FAH 101: Monuments of Art History Final Examination Review

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards to aid in the preparation for the FAH 101 exam, covering significant artworks, artists, architectural landmarks, and relevant texts.

Parthenon

A temple in Athens, Greece, made of Pentelic marble, built between 447-432 BCE.

Doryphoros (Spear bearer)

A classical Greek statue by Polykleitos, originally in bronze, created around 440 BCE.

Gemma Augustea

A cameo from around 9-15 CE, showcasing the portrait of Emperor Augustus.

Augustus 'Prima Porta'

A Roman marble copy of a bronze statue of Augustus, dating to the first century CE.

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors

A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, created in the late 200s BCE.

Great Mosque of Damascus

An architectural landmark constructed between 716-705 CE, known for its magnificent design.

The Hours of Jeanne d’Evreux

A book of hours illustrated by Jean Pucelle, featuring significant biblical scenes, made circa 1324-28.

Raphael's 'Parnassus' and 'School of Athens'

Famous frescoes by Raphael located in the Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican Palace, painted in 1510-11.

St. Peter's Basilica

A major basilica in Rome, with a dome designed by Michelangelo, construction began in 1547, façade by Carlo Maderno from 1608.

Claude Monet's 'Impression, Sunrise'

A painting by Claude Monet from 1872 that is credited with giving the Impressionist movement its name.

Berthe Morisot's 'On the Balcony'

A painting created by Berthe Morisot in 1872, capturing a moment of leisure.

Pablo Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon'

An innovative painting by Picasso from 1907, marking a significant development in modern art.

Jackson Pollock's 'Autumn Rhythm (Number 30)'

A large-scale abstract painting created by Jackson Pollock in 1950.

Guggenheim Museum

A museum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in New York, completed in 1957.

Killer Whale Mask

A contemporary piece of art created by Beau Dick in 2016.

Thucydides, 'Funeral Oration of Pericles'

A historical text that reflects on Athenian values, relevant for exam preparation.

Ssu-ma Ch’ien, 'The Grand Scribe’s Records'

An important Chinese historical text that provides insights into ancient Chinese history.

Ibn Jubayr, 'An Account of Damascus'

A travel narrative offering perspectives on the city of Damascus.

Joinville, 'Life of St. Louis'

A biography that chronicles the life of King Louis IX of France.

Louis Leroy, 'The Exhibition of the Impressionists'

An article from 1874 that critiques the Impressionist movement.

Alfred H. Barr Jr., 'Cubism and Abstract Art'

A foundational text on the modern art movements of Cubism and Abstract Art, published in 1936.

Lewis Mumford, 'What Hath Wright Wrought'

An article in The New Yorker published on December 5, 1959, discussing the impact of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture.