B. sewing shells and beads with symbolic meanings onto the mask
Kuba artists from Africa are known for their intricate decorations of ceremonial masks, often incorporating shells and beads that carry symbolic meanings into their designs.
Which of the following is a convention Kuba artists of Africa used to decorate ceremonial masks?
A. wrapping horse hair with raffia to create stiff fringe
B. sewing shells and beads with symbolic meanings onto the mask
C. sewing human hair onto the top of the mask to create height
D. tying brass bells on the base of the mask to create sound when performers danced
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Which characteristic describes chi wara masks made by Bamana artists of Africa?
A. They are inscribed with floral designs and calligraphic script.
B. They represent Islamic ideas and depict mythical creatures.
C. They are decorated with beads, shells, bits of brass, and other natural materials.
D. They contain abstract forms of an antelope and were used in farming celebrations.
A. They are inscribed with floral designs and calligraphic script.
B. They represent Islamic ideas and depict mythical creatures.
C. They are decorated with beads, shells, bits of brass, and other natural materials.
D. They contain abstract forms of an antelope and were used in farming celebrations.
D. They contain abstract forms of an antelope and were used in farming celebrations.
Chi wara masks made by Bamana artists often feature abstract representations of antelopes and are traditionally used in farming celebrations to promote fertility and successful harvests.
What is one similarity between the Seated Buddha in China and the Indian sculpture Shiva Nataraja?
A. They both contain symbols that reflect religious beliefs.
B. They depict important Chinese and Indian emperors.
C. They reflect political beliefs of their cultures.
D. They were made using the lost-wax casting technique.
A. They both contain symbols that reflect religious beliefs.
B. They depict important Chinese and Indian emperors.
C. They reflect political beliefs of their cultures.
D. They were made using the lost-wax casting technique.
A. They both contain symbols that reflect religious beliefs.
Both the Seated Buddha in China and the Indian sculpture of Shiva Nataraja are rich in symbolic imagery that reflects the religious beliefs of Buddhism and Hinduism, respectively.
How do the Maya sculpture of Lord Pacal and the Yoruba sculpture of an oni differ?
A. Maya artists made a lifelike sculpture without idealization; Yoruba artists made an abstract sculpture.
B. Maya artists added symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; Yoruba artists added symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.
C. Maya artists carved fine plaster; Yoruba artists used the piece-mold casting technique.
D. Maya people carried the sculpture in processions honoring Pacal; Yoruba people placed the sculpture in front of the oni´s palace as propaganda.
A. Maya artists made a lifelike sculpture without idealization; Yoruba artists made an abstract sculpture.
B. Maya artists added symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; Yoruba artists added symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.
C. Maya artists carved fine plaster; Yoruba artists used the piece-mold casting technique.
D. Maya people carried the sculpture in processions honoring Pacal; Yoruba people placed the sculpture in front of the oni´s palace as propaganda.
B. Maya artists added symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; Yoruba artists added symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.
This option highlights the cultural significance and symbolism present in both types of sculptures, reflecting the differing artistic traditions and religious beliefs of the Maya and Yoruba peoples.