Art of the Americas

Which of the following is not true of Mesoamerican civilizations?

The Mesoamericans are attributed with creating a technique that used the painters fingers and yucca fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from iron oxide.

To create this piece, the painter used his/her fingers and ________(1)________ fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from ________(2)________.

(1) yucca; (2) iron-oxide

Which of the following is not an example of Mesoamerican art?

A

This piece is entitled _______(1)_______. It is attributed to the _______(2)_______.

(1) Hunter's Mural; (2) Freemont people

Which of the following is not true of the North American Southwest?

The Natives of the North American Southwest produced an abundance of basalt sculpture.

In what state were the colossal head sculptures found in Mesoamerica?

They were discovered vandalized and in disrepair.

The Olmec produced an abundance of ______________. The blocks of material were quarried, then transported from distant sites.

basalt sculptures

The Mesoamerican colossal head monuments are believed to depict ______________.

important figures

This is an example of __________ art.

olmec

Amongst the Mayan peoples, painters were a part of the ____________.

ruling class

What is a codex-style of painting?

A style of painting in which a white slip, painted in light brown washes is applied, and then the images are outlined in dark brown or black.