Religious Imagery

21 August 2022
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How does art serve a functional purpose for many places of worship?
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It provides a connection and reminder to its patrons of their faith and god(s).
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Anthropomorphic images, such as the one above, are most commonly created by Native Tribes in ________________.
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British Columbia
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_______________ is an art form involving taking animals or objects and giving them human shapes and/or qualities.
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Anthropomorphic imagery
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The above photograph shows an example of a _________________.
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reliquary
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As early as 7000 BCE, during the Neolithic Age, people of Jericho refashioned __________.
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plastered skulls
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Which of the following statements is not true regarding the intention of this piece of art known as the Perumal Temple Statue?
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The images are multi-colored to show Hindu acceptance of all races.
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___________ created the above Christian portrait of Saint James for the purpose of conveying the powerful presence of the apostle and remind people of the beginnings of Christianity.
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Albrecht Durer
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Examine the painting above. Based on your knowledge of art and the painting itself, which of the following is not true?
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The painting was commissioned by the government for the church, as a peace offering.
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A martyr is a person who is __________________
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put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause.
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The above piece of art is a replica of what type of religious art?
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stained-glass window