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Key Facts: PAU History of Art (Cantabria) Exam
90 min
Time limit for the written History of Art PAU examination
University of Cantabria (UNICAN) PAU Organising Commission
0–10 scale
Grading scale (minimum 4.0 in Access Phase required)
Cantabria PAU Regulations
5 Blocks
Core thematic blocks from Greco-Roman Antiquity to 20th Century Avant-garde
2º Bachillerato Curriculum (LOMLOE)
100
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Master the 2026 Cantabria PAU History of Art exam with 100 practice questions covering Classical Antiquity, Medieval Art, Renaissance & Mannerism, Baroque & Goya, and 19th & 20th Century Vanguard Movements. This English-language MCQ bank is a study adaptation of the theory knowledge behind the official written exam.
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1Which classical Greek architectural order is characterized by plain, cushion-like capitals without a base, resting directly on the stylobate?
2Who were the primary architects responsible for designing the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis under the supervision of the sculptor Phidias?
3Polyclitus (Polykleitos) formulated a celebrated bronze treatise and sculpture known as the Canon. Which statue embodies his 1:7 ideal proportions and shift of body weight known as contrapposto?
4Which revolutionary material allowed ancient Roman architects to construct monumental vaulted ceilings, massive domes, and aqueducts that spanned vast distances?
5The Pantheon in Rome, rebuilt under Emperor Hadrian, features a coffered concrete dome. What is the central unglazed opening at the top of the dome called?
6Myron's fifth-century BCE bronze sculpture 'Discobolus' is famous for capturing which core aesthetic concept of High Classical Greek art?
7Lysippus, court sculptor to Alexander the Great, altered the Classical sculptural canon established by Polyclitus. How did his 'Apoxyomenos' change proportions and spatial engagement?
8Which masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture depicts a Trojan priest and his sons being strangled by sea serpents, exemplifying dramatic diagonal lines, muscular tension, and intense agony?
9The Arch of Titus in Rome features interior relief panels depicting historical events. What specific historical event is immortalized on these reliefs?
10Portraiture of the Roman Republic was famous for 'verism'. What defines this sculptural approach?
About the PAU History of Art (Cantabria) Exam
Comprehensive 100-question practice test bank for the Cantabria (Universidad de Cantabria / UNICAN) PAU exam in History of Art (Historia del Arte).
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Assessment
The Cantabria PAU exam in History of Art (UNICAN) runs 90 minutes and is a modality-specific subject for 2º Bachillerato. It evaluates formal analysis, historical context, iconography, and architectural/artistic techniques across major European and Spanish artistic periods from Greco-Roman antiquity to 20th-century avant-garde.
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Classical Antiquity: Greek & Roman Architecture, Sculpture & Art
Greek architectural orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian), temple typology, Classical and Hellenistic sculpture evolution, Roman structural engineering (arches, vaults, concrete, domes), civil works, and portraiture.
Medieval Art: Paleochristian, Byzantine, Islamic, Romanesque & Gothic Art
Paleochristian basilicas, Byzantine mosaics and Hagia Sophia, Islamic architectural vocabulary (Mosque of Córdoba, Alhambra), Romanesque pilgrimage architecture and stone iconography, and Gothic cathedral engineering and stained glass.
Renaissance & Mannerism: Italian Quattrocento/Cinquento & Spanish Renaissance
Florentine linear perspective and humanism, High Renaissance masters (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael), Venetian colorism, Mannerist spatial complexity, and Spanish Renaissance styles (Plateresque, Herrerian, El Greco).
Baroque & Neoclassicism: European Baroque, Velázquez, Caravaggio, Bernini & Goya
Italian Baroque theatricality and Tenebrism, European Baroque painting (Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer), Spanish Baroque masterpieces (Velázquez, Zurbarán, Murillo), Churrigueresque architecture, Neoclassicism, and the groundbreaking oeuvre of Francisco de Goya.
19th & 20th Century Movements: Impressionism, Avant-garde, Picasso, Dalí & Modern Architecture
19th-century Realism and Impressionism, Post-Impressionist foundations, Catalan Modernisme (Gaudí), early 20th-century Avant-garde (Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism), Picasso, Dalí, and 20th-century functionalist architecture.
Preparing for the PAU History of Art (Cantabria) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase.
- Assessment: The Cantabria PAU exam in History of Art (UNICAN) runs 90 minutes and is a modality-specific subject for 2º Bachillerato. It evaluates formal analysis, historical context, iconography, and architectural/artistic techniques across major European and Spanish artistic periods from Greco-Roman antiquity to 20th-century avant-garde.
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 71.09 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Cantabria PAU exam?
No. The official Cantabria PAU paper for Historia del Arte is a 90-minute written exam in Spanish requiring structured artwork analysis (comentario de obras de arte) and essay development. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation designed to drill core historical knowledge, terminology, and stylistic identification.
What topics are covered in the Cantabria PAU History of Art syllabus?
The syllabus covers five primary blocks: Classical Antiquity (Greece and Rome), Medieval Art (Paleochristian, Byzantine, Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic), Renaissance and Mannerism, Baroque and Goya, and 19th-20th Century Movements (Impressionism, Avant-garde, Picasso, Dalí, Modern Architecture).
How is the PAU exam graded in Cantabria?
The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. In the mandatory Access Phase, a minimum score of 4.0 is required so that the mark can be combined with the Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% Access Phase) to determine overall university admission.