Understanding Art and Religion: L12 Quiz Insights

L12 Quiz Score for this quiz: 37 out of 40 Question 1 3 / 3 pts In Nigeria, Kalabari have a celebrated tradition of carving images of spirits in wood. According to the textbook readings, why do they do this? to market and sell them on the world market purely for aesthetic reasons to serve as voodoo dolls as an artifact of colonialism, as the carvings were a form of resistance to colonial intrusion and were used in voodoo rituals to manipulate spiritual forces, illustrating that not all sculpture is art Question 2 3 / 3 pts From an anthropological perspective, which is TRUE of the link between religion and art? Formal religions have commissioned all of the greatest accomplishments in Western art. Since nonstate societies lack permanent buildings dedicated to art (museums) or religion (temples, churches), there is no link between art and religion in these societies.

Western art is divorced from religion. All non-Western art is produced anonymously and for religious purposes. Art is produced for religious purposes as well as for its aesthetic value. Question 3 3 / 3 pts As we enter the twenty-first century, artistic expression: within industrialized states is increasingly becoming more isolated and independent. finds itself intentionally avoiding the use of multiple expressive media in favor of employing only one medium. has lost most of its effectiveness. can be seen to be increasingly incorporating elements from many cultures into contemporary art and performance. is disappearing from our cultural repertoire. Question 4 3 / 3 pts According to the lesson readings, artists in non-state societies: tend to be part-time.

do not exist. tend to display their work exclusively in galleries. are relegated to the hidden transcript of the social contract. tend to be full-time specialists. Question 5 3 / 3 pts Musicians, dancers, and actors: function as intermediaries who translate the works and ideas of other artists. are not artists, since they perform but do not create art. distort and dilute the artistic mastery of other artists. function as parasitic consumers of the creative works of artists. are marginal members of artistic communities around the world. Incorrect Question 6 0 / 3 pts Traditionally, art and religion occupy mutually exclusive realms in society. True

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False Question 7 3 / 3 pts All art is objectively beautiful. True False Question 8 3 / 3 pts In modern states, there tends to be much more uniformity in the culture's artistic standards compared to in less stratified societies. True False Question 9 3 / 3 pts Art can often lead to an intense emotional release, also referred to as _______________. Question 10 3 / 3 pts ____________________ is the term for the study of the music of the world and of music as an aspect of culture. catharsis

Question 11 10 / 10 pts What role do the arts play as collective expressions of cultural identities? Is art conservative or liberal? Does art promote change or inhibit it? Use at least one example from this week’s lesson content, and one example from your own experience to illustrate your answer. Be sure to make direct use of the anthropological perspectives in your response. Your Answer: Ethnomusic

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