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2015 TEXAS STATE JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE CLASSICAL ART TEST
Classical Art Images
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THESE QUESTIONS CORRESPOND WITH THE SLIDES AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM AND THE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS TEST. THE SLIDES WILL BE SHOWN TWICE. 1. What famous mythological couple does Bernini depict here? A. Apollo & Delphi B. Apollo & Daphne C. Apollo & Deinira D. Apollo & Deiphobe
2. What kind of ring is this? A. Signet ring B. Singet Ring C. Signat Ring D. Signant Ring
3. This small lamp is from what culture? A. Etruscan B. Greek C. Egyptian D. Roman
4. What is the name for this Greek pouring container? A. Aros B. Hydria C. Askos D. Amphora
5. Surrounding the oculus of the Pantheon are squares called “coffers.” What is their purpose? A. Decoration B. To achieve symmetry C. Alleviate weight D. To copy the Greeks
6. This stele belongs to the cult of whom, which was contemporary with Christianity? A. Helios B. Vesta C. The Emperor D. Mithras
7. This famous bronze figure belongs to what period of Greek Art? A. Orientalizing B. Classical C. Geometric D. Archaic
8. What is the term for this specific kind of column capital? A. Doric B. Cavetto C. Corinthian D. Egyptian
9. What was the purpose of this Greek piece of pottery? A. Decoration B. Containing grain C. Serving liquids D. Musical instrument
10. You may recognize the strigil in this picture. What is the term for the small oil flask behind it? A. Amphora B. Askos C. Aryballos D. Rhyton
11. The famous Classical statue, Laocoön and his Sons, inspired Michelangelo later in life. Where does the statue now reside? A. The British Museum of Art B. The National Museum in Athens C. The Vatican Museums D. The National Museum in Naples
12. This painting depicts what famous mythological event? A. The judgment of Paris B. The fall of Troy C. The flight of Icarus D. The seven against Thebes
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13. These two Roman busts are part of what art movement in Rome? A. Classicism B. Naturalism C. Idealism D. Verism
14. This detail is of a lion skin traditionally worn by what mythological hero? A. Theseus B. Heracles C. Jason D. Aeneas
15. This Archaic style Greek figure is just one part of a larger piece. What is the term for that larger piece? A. A frieze B. A pediment C. A bigger statue D. A funerary altar
16. Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus features many figures from mythology. Who is the character flying in on the left side? A. Boreas B. Aeolus C. Zephyr D. Cupid
17. In ancient times, this statue could be found in what structure? A. The Great Temple at Olympia B. The Parthenon C. The Pantheon D. The Circus Maximus
18. To whom is this Triumphal arch dedicated? A. Septimius Severus B. Caracalla C. Julius Caesar D. Titus
19. This Neo-Classical painting depicts what famous Trojan at the end of the Trojan War? A. Aeneas B. Hector C. Paris D. Priam
20. These Roman frescos are from the Villa of Mysteries in Pompeii. What style of Roman wall painting is this? A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
21. Who is this handsome youth, often associated with the Emperor Hadrian? A. Antiochus B. Antinous C. Antenor D. Antiope
22. The famous Apollo Belvedere pictured here shows the god Apollo doing what? A. Healing B. Playing the Lyre C. Chasing after a maiden D. Archery
23. This famous statue is made up of pieces from different eras of art history. What art period are the famous twins from? A. Roman B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Mannerism
24. This bust belongs to what period of Greek art? A. Hellenistic B. Orientalizing C. Archaic D. Classical
25. This emperor was made famous with this colossus and his “all seeing eyes.” Who is he? A. Hadrian B. Marcus Aurelius C. Nero D. Constantine
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26. What was the purpose of the Dypylon Krater? A. Container for grain B. Container for wine C. Grave marker D. Container for leftovers
27. What is the name given to the small colored stones in mosaics? A. Lapides B. Tesserae C. Terrae D. They have no name
28. This statue of the creature Chimera was made by what culture? A. Roman B. Greek C. Etruscan D. Egyptian
29. From what period of art does The Rape of the Sabine Women come? A. Roman B. Classical Greek C. Baroque D. Mannerism
30. This little faun statue, known as The Dancing Faun, is from an impluvium in what Ancient Roman city? A. Rome B. Pompeii C. Cumae D. Ostia
31. This mosaic shows an eagle carrying off what Trojan youth? A. Paris B. Ganymede C. Teucer D. Aeneas
32. From which period of art does this mosaic come? A. Roman B. Byzantine C. Greek D. Etruscan
33. This high-fashion bust is commonly known by what name? A. The Roman Woman B. The Julian Woman C. The Curly Woman D. The Flavian Woman
34. What famous Latin motto accompanied this mosaic in Pompeii? A. Salvē B. Cave Canem C. Caveat Emptor D. Dextra Pede!
35. What is this posture, common in post-Archaic statues, called? A. Realism B. Verism C. Contrapposto D. Chiaroscuro
THE REMAINDER OF THE QUESTIONS ON THIS TEST DO NOT HAVE SLIDES. BONAM FORTUNAM!
36. Who is said to have found Rome a city of brick and changed it into a city of marble? A. Julius Caesar B. Romulus C. Augustus D. Hadrian
37. What common Egyptian structure became extremely popular in the city of Rome? A. Sphinxes B. Huge temples C. Obelisks D. Hidden tombs
38. What structure, built by Nero, used to be next to the Colosseum and gave it its name? A. Lapis Niger B. Colossus of Constantine C. Colossus of Nero D. Meta Sudans
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39. In antiquity it was used for sporting events, and in 2006, the World Cup championship team processed through it with their trophy. What structure used for chariot racing is this? A. Colosseum B. Circus Maximus C. The Forum D. The Baths of Caracalla
40. Which of these was not created under the direction of Augustus? A. Ara Pacis B. Pantheon C. Temple of Caesar D. Temple of Venus Genetrix
41. Which statue of Apollo comes from the Etruscan tradition? A. Apollo of Veii B. Belvedere Apollo C. Apollo and Daphne D. Apollo Sauroctone
42. Whose sanctuary at Praeneste exemplifies the most impressive use of concrete during the Republic? A. Apollo Medicus B. Proserpina C. Fortuna Primigenia D. Aeneas
43. How many obelisks are in the city of Rome? A. 0 B. 5 C. 9 D. 14
44. On what kind of object can possibly the oldest Latin inscription, Manios me fhefhaked Numasioi, be found? A. an amphora B.a temple C. a fibula D. a krater
45. What is the name of the archaeologist who excavated what he thought was ancient Troy and first rediscovered the city? A. Howard Carter B. Heinrich Schliemann C. John Lloyd Stephens D. Louis Leakey
46. Which was NOT a wonder of the ancient world? A. Pyramid of Giza B. Colossus of Rhodes C. Parthenon D. Temple of Artemis
47. What is a stele? A. mosaic irregularity B. type of column C. gravemarker D. column base
48. Greek statues were primarily made out of what material? A. Marble B. Bronze C. Terra Cotta D. Dried Mud
49. Why do we think the Dying Trumpeter statue depicts a man from Gaul? A. The inscription B. His armor C. His torque D. His buccina
50. Where was the Sundial of Augustus located? A. It didn’t exist B. Campus Martius C. Ostia D. On the Janiculum
51. Where could you find a picture of the Cumaean Sibyl? A. Cumae B. The Sistine Chapel C. Ara Pacis D. The Capitoline Museum
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52. What does a janiform figure look like? A. surrounded by a chain B. hung from a tree C. two-faced D. with an olive branch
53. Which of the following was NOT a famous sculptor? A. Phidias B. Praxiteles C. Polykleitos D. Praemenedes
54. With what people are “beehive tombs” associated? A. Etruscans B. Minoans C. Mycenaeans D. Carthaginians
55. Under which emperor was the Pantheon reconstructed to look as it does now? A. Augustus B. Marcus Aurelius C. Hadrian D. Constantine
56. The Death Mask of Agamemnon is made out of what material? A. Silver B. Clay C. Bronze D. Gold
57. Where was the famous Palace of Knossos located? A. Rhodes B. Crete C. Sparta D. Athens
58. The Colossus of Rhodes depicts which deity? A. Zeus B. Helios C. Hermes D. Poseidon
59. Who is depicted fighting centaurs in the metopes from the Parthenon? A. Lapiths B. Heracles C. Amazons D. Athenians
60. What famous relieving triangle can be found on Crete and is from the Mycenaean period? A. The Mycenaean Triangle B. The Lions’ Gate C. Triangle of Agamemnon D. The Original Gate
61. What structure in Rome housed the remains of Augustus? A. The Temple of Caesar B. The Mausoleum of Augustus C. The Theatre of Pompey D. The Ara Pacis
62.Which is NOT depicted in sculpture on the Ara Pacis? A. Mother Earth in times of peace and plenty B. Romulus and Remus C. The Julian family D. Aeneas killing Turnus
63. What was the name of Nero’s palace? A. Villa Iovis B. Domus Augustana C. Domus Aurea D. Caesarea
64. To what three gods were the “Big Three” temples on the Capitoline hill dedicated? A. Juno, Venus, and Minerva B. Jupiter, Jove, and Opitulus C. Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva D. Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto
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65. Where did Hadrian build a huge rural palace? A. Piazza Armenia B. Tarentum C. Tusculum D. Near Tibur
66. Typically the architect leaves his name on a building in Rome. Whose name appears on the front of the Pantheon? A. Hadrian’s B. Augustus’ C. Agrippa’s D. Tiberius’
67. Ancient Greek temples almost always faced which direction? A. North B. South C. East D. West
68. What was the highest point of a Greek city called that usually housed the most important temples? A. Necropolis B. Montopolis C. Acropolis D. Neopolis
69. What is the name of the jewelry worn by Roman children that supposedly warded off the evil eye? A. Torque B. Bulla C. Fibula D. Aurea
70. Where was the ancient temple that housed a gigantic statue of Zeus? A. Rome B. Delphi C. Olympia D. Thebes
TIE BREAKERS (96-100)
96. What was the name of the statue of Athena at Troy? A. Pergamum B. Palladium C. Partheneid D. Poliatide
97. What term do we use for the interior walls of a temple? A. pronaos B. in antis C. intus D. cella
98. How did the depictions of Augustus break from the previous Roman tradition of statuary? A. He was shown as old B. He was painted C. He was shown as young D. He was shown as military leader
99. What is unique about the Arch of Constantine? A. Most of it was recycled B. It has three arches C. It is outside Rome D. It is an exact copy of the Arch of Titus
100. The Bull Leaping fresco was found on what island? A. Crete B. Samos C. Rhodes D. Mykonos
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