African and Islamic Art Quiz

What was the primary use of ancient African vases?

• Decoration

• To store water and food

• For religious ceremonies

• As musical instruments

Which of the following designs were NOT mentioned as part of the first designs on ancient African vases?

• insects

• Animal shapes

• Circles

• Finger prints

What type of forms were used in the first designs on ancient African vases?

• alien forms

• Geometric forms

• realistic forms

• Calligraphic forms

What did the design of ancient African vases include?

• Geometric patterns only

• Human and animal figures

• Written inscriptions

• Abstract shapes

How were the figures on ancient African vases often depicted?

• In perfect proportion

• Distorted or not of proper proportion

• Using a single color

• With detailed facial expressions

What is believed by researchers about the material of the first ancient African vases?

• They were made of gold

• They were made of seashells

• They were made of woven plant material

• They were made of jewels

What are African patterns in textiles meant to represent?

• Modern art styles

• Personal preferences of the artist

• Events and cultural traditions

• Fashion trends

What types of patterns are used in African textiles?

• Abstract and literal

• Geometric or symbolic

• Numeric and alphabetic

• Floral

What does symbolism in art refer to?

• The use of symbols to create patterns

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• The literal interpretation of objects

• The repetition of visual elements to create texture

What can symbols in art include?

• Only objects and colors

• Only shapes and figures

• Objects, colors, shapes, or even figures

• Only patterns and textures