Midterm Review (Africa)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Types of African Art: | Masks Figures of Magical/Religious Significance Decorative Objects Personal Adornment Utilitarian Objects showing Rank/Prestige |
| Characteristics of Art: | Symbolic Geometric Utilitarian Sacred Honors Ancestors |
| African Masks are Danced... | to connect spirits & humans to portray ideas to reinforce religious beliefs & social controls at funerals, festivals, initiations to ask a spirits' blessing |
| Characteristics of Masks: | Symbolic Geometric Distorted Authentic |
| The "Big Five" & What they Represent: | Lion=strength, wealth, dignity, courage Elephant=sensitive, protective, family oriented, strong Black Rhino= strong, brave, warrior Water Buffalo=fighter, brave Leopard=quick, agile, strong |
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