Jefferson C.

Garrido
BSA-2A

Engaging activities.

1. What is the importance of art from the pre-historic period to the contemporary
Society?
- Art is very important from the pre-historic period to contemporary society because it should be
appreciated. Because all things that you can see from the pre-historic period to contemporary
society was molded through arts.
2. What is expressed by Romanesque architecture? by Gothic architecture? - Romanesque
architecture expresses strength, solidity, and roundness. While gothic architecture represents
light, air, and sky.
3. What is the subject matter of Renaissance paintings?
- Renaissance paintings were usually about religion.
4. What are the qualities of Renaissance sculpture?
- Naturalistic handling of proportions, drapery, anatomy and perspective. 5.
What were given emphasis during the Golden Age of Greek sculpture?
- Graceful, strong and perfectly formed faces, capturing the idealized human body in motion. They
portrayed ideal beauty, not realism.
6. What are the characteristics of Egyptian sculpture?
- The perfect proportions and confident expressions.
7. Why is Hagia Sophia considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture?
- Hagia Sophia is said to have “changed the history of architecture”. It served as inspiration for
many other Ottoman mosques.
8. What are the general features of Romanesque architecture
- Combined features of Roman and Byzantine and other local traditions, Romanesque architecture
exhibits massive quality, thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers, and
symmetrical plans.
9. What does the Eiffel Tower in Paris stand for?
- Eiffel Tower in Paris embodies the triumph of man over the forces of nature. It symbolizes high
achievement of man - that he can conquer, subdue, and control nature using these new materials.
It also symbolizes the technology, artistic flair, whimsy and look to the future of 19th century
France.
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Multiple choice.

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. B
 10. C
Photo collage.
Byzantine Architecture -