Question 1

What role do the arts play as collective expressions of cultural identities? Is art conservative or liberal? Does art promote change or inhibit it?

Accepted Answer

The arts play a crucial role as collective expressions of cultural identities. Through various art forms such as music, dance, visual arts, and literature, different cultures are able to showcase their unique traditions, beliefs, and values. This helps to preserve and celebrate cultural diversity, and also fosters a sense of belonging and pride within a community.

In terms of political ideology, art can be both conservative and liberal. Conservative art may seek to uphold traditional values and norms, while liberal art may challenge existing social and political structures. However, it's important to note that art is not inherently tied to a specific political ideology, and can encompass a wide range of perspectives and messages.

Art has the power to promote change as well as inhibit it. On one hand, art can be a powerful tool for social and political activism, shedding light on important issues and inspiring people to take action. It can also challenge societal norms and provoke critical thinking. On the other hand, art can also be used to uphold existing power structures and perpetuate inequality. It's important to recognize that the impact of art on social change is complex and multifaceted, and can vary depending on the context and intent of the artist.

Overall, the arts have the potential to both reflect and shape cultural identities, and can be a force for both conservatism and liberalism. The role of art in promoting or inhibiting change depends on the specific context and intentions behind the artistic expression.

Question 2

Appreciation for the arts must be learned, this being part of the process of

Accepted Answer

A) aesthetic tuning. 
B) biological adaptation. 
C) imitation. 
D) cultural evolution. 
E) enculturation. 
A) aesthetic tuning. 
B) biological adaptation. 
C) imitation. 
D) cultural evolution. 
E) enculturation. E

Question 3

Why do the Kalabari carve wooden sculptures of spirits?

Accepted Answer

A) purely for aesthetic reasons 
B) as an artifact of colonialism, as the carvings were a form of resistance to colonial intrusion and were used in voodoo rituals 
C) to market and sell them on the world market 
D) to manipulate spiritual forces, illustrating that not all sculpture is art 
E) to serve as voodoo dolls 
A) purely for aesthetic reasons 
B) as an artifact of colonialism, as the carvings were a form of resistance to colonial intrusion and were used in voodoo rituals 
C) to market and sell them on the world market 
D) to manipulate spiritual forces, illustrating that not all sculpture is art 
E) to serve as voodoo dolls D

Question 4

In a study assessing the effects of television on behavior, attitudes, and values, Kottak and a team of researchers found that

Accepted Answer

A) television exposure has a greater impact on behavior, attitudes, and values in the United States than in Brazil. 
B) the claim that television exposure affects people's behavior, attitudes, and values is overstated. 
C) television exposure inevitably leads to a decrease in social interaction, regardless of the culture. 
D) Brazilians watch telenovelas because they see in these programs the traditions of their culture vividly represented and valued. 
E) people's ideas about proper family size are influenced as they see, day after day, nuclear families smaller than the traditional ones in their town. 
A) television exposure has a greater impact on behavior, attitudes, and values in the United States than in Brazil. 
B) the claim that television exposure affects people's behavior, attitudes, and values is overstated. 
C) television exposure inevitably leads to a decrease in social interaction, regardless of the culture. 
D) Brazilians watch telenovelas because they see in these programs the traditions of their culture vividly represented and valued. 
E) people's ideas about proper family size are influenced as they see, day after day, nuclear families smaller than the traditional ones in their town.

Question 5

Cultural values, social forces, and the media influence international sports success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because music is a cultural universal and musical abilities seem to run in families,

Accepted Answer

A) everybody, regardless of culture, loves to dance. 
B) it is possible to use musical abilities as a biological marker for human races. 
C) it has been suggested that music is a concept of a social fiction. 
D) anthropologists should investigate the connection between music and formerly misunderstood kinship arrangements. 
E) it has been suggested that the predisposition for music may have a genetic basis. 
A) everybody, regardless of culture, loves to dance. 
B) it is possible to use musical abilities as a biological marker for human races. 
C) it has been suggested that music is a concept of a social fiction. 
D) anthropologists should investigate the connection between music and formerly misunderstood kinship arrangements. 
E) it has been suggested that the predisposition for music may have a genetic basis.

Question 7

In non-Western societies, artists tend to be iconoclastic and antisocial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The media offer a rich web of external connections-through cable, satellite, the Internet, television, movies, radio, telephones, print, and other sources-that can provide contact, information, entertainment, and potential social validation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Music is one of the most social kinds of artistic expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In states, how is art typically defined?

Accepted Answer

A) If something is mass produced, it cannot be art. 
B) State societies rely heavily on critics, judges, and experts to make these decisions. 
C) Only things intentionally created as art can be called art. 
D) Only artists create art. 
E) If it is expensive, it is art. 
A) If something is mass produced, it cannot be art. 
B) State societies rely heavily on critics, judges, and experts to make these decisions. 
C) Only things intentionally created as art can be called art. 
D) Only artists create art. 
E) If it is expensive, it is art.

Question 11

There is more collective production and performance of art in non-Western societies than in Western, industrialized states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What factors influence the production and appreciation of art? Do artists work in a cultural vacuum of pure personal self-expression? What role does society play?

Accepted Answer

The production and appreciation of art a

Question 13

In Western societies, the standards for artistic completeness and mastery are maintained in large part by critics, specialists, and experts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What helped broaden the study of humanities from fine art and elite art to "folk" and non-Western arts, along with the creative expressions of popular culture?

Accepted Answer

A) greater ethnic diversity among professors 
B) expanded Common Core standards 
C) growing acceptance of the anthropological definition of culture 
D) the influence of TV and film globalization of media 
E) the general public's wider acceptance of world entertainment and arts 
A) greater ethnic diversity among professors 
B) expanded Common Core standards 
C) growing acceptance of the anthropological definition of culture 
D) the influence of TV and film globalization of media 
E) the general public's wider acceptance of world entertainment and arts

Question 15

Nonstate societies generally lack permanent, specialized venues for art and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As we enter the 21st century, artistic expression

Accepted Answer

A) within industrialized states is increasingly becoming more isolated and independent. 
B) finds itself intentionally avoiding the use of multiple expressive media in favor of employing only one medium. 
C) can be seen to be increasingly incorporating elements from many cultures into contemporary art and performance. 
D) is disappearing from our cultural repertoire. 
E) has lost most of its effectiveness. 
A) within industrialized states is increasingly becoming more isolated and independent. 
B) finds itself intentionally avoiding the use of multiple expressive media in favor of employing only one medium. 
C) can be seen to be increasingly incorporating elements from many cultures into contemporary art and performance. 
D) is disappearing from our cultural repertoire. 
E) has lost most of its effectiveness.

Question 17

The Native Australian wooden wind instrument that is a popular "tribal" instrument known for its unique tonality is called a nadaswaram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following groups is more accepting of mass media in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

A) elites 
B) intellectuals 
C) women 
D) clergy 
E) older men 
A) elites 
B) intellectuals 
C) women 
D) clergy 
E) older men

Question 19

In the United States, there is a sharp distinction between what is considered art and what is not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What kind of society most likely has buildings dedicated to the arts?

Accepted Answer

A) band 
B) tribe 
C) forager 
D) segmentary lineage 
E) state 
A) band 
B) tribe 
C) forager 
D) segmentary lineage 
E) state

What role do the arts play as collective expressions of cultural identities? Is art conservative or liberal? Does art promote change or inhibit it?

Appreciation for the arts must be learned, this being part of the process of

Why do the Kalabari carve wooden sculptures of spirits?

In a study assessing the effects of television on behavior, attitudes, and values, Kottak and a team of researchers found that

Cultural values, social forces, and the media influence international sports success.

Because music is a cultural universal and musical abilities seem to run in families,

In non-Western societies, artists tend to be iconoclastic and antisocial.

The media offer a rich web of external connections-through cable, satellite, the Internet, television, movies, radio, telephones, print, and other sources-that can provide contact, information, entertainment, and potential social validation.

Music is one of the most social kinds of artistic expression.

In states, how is art typically defined?

There is more collective production and performance of art in non-Western societies than in Western, industrialized states.

What factors influence the production and appreciation of art? Do artists work in a cultural vacuum of pure personal self-expression? What role does society play?

In Western societies, the standards for artistic completeness and mastery are maintained in large part by critics, specialists, and experts.

What helped broaden the study of humanities from fine art and elite art to "folk" and non-Western arts, along with the creative expressions of popular culture?

Nonstate societies generally lack permanent, specialized venues for art and religion.

As we enter the 21^st century, artistic expression

The Native Australian wooden wind instrument that is a popular "tribal" instrument known for its unique tonality is called a nadaswaram.

Which of the following groups is more accepting of mass media in Brazil?

In the United States, there is a sharp distinction between what is considered art and what is not.

What kind of society most likely has buildings dedicated to the arts?

What Is Anthropology

Culture

Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology

Applying Anthropology

Language and Communication

Ethnicity and Race

Making a Living

Political Systems

Gender

Families, Kinship, and Descent

Marriage

Religion

The World System and Colonialism

Anthropologys Role in a Globalizing World

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Exam 13: Arts, Media, and Sports

What role do the arts play as collective expressions of cultural identities? Is art conservative or liberal? Does art promote change or inhibit it?

Appreciation for the arts must be learned, this being part of the process of

Why do the Kalabari carve wooden sculptures of spirits?

In a study assessing the effects of television on behavior, attitudes, and values, Kottak and a team of researchers found that

Cultural values, social forces, and the media influence international sports success.

Because music is a cultural universal and musical abilities seem to run in families,

In non-Western societies, artists tend to be iconoclastic and antisocial.

The media offer a rich web of external connections-through cable, satellite, the Internet, television, movies, radio, telephones, print, and other sources-that can provide contact, information, entertainment, and potential social validation.

Music is one of the most social kinds of artistic expression.

In states, how is art typically defined?

There is more collective production and performance of art in non-Western societies than in Western, industrialized states.

What factors influence the production and appreciation of art? Do artists work in a cultural vacuum of pure personal self-expression? What role does society play?

In Western societies, the standards for artistic completeness and mastery are maintained in large part by critics, specialists, and experts.

What helped broaden the study of humanities from fine art and elite art to "folk" and non-Western arts, along with the creative expressions of popular culture?

Nonstate societies generally lack permanent, specialized venues for art and religion.

As we enter the 21st century, artistic expression

The Native Australian wooden wind instrument that is a popular "tribal" instrument known for its unique tonality is called a nadaswaram.

Which of the following groups is more accepting of mass media in Brazil?

In the United States, there is a sharp distinction between what is considered art and what is not.

What kind of society most likely has buildings dedicated to the arts?

What Is Anthropology

Culture

Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology

Applying Anthropology

Language and Communication

Ethnicity and Race

Making a Living

Political Systems

Gender

Families, Kinship, and Descent

Marriage

Religion

The World System and Colonialism

Anthropologys Role in a Globalizing World

Filters

As we enter the 21^st century, artistic expression