Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Quizzes for Mid Term

The Harlem Renaissance

1. The Harlem Renaissance was an expression of African-American social thought and culture that began in the newly-formed Black community of Harlem. True or False A: True
2. The Harlem Renaissance took place where?
a. New York
b. Canada
c. Mexico
d. Mars A: a. New York
3. Aaron Douglas is considered to be a "father of Afro-American Art". True or False A: True
4. What happened in Harlem in 1935 that was a factor in bringing the Harlem Renaissance to an end?
a. a tea party
b. a riot
c. a Diddy concert
d. a Globetrotters basketball game
5. The Harlem Renaissance changed the dynamics of African American arts and literature in the United States. True or False A: True

Christian Art Culture

Christian art is art produced in an attempt to illustrate, supplement and portray in tangible form the principles of _______.
a. Christianity b. Islam c. Atheism
A: a. Christianity
The first preserved Christian images emerge around ________.
a. 1985 b. 1895 c. 70 AD
A: c. 70AD
The oldest still-existent Christian paintings are from the site at _______. a. Megiddo b. Stonehenge c. The White House
A: a. Megiddo
Depictions of saints are common in Christian art.
True or False
A: True
The unifying theme is ultimately the representation of the life and times of Jesus. True or False
A: True

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