Question 1

Anthropologist Aimee Cox's personal story focuses on her experiences as a(n):

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Aimee Cox's personal story focuses on her experiences as a dancer, specifically in the context of examining the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality within the world of dance.

Question 2

According to the text, while conducting research in Second Life, Tom Boellstorff used all of the following research methods and strategies, EXCEPT:

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Question 3

Aimee Cox argues that based on her own experience as an artist and anthropologist, in many ways, ________ is the foundation for culture.

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Aimee Cox argues that performance is the foundation for culture based on her experience as both an artist and anthropologist. Performance can encompass a wide range of activities such as theater, music, dance, ritual, and everyday life activities. Through performance, individuals and groups can express social norms, values, beliefs, and experiences which inform and shape the broader culture. Performance can also act as a form of resistance, challenging dominant narratives and identities. Therefore, performance is a crucial element in understanding and analyzing the complexities of culture.

Question 4

The majority of the 40 million people who read National Geographic at its peak were:

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National Geographic was primarily read by white and middle-class individuals during its peak in the mid-20th century. Although the magazine did have subscribers, its large readership was due to newsstands and public libraries carrying the publication.

Question 5

Because anthropologist Tom Boellstorff describes Second Life as populated by people who interact, create intimate relationships, and develop a unique culture and sets of beliefs, it can be likened to Benedict Anderson's notion of:

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Boellstorff's description of Second Life as a space where people interact and create a unique culture and beliefs aligns with Benedict Anderson's concept of an imagined community. Anderson argued that communities are not based on face-to-face interactions but are instead imagined through shared symbols, language, and cultural practices. Second Life, with its virtual environment and its community of users who create and share a common culture, fits this definition.

Question 6

The importance of "provenance"-or the origins of a piece of "fine art" or an antique-has long been a critical component of its value for buyers. The text discusses a similar type of evaluation that occurs depending on the perceived "authenticity" of so-called primitive art. Using the specific example of the art produced by the Pintupi, explain how what is essentially an "invented" way of producing art is marketed as a reflection of the Pintupi's "traditional" culture. Having done that, explain how this "invented tradition" has helped to establish the Pintupi's identity on national and global levels.

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Question 7

Different cultures have different visions of the meaning and value of art. Provide the author's definition of "art," and use this as a starting point for explaining why Western art became the standard for galleries and museums. Distinguish between Western and so-called primitive art, and explain the role anthropologists played in raising awareness of the latter. Highlight both the positive contributions attributed to and criticisms of anthropologists relative to notions of "ethnocentrism" and the "universal gaze." Provide two examples to discuss how and why "primitive" or "ethnic" art has become a collector's item.

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Question 8

As discussed in this text, Globalization has meant greater economic overlap and communications between different nations. Anthropological studies of art traced the production and sale of art created in once-remote locations to galleries and shops on the other side of the world. When did so-called ethnic art become more popular? Using two specific examples discussed for Africa, explain how art produced in one part of the world is distributed and consumed in the United States or Europe. Who are the two primary types of buyers-and discuss three categories of individuals most directly involved in selling the works of art abroad?

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Question 9

The participants in the Black Light Project with whom Aimee Cox worked were:

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Aimee Cox worked with homeless participants in the Black Light Project.

Question 10

Lutz and Collins concluded after their investigation of National Geographic photos that the magazine provides readers a view of all the following messages, EXCEPT:

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Lutz and Collins concluded that National Geographic tends to present a positive and harmonious view of the world, avoiding depictions of conflict and focusing on similarities and benevolence.

Question 11

________ are computer- and Internet-based technologies that serve as sources of pleasure and social engagement.

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Social media is the most fitting choice as it encompasses a variety of computer- and internet-based technologies that serve as sources of pleasure and social engagement, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Universal aesthetics and photographic gazes are not relevant to the context, avatars may provide social engagement but are not necessarily sources of pleasure, and paleolites is not a recognized term in this context.

Question 12

Catherine Lutz and Jane Collins applied the photographic gaze to National Geographic magazines because:

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Catherine Lutz and Jane Collins used the photographic gaze to National Geographic magazines because they wanted to explore the power of visual images to shape cultural perspectives and behavior.

Question 13

Tom Boellstorff described Second Life as a community because:

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Tom Boellstorff describes Second Life as a community because he found that participants had developed a unique culture and set of beliefs. He also noted that they had their own language, norms, and social interactions, which are all characteristics of a community. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are not accurate because there is no clear ultimate goal stated by the community, participants were not able to provide a clear beginning and end to the community, not all participants spend considerable amounts of time together outside of Second Life, and not all participants speak English as their first language.

Question 14

Anthropological studies of art rely most on which of the human senses?

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Question 15

Define the term "kinetic orality" and describe the circular relationship Kyra Gaunt documented between the games black girls play and commercial hip-hop culture, especially as it pertains to the construction of gender.

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Question 16

The author discusses that in addition to its aesthetic content, people also use artistic expression to express a wide range of emotions and sentiments, including frustration with the status quo. Define the term popular art, and explain why the rara festivals in Haiti are an example of this form of expression. Describe who participates in a rara performance and provide two specific examples of how these performances allow the participants to express their religious beliefs and frustration with social and political inequality in Haiti.

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Question 17

Through the Black Light Project:

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Question 18

The author discusses the importance of art found in caves inhabited by humans in the Paleolithic era for understanding the lifestyles of early humans. Summarize the important finds in Africa and Europe to explain how archaeological excavations of the painters' studio found in the cave have shone new light on our knowledge and understanding of the technologies developed by early humans, including when humans created art. Use two additional examples from southern Europe to discuss ways that evidence from the Paleolithic era has expanded our understanding of the social life and religious beliefs of "cavemen" and the way that human cultures have developed, including when we see evidence of widespread production of art.

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Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of representation that visual anthropologists study?

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While music can certainly be a form of visual representation, it is not typically studied by visual anthropologists, who tend to focus on more visual forms of media like theatre, film, and photography.

Question 20

________ are virtual characters created to inhabit alternate worlds.

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Avatars are virtual characters created to inhabit and navigate alternate worlds. Mediascapes refer to the cultural environments created by advanced communication technologies, Oralities refer to the cultural traditions and practices associated with oral communication, Surrogates are physical stand-ins for someone else, and Socialites refer to individuals who are well-known in social circles.

Quiz 17: Art and Media

Anthropologist Aimee Cox's personal story focuses on her experiences as a(n) :