Discuss the relationship between non-Western works of art that do not appear to represent conventional Western ideals of beauty and the form and content of those works. Discuss several examples of differences in culture or tradition that prove standards of beauty to be culturally specific rather than universal

What will be an ideal response?


Both Western art and non-Western art employed naturalistic and abstract styles. Cultural concepts that inform the standards of beauty can include aspects of spiritual and physical reality, social order, and commemoration of ancestors.

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Minoan architecture employed both circular and rectangular columns

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Faith Ringgold combines African-American _________ with painting and storytelling to address issues of race and female identity in her work

A. beaded jewelry B. fertility sculptures C. masks D. quiltmaking

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Charles Tominson Griffes was known as the American Impressionist.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Two single-reed instruments used today are the __________

a) flute and timpani b) clarinet and saxophone c) oboe and French horn d) lute and euphonium

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