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Art 164
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1
Images such as this from the Caroline islands...
Had naturalistic proportions
Inspired famous European artists
Were used as substitutes for crucifixes
None of the above
2
What was the purpose of such an art form?
Offer protection to the canoe
Help steer a canoe
3
Why is "Nan Madol" called that? It means "space between things."
Each social group Nan Madol lived in a separate enclosure
In Oceania, waterways are considered connectors, not dividers
None of the above
Its structures were built without mortar, like the Inka
4
These navigation charts would be carried on voyages to help people avoid dangerous swells and reefs.
False
True
5
What style term best describes her?
Naturalistic
Complete abstraction
Stylized
Nonrepresentational
6
What is kava?
Ritual
divine energy
ceremonial (often sacred) drink
bat poop
7
Masks are a common art form in Oceania.
False
True
8
The structures of Nan Madol were created without the use of mortor or concrete.
False
True
9
Which answer does NOT relate to this image?
Symbol of protection
Dilukai
Marked a women's meeting house
Symbol of fertility
10
What aspects of the decoration here DO NOT relate to the direction the façade faced?
The Dilukai absorbs the life-giving rays of the sun
The roosters represent the rising sun
None
Direct light would harm the Dilukai so she faces West
11
Some oral traditions about Nan Madol are backed up with archaeological evidence.
False
True
12
Oral tradition states that birds or giants helped to carry the stones across the island to build Nan Madol.
True
False
13
What is NOT true of this armor & these weapons?
Coconut fiber = main material
Meant to kill others
Made with shark's teeth
Human hair was often used
