AP®︎ European History: Topic 2.7 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.7 of AP European History – Art of the 16th Century: Mannerism and Baroque Art.
Questions List
Topic 2.7
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: KC-1.1.III.C
Which art style is characterized by elongated and twisted figures?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® European History Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 2.7: Art of the 16th Century: Mannerism and Baroque Art
Thematic Focus: Cultural and Intellectual DevelopmentsCID
The creation and transmission of knowledge, including the relationship between traditional sources of authority and the development of differing world views, had significant political, intellectual, economic, cultural, and social effects on European and world societies.
Learning Objective: Unit 2: Learning Objective F
Explain how and why artistic expression changed from 1450 to 1648.
Historical Developments: KC-1.1.III.C
Mannerist and Baroque artists employed distortion, drama, and illusion in their work. Monarchies, city-states, and the church commissioned these works as a means of promoting their own stature and power.
Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate
- El Greco
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Gian Bernini
- Peter Paul Rubens
