5.17 Unit Test Fine Art
Which statement describes a characteristic of Islamic tughras?
Artists used complex arabesques and interlaced lines.
Which statement describes a characteristic of the sculpture Shiva Nataraja?
It contains symbols and gestures important to Hindu beliefs.
How does the stone sun calendar reflect beliefs of the Aztec people?
It explained what they believed to be the history of the world.
Which sentence best describes how this folding screen reflects the beliefs of the Japanese people?
It reflects the Buddhist concept of life's changing nature.
How do the Maya sculpture of Lord Pacal and the Yoruba sculpture of an oni differ?
Maya artists added symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; Yoruba artists added symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.
Which of the following is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his paintings?
Shen Zhou painted with different kinds of brushstrokes and only one color of ink.
Which of the following describes a decorative technique used by Plains women?
They used tiny glass beads to create geometric patterns.
Which of the following is a step used in making a Navajo weaving?
Use natural dyes for many of the colors.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Inca textiles?
Weavers made textiles using alpaca wool on a backstrap loom.
What are some common elements found in Islamic mosques?
minarets and elaborate tile work
Which of the following is a convention Kuba artists of Africa used to decorate ceremonial masks?
sewing shells and beads with symbolic meanings onto the mask
Which sentence best describes how art in Buddhist cave temples along the Silk Road reflects the beliefs of the Chinese people?
The cave temples were built as religious shrines and retreats for travelers and monks.
Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the Taj Mahal?
The onion dome and pointed arches are features of Islamic architecture.
What is one similarity between the Seated Buddha in China and the Indian sculpture Shiva Nataraja?
They both contain symbols that reflect religious beliefs.
Which characteristic describes chi wara masks made by Bamana artists of Africa?
They contain abstract forms of an antelope and were used in farming celebrations.
What are some characteristics of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints?
They have ambiguous space and cropped forms.
