Analyzing the Meaning of Art — Unit test Answers

Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences.

Look at the photograph.

1. A pair of Brulé Sioux parfleches, or pouches ,depicting geometric shapes and patterns and constructed of rawhide, pigment, and tanned skin. 2. A Hunkpapa Lakota or Teton Sioux shield depicting a stylized bird and constructed of tanned leather, wood, pigment, and feathers. 3. A Hunkpapa Lakota or Teton Sioux painting depicting a war scene with two warriors on horseback. Both are wearing face paint. One is carrying a tomahawk, and the other is carrying a bow.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the piece, artist, and type of art. What symbolism do you observe in this piece and what could it tell us about the artist? What were the intentions of this artist?

Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the subject of the sculpture, its artist. In comparison with other sculptures of this Biblical figure, what can be observed? Why do differences exist among artwork when using the subject matter?

What elements did the artist use to illustrate a sense of confusion and concern? Check all that apply.

Look at the photograph and accompanying caption.This is a photograph of the Hoover Dam in 1941 by acclaimed American photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams.

Look at the image.

1. A pair of Brulé Sioux parfleches, or pouches ,depicting geometric shapes and patterns and constructed of rawhide, pigment, and tanned skin. 2. A Hunkpapa Lakota or Teton Sioux shield depicting a stylized bird and constructed of tanned leather, wood, pigment, and feathers. 3. A Hunkpapa Lakota or Teton Sioux painting depicting a war scene with two warriors on horseback. Both are wearing face paint. One is carrying a tomahawk, and the other is carrying a bow.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Look at the artwork above closely. Describe how both a Structuralist and a Non-Structuralist might describe this piece of art.

Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences.

A painting of a village, field, and mountains, made using simplified shapes and abstract colors.