Unit 4 Lesson 18.3 West African Visual Arts

What were some of the functions of traditional West African art objects?

• To create new art forms
• To satisfy everyday needs
• To entertain the wealthy
• To criticize the government

What did West Africans use religious sculptures for?

• To entertain the wealthy
• To criticize the government
• To create new art forms
• To call upon the spirits to help them in every phase of life

What materials were used to make sculptures in ancient and medieval West Africa?

• Platinum
• Silver
• Gold
• Terra-cotta

What did the Yoruba people of Ife use to make sculptures?

• Clay, sand, and straw
• Terra-cotta, bronze, and copper
• Gold, silver, and platinum
• Wood, stone, and ivory

What did the Benin artists produce sculptures in honor of?

• The common people
• The military
• The religious leaders
• The royal court

What were West African masks used for?

• To criticize the government
• To create new art forms
• To entertain the wealthy
• To bring the spirits of gods and ancestors into the present

What is the technique used to create stamped fabric?

• Drawing a grid on a piece of cloth and using stamps to fill in the squares with patterns
• Using a thick dye to create patterns on fabric
• Attaching smaller pieces of fabric to a larger, background piece to form designs or pictures
• Sewing together narrow strips of silk or other fabrics

What do the stamps used to create stamped fabric represent?

• Religious figures and symbols
• Proverbs, historical figures, objects, plants, or animals
• Political leaders and events
• Famous artists, musicians, and writers

What is the technique used to create story fabrics?

• Stamping
• Sewing
• Weaving
• Appliqué

What do story fabrics depict?

• Abstract patterns and designs
• Famous people and places
• Political leaders and events
• Events, such as kings performing great feats