Which statement best describes how a seventeenth century European portrait (such as the Mona Lisa) differs from an ancient Mexican portrait (such as Ballgame (?) Performer)? (1 point) Responses Ancient Mexican portraits were usually oil paintings, while Europeans created clay portraits. Ancient Mexican portraits were usually oil paintings, while Europeans created clay portraits. Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject. Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject. Ancient Mexican portraits used bright primary colors, while European portraits were created with muted browns and greens. Ancient Mexican portraits used bright primary colors, while European portraits were created with muted browns and greens. Mexican portraits always portray dead ancestors, while European portraits focused on the living.
Seventeenth century European portraits focused on portraying accurate body proportions, while ancient Mexican portraits focused on showing the spirit of the subject.
Pick the best definition of the term “heritage:” (1 point) Responses genetic traits that are inherited, or passed down, from one family member to another. genetic traits that are inherited, or passed down, from one family member to another. a style of ceramic art that was developed in seventeenth century Europe a style of ceramic art that was developed in seventeenth century Europe characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups the surrounding behaviors, beliefs, geography, history, and objects that create meaning around an object or event
A piece of Japanese armor was once used to protect the heads of soldiers. This work has since been replaced by twenty-first century fighting gear, but the original armor is on display in a museum. This change over time is an example of (1 point) Responses a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item. a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item. an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past. an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past. amazing technological advances in Japanese armor. amazing technological advances in Japanese armor. deterioration of an ancient artifact.
Ear stretching and the accompanying earrings have been a part of African body art for millennia. In recent decades, individuals in western cultures have begun to wear increasingly thicker ear plugs (jewelry designed to stretch the ear). Which statement best describes the different meanings ear stretching holds for western and African cultures? (1 point) Responses People in African cultures stretch their ears because it looks good; people in western cultures stretch their ears because it is trendy. People in African cultures stretch their ears because it looks good; people in western cultures stretch their ears because it is trendy. People in Western cultures stretch their ears for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes for practical purposes. People in Western cultures stretch their ears for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes for practical purposes. People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or sign of status. People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or sign of status. People in African cultures stretch their ears because it improves hearing, while people in Western cultures stretch their ears for the shock value.
A museum curator might describe a piece of art by explaining the methods used in its creation, while the owner of the artwork might tell the story of how the artwork was passed down through the generations in her family. These different narratives are an example of (1 point) Responses representation. representation. cultural context. cultural context. history. history. interpretation.
