How was the Chilkat Blanket used? Discuss the formal qualities and style
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The blanket was worn and the shapes and design became three-dimensional.
This was created for a dynamic display of ritual and performance, not for detached observation.
The forms are abstract but represent a distorted, exaggerated raven.
The weaving highlights circular and square forms with continuous thick black lines and outlines.
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In what form is the third movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony?
A. Scherzo and trio B. Theme and variations C. Minuet and trio D. Sonata
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What will be an ideal response?
Each proxemic pattern has an approximate camera equivalent. The social distances correspond to
A. medium or full shots. B. close-ups or extreme close-ups. C. long shots. D. extreme long shots.
Why is Alma Thomas’ White Spring Roses Sing an example of abstract art?
a. Thomas creates a composition without conventional techniques. b. Thomas uses trompe l’oeil to obscure recognizable forms. c. Thomas simplifies the forms of roses into geometric shapes. d. Thomas conveys religious beliefs through iconography.