Multiple Choice Questions

There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.
  • Symbolism
  • Symbolism was used in the ancient wall paintings to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.
  • B. Symbolism
  • Sarcophagus
Art expresses many things in culture. How does this image of an American flag being placed at Iwo Jima after the most infamous battle in the Pacific during WWII, use symbolism to commemorate, document, and narrate an event in history?
  • A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.
  • This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.
  • This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.
  • This photograph symbolizes the event by displaying the sorrow and pain of the soldiers atop the rubble and death of battle, while at the same time commemorating their courage and strength as they place an American flag at the scene of the battle. It serves as a reminder of their courage and the strength America has as a nation. It documents history for ever more and narrates the final scene of the battle.
Example of documentation:
  • D. Columnar monuments were used only by the Romans until the 14th century.
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
  • Robert Capa, American Troops Landing on D-DayGelatin silver print, photograph
  • A plaque made to commemorate the soldiers in battle.
Symbolism is_________.
  • D. The art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary.
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary
  • Using an image to convey a deeper meaning in a piece of art.
Example of narration:
  • A plaque made to commemorate the soldiers in battle.
  • Bayeux tapestryThe Bayeux tapestry, depicts the naval battle, as the Normans invaded England in 1066. (Battle of Hastings)
  • Many cultures used statues to document or commemorate their rulers
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
Tapestry
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
  • Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • To call to remembrance, to serve as a memorial.
  • A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story.
A narrative piece of art ___________________.
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • A. Tells a story or series of events.
  • Depict a historical, factual event.
Example of commemoration:
  • Robert Capa, American Troops Landing on D-DayGelatin silver print, photograph
  • A plaque made to commemorate the soldiers in battle.
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • Bayeux tapestryThe Bayeux tapestry, depicts the naval battle, as the Normans invaded England in 1066. (Battle of Hastings)
Define the following terms:- tapestry- monument- portrait
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.
  • Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
  • This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.
Why would the artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation? (site 1)
  • Catlin was the first artist to record the Plains Indians in their own territories. Paintings in the Indian Gallery reveal the encounter of two different cultures in a frontier region undergoing dramatic transformation. Catlin began displaying the Indian Gallery in eastern capitals and in Europe, an advocate for the Indian way of life, offering rare insight into native cultures and a crucial chapter in American history. Catlin viewed his Indian Gallery as a way "to rescue from oblivion their primitive looks and customs."
  • Artist works are often used to document or commemorate an event or important person. Art can convey both emotion and facts. Wars, troublesome times, and great rulers are often remembered through art.
  • Answers may vary, but should include at least three examples: The statues is called Augustus of Primaporta, and dates back to early 1st century CE. First, Augustus is looking down, as though to indicate his power and prestige. The artist has put a staff in his hand, which symbolized importance and leadership during this time. There is a small cherub below him, to the left, which could signify holiness and power, or it could also represent the people's worship of their emperor. His clothes are ornate and heavy, which were worn by the elite of society.
  • This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.
Above is an image of King Tut's Gold Sarcophagus, which is an example of how the Egyptian commemorated the dead. Explain how Egyptian commemorate the wealthy and royal dead and why?
  • Apollodurus, Column of TrajanBuilt in 113 A.D. as a monument to the Roman army.Marble sculpture (statue), Rome
  • The Egyptians commemorated the wealthy and royal dead by mummifying their bodies, and placing them in sarcophaguses, which were often made or gold and other precious jewels. They placed them in tombs, which included paintings of their achievements. The purpose was to commemorate the greatness of the ruler buried and give glory to the Egyptian gods, as well as fulfill a functional purpose of documenting history and burying the body.
  • Providing evidence that an event occurredArt was used as documentation for events in history.
  • A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.
Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to________.
  • Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • B. Landed on D-Day.
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership. The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more_______(1)_______ than_______(2)_______.
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary.
  • The art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
  • D. The art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
Example of commemoration, documentation, and narration:
  • A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.
  • Apollodurus, Column of TrajanBuilt in 113 A.D. as a monument to the Roman army.Marble sculpture (statue), Rome
  • Providing evidence that an event occurredArt was used as documentation for events in history.
  • The Egyptians commemorated the wealthy and royal dead by mummifying their bodies, and placing them in sarcophaguses, which were often made or gold and other precious jewels. They placed them in tombs, which included paintings of their achievements. The purpose was to commemorate the greatness of the ruler buried and give glory to the Egyptian gods, as well as fulfill a functional purpose of documenting history and burying the body.
For the above visual narration, provide its title, medium, and both its historical and practical significance.
  • Title: Bayeux Tapestry Medium: embroidered with needle and thread on cloth Historical Significance: It tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Practical Significance: It was durable, portable, and served as an insulator in the winter.
  • This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.
  • Artist works are often used to document or commemorate an event or important person. Art can convey both emotion and facts. Wars, troublesome times, and great rulers are often remembered through art.
  • This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.
Example of symbolism:
  • Many cultures used statues to document or commemorate their rulers
  • Bayeux tapestryThe Bayeux tapestry, depicts the naval battle, as the Normans invaded England in 1066. (Battle of Hastings)
  • A plaque made to commemorate the soldiers in battle.
  • Symbolism was used in the ancient wall paintings to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.
Describe the Column of Trajan (above), including how it serves to both document and commemorate history.
  • This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.
  • Catlin was the first artist to record the Plains Indians in their own territories. Paintings in the Indian Gallery reveal the encounter of two different cultures in a frontier region undergoing dramatic transformation. Catlin began displaying the Indian Gallery in eastern capitals and in Europe, an advocate for the Indian way of life, offering rare insight into native cultures and a crucial chapter in American history. Catlin viewed his Indian Gallery as a way "to rescue from oblivion their primitive looks and customs."
  • Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
  • This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.
The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______.
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary
  • D. The art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
  • C. Record the losses caused by the Civil War.
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary.
Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________.
  • Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • D. Columnar monuments were used only by the Romans until the 14th century.
Statue
  • A 3-Dimensional piece of artwork
  • A plaque made to commemorate the soldiers in battle.
  • Depict a historical, factual event.
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
Symbolism
  • D. The art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
  • Many cultures used statues to document or commemorate their rulers
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary.
  • Using an image to convey a deeper meaning in a piece of art.
Above is the close-up of the narratives carved into the Column of Trajan. Which of the following is not true about the above narratives/column?
  • A. Trajan is best known as a Roman philosopher.
  • C. Leadership
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • C. Record the losses caused by the Civil War.
This picture was taken as American troops _________________ during WWII.
  • C. Leadership.
  • B. Landed on D-Day.
  • Landed on D-Day
  • B. Sarcophagus.
Commemoration
  • To call to remembrance, to serve as a memorial.
  • An above ground tomb used by the EgyptiansKing Tut's sarcophagus was painted ornately
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
  • Many cultures used statues to document or commemorate their rulers
The photograph above is a picture entitled, the Ruins of Gallego's Flour Mill, in Richmond. This picture is intended to_________.
  • A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • A. Trajan is best known as a Roman philosopher.
  • Record the losses caused by the Civil War.
  • C. Record the losses caused by the Civil War.
Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________
  • Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • C. Record the losses caused by the Civil War.
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
Symbolism is ____________________.
  • C. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary.
  • A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
  • D. The art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.
  • C. Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
Monument
  • This photograph symbolizes the event by displaying the sorrow and pain of the soldiers atop the rubble and death of battle, while at the same time commemorating their courage and strength as they place an American flag at the scene of the battle. It serves as a reminder of their courage and the strength America has as a nation. It documents history for ever more and narrates the final scene of the battle.
  • A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.
  • Providing evidence that an event occurredArt was used as documentation for events in history.
  • The Egyptians commemorated the wealthy and royal dead by mummifying their bodies, and placing them in sarcophaguses, which were often made or gold and other precious jewels. They placed them in tombs, which included paintings of their achievements. The purpose was to commemorate the greatness of the ruler buried and give glory to the Egyptian gods, as well as fulfill a functional purpose of documenting history and burying the body.
What does the above photograph commemorate and document?
  • Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • D. Columnar monuments were used only by the Romans until the 14th century.
  • Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
  • This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.
Name the statue above. Explain three examples of symbolism used by the artist when designing this statue.
  • Answers may vary, but should include at least three examples: The statues is called Augustus of Primaporta, and dates back to early 1st century CE. First, Augustus is looking down, as though to indicate his power and prestige. The artist has put a staff in his hand, which symbolized importance and leadership during this time. There is a small cherub below him, to the left, which could signify holiness and power, or it could also represent the people's worship of their emperor. His clothes are ornate and heavy, which were worn by the elite of society.
  • Tapestry: A heavy hand-woven textile used for depicting a story. Monument: A memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence. Most often a statue or other physical three-dimensional structure. Portrait: A likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
  • This is a picture entitled, the Ruin's of Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond. It records an event and exists as an allegory of the costs of the Civil War. This was created as a document the hardships of the Civil War, but its purpose has also become to commemorate the Civil War so that we can remember the people who suffered and the reasons why the war occurred.
  • Artist works are often used to document or commemorate an event or important person. Art can convey both emotion and facts. Wars, troublesome times, and great rulers are often remembered through art.
Commemorate
  • A plaque made to commemorate the soldiers in battle.
  • To tell a storyEgyptian wall paintings were used to narrate events.
  • To call to remembrance, to serve as a memorial.
  • Many cultures used statues to document or commemorate their rulers
Why have most cultures throughout history used artistic works as a form of representation?
  • Answers may vary, but should include at least three examples: The statues is called Augustus of Primaporta, and dates back to early 1st century CE. First, Augustus is looking down, as though to indicate his power and prestige. The artist has put a staff in his hand, which symbolized importance and leadership during this time. There is a small cherub below him, to the left, which could signify holiness and power, or it could also represent the people's worship of their emperor. His clothes are ornate and heavy, which were worn by the elite of society.
  • This column commemorated the emperor's reign, including holding his ashes at the base. The carvings found spiraling the column depict the events of the Dacian Wars, which are incredibly accurate according to scholars. The carving and the gilded statue of the emperor on top serve to document the past, as a history book does, and also to commemorate a great time in Roman History.
  • Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
  • Artist works are often used to document or commemorate an event or important person. Art can convey both emotion and facts. Wars, troublesome times, and great rulers are often remembered through art.
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