What is the purpose of a flying buttress?
A flying buttress supports the outward pressure of a vaulted roof by transferring it to exterior piers, allowing taller walls and larger windows.
How does the artist use tenebrism in the piece above?

Answers may vary. By bringing out the stark contrast between the saint and the background.
How does atmospheric perspective create realism?
Atmospheric (aerial) perspective creates realism by using haze, color shifts, and reduced contrast to show depth and distance.
Describe the communities of the Pueblo people and the functions of their homes.
Pueblo communities lived in multi-story adobe dwellings called pueblos that served as homes, storage spaces, and centers for religious ceremonies (with kivas)
What do individuals from the Ivory Coast believe about the spirit world?
They believe that the spirits of their ancestors watch over and protect them.
How are the artistic styles of India, Nepal, and Tibet different?
Answers may vary. They are marked by religious symbols that differ by region.
What does the image below represent?

Answers may vary. How to draw something that appears in the distance, linear perspective
What was the purpose of the Zen gardens?
to aid in meditation and contemplation
What significance did the painting above have on the future of art in Italy?

Answers may vary. This painting became the hallmark of ceiling decoration in Italy during the next century and beyond.
What would be a good occasion to give a biiga doll?
To a young woman or new bride hoping to have children (for fertility and protection).
Summarize the Pomo legend, explaining the significance of the basket.
Answers will vary. According to Pomo legend, the earth was dark until their hero stole the sun and brought it to the earth in a basket. He hangs the basket each day, moving its position because he cannot decide which light he likes.
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