Ch. 18 - The Arts of Islam and Africa
The influence of what cultures and places are evident in the decoration of this 16th century mosque lamp?
- Isfahan - China - Persia
The Berber people occupied which of the following areas?
- Morocco - Algeria - Spain
Which of the following is a possible occasion for an African masquerade?
- a young girl's initiation into adulthood - a communal need for spiritual guidance - the funeral of an important community
Which of the following are used to execute the power of the nkondi figures?
- mirrors - hunting nets - nails and blades
Excavations in Africa during the 20th century revealed many works of
- stone - metal - terra cotta
Construct a model for the type of situation a Bamana community member might benefit from the purpose of this figure
A woman who has had trouble conceiving a child or raising children
This gold ornament from a Kushan royal tomb features a ram's head, a symbol of solar deity
Amun
What was the original form that inspired the structure of ljele?
An anthill
Select the area that is not part of Easy Africa
Arabia
Which of the following best describes the decoration that characterizes the Quran?
Calligraphy of words in text
Which African society created this sculpture exemplifying their understanding of male female gender roles?
Dogon
Islamic artists' execution of the arts in daily life reveal which of the following attitudes?
Islamic artists feel that all skillfully produced, tasteful objects are deserving of praise and attention
How does Islamic mosaic decoration contrast from that of Byzantine mosaic decoration?
Islamic decoration forbids any representational imagery
The Friday Mosque at Isfahan features a large vaulted chamber called an _________ set within a rectangular frame.
Iwan
Which of the following statements best articulate the obstacles one faces in viewing African art in a museum?
Much of the art of Africa was not meant to be seen in isolation, meaning much of the context is lost to the viewer
Two of the most sustained art-producing cultures of Africa, including the kingdom of Benin, likely drew influence from which regional culture.
Nok
Minaret
Tower that the crier calls the faithful to prayer from
Which of the following is the most relevant statement about an African masquerade?
You do not stand in one place to watch a masquerade
Mihrab
empty niche set into the far wall of the interior
Qibla
indicates the direction toward Mecca
Domes
mark the prayer hall's central aisle
The Arabic word masjid which is the origin of the word mosque means
place for the bowing down
Regardless of where they are in the world, the followers of Islam face the _____ wall during prayers, which is oriented toward the city of _________.
qibla; Mecca
The African art of the masquerade is one of the __________ agency.
spiritual
The term Islam is the Arabic word for __________?
submission
Many mosques feature stunning geometric design patterns because
the Quran warns against the worship of idols
Where was this lamp originally found?
the dome of the rock, jerusalem
Muhammad's emigration from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina is honored and remembered in what way?
the event is the beginning of the Islamic calendar and marks the year one
The crown worn by Yoruban ruler Ariwajoye I included a beaded ________ that kept subjects from gazing directly on the ruler's face, a practice that is not allowed among the Yoruba.
veil