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What do the artist's modern art forms and colors represent?
movement and change, not only in her own life, but in the life of the African people.
Where is the artist of the painting originally from?
Ethiopia
How is death viewed in African culture?
a transition process in which loved ones go from one world to the next
What do the patterns on the wall panels symbolize?
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What do individuals from the Ivory Coast believe about the spirit world?
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In the bwami system of the Lega people, what did the masks do?
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What material was often used in African art to depict people of power?
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What would be a good occasion to give a biiga doll?
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What African method of demonstrating status can be seen?
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How is art used in African initiation rituals?
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What is a biiga doll used for?
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Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.
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What is nkanda?
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What is a kikaku?
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What do initiation rituals represent in the bwami system of the Lega people?
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Who is the artist of the painting?
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What does the other world spouse represent?
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What does the mask symbolize?
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What does the middle figure represent?
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What major change took place with the arrival of contemporary African art?
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Of all the urbanized people of the Americas, the Incas were the most brilliant __________.
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What happened every morning in the Inca capital?
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What did the Inca believe gold and silver were?
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What other symbolic value do the Aztec pyramids hold?
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Machu Picchu is located in modern day __________.
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What is the Land of Four Quarters?
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What does the checkerboard pattern on this Inca textile indicate about the person wearing it?
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What Aztec symbols can you recognize?
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How did the Aztecs worship their deities in pyramids?
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What do the dots on the page refer to?
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What role are textiles believed to have played in Incan culture?
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What does a silver or white llama symbolize in Inca culture?
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How did the Aztec people decide where to settle?
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The Inca valued gold and silver for their ________________.
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What is the name of the piece?
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Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire when the Spanish conquest began?
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What is this headdress made from?
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How are the Aztec pyramids positioned?
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When worn, the buffalo-hide robe would have transformed the warrior into a living representation of?
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How was the robe painting acquired?
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What tribe constructed buildings like the ones seen?
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How did the Northwest Coast people develop and use animal imagery in their homes?
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Which of the following tribes lived in the Southwest?
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Describe the communities of the Pueblo people and the functions of their homes.
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What is twining?
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What type of intricate handwork is seen?
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Summarize the Pomo legend, explaining the significance of the basket.
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What device is pictured?
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Which of the following symbols did the Sioux believe protected them from natural and supernatural forces?
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What did the Northwest Coast tribes believe they descended from?
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What is quillwork?
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Quillwork was considered a _________ art form.
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What is the focus of woodlands art?
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What are the three techniques used in basket weaving?
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What imagery was important to the Northwest Coast tribes?
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What Native American tribe created the shoulder bag seen?
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What types of symbols were used in quillwork?
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Plains men recorded their exploits in paintings on all of the following except:
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What caused many of the Moai at Easter Island to be destroyed?
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On what part of the face was a female Maori tattooed?
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Based on your knowledge, what country is this man from?
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What do the relief sculptures on the support poles, wall planks, and lower end of the rafters represent?
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What is moko?
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Why is the art of the Pacific Island cultures similar in many ways?
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Who were the early inhabitants of Australia?
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How many Moai figures have been discovered on Easter Island?
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What role did women play in the creation of the Maori Meeting House?
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What do the parts of the image represent?
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What is the name for the sculpture?
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What happened to the figures from Easter Island in 1978?
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What country are the Maori from?
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Where are the above sculptures located?
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Where on their bodies did the Maori men have tattoos?
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What does the structure symbolize?
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What purpose did the piece serve?
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Why was tattooing such an important part of the culture in Oceania?
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What is depicted?
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What are the figures believed to be?
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Study Notes
African Art and Initiation
- Modern art forms and colors signify movement and change in the artist's life and the lives of African people.
- The artist, Julie Mehretu, hails from Ethiopia.
- Death in African culture is perceived as a transition to another world rather than an end.
- Wall panel patterns symbolize the potential and vigor of individuals undergoing initiation.
- People from the Ivory Coast believe in a spirit world where they have "spirit spouses."
- The bwami system of the Lega people uses masks to connect the spiritual and human realms.
- Gold is commonly used in African art to signify people of power.
- Biiga dolls symbolize fertility and are gifted during childbirth or when trying to conceive.
- The dress of a king illustrates status in Ivory Coast culture.
- Artifacts such as masks, dances, and songs convey traditional morals and stories in initiation rituals.
Incas and Aztecs
- The Inca civilization was renowned for their engineering skills among urbanized populations in the Americas.
- Every morning in the Inca capital, a llama was sacrificed.
- Incas viewed gold as the sun's sweat and silver as the moon's tears, showcasing their spiritual importance.
- Aztec pyramids symbolize mountains, representing sustenance and fertility.
- Machu Picchu is located in modern-day Peru.
- The Inca Empire is referred to as the Land of Four Quarters.
- The checkerboard pattern on textiles often indicates military or royal status.
- Aztecs worshipped deities in pyramids through human sacrifices.
- The dots on the Mesoamerican calendar reflect specific days.
Native American Art and Culture
- Textiles in Incan culture represent ethnic identity and social rank.
- A silver llama symbolizes the Inca ruler.
- The Aztecs chose settlement based on an eagle perched on a cactus, a pivotal sign.
- Plains men depicted their exploits through various art forms, excluding cow-hide robes.
- Moai figures on Easter Island were largely destroyed due to intertribal conflicts.
- Maori women played vital roles in creating meeting house panels but had restrictions on entering the structures.
- Tattooing in Oceania, particularly among Maori, represented personal rank and cultural significance.
- Quillwork, primarily a woman's art form, involved using dyed quills to create surface patterns.
- Pomo legend emphasizes the significance of a basket as a means to bring light to the world.
Artistic Techniques and Symbolism
- Techniques in basket weaving include coiling, twining, and plaiting.
- Northwest Coast tribes utilized animal imagery, linking lineage to mythic ancestors.
- The Wapepe navigation chart reflects pathways made using sticks and seashells marking islands.
- The carved lintel and other structures symbolize various elements of indigenous cosmology, representing ancestors or the sky father.
Cultural Heritage and Identity
- The intricate societal structures of the Pueblo included multistory dwellings contributing to communal trade and life.
- Tribal identities, like those of the Delaware People, showcase the continued presence of traditional crafts and symbols.
- Each culture's art serves as a reflection of its historical experiences, beliefs, and social hierarchies.
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Explore the rich symbolism and significance of African art in this quiz. Delve into themes of initiation, spirituality, and cultural beliefs as you learn about the artwork of influential figures like Julie Mehretu. Test your knowledge of the role of art in representing tradition and status within various African communities.