Question 1

The anthropological definition of art:

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A)  is a universal one, accepted by all professionals. 
B)  refers to processes, products, and transformation of forms in ways that are aesthetically pleasing to members of the society. 
C)  emphasizes permanent material forms of art as the most important. 
D)  does not recognize symbolic communication as art. 
E)  considers any product that is human-made as an artistic form that attempts to communicate. 
A)  is a universal one, accepted by all professionals. 
B)  refers to processes, products, and transformation of forms in ways that are aesthetically pleasing to members of the society. 
C)  emphasizes permanent material forms of art as the most important. 
D)  does not recognize symbolic communication as art. 
E)  considers any product that is human-made as an artistic form that attempts to communicate.

Question 2

Art serves a very distinct psychological function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Contrast the psychological functions of art for the artist and for the audience.Do those functions always elicit positive emotions?

Accepted Answer

The psychological functions of art for t

Question 4

According to anthropologists,art should be creative,playful,emotionally evocative,transformational,symbolic,and should reflect technical skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What term do anthropologists use instead of "primitive" culture? Why do they not prefer to use this term as part of their descriptions and analyses?

Accepted Answer

They use small-scale culture,i

Question 6

MPAC is a Muslim rap band from Detroit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Where was the "Peace Wall" constructed as a way of integrating and solidifying social binds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atlanta 
B)  New York City 
C)  Boston 
D)  Chicago 
E)  Philadelphia 
A)  Atlanta 
B)  New York City 
C)  Boston 
D)  Chicago 
E)  Philadelphia

Question 8

What psychological function does art serve for the artist?

Accepted Answer

It permits the relea

Question 9

The death masks of the Mano of northeastern Liberia played an important role in the administration of justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Through music,Bert,Ernie,and Kermit of Sesame Street:

Accepted Answer

A)  entertain the bored children of a complex society. 
B)  are not part of an aesthetic process. 
C)  are forms of art that educate children about conflict resolution and race relations. 
D)  are forms of representational art that are produced for a single class segment in society. 
E)  are types of plastic art because they are interpreted differently by everyone who sees them. 
A)  entertain the bored children of a complex society. 
B)  are not part of an aesthetic process. 
C)  are forms of art that educate children about conflict resolution and race relations. 
D)  are forms of representational art that are produced for a single class segment in society. 
E)  are types of plastic art because they are interpreted differently by everyone who sees them.

Question 11

Which of the following U.S.television shows has had enormous impact globally on local television production?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Oprah Winfrey Show 
B)  American Idol 
C)  Live Free 
D)  CSI 
E)  Desperate Housewives 
A)  The Oprah Winfrey Show 
B)  American Idol 
C)  Live Free 
D)  CSI 
E)  Desperate Housewives

Question 12

Dance___________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has been defined as purposeful and intentionally rhythmical nonverbal body movements 
B)  is culturally patterned and has aesthetic value 
C)  may expresses political concerns 
D)  involves nonverbal body movements 
E)  all of these choices are correct. 
A)  has been defined as purposeful and intentionally rhythmical nonverbal body movements 
B)  is culturally patterned and has aesthetic value 
C)  may expresses political concerns 
D)  involves nonverbal body movements 
E)  all of these choices are correct.

Question 13

List five forms of art included in graphic and plastic arts.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include painting,s

Question 14

Which statement is not part of the definition of art?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process should be creative and playful and not focused purely on functionality. 
B)  Art should be transformational, as in an event derived from nature. 
C)  Art should imply a certain level of skill not equally shared by all members of society. 
D)  Art should communicate to the consumer. 
E)  Art should have some commercial value. 
A)  The process should be creative and playful and not focused purely on functionality. 
B)  Art should be transformational, as in an event derived from nature. 
C)  Art should imply a certain level of skill not equally shared by all members of society. 
D)  Art should communicate to the consumer. 
E)  Art should have some commercial value.

Question 15

The art form which has received the greatest amount of anthropological attention is:

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A)  body decoration. 
B)  dance. 
C)  music. 
D)  graphic and plastic arts. 
E)  folklore. 
A)  body decoration. 
B)  dance. 
C)  music. 
D)  graphic and plastic arts. 
E)  folklore.

Question 16

Tattooing is considered to be a graphic art form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With what form of art was Secretary of State Madeleine Albright associated as a way of communicating political statements in a non-threatening manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  pins 
B)  scarves 
C)  shoes 
D)  handbags 
E)  bracelets 
A)  pins 
B)  scarves 
C)  shoes 
D)  handbags 
E)  bracelets

Question 18

Discuss the impact of both internal and external change on expressive arts.How are they affected by globalization in the twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

Internal and external change can have a

Question 19

Harvey Littleton,Dale Chihuly,and Stanislav Lebenski all are internationally known:

Accepted Answer

A)  painters. 
B)  filmmakers. 
C)  glass artists. 
D)  choreographers. 
E)  tattoo artists. 
A)  painters. 
B)  filmmakers. 
C)  glass artists. 
D)  choreographers. 
E)  tattoo artists.

Question 20

Folklore,as a creative form of expression,includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  tongue twisters. 
B)  lullabies. 
C)  proverbs. 
D)  chants. 
E)  modern dance. 
A)  tongue twisters. 
B)  lullabies. 
C)  proverbs. 
D)  chants. 
E)  modern dance.

The anthropological definition of art:

Art serves a very distinct psychological function.

Contrast the psychological functions of art for the artist and for the audience.Do those functions always elicit positive emotions?

According to anthropologists,art should be creative,playful,emotionally evocative,transformational,symbolic,and should reflect technical skill.

What term do anthropologists use instead of "primitive" culture? Why do they not prefer to use this term as part of their descriptions and analyses?

MPAC is a Muslim rap band from Detroit.

Where was the "Peace Wall" constructed as a way of integrating and solidifying social binds?

What psychological function does art serve for the artist?

The death masks of the Mano of northeastern Liberia played an important role in the administration of justice.

Through music,Bert,Ernie,and Kermit of Sesame Street:

Which of the following U.S.television shows has had enormous impact globally on local television production?

Dance___________________________.

List five forms of art included in graphic and plastic arts.

Which statement is not part of the definition of art?

The art form which has received the greatest amount of anthropological attention is:

Tattooing is considered to be a graphic art form.

With what form of art was Secretary of State Madeleine Albright associated as a way of communicating political statements in a non-threatening manner?

Discuss the impact of both internal and external change on expressive arts.How are they affected by globalization in the twentieth century?

Harvey Littleton,Dale Chihuly,and Stanislav Lebenski all are internationally known:

Folklore,as a creative form of expression,includes all of the following except:

What is Anthropology?

The Concept of Culture

Applied Anthropology

The Growth of Anthropological Theory

Methods in Cultural Anthropology

Language and Communication

Subsistence Patterns

Economics

Marriage and the Family

Kinship and Descent

Sex and Gender

Social Stratification

Political Organization and Social Control

Supernatural Beliefs

The Modern World Order, Global Challenges, and the Role of Applied Anthropology

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Exam 15: Art

The anthropological definition of art:

Art serves a very distinct psychological function.

Contrast the psychological functions of art for the artist and for the audience.Do those functions always elicit positive emotions?

According to anthropologists,art should be creative,playful,emotionally evocative,transformational,symbolic,and should reflect technical skill.

What term do anthropologists use instead of "primitive" culture? Why do they not prefer to use this term as part of their descriptions and analyses?

MPAC is a Muslim rap band from Detroit.

Where was the "Peace Wall" constructed as a way of integrating and solidifying social binds?

What psychological function does art serve for the artist?

The death masks of the Mano of northeastern Liberia played an important role in the administration of justice.

Through music,Bert,Ernie,and Kermit of Sesame Street:

Which of the following U.S.television shows has had enormous impact globally on local television production?

Dance___________________________.

List five forms of art included in graphic and plastic arts.

Which statement is not part of the definition of art?

The art form which has received the greatest amount of anthropological attention is:

Tattooing is considered to be a graphic art form.

With what form of art was Secretary of State Madeleine Albright associated as a way of communicating political statements in a non-threatening manner?

Discuss the impact of both internal and external change on expressive arts.How are they affected by globalization in the twentieth century?

Harvey Littleton,Dale Chihuly,and Stanislav Lebenski all are internationally known:

Folklore,as a creative form of expression,includes all of the following except:

What is Anthropology?

The Concept of Culture

Applied Anthropology

The Growth of Anthropological Theory

Methods in Cultural Anthropology

Language and Communication

Subsistence Patterns

Economics

Marriage and the Family

Kinship and Descent

Sex and Gender

Social Stratification

Political Organization and Social Control

Supernatural Beliefs

The Modern World Order, Global Challenges, and the Role of Applied Anthropology

Filters