Question 1

Consider the ways in which the artists of early cultures in the Pacific and the Americas used the materials in their natural environment to create their art. How does this aspect of their art relate to their cultural beliefs?

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Question 2

Consider the stone figures on Ahu Naunau, Easter Island. Discuss interpretations of the possible meanings of these statues and explain the process of their creation.

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Question 3

Discuss why we don't have a clearer picture of the ancient arts of North America, citing examples of various artworks produced and their function.

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Question 4

A culture whose speech was rich in metaphors was the:

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The Aztec culture is known for its rich use of metaphors in speech and writing, particularly in their poetry and literature.

Question 5

Explain the effects the European conquest of the Americas had on the native inhabitants, their culture, and their arts.

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Question 6

Consider these works: the kachina doll of the Zuni culture; Lipundja's Djalambu; and the pendant depicting a ruler of the Tairona culture. Discuss their purposes in the context of the spiritual beliefs of their respective cultures. Discuss the views of the relationships between the living and the dead that these works represent.

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Question 7

Discuss the art of tattooing, the culture that practiced it, the process, and how it was considered a sacred act.

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Question 8

Compare and contrast the uses of masks in the Americas with that in Africa, making reference to specific works to support your statements.

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Question 9

Consider these works: Duk duk maskers, Papua New Guinea; ritual mask, Aztec; and hide painted with scenes of warfare, Lakota. Identify the purpose for which each was created. Discuss briefly how each functioned to express the beliefs of its culture.

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Question 10

Discuss the ways in which the various cultures of the Pacific and the Americas believed that they could interact with the spirit world.

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Question 11

Compare the ways in which two different cultures discussed in this chapter use visual symbols, relating your comments to specific works or types of works.

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Quiz 20: Arts of the Pacific and of the Americas