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Key Facts: PAU History of Art (Extremadura) Exam

Exam Administrator: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (UEx / Junta de Extremadura)

Target Audience: 2º Bachillerato students taking the PAU entrance exam in Extremadura

Exam Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Question Count: 100 comprehensive practice questions

Scoring Scale: Marked on a 0-10 scale (minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase)

Extremadura PAU History of Art (UEx 2026) is a 90-minute examination assessing artwork commentary, stylistic evolution, iconographic analysis, and terminology across Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern art.

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1Which architectural order and design team characterize the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis?
A.Doric order peripteral octastyle temple designed by Iktinos and Kallikrates under the artistic supervision of Phidias
B.Ionic order dipteral decastyle temple designed by Mnesikles and Polykleitos
C.Corinthian order pseudoperipteral hexastyle temple designed by Hippodamos of Miletus
D.Tuscan order prostyle tetrastyle temple designed by Vitruvius
Explanation: The Parthenon (447–432 BCE) is a masterwork of Classical Greek architecture in the Doric order featuring an 8x17 column arrangement (octastyle peripteral). It was designed by the architects Iktinos and Kallikrates, while Phidias directed the sculptural program including the chryselephantine statue of Athena Parthenos.
2What primary formal and functional characteristics distinguish Archaic Greek Kouros and Kore statues?
A.Rigid frontal posture, left foot advanced, stylized hair, and the 'archaic smile', serving as funerary markers or votive offerings
B.Dynamic contrapposto stance, deep emotional expression, and individualized portrait facial features
C.Twisting multi-view helical composition designed exclusively for public athletic triumphal arches
D.Hollow bronze casting depicting draped elderly deities with naturalistic sagging skin
Explanation: Archaic Kouroi (nude young men) and Korai (draped young women) from the 6th century BCE reflect Egyptian influence through their rigid frontality and advanced left leg. They feature stylized geometric hair and the characteristic 'archaic smile' representing life, serving as grave monuments or temple votive offerings.
3What principle of sculpture did Polykleitos demonstrate in his famous work, the Doryphoros (Spear-Bearer)?
A.The Canon of ideal mathematical proportions (1:7 head-to-body ratio) and classical contrapposto rhythm
B.The S-curve silhouette and sensual surface treatment of Praxitelean figures
C.The dramatic diagonal emotional theatricality of the Hellenistic Pergamon altar
D.The stylized, flattened geometric abstraction of Cycladic marble idols
Explanation: Polykleitos wrote the 'Kanon', a treatise establishing ideal body proportions based on mathematical ratios (head as 1/7 of total height). His Doryphoros exemplifies classical contrapposto, balancing weight-bearing (engaged) and relaxed limbs in a cross-pattern (chiasmus).
4Which material innovation enabled Roman architects to construct monumental vaulted interiors like barrel and groin vaults?
A.Opus caementicium (Roman concrete made of mortar, volcanic pozzolana, and rubble)
B.Polished Pentelic white marble laid without mortar
C.Sun-dried mud bricks reinforced with straw and timber ties
D.Pre-stressed iron-reinforced concrete beams
Explanation: Roman concrete (opus caementicium), combining lime mortar, sand, volcanic ash (pozzolana), and aggregate stone, allowed Romans to cast monolithic curved vaults and domes that freed architecture from post-and-lintel stone span limitations.
5Which structural feature highlights the Roman Theatre of Mérida (Emerita Augusta)?
A.A monumental scaenae frons featuring two tiers of Corinthian columns with marble statues of gods and emperors
B.A subterranean hypogeum with wooden elevators for wild beasts under an elliptical arena floor
C.A purely wooden temporary stage frame erected on flat unexcavated terrain
D.A continuous surrounding outer wall without entrance archways or cavea seating
Explanation: The Roman Theatre of Mérida, promoted by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa around 16–15 BCE, features a magnificent scaenae frons (stage backdrop) with two colonnaded storeys of blue-veined marble Corinthian columns framed by statues of Ceres, Pluto, Proserpina, and imperial portraits.
6How does the Pantheon in Rome distribute the weight of its colossal unreinforced concrete dome?
A.Through a graduated concrete aggregate mix, five rings of recessed ceiling coffers, and a central open oculus
B.By resting the dome on massive exterior stone flying buttresses and glass curtain walls
C.Using an internal network of cast-iron ribs supported by four central marble columns
D.By anchoring the dome to a square perimeter wall using spherical triangular pendentives
Explanation: Rebuilt under Emperor Hadrian (c. 125 CE), the Pantheon uses heavy basalt aggregate at the base, lighter pumice near the top, 28-stepped rings of coffering to lessen structural weight, and an 8.9-meter open oculus acting as a compression ring at the apex.
7What artistic shift is marked by Lysippos' sculpture Apoxyomenos (The Scraper)?
A.An 8-head height proportion, slimmer torso, and an outstretched arm extending directly into the viewer's space
B.A rigid Egyptian-style frontal pose with sealed legs and carved block boundaries
C.The introduction of polychrome terracotta relief tiles for temple pediments
D.A return to massive heavy-set proportions based on Polykleitos' 1:6 head ratio
Explanation: Lysippos (court sculptor to Alexander the Great) modified the Classical canon by adopting an 8-head body ratio for a slenderer physique. His Apoxyomenos breaks frontality by reaching forward to scrape oil, inviting multi-angled three-dimensional viewer engagement.
8Which stylistic traits characterize the Hellenistic sculptural group Laocoön and His Sons?
A.Exaggerated emotional anguish, muscular diagonal tension, open dynamic composition, and dramatic theatricality
B.Serene impassive expressions, strict vertical symmetry, and flat low-relief carving
C.Harmonious serene balance, subtle contrapposto, and idealized calm stoicism
D.Minimalist geometry, absence of drapery, and uncarved stone backgrounds
Explanation: The Laocoön (1st century BCE, Rhodes sculptors Agesander, Athendoros, and Polydoros) embodies Hellenistic Baroque pathos: contorted anguish, bulging musculature, diagonal spatial thrust, and intense dramatic emotion as sea serpents attack the Trojan priest and his sons.
9Which masonry technique and structural feature distinguish the Aqueduct of Los Milagros in Mérida?
A.Alternating horizontal courses of granite ashlar blocks and red brick opus mixtum supporting triple-tiered arcades
B.Solid poured concrete retaining walls without open arches or water channels
C.Pointed Gothic arches resting on thin marble columns with polychrome ceramic tiles
D.A single span wrought-iron suspension bridge over the Albarregas river
Explanation: The Aqueduct of Los Milagros carried water to Emerita Augusta across the Albarregas valley. It features slender piers built with alternating bands of granite blocks and red brick (opus mixtum), connected by brick arches that provided longitudinal stability against wind.
10How are the Greek architectural orders arranged on the exterior facade of the Roman Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)?
A.Tuscan/Doric on the ground level, Ionic on the second level, Corinthian on the third level, and Corinthian pilasters on the attic
B.Corinthian on the ground level, Ionic on the second, and Tuscan/Doric on the upper level
C.Ionic on all storeys with alternating Caryatid figures
D.Purely decorative Solomonic spiraled columns across every level
Explanation: The Colosseum facade superimposes orders according to structural visual weight: ground floor Tuscan (a simplified Roman Doric), second level Ionic, third level Corinthian, and top attic decorated with flat Corinthian pilasters.

About the PAU History of Art (Extremadura) Exam

The Extremadura PAU History of Art exam (Historia del Arte, 2º Bachillerato UEx) tests high school students on major European and Spanish art historical developments from Classical Antiquity through the 20th century. Key topics include Greek and Roman architecture and engineering (with special reference to Extremadura's Roman heritage such as the Roman Theatre of Mérida and Aqueduct of Los Milagros), Romanesque and Gothic architecture, Renaissance, Baroque, Goya, 19th-century movements, and Avant-Garde art.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx / Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official UEx PAU History of Art exam is a 90-minute written examination. It typically evaluates students through visual artwork commentary (formal, iconographic, and historical analysis), definition of key art historical concepts, and comparative development questions. Local practice items are an English-language multiple-choice adaptation designed for comprehensive curriculum review.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims).

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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.

20%

Classical Antiquity

Greek architectural orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian), temples (Parthenon), evolution of Greek sculpture (Archaic Kouros/Kore, Polykleitos' Canon, Phidias, Praxiteles, Hellenistic Laocoön), and Roman architecture & engineering (opus caementicium, Pantheon, Colosseum, Roman Theatre of Mérida, Aqueduct of Los Milagros, triumphal arches).

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Romanesque & Gothic Art

Romanesque pilgrimage churches (barrel vaults, compound piers, Santiago de Compostela, San Isidoro de León), portal sculpture and wall paintings (Tahull), and Gothic cathedrals (pointed arch, rib vault, flying buttress, stained glass, Chartres, Notre-Dame, León Cathedral, jamb sculpture, and Flemish Primitives like Jan van Eyck).

20%

Renaissance & Mannerism

Italian Quattrocento (Brunelleschi, Masaccio, Donatello, Botticelli), Cinquecento (Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael's School of Athens, Titian), Mannerism (Parmigianino, Pontormo), and Spanish Renaissance (Plateresque, Herrerian style at El Escorial, El Greco's mannerist religious art).

20%

Baroque Art

Italian Baroque (Caravaggio's tenebrism, Bernini's dynamic sculpture and architectural staging), Spanish Golden Age painters (Diego Velázquez's Las Meninas and Surrender of Breda, Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Ribera), and European Baroque masters (Rembrandt, Rubens).

20%

19th & 20th Century Art

Francisco de Goya (tapestry cartoons, Third of May 1808, Black Paintings, print series), Neoclassicism (David, Canova), Romanticism (Delacroix, Géricault), Impressionism (Monet), Auguste Rodin, Avant-Garde movements (Cubism, Surrealism, Picasso's Guernica, Dalí, Miró), and Modern Architecture (Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe).

Preparing for the PAU History of Art (Extremadura) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: The official UEx PAU History of Art exam is a 90-minute written examination. It typically evaluates students through visual artwork commentary (formal, iconographic, and historical analysis), definition of key art historical concepts, and comparative development questions. Local practice items are an English-language multiple-choice adaptation designed for comprehensive curriculum review.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims). Official sources

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PAU History of Art (Extremadura): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the technical vocabulary for architectural elements (e.g., architrave, triglyph, pendentive, flying buttress, groin vault, chiaroscuro, tenebrism).
2Follow a structured method for artwork analysis: identification (title, artist, date, movement), formal analysis (composition, line, color, light, space), iconographic meaning, and historical context.
3Pay special attention to Roman engineering works in Extremadura, such as the Roman Theatre of Mérida and the Aqueduct of Los Milagros, which are frequent references in local regional context.
4Study Spanish masters thoroughly, focusing on El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán, Murillo, Goya, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these official Extremadura PAU exam questions?

Local practice questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the 2º Bachillerato Extremadura syllabus, designed to support self-assessment. The official UEx exam is a written examination requiring artwork commentary and open responses.

What is the fee structure for PAU in Extremadura?

The ordinary PAU registration fee set by UEx is EUR 78.26. A 50% discount (EUR 39.13) applies to general large families, while full exemptions apply to special large families, students with disabilities, or victims of terrorism.

How is the university admission mark (Nota de Admisión) calculated in Extremadura?

The access mark is calculated as 60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase mark (minimum 4.0 required in the Access Phase). Students can earn up to 4 additional points by taking subject exams like History of Art in the Specific Phase.