All Flashcards
What is 'Ancient America' in art historical terms?
Art from Mexico, Central America, and South America made before 1550 CE.
Define 'Syncretism' in the context of art history.
The fusion of indigenous and European cultures, resulting in unique artistic styles.
What is 'Ashlar Masonry'?
A building technique using precisely cut stones fitted together without mortar.
Define 'Pueblos'.
Adobe homes built into cliff sides, characteristic of the Anasazi culture.
What are 'Roof Combs'?
Structures built on top of Mayan pyramids to accentuate their verticality.
How does the Black-on-Black Ceramic Vessel reflect both traditional and evolving artistic traditions?
It uses traditional ceramic techniques but incorporates new designs and reflects the influence of the art market.
How does the Great Serpent Mound relate to earlier mound-building traditions in North America?
It continues the tradition of creating mounds for ceremonial purposes, but its unique serpent shape distinguishes it from earlier, simpler mounds.
How does the All-T'oqapu Tunic reflect Incan artistic traditions?
Camelid fiber and cotton. It continues the tradition of creating textiles for ceremonial purposes.
How does the Transformation Mask reflect artistic traditions of Alert Bay, Canada?
Paint, wood, and string. It reflects the tradition of creating masks for ceremonial purposes.
How does the Painted Elk Hide (Hide Painting of a Sun Dance) relate to artistic traditions of Wind River Reservation, Wyoming?
Elk hide and paint. It reflects the tradition of creating paintings for ceremonial purposes.
Compare the architectural styles of the Mayan and Incan civilizations.
Mayan architecture features pyramids with roof combs and corbelled vaulting, while Incan architecture uses ashlar masonry and trapezoidal shapes.
Compare the religious practices reflected in Aztec and Mississippian art.
Aztec art reflects polytheism and human sacrifice, while Mississippian art focuses on mound building for religious and ceremonial purposes.
Compare the artistic mediums used by the Chavín and Native North American cultures.
Chavín art primarily used stone sculpture, while Native North American art varied by region but was influenced by European contact, leading to the use of beads and pigments.
Contrast the Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings with the City of Cusco.
Mesa Verde are pueblos (adobe homes) built into cliff sides. City of Cusco was built with ashlar masonry, trapezoidal shapes in buildings and pyramids.
Compare Yaxchilán Lintel 25, Structure 23 with the Ruler's Feather Headdress.
Yaxchilán Lintel 25, Structure 23 is made of limestone and depicts narrative art. Ruler's Feather Headdress is made of feathers and gold.