Question

An ornate gold and glass box held up by four religious figures.
The above photograph shows an example of a _________________.
a.
reliquary
c.
deity
b.
monogram
d.
relic



Symbolism is ____________________
a.
an expression, practice, or usage of cultural characteristics.
b.
the likeness of someone,usually painted or sculpted.
c.
a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence by displaying another image in its place.
d.
the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.




Art is often controversial because __________________
a.
artists use the elements of art in creative ways, which often offend the public.
b.
art is almost always based on religious beliefs or cultural circumstances.
c.
artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is.
d.
art is no longer a respected profession.




A colorful face on a totem pole depicting an animal with fangs.
Anthropomorphic images, such as the one above, are most commonly created by Native Tribes in ________________.
a.
Florida
c.
New York
b.
Ontario
d.
British Columbia



Look closely at the image below. Read the statement below and choose the best terms to fill in the blanks.
A statue of Augustus looking down with one hand holding a staff and the other raised. There is a small cherub at his feet.
The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______.
a.
(1) documentary; (2) commemorative
b.
(1) monumental; (2) documentary
c.
(1) commemorative; (2) documentary
d.
(1) commemorative; (2) symbolic

Answer 1

1) a. reliquary — an ornate container for relics often held by figures.

2) d. the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.

3) c. artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is.

4) d. British Columbia — totem poles are characteristic of the Pacific Northwest.

5) c. (1) commemorative; (2) documentary — the symbolic elements honor/celebrate rather than simply record.