Native American wears traditional feathers and paints his face.
Question
This image is a reference to the Native American culture. What cultural practices do you see in this image?
Responses
the use of animals in a symbolic manner
the use of animals in a symbolic manner - no response given
the use of modern dress for a cultural group
the use of modern dress for a cultural group - no response given
the use of feathers for decorative and symbolic purposes
the use of feathers for decorative and symbolic purposes - no response given
the use of utilitarian art in the scene
the use of utilitarian art in the scene - no response given
the use of body paint for cultural expression
An Egyptian papyrus depicts Egyptian gods holding a blue circle. Inside the circle are many animals and human figures. The interior of the circle has a blue background.
Question
This image is from the Egyptian culture. The universe in the center is being held by the gods and goddesses. What about the design indicates to you that the figures around the outside of the center are important?
Responses
They are important because of the clothes they are wearing.
They are important because of the clothes they are wearing. - no response given
They are important because they are shown outside of the universe and much larger than the other figures.
They are important because they are shown outside of the universe and much larger than the other figures. - no response given
They are important due to the colors that they are painted in.
They are important due to the colors that they are painted in. - no response given
They are important because they are labeled with names.
They are important because they are labeled with names. - no response given
They are important because they are labeled with names.
Are you sure
Yes, in the given options, the indication that the figures around the outside of the center are important is that they are labeled with names. This implies that they are significant individuals or entities in the Egyptian culture and mythology.
The interior of a South American tribal bowl has geometric patterns painted throughout.
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
This image seems to be showing a symbolic representation of the culture by
Responses
using bright colors to symbolize meaning.
using bright colors to symbolize meaning. - no response given
using lines and shapes to symbolize meaning.
using lines and shapes to symbolize meaning. - no response given
using images to represent historic events.
using images to represent historic events. - no response given
using words and hieroglyphics to tell a story.
using words and hieroglyphics to tell a story. - no response given