Crash Course Art History: Religious Art

What did James Hampton collect to create his religious artwork?

• Books and manuscripts

• Tin foil, jelly jars, and old lightbulbs

• Paintings and sculptures

• Gold and silver

What is the primary purpose of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?

• To decorate tombs

• To serve as a map to the afterlife

• To honor the pharaohs

• To record historical events

Who is depicted weighing Hunefer’s heart in the Egyptian Book of the Dead?

• Horus

• Anubis

• Ra

• Osiris

What feeling is the Ryōan-ji rock garden intended to evoke?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Joy

• Peace and meditation

What is the significance of the light manipulation in the Lindau Gospels?

• To make the text easier to read

• To create shadows

• To emphasize the miraculous quality of Jesus’s triumph over death

• To highlight the gold surface

What is a mihrab in a mosque?

• A prayer niche pointing towards the Kaaba

• A decorative window

• A geometric design

• A type of calligraphy

Why is Islamic art often aniconic?

• To emphasize color over form

• To avoid depicting living things

• To use only natural materials

• To focus on abstract art

What does the carving of Mami Wata represent in Ibibio art?

• A historical figure

• A water goddess

• A famous artist

• A mythical creature

What is the purpose of creating sand mandalas in Tibetan Buddhism?

What is the traditional material used for kolam in India?

• Clay

• Paint

• Rice powder

• Sand