AVI 2OUnit #1 test review

Unit #1 Test Wednesday April 15, 2015Test will be in four sections

Part A | Identification of Art Works

Part B | Definition of Terms

Part C | Matching Terms

Part D | Short Written Answer

PART A: Identification of Art Works

In the test you will be shown 6 images that you have studied in class. You must identify the artist, (last name spelled correctly), title and style. You will also be asked to answer one question about each artwork.

(One mark for each correct identification/answer for a total of 4 x 6 = 24 marks.)

Knowledge

Identify the artist, title and the style.

In the slide that follows

Answers

Artist: Jan van Eyck

Title: “The Arnolfini Wedding”

Style: Renaissance

PART B: Definitions

You will choose to define 3 of 6 possible terms. For each term you must provide 3 points or examples. You must use complete sentences.

(One mark for each point/example for a total of3 x 3 = 9 marks.)

Knowledge and Communication

Provide three points/examples to define, (3 marks x 3 questions = 9 marks).

Fresco

•Italian term - means “fresh” referring to the wet plaster

•tempera paint on wet plaster

•”cartoon” line drawing scratched into plaster first

•used on church walls in the Renaissance

•Masaccio’s painting “Tribute Money” an example

For the following term

PART B: Definitions Continued

Let’s look at the complete list of terms to choose from.

1. Fresco 2. Hatching and Cross-Hatching 3. Chiaroscuro and Sfumato4. Linear/Scientific Perspective 5. Allegory and Symbolism 6. Elements and Principles of Art

Knowledge and Communication

PART C: Matching

You will match 10 terms with 10 descriptions by placing the correct letter in the blank.

(10 marks).

Knowledge

1. __b__ cartoon b) A full-scale drawing from which a fresco painting is made

PART D: Short Answer

You will write about 2 of 4 possible questions in complete sentences, (5 marks x 2 questions =10 marks).

ie. a) Using complete sentences describe two symbols seen in the Jan van Eyck wedding portrait and explain their meaning.

Communication

•Fruit on window sill - symbol of fertility, (children)

•Shoes off- symbolic of respect in the presence of God

•Dog - symbol of fidelity or faithfulness, (couple should remain faithful to each other)

•Signature and reflection of artist in mirror - witness for the wedding

PART D: Short AnswerPossible points to cover

PART D: Short Answer

Other choices for written answers include.

b) Describe the story of the painting “Tribute Money.” Explain how the way it was told is sounique?

c) Describe the differences between modified contour and gesture drawing. Identify the purpose for each type of drawing.

d) Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the “Last Supper” was not a true fresco. Explain why?Describe two things that have happened to it as a result? Identify specifically where is it located?

Communication

PART A: Identification of Art WorksLET’S LOOK AT THE COMPLETE SLIDE LIST

Each of the 6 images that you have studied in class follows.

You must identify the artist, (last name spelled correctly), title and style. You will also be asked to answer one question about each artwork.

(One mark for each correct identification/answer for a total of 4 x 6 = 24 marks.)

PART A: Identification of Art WorksSLIDE LIST

“The Tribute Money”. Fresco. by Masaccio. 1427. Renaissance style. Santa Maria del Carmine. Florence, Italy. Unit 1 Chapter 1, page 21

PART A: Identification of Art WorksSLIDE LIST

“La Giaconda, (Mona Lisa)”. by Leonardo da Vinci. oil on panel. Renaissance style .1503-1506. Louvre, Paris, France. Unit 1 Chapter 1, page 27

PART A: Identification of Art WorksSLIDE LIST

“The Last Supper”. oil and tempera on plaster. by da Vinci.1495-1498. Renaissance style. Refectory, Santa Maria della Grazie, Milan. Unit 1 Chapter 1, page 27

PART A: Identification of Art WorksSLIDE LIST

“The Arnolfini Wedding”. by van Eyck. 1434. Renaissance style. oil on panel. 33” x 221/2”. National Gallery, London, England. Unit 1 Chapter 2, page 4

PART A: Identification of Art WorksSLIDE LIST

“Henry VIII”. by Holbein. oil on panel. 32 1/2” x 29”. Renaissance style. National Gallery, Rome, Italy.Unit 1 Chapter 2, page 8

PART A: Identification of Art WorksSLIDE LIST

Red Currant Jelly . by Mary Pratt. 1972 , oil on masonite. High Realism Style. 45.9 x 45.6 cm Purchased 1976, National Gallery of Canada. Unit 1 Chapter 2, page 10