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Question 1: From the following list, select 2 pairs of comparisons. You will be selecting a total of 4 items. For each pair, compare the significance, ritual use, or cultural function or purpose. Always include an example of art work for each item, either from the book or internet with a link. Look for interesting similarities and important differences between the items you have selected.
1) ijele
2) iwan
3) nkisi (pl. minkisi)
4) nkondi (pl. minkondi)
5) muqarnas
6) nowo
7) chattri
8) dao
9) bodhisattva
10) devaraja
11) garbhagriha
12) haboku
13) haniwa
14) jia
15) koan
16) kondo
17) pagoda
18) raigo
19) shikhara
20) stupa
21) tanka
22) taotie
23) yakshi
24) Zen
25) dukduk
26) kachina
27) kiva
28) potlatch
29) tubuan
30) tumbaga
Question 2: In Islamic culture, there are certain religious restrictions on use of imagery and representation of human or animal forms is forbidden in many art forms. As a result, Islamic art has developed highly sophisticated abstract, geometric, and linear decorative elements. Compare and contrast this aspect of Islamic art with art of another culture we have studied (your choice) that is centrally concerned with pictorial representations of iconic figures or realistic depictions of historical events or realistic situations. In your discussion, consider the various elements of art and design principles covered in Unit I of this course. As always, use specific examples of art.
Question 3: Compare the art works of two artists from any two different art movements. Describe, then compare, the contexts, concerns and main aspects of each movement and how that appears in the works you've selected. Be sure to explain why you made your particular choices of movements, artists and artworks. Evaluating the artwork you've selected according to any criteria you think are relevant (given what you have learned so far in the course). Be sure to use specific examples of art works in your discussion.