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100
Dome shaped shrine erected by Buddhist monks
What are stuppas?
100
This structure from the Early Period can be seen from space.
What is the Great Wall of China?
100
This group was known for its militaristic style and portrayals of human sacrifice
What is Aztec?
100
Religion dominant in Africa tha tinfluenced their artwork
What is Animism?
100
This group showed much respect for natural recources because they were scarce.
Who the Micronesians?
200
This emperor placed a greater emphasis on the Buddhist doctrine.
Who is king Ashoka?
200
In the Caves of a Thousand Buddhas there are many elegant and decorative motifs and certain figural elements from this influence.
What is Western Influence?
200
This group is known for its agricultural terraces displayed at Machu Picchu.
What are the Incas
200
Their sculptures are represented by freestanding figures, cylindrical torsos, and softwood masks.
What are the Dogon?
200
Much of polynesian art and especially Hawaiian art was this form
What is featherwork?
300
This dynasty placed a great deal of emphasis on ornate capitals with animal figures
What is the Maurya Dynasty?
300
The Japanese are known for their houses being supported vertically by these elements. They also have make shift walls in their homes.
What are columns?
300
This American indigenous group created many wood works such as totem poles and canoes
What are the Northwestern Groups?
300
They created mortuary heads and figures that represent primeval ancestors. Use a dark finish and carve in a geometrically form
What is The Fang?
300
This group made carved drums, ritual figures, and polychromed pottery
What is Sepik River peoples
400
The Pallava dynasty introduced this form of temple style with a number of pyramidal raths
What is dravida style?
400
Type of art in the form of wood-block prints that typically depicted scenes from everyday life
What is Ukiyo-e?
400
Largest pyramid in South America was built by this group
What is Mochica?
400
Made masks for secret societies and religious cults?
What is Yoruba?
400
They are are known for their large masks made of bark cloth stretched over wickerwork frames
Who are the Baining people?
500
The name of the dancing Shiva icon
What is Nataraja?
500
This Japanese period was governed by military and emphasized boldness and refinement.
What is Kamakura Period?
500
This group is renowned for its elaborate grave offerings, copper plates, and objects made of other minerals
What is Eastern Woodlands?
500
Fertility doll of the Ashanti doll
What is aku'ba?
500
Melanesian Art had a profound impact on these artists
Who are Paul Gauguin and Max Ernst?