of the Buddhist temple Borobudur has been interpreted as a(n):

▸ stupa.

▸ symbolic mountain.

▸ mandala for meditation.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

whatsupgirl16   44   1 Reply

christinaalex

The Buddhist temple called Borobudur was:

The Buddhist temple called Borobudur was:

The Buddhist temple called Borobudur was:

▸ originally considered sacred by Hindus.

▸ designed legendarily by a divine architect.

▸ sited in central Java.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

Izzydhindsa   38   1 Reply

Strategyboyz21

The third church of the monastery at Cluny was the largest church in Europe, and was the mother ...

The third church of the monastery at Cluny was the largest church in Europe, and was the mother ...

The third church of the monastery at Cluny was the largest church in Europe, and was the mother church of a reformed order of:

▸ Benedictines.

▸ Franciscans.

▸ Dominicans.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

Lighting2551   34   1 Reply

Strategyboyz21

The plan of the Carolingian monastery at St. Gall included:

The plan of the Carolingian monastery at St. Gall included:

The plan of the Carolingian monastery at St. Gall included:

▸ a cloister.

▸ a refectory.

▸ novitiate housing.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

gcd99br   51   1 Reply

bli14

In the Carolingian period image of Saint Matthew from the Gospel Book of Archbishop Ebbo of Reims, ...

In the Carolingian period image of Saint Matthew from the Gospel Book of Archbishop Ebbo of Reims, ...

[html]In the Carolingian period image of Saint Matthew from the Gospel Book of Archbishop Ebb

mrive3127   62   1 Reply

Btllllll

The reassuring hand gesture of the Buddha of the Shaka Triad from the Golden Hall at Horyuji is called the:

The reassuring hand gesture of the Buddha of the Shaka Triad from the Golden Hall at Horyuji is called the:

[html]The reassuring hand gesture of the Buddha of the Shaka Triad from the Golden Hall at Horyuji is called the:

▸ chumon des

PiMaster314   44   1 Reply

abonaccorso1

In the Incarnation page from the Book of Kells, we see:

In the Incarnation page from the Book of Kells, we see:

In the Incarnation page from the Book of Kells, we see:

▸ colored frames.

▸ interlace.

▸ whorl patterns.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

Suedyso   40   1 Reply

BobbyD

The term fresco, as in fresco painting, derives from the Italian word for "water-based."

The term fresco, as in fresco painting, derives from the Italian word for "water-based."

The term fresco, as in fresco painting, derives from the Italian word for "water-based."

▸ true

▸ false

joanne1718   49   1 Reply

sarahlouhigg

The Roman town plan reveals their interest in irregularity and variation.

The Roman town plan reveals their interest in irregularity and variation.

The Roman town plan reveals their interest in irregularity and variation.

▸ true

▸ false

Tneary   25   1 Reply

qwer34

The Temple of Portunus is not truly peripteral.

The Temple of Portunus is not truly peripteral.

The Temple of Portunus is not truly peripteral.

▸ true

▸ false

regina nana   42   1 Reply

Jacobian Smith

The scenes depicted on the Flying Banner found in Lady Dai's Han Dynasty Tomb near Changsha, China ...

The scenes depicted on the Flying Banner found in Lady Dai's Han Dynasty Tomb near Changsha, China ...

The scenes depicted on the Flying Banner found in Lady Dai's Han Dynasty Tomb near Changsha, China represent the passage of the souls of the dead to the realm of the immortals.

▸ true

▸ false

jonnyjon   45   1 Reply

Gparker

The discovery of the burial pits at Pazyryk was significant because the mounds contained examples of ...

The discovery of the burial pits at Pazyryk was significant because the mounds contained examples of ...

The discovery of the burial pits at Pazyryk was significant because the mounds contained examples of ancient art in materials that are seldom preserved.

▸ true

▸ false

Hpreet796   43   1 Reply

Lori734

The planned urban centers of Mesoamerica had streets and buildings that were oriented ________.

The planned urban centers of Mesoamerica had streets and buildings that were oriented ________.

The planned urban centers of Mesoamerica had streets and buildings that were oriented ________.

Clement   37   1 Reply

shamanie

At Teotihuacn, the builders used ________ as a temple base.

At Teotihuacn, the builders used ________ as a temple base.

At Teotihuacán, the builders used ________ as a temple base.

PiMaster314   43   1 Reply

Nashua

The recessed panels that decorate the interior of a vault are termed ________.

The recessed panels that decorate the interior of a vault are termed ________.

The recessed panels that decorate the interior of a vault are termed ________.

anhsu   40   1 Reply

dnlee1

Useful in Roman engineering, ________ was a silicate that functioned as a natural, fast-drying cement.

Useful in Roman engineering, ________ was a silicate that functioned as a natural, fast-drying cement.

Useful in Roman engineering, ________ was a silicate that functioned as a natural, fast-drying cement.

Dymondmonae   60   1 Reply

Nashua

A hemispherical structure that can be understood as an arch rotated 180 degrees on its axis is a(n) ________.

A hemispherical structure that can be understood as an arch rotated 180 degrees on its axis is a(n) ________.

A hemispherical structure that can be understood as an arch rotated 180 degrees on its axis is a(n) ________.

SPP24   39   1 Reply

sadeen

________ is a wooden support structure upon which arches and vaults are constructed.

________ is a wooden support structure upon which arches and vaults are constructed.

________ is a wooden support structure upon which arches and vaults are constructed.

nursemegan   48   1 Reply

austire

The Bacchic Mysteries from Pompeii is one of the first examples of a painted wall decoration ...

The Bacchic Mysteries from Pompeii is one of the first examples of a painted wall decoration ...

[html]The Bacchic Mysteries from Pompeii is one of the first examples of a painted wall decoration integrated with the physical space and architecture of its setting; t

Ingy_   44   1 Reply

Cele_1015

During the Roman Republican period it was recognized that ________ sculptors represented a ...

During the Roman Republican period it was recognized that ________ sculptors represented a ...

During the Roman Republican period it was recognized that ________ sculptors represented a long-standing tradition of excellence.

nursemegan   35   1 Reply

beunikuel

Roman middle- and upper-class houses followed a regular plan dominated by a(n) ________, or open courtyard.

Roman middle- and upper-class houses followed a regular plan dominated by a(n) ________, or open courtyard.

Roman middle- and upper-class houses followed a regular plan dominated by a(n) ________, or open courtyard.

asjstr   22   1 Reply

ShayT0923

Related to the philosophical outlook of Aristotle, Hellenistic art places an emphasis on ________ ...

Related to the philosophical outlook of Aristotle, Hellenistic art places an emphasis on ________ ...

Related to the philosophical outlook of Aristotle, Hellenistic art places an emphasis on ________ and ________ naturalism.

melinoma86   27   1 Reply

beunikuel

Teotihuacn was a city of temples dominated by:

Teotihuacn was a city of temples dominated by:

Teotihuacán was a city of temples dominated by:

▸ a vast amphitheater.

▸ two altars, each atop a pyramid.

▸ a domed rotunda.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

mdagenh1   31   1 Reply

Matt. DeSouza

The Pantheon was commissioned by:

The Pantheon was commissioned by:

The Pantheon was commissioned by:

▸ Julius Caesar.

▸ Tacitus.

▸ Constantine.

▸ Emperor Hadrian.

▸ none of these.

SalaDinHo   28   1 Reply

gdchavis1

A cylindrical or polygonal wall that provides continuous support for a dome is called:

A cylindrical or polygonal wall that provides continuous support for a dome is called:

A cylindrical or polygonal wall that provides continuous support for a dome is called:

▸ a drum.

▸ a coffer.

▸ a domestep.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

PiMaster314   39   1 Reply

linds

The intersection at right angles of two tunnel vaults is a called:

The intersection at right angles of two tunnel vaults is a called:

The intersection at right angles of two tunnel vaults is a called:

▸ an angular vault.

▸ a groin vault.

▸ a pendentive.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

Izzydhindsa   51   1 Reply

MikaelDevost

Among the most significant of all Roman artistic accomplishments is the Empire's use of the ...

Among the most significant of all Roman artistic accomplishments is the Empire's use of the ...

Among the most significant of all Roman artistic accomplishments is the Empire's use of the architectural device(s) of:

▸ the vault.

▸ the arch.

▸ concrete.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

Crystalboo92   25   1 Reply

Matt. DeSouza

The Flavian Amphitheater was built to reassure the Romans that:

The Flavian Amphitheater was built to reassure the Romans that:

The Flavian Amphitheater was built to reassure the Romans that:

▸ Christians would be human sacrifices.

▸ the cruelty of Nero had ended.

▸ gladiators could defeat slaves.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

billyhilly   59   1 Reply

beunikuel

At the Flavian Amphitheater, 80 arched passageways on the ground floor provide entrance to a double ...

At the Flavian Amphitheater, 80 arched passageways on the ground floor provide entrance to a double ...

At the Flavian Amphitheater, 80 arched passageways on the ground floor provide entrance to a double row of what encircling the arena?

▸ engaged columns

▸ annular tunnel vaults

▸ sculpted gladiators

▸ all of these

▸ none of these

justinw2200   58   1 Reply

Steve Trainer

The pseudo-peripteral Temple of Portunus in Rome reveals the Romans' lack of interest in:

The pseudo-peripteral Temple of Portunus in Rome reveals the Romans' lack of interest in:

The pseudo-peripteral Temple of Portunus in Rome reveals the Romans' lack of interest in:

▸ engaged columns.

▸ the interior space.

▸ the aesthetic unity of Greek temples.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

JisselFlores   44   1 Reply

meigsfla

In its later stage, the Dongson culture is identified as the first unified kingdom of Vietnam with:

In its later stage, the Dongson culture is identified as the first unified kingdom of Vietnam with:

In its later stage, the Dongson culture is identified as the first unified kingdom of Vietnam with:

▸ a professional administrative class.

▸ a ruling royal dynasty.

▸ a capital city.

▸ all of these.

▸ none of these.

liljay   29   1 Reply

crdsa

A Buddhist stupa, like the Great Stupa at Sanchi, acts to:

A Buddhist stupa, like the Great Stupa at Sanchi, acts to:

A Buddhist stupa, like the Great Stupa at Sanchi, acts to:

▸ commemorate a sacred place.

▸ be the symbol of nirvana.

▸ be a monumental burial mound.

▸ be the center of a Buddhist religious compound.

▸ all of these.

dupoyjohn134   61   1 Reply

qwer34

Contrapposto originated as the result of the Greeks' interest in the ideal nude human body and in ...

Contrapposto originated as the result of the Greeks' interest in the ideal nude human body and in ...

Contrapposto originated as the result of the Greeks' interest in the ideal nude human body and in athletic achievement.

▸ true

▸ false

Ingy_   38   1 Reply

gdchavis1

The plan of the palace at Knossos is rambling and labyrinthine.

The plan of the palace at Knossos is rambling and labyrinthine.

The plan of the palace at Knossos is rambling and labyrinthine.

▸ true

▸ false

stevengu246   33   1 Reply

austire

As seen on the Fang ding, the most famous pattern used on early Chinese bronzes was the taotie, or ________.

As seen on the Fang ding, the most famous pattern used on early Chinese bronzes was the taotie, or ________.

As seen on the Fang ding, the most famous pattern used on early Chinese bronzes was the taotie, or ________.

temp321   46   1 Reply

mcwieck

The Doryphoros (Spear Carrier) by Polykleitos is best understood as a visual exemplar of:

The Doryphoros (Spear Carrier) by Polykleitos is best understood as a visual exemplar of:

[html]The Doryphoros (Spear Carrier) by Polykleitos is best understood as a visual exemplar of:

▸ Egyptian proportions.

▸ the Canon.

tarasen57   39   1 Reply

abonaccorso1

In the amphora Achilles and Ajax Playing Draughts by Exekias, the composition reveals the Greek search for:

In the amphora Achilles and Ajax Playing Draughts by Exekias, the composition reveals the Greek search for:

[html]In the amphora Achilles and Ajax Playing Draughts by Exekias, the composition reveals the Greek search for:

▸ emotionally dramatic representations.

▸ a spiritua

Hpreet796   40   1 Reply

tlaster

The calm, axial, idealized form of Apollo in Apollo and the Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs represents:

The calm, axial, idealized form of Apollo in Apollo and the Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs represents:

[html]The calm, axial, idealized form of Apollo in Apollo and the Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs represents:

▸ the mastery of reasoned order over brute force.

jujubee600   54   1 Reply

peaceout3000