Test Bank of The Humanistic Tradition 7th Edition by Gloria K. Fiero

Chapter 05

The Classical Style

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A theoretical set of unifying rules of proportion that the ancient Greeks searched for was called
   A.string theory.
   B. dogma.
   C. a canon.
   D. a module.

Learning Objective: Identify classical characteristics in Greek painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Learning Objective: Identify examples of Vitruvius’ principles in classical art and architecture.
Topic: classical style

2. The Greek philosopher ________ tried to demonstrate the order of nature by observing geometric and numeric proportions.
   A.Socrates
   B. Agamemnon
   C. Euripides
   D. Pythagoras

Learning Objective: Identify classical characteristics in Greek painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Topic: History
Topic: classical style

3. The person responsible for “Hellenizing” North Africa and Central Asia was
   A.Agamemnon.
   B. Socrates.
   C. Alexander the Great.
   D. Darius the Great.

   Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as hallmarks of Greek art?

   Humanism

   Idealism

   Romanticism

   Realism

    

    

   Learning Objective: Identify classical characteristics in Greek painting, sculpture, and architecture.
   Learning Objective: Interpret the synthesis of humanism, realism, and idealism in the arts.
   Topic: classical style
   

   5. The main source of our information regarding Greek painting during the Golden Age has come down from
      A.murals sealed within tombs.
      B. decorated vases.
      C. murals within Greek homes.
      D. the writings of Polycleitus.