CA Art History & Cultural Context 2

Question 1

Which art movement, originating in early 20th-century France, emphasized emotional expression over realistic depiction and heavily influenced later Abstract Expressionism?

Accepted Answer

Fauvism

Answer

Fauvism, led by Henri Matisse, used vivid non-naturalistic colors to convey emotion, directly influencing Abstract Expressionists.

Question 2

The Baroque period in art (roughly 1600–1750) is characterized by which of the following stylistic features?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic movement, dramatic light-dark contrasts, and emotional intensity

Answer

Baroque art uses chiaroscuro, diagonal compositions, and theatricality to heighten emotional and religious drama.

Question 3

Which Native American artistic tradition involves creating intricate sand paintings used in ceremonial healing practices?

Accepted Answer

Navajo sandpainting

Answer

Navajo sandpainting is a sacred healing art in which colored sands form complex symbolic images during ceremonies.

Question 4

The concept of 'ukiyo-e' in Japanese art history refers to which type of artistic production?

Accepted Answer

Woodblock prints depicting everyday urban life

Answer

Ukiyo-e, meaning 'pictures of the floating world,' are woodblock prints portraying kabuki actors, courtesans, and landscapes.

Question 5

During the Italian Renaissance, the term 'sfumato' describes a technique associated primarily with which artist?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Answer

Leonardo da Vinci perfected sfumato, a subtle blending of tones without hard edges, most famously seen in the Mona Lisa.

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CA Art History & Cultural Context 2