WorksheetsAfrican and Islamic Art- AP Art History
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 31mins
What were African masks traditionally used for?
they were part of costumes used in religious and social events
they represented the spirits of ancestors
they were used to express man's connection and relationship with nature
all of these are true
Some scholars have indicated that leopard designs were included on the beaded Aka elephant mask from Cameroon for which of the following reasons?
To further advance the divine power of the Fon (king)
To symbolize coexistence within the animal kingdom
To increase the likelihood for a successful hunt
To represent the creative power of the artist
This work can be attributed to
the Lapita culture of the Solomon Islands
the Mende from West Africa
the Mexica (Aztec) of Mexico
the Kwakwaka’wakw from Canada’s Northwest coast
In Mende culture, the Bundu mask, as a part of a masquerade ritual related to gender roles, is worn by the
female elders, who serve as teachers and mentors during the girls’ initiation
initiates’ parents, who ceremonially dedicate their sons to a trade or profession
senior members of a secret society, who select young male candidates for initiation
male leaders, who select young women for training as Bundu mask carvers
Art historians interpret the neck rings on the Bundu mask shown as symbolizing
jewelry worn by young women during the masquerade
the identity of the mask’s creator and the date of creation
healthy body fat and the chrysalis of a moth
the knowledge and wisdom of male ancestors
Fang byeri figures were intended to function as
talismans
reliquaries
staff gods
shrines
Which of the following is a feature of the lukasa of the Luba peoples that is derived from the Luba tradition of oral, rather than written, history?
The history recorded on the lukasa had to be read the same way in every telling.
The arrangement of each lukasa was determined by each of the experts who used them.
The objects that made up the lukasa had to be periodically adjusted as events occurred.
The lukasa had to be small enough for the person telling the history to hold comfortably.
The Ndop portrait of King Mishe miShyaang maMbul demonstrates continuity within Kuba traditional sculpting conventions through its
multiple nails or pointed objects driven into the figure
inclusion of a female figure towering over the seated king
rounded contours, facial expression, body position, and regalia
use of fabric and glass beads representing elephant ears and trunk
The power figure (Nkisi n’kondi) is inserted with pegs, nails, and other sharp objects in order to
solidify an oath or resolution
convey masculine ideals of strength
enable it to serve as a mnemonic device
indicate the status of the individual
In designing the power figure (Nkisi n’kondi), the artist drew on the Kongo traditions of carving a hollow cavity in the area of the figure’s belly in order to
contain the sunsum, which is another name for the soul of the people
serve as the figure’s spiritual center, where medicinal material is placed
guard ancestral relics that could be spiritually consulted when making important decisions
represent a particular man’s achievement and struggle for earned status
The work shown can be identified as
an ndop portrait figure created by the Kuba peoples
an Ikenga shrine figure created by the Igbo peoples
a byeri reliquary figure created by the Fang peoples
an Nkisi n’kondi power figure created by the Kongo peoples
The wall plaque from Oba’s palace shows continuity with other works created in the kingdom of Benin through its use of
multiple figures arranged in a triangular composition
deep relief wood carving to depict Oba in beaded regalia
lost-wax casting techniques using recycled brass
human figures depicted with naturalistic proportions
Both the representation of the king’s coral beads and the use of brass in the wall plaque from Oba’s palace serve to communicate which of the following?
The Benin conquest of enemies, who controlled African copper and coral
The impending marriage of the Benin king to the daughter of an allied ruler
The wealth coming to the Benin Kingdom through trade with the Portuguese
The migration of the Benin from the East African mountains to the coast of West Africa
What is the name of this piece?
Great Zimbabwe Circular wall
Great Zimbawe Conical tower
Great Mosque of Djenne
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Ikenga (shrine figure)
Lukasa (memory board)
Aka elephant mask
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Ikenga (shrine figure)
Lukasa (memory board)
Aka elephant mask
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Bundu mask
Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool)
Female (Pwo) mask
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Bundu mask
Portrait mask (Mblo)
Female (Pwo) mask
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Great Zimbabwe Circular wall
Great Zimbawe Conical tower
Great Mosque of Djenne
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Wall plaque from Oba’s Palace
Ndop (portrait figure) of King Mishe miShyaang maMbul
Veranda post of enthroned king and senior wife (Opo Ogoga)
Power figure (Nkisi n’kondi)
What is the name of this piece?
Ikenga (shrine figure)
Lukasa (memory board)
Aka elephant mask
Reliquary figure (byeri)
What is the name of this piece?
Bundu mask
Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool)
Portrait mask (Mblo)
Reliquary figure (byeri)
The structure is located in
China
India
Russian
Iran
The structure's exterior is decorated with a combination of
inlaid stone and verses from the Quran
zoomorphic and ribbon interlace
cloisonné enamel and filigree
relief sculptures and verses inspired by the Bible
The carved decoration on the work has been interpreted as symbolic of the political power and legitimacy of the ruler based on
a carved inscription, which lists the succession of caliphs in the Umayyad dynasty
representations of falcon eggs, which were symbolic of the Umayyad Caliphate
a portrait of the owner, which depicts him seated on an ornate throne
scenes of a lion hunt, which expresses the victory of the Umayyads over the Nasrid dynasty
The work shown is an example of
a reliquary that would have contained sacred remains
an ornate fibula, like those found in Lombardic graves
a carved pyxis, which once held containers of fragrant perfume
an enconchado luxury good meant to be used as a diplomatic gift
The mosque shown is located in
Spain
Syria
Turkey
Egypt
Ornamentation on the surfaces of Islamic religious architecture often includes
figures of religious leaders
mythological characters
historical scenes
calligraphic panels
Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to
separate the crowds of ordinary worshipers from clerics visiting the shrine
provide space for chapels dedicated to the important saints that line its periphery
provide a large open space for burying the faithful near this sacred site
allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the prescribed ritual of circumambulation
The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to
house an open air food market for the town’s population throughout the working week
provide space for pilgrims to perform the devotional practice of circumambulation
accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers
provide the Mosque’s clergy with a private space for prayer and contemplation
At the time of the Dome of the Rock’s construction, Muslim practitioners in Jerusalem were meant to recognize the triumph of the new faith of Islam through which external aspect of the structure?
Its symbolic location at a sacred religious site
Its concentric aisles that allow circumambulation
Its Qur’anic frieze that is visible throughout the city
Its integrated position in a bustling city center
At the Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh) at Isfahan, Iran, the qibla iwan reminds worshippers to direct themselves toward the city of Mecca as they pray through the presence of
minarets
muqarnas
a minbar
a maqsura
When designing the Ardabil Carpet, in consideration of the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist decided to include a
field of small rectangular shapes that symbolize individuals, events, or places
group of dancing figures playing musical instruments in festive celebration
golden background in order to indicate spirituality and timelessness
large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end
The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by
excluding figural representations of animals or humans
incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an
dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers
including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads
In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by
drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background
using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is a significant landmark for Muslims because the rock is believed to be the place where
Ishmael converted pagans to monotheism
the Kaaba originally stood
the first caliph built a monumental palace
Muhammad ascended to Heaven
This mosque is in
Córdoba, Spain
Agra, India
Isfahan, Iran
Edirne, Turkey
The Ardabil Carpet was originally located in a
palace of a Persian shah for insulation and warmth
shrine dedicated to a Sufi saint to facilitate prayer
monument to a caliph’s political and religious reign
Umayyad mosque to distinguish between secular and religious spaces
Bonus: Minarets were mainly used to look out for attacking enemies
True
False
