A) Mamy Wata is vain.
B) The devotee uses it to call Mamy Wata.
C) Mamy Wata uses it to control her spiritual power.
D) The devotee uses it to analyze dreams.
F) B) and D)
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A) The glistening black surfaces of the masks evoke the ancestral female spirits.
B) The dove forms atop the masks evoke the ancestral female spirits.
C) The wide-open eyes of the masks evoke the ancestral female spirits.
D) The cowrie-shell headdresses atop the masks evoke the ancestral female spirits.
F) A) and D)
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Samburu . These men and women exemplify ...View Answer
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A) Senufo
B) Baule
C) Kongo
D) Kota
F) A) and C)
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Nkisi n'kondi, Kongo . The nai...View Answer
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Thunder god Amadioha and his wife . Mbar...View Answer
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It was gender specific until recently. Men have usually been the ironsmiths and metalworkers as well as builders and carvers. Women are the painters, potters, and ceramic sculptors. Both men and women weave and bead.
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A) Zaire
B) South Africa
C) Benin
D) Gabon
F) A) and C)
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A) They are tall with elongated necks and torsos.
B) They are tall and muscular.
C) They are short, horrible-looking, and sometimes deformed.
D) They are short with exaggerated heads.
F) C) and D)
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Mother and Child, Kongo . This figure re...View Answer
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Olowe of Ise, doors from the shrine of t...View Answer
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A) modern clothing
B) body paint and traditional hairstyle
C) modern clothing with body paint and traditional hairstyle
D) formal gown and tiara
F) None of the above
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The change and continuing evolution of African art can be seen through various shifts in style, technique, and subject matter over time. One significant change is the incorporation of modern and contemporary influences, as African artists have been exposed to global art movements and have adapted their traditional practices to reflect new ideas and perspectives.
For example, the work of contemporary Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby combines elements of traditional African art with Western influences, creating a unique fusion that speaks to the artist's multicultural identity. Her use of collage, painting, and mixed media reflects a departure from traditional African art forms while still maintaining a connection to her cultural heritage.
Another example of the evolution of African art can be seen in the shift from purely functional to more decorative and expressive forms. Traditional African art often served practical purposes, such as masks for ceremonial rituals or sculptures for religious worship. However, contemporary African artists have expanded the boundaries of their art to include more abstract and conceptual works that explore themes of identity, politics, and social issues.
One such artist is El Anatsui from Ghana, whose large-scale metal sculptures made from discarded bottle caps and other found materials challenge traditional notions of African art. His work blurs the line between sculpture and installation, and addresses themes of globalization, consumerism, and environmental sustainability.
Overall, the change and continuing evolution of African art can be seen in the ways that artists are reinterpreting and reimagining traditional forms, experimenting with new materials and techniques, and engaging with contemporary issues. This ongoing evolution reflects the dynamic and diverse nature of African art, and its ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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A) The carved elephant tusks reveal the enduring nature of kingship.
B) The durability of the material reiterates the enduring nature of kingship.
C) The carved elephant tusks stand guard over the enduring nature of kingship.
D) The placement of the heads reiterates the enduring nature of kingship.
F) A) and D)
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A) the initiation of young boys into the ways of manhood
B) the initiation of young girls into the ways of womanhood
C) traditional bush life
D) modern life
F) B) and C)
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Male and female figures, probably bush s...View Answer
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A) It was placed as a burial offering.
B) It served as a reminder of the deceased.
C) It was used in the home as a shrine ornament.
D) It was used as paraphernalia for a Diviner.
F) A) and C)
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It is the women's counterpart ...View Answer
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A) Baule
B) Mende
C) Kongo
D) Dogon
F) All of the above
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