Exam 21: Africa

_____ were objects that were carried by the person who spoke for a king or a chief.

Which elements underscore the Oba's importance?

The purpose of the extant Benin artworks was to honor the _____.

The large tower of the Great Enclosure (Great Zimbabwe) may have been a _____.

Which elements are European and which are African?

_____ had a prosperous trade route.

Images of couples is the most common theme for the art of which of the following societies?

Kota reliquaries are covered with polished copper and brass to _____.

How were Fon bocio figures used, and how does the imagery and display reflect this use?

Which features of the Nok head from Nigeria were created to facilitate the firing process?

When did the Benin reach its height?

Discuss gender roles in African societies and how they affect the artistic production. Use examples to support your essae.

_____ in present day Mali boasts one of the most ambitious examples of adobe architecture.

The leading Yoruba sculptor of the early 20th century was _____.

Describe the importance of masks in African society? Providing examples, describe the distinctive features of different peoples' masks and how they were used.

Several African peoples discussed in this chapter revered their ancestors. Using examples, discuss how this ancestor veneration was manifest in artworks.

What society made this, and what are their dominant characteristics?

Discuss the use of animals as iconographic symbols in early African visual arts. Consider their meanings and purposes. Use examples to support your essae.

Describe how Kongo power figures were used.

How do the Senufo use masks at funerals?