ART105 CSUOnline Transformation In Mesoamerican & Northern American Cultures

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Purpose The purpose of this Discussion Board forum is to further explore the theme of transformation in Mesoamerican and Northern American cultures. Directions: 1. Review the textbook information, and then read the following articles about these three artifacts: • • • Figure 8-19 Raimondi Stele, from the main temple, Chavin de Huantar, Peru, ca. 800200 BCE. Incised green diorite. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/unraveling-mystery-behindraimondi-stele-006012 Figure 8-27 Burial mask, Ipiutak, from Point Hope, Alaska, ca. 100 CE. Ivory. • https://prezi.com/unylculhpoks/burial-mask-ipiutak-from-point-hope-alaska/ • • Figure 9-11 Eagle transformation mask, Kwakiutl, Alert Bay, Canada, late 19th century. Wood, feathers, and string. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/indigenousamericas/a/transformation-masks 2. Answer the following questions in a 3-paragraph minimum post: • • • What aspects of each of these three objects support the theme of transformation? What function did each of these objects serve? Why do you think the theme of transformation was so widespread and prevalent in Mesoamerican and North American cultures? 3. Reply to a classmate (at least one paragraph). Did they interpret the idea of transformation evident in these objects/cultures differently than you did? Did they make some good observations about this theme, or catch something in the articles that you may have missed? (“I agree/disagree with you” is not a valid response).
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Running Head: TRANSFORMATION IN MESOAMERICAN AND NORTHERN AMERICAN
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Theme Of Transformation In Mesoamerican And Northern American Cultures
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The aspect of figure 8-19 Raimondi Stele, from the main temple, Chavin de Huantar,
Peru, ca. 800-200 BCE. Incised green diorite that supports the theme of transformation is the
technique of contour rivalry used in the art forms together with the shows of Raimondi Stele.
The object serves the function of creating a dualism in the imagery of the indigenous god and the
inherent adornments. The contours in the image depict a multiple dime...

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