How is art different in industrial societies than it is in non-industrial societies?

there is a separation of art from social behavior

a system (often religious) for understanding the universe

What is a vision quest?

an individual search for knowledge/power/protection

What is the function of sacrifice?

to increase the efficacy of prayer

What is a rite of intensification?

a collective ritual that reinforces values and norms

How is the role of an artist unique in industrial (modern) societies?

artists create art for the sake of art

What is the significance of a rite of passage?

it is a ceremony that reflects significant change of status

supernatural force that grants success or strength

Which of the following are not a core function of art in society?

create cultural isolation/exclusion

Which of the following best defines a "taboo"?

an object, person, or place to be avoided; can cause harm

When a culture depicts an "other" (outside culture) through art, this creates an:

etic perspective on the culture

Which of the following are not true about shaman?

they must be certified through a religious authority

belief in impersonal supernatural forces

Which of the following are true about artistic styles of specific cultures?

styles may change but general aesthetics remain constant

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1
How is art different in industrial societies than it is in non-industrial societies?
there is a separation of art from social behavior
art is embedded in all aspects of culture
there is no difference
2
Which of the following is an example of a material symbol in religion?
Finding eggs on Easter Sunday
Praying before a meal
completing a rite of passage
the star of David in Judaism
3
What is cosmology?
a system (often religious) for understanding the universe
study of the stars and planets
a system for keeping track of rituals and ceremonies
study of ceremonial dress and adornment
4
A _________ is a sacred animal, plant, or feature associated with a social group.
totem
mana
animatism
taboo
5
"Religion" can refer to belief in any supernatural power: gods, spirits, forces, ghosts & demon
True
False
6
Where is art found?
only in post-industrial societies
in all cultures
only in non-Western societies
only in Western society
7
If a culture believes in many gods, it is called:
divine
autotheistic
polytheistic
monotheistic
8
To many societies, what is sorcery?
the intentional use of magic
an inherent aspect of a person
only performed by shaman and priests
illusions with no power
9
Who is responsible for the results of a prayer?
the person praying
the actions humans perform
the spirit world
the natural environment
10
Religion is a human universal.
True
False
11
What is a vision quest?
an individual search for knowledge/power/protection
a group rite of passage for adolescents
12
What is the function of sacrifice?
to gain control of the natural world
to show that you have wealth in a public ritual
to increase the efficacy of prayer
to ruin your own life to ensure success in the next
13
What is a rite of intensification?
a collective rite of passage for adolescents
an individual quest for knowledge/power
an individual ritual completed by young warriors
a collective ritual that reinforces values and norms
14
How is the role of an artist unique in industrial (modern) societies?
there is no special category for "art" / "artists"
artists create art for the sake of art
it is not; the role of the artist is universal
15
What is the significance of a rite of passage?
it is a ceremony that reflects significant change of status
it is a religious rite for those who become priests
it is a ceremony to honor warriors leaving home
it is a funerary rite (when someone dies)
16
A spirit that takes the form of an animal is considered:
animatic
anthropopsychic
anthropomorphic
zoomorphic
17
What is mana?
any ritual-linked dance
refers to a person's life force
any ritual-linked food
supernatural force that grants success or strength
18
What function(s) does religion have in society?
all of the above
reinforces unity, social order, and value systems
provides psychological comfort
provides explanations for the unknown
19
Which of the following are not a core function of art in society?
express cultural identity/history
create cultural isolation/exclusion
display of cultural themes
communication/control with nature and supernatural
20
Which of the following best defines a "taboo"?
a "lucky" object used to grant strength
a ceremonial staff used to bless people
an object, person, or place to be avoided; can cause harm
a ceremonial staff used to curs people
21
When a culture depicts an "other" (outside culture) through art, this creates an:
educational experience
etic perspective on the culture
emic perspective on the culture
awkward situation for everyone involved
22
Which of the following are not true about shaman?
they are part-time religious practitioners
they act as doctors and prescribe remedies
they must be certified through a religious authority
they have direct, personal contact with the spirit world
23
If magic doesn't work, who is at fault?
the environment
the gods
the spirits
the person doing the magic
24
What is animatism?
belief that inanimate objects can come to life
a lack of belief
belief in impersonal supernatural forces
belief in spirit animals
25
Which of the following are not associated with a Rite of Passage?
liminality
reincorporation
separation
recession
26
Which of the following are true about artistic styles of specific cultures?
painting is always the primary artistic vehicle
styles may change but general aesthetics remain constant
few differences exist in styles between different cultures
sculpture is always the primary artistic vehicle
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Which of the following are an example of a religious symbol?
a baptism or other religious ceremony
a Jewish Passover Seder
all of the above
a cross

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