CHAPTER 6- Lesson 4

What role does indigenous art play in expressing cultural identity?

• Entertainment

• Political activism

• Cultural identity

• Historical documentation

How does indigenous art contribute to the preservation of traditions?

• By entertaining audiences

• Through the loss of traditional knowledge

• Transmitting traditional knowledge and stories

• Ignoring cultural practices

What is a common challenge faced by indigenous communities in preserving traditional knowledge?

• Lack of interest in modernization

• Rapid globalization and modernization

• Excessive focus on cultural practices

• Isolation from global influences

In what way does street art and muralism contribute to expressing cultural identity?

• By excluding traditional symbols

• By blending traditional symbols with modern aesthetics

• Through abstract representations

•  By avoiding urban settings

How do indigenous fashion designers engage with mainstream fashion brands?

• By ignoring traditional patterns

• Through isolation from global fashion

• Collaborating to create clothing lines

• Rejecting modern aesthetics

What is a common feature of indigenous art collaborations in the global fashion scene?

• Avoidance of traditional motifs

• Emphasis on isolation from global influences

• Incorporation of traditional patterns and textiles

• Rejection of contemporary fashion

Why do indigenous performers collaborate across genres in performance art and dance?

• To preserve isolation from contemporary influences

• To reject traditional dance forms

• To incorporate traditional dance into modern performances

•  To avoid storytelling in their performances

What is the cultural significance of many indigenous art forms mentioned in the passage?

• Lack of cultural identity

• Connection with ancestral spirits

• Preservation of traditional knowledge

• Globalization and modernization

What contributes to the loss of traditional knowledge within indigenous communities?

• Embracing traditional practices

• Rapid globalization and modernization

• Collaborations with mainstream fashion

• Ignoring contemporary expressions

How does the spiritual dimension add meaning to indigenous artworks?

• By rejecting ancestral spirits

• Through isolation from global influences

• By connecting with ancestral spirits, nature, and the divine

• By avoiding cultural practices