vocabulary
a communal village built of stone or adobe that can be stacked in multi-storied structures in Southwestern US
What is a pueblo? *or what is a cliff dwelling?
Seen in both Mayan and Aztec art, these small square shaped designs have unique meaning
What are glyphs?
carefully cut and grooved stones that have a variety of shape and size- they do not require concrete or mortar
What is ashlar masonry?
What is the Northwest Coast of North America?
This was considered the most precious artform in Inka culture.
What are textiles?
the location where heaven and earth come together
What is the axis mundi?
the Aztec god of war and the sun
Who is Huitzilopochtli?
this famous Inka city is shaped like a puma
What is Cusco?
made popular by European trappers and hunters, this fashion was imitated by Native Americans using colorful designs and beadwork.
What is a bandolier bag?
This monolithic relief sculpture depicts a female goddess, naked and dismembered.
What is the Coyolxauhqui Stone?
a ceremonial feast where the host shows their generosity by sharing food and gifts
What is a potlatch?
Who is Lady Xok? *Who is Lady Fish?
What is the Qorikancha or the "Golden House"?
This act formed by the United States government resulted in the Trail of Tears and the movement of many Native American groups.
What is the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Quick-to-See Smith uses this art style that expresses emotion through the application of paint (visible brushwork, energetic line, colors to evoke a response, etc.)
What is abstract expressionism?
the axis mundi within the kiva, the Anasazi believed this was an entry into our world from the spiritual world
What is a sipapu?
a figure that is partially sitting, partially laying down and holds an offering
What is a chacmool?
within the Chavin temple called Chavin de Huantar, this sculpture shows symmetry of design and a composite creature
What is the Lanzon Stone?
Puebloan pottery was fired using this process.
What is a pit fire?
This earthwork takes the shape of a figure or animal.
What is an effigy?
knots in threads used to document a variety of information by the Inkas
What is a quipu?
An aztec feather headdress was discovered in a museum in Austria. This clue helped identify it's culture of creation.
What is a quetzal feather?
The sacred rock that has no shadow during both equinoxes at Machu Picchu
What is the Intihuiatana or the "hitching post of the sun"?
This Shoshone ceremony was banned by the United States government. It honored the great Creator and celebrated the gift of the buffalo.
What is the Sun Dance?
What is the Olmec culture?