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Dream imagery is found in the art of many cultures and eras. What similarities are there
in works shown in the program? For what different purposes were the dream images
created? (To receive full credit you must ID at least 2 similarities and 2 purposes.)
(23/25) - Answer-Similarities:
-spiritual beliefs; connection with internal life -guidance to get through something
-dreams and/or visions of angels or saints appearing
-"monsters" that were depicted by many to be the hybrid of their inner fears (demons);
imaginative beings
Different purposes of work:
- made to express their personal reverence and belief - commissioned by religious
establishments to promote their faith
- created simply to share their imagination or thoughts with an audience
**(try to use specific works of art from the chapter to back up at least some of your
claims)
How did the Surrealist works in the program reflect Sigmund Freud's theories of
psychoanalysis and the unconscious or subconscious mind? (21/25) - Answer-Surrealist
reflected on Freud's theories when searching of a way of resolve the contradictions of
western thought by incorporating ideas from Freud's book The Interpretation of Dreams
into their art, the body of work they produced was persistently eccentric, featuring the
apposition of normally unrelated objects. It was believed that the impulsiveness came
from their unconscious minds, and that their works might also affect the unconscious
minds of the audience. **(There are some issues here with clarity and word choice.
Look again at what the primary aim in art making--as related to Freud--was for these
artists.)
Aboriginal artists have said that the true value of their work lies in the personal
experience of "dreaming," and not in the resultant visual images that are created. How
is this view similar or different to non-Aboriginal artists who have represented their
dreams in works of art? - Answer--point of view differs between the two
- aboriginal artist draw connections that have been made with the natural and spiritual
worlds. use of symbols and traditional icons make these works representational
-non-aboriginal artist are creating work from their inner self/demons that come from
imagination and/or thoughts
**(good but be sure that you can explain the Aboriginal idea of the "dreaming")
, In examples featured in the program, how has the transformative power of masks been
used? (You must provide at least TWO brief examples for full credit) (25/25) - Answer--
Balinese communities still wear masks during ritual ceremonies. The Barong is
considered a spirit guardian of a Balinese village. Once every six months on the
Balinese calendar, the community gathers and the Barong mask is then blessed and
Mantras are said over it. During sacred performances two individuals of the community
dance with the borang mask, and it is said whenever one person falls in a trance then
the spirit of the barong has successfully been provoked. The mask gives the spirit real
form while also harnessing its energy.
-Mende peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa
has an entire association dedicated to women's initiation rights. The Sande/Bondo
society has traditionally overseen the transition of girls from childhood into adulthood.
Mende masks are said to be one of the very rare examples where masks are
commissioned and danced, performed by women. In dancing the mask, the sowei
channeled the spirits of female ancestors, becoming an embodiment of mystical power,
called a ngafa. This mask reflects the transformation as well as other values of the
society, including wisdom and beauty.
How have cultures used ceremonial objects to promote the well-being or betterment of
the community? (You must provide at least TWO brief examples for full credit) (25/25) -
Answer--The Kongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo, use an nkisi. According to
the text, the nkisi is used to cure illnesses, provide protection, settle disputes, and
deliver retribution. Herbs and animal parts are placed within a vessel (the nkisi) that are
thought to have healing or magical powers.
-In the pre-19th century feathered helmets, mahoile, were created to be worn during
ceremony. Different color feathers were used to indicate different values. Red was
preserved for religious ceremonies since red was associated with gods and chiefs. The
helmet, worn with a long feathered cape, would have offered the Hawaiian chief
physical and spiritual protection during battle and signified social and spiritual power
during ceremonial rites.
In the examples featured in the program, how has ceremonial dress conveyed position
or status? ( MUST provide at least ONE brief example for full credit) (25/25) - Answer--
court dresses; announced wealth or high position in the 18th century
-headdresses
-both, feathered helmet of Hawaiian chief and the beaded crown of a Yoruba king are
worn ceremonially to convey the privileged positions of the leaders who wear them.
Based EITHER on your own experiences OR on information gathered from the video
and reading, what makes a trip to an art museum a kind of ritual? (25/25) - Answer-
Based off of my own experiences, museums are transformative places. When walking
into a museum or art gallery, I instantly become aware of my changed behavior. I take
caution and am hyper-aware of my surroundings and the impact it has within myself.
When I view something with complete knowledge my understanding then elaborately
changes. For people like myself, this high level of awareness is spiritually reviving,
detoxifying and also ritualistic.
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