Intro to Art: Religious Imagery

Like the image above, the ___________ often commissioned works of art, claiming to be in the name of religion.

C. Monks and Priests.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the intention of this piece of art known as the Perumal Temple Statue?

D. The images are multi-colored to show Hindu acceptance of all races.

The above photograph shows an example of a _________________.

A. Reliquary

What is a monogram?

C. A character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven.

A martyr is a person who is __________________

A. Put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause.

Illuminated manuscripts have historically been created and used by which two religious faiths?

A. Christianity and Islamic

The above piece of art is a replica of what type of religious art?

C. stained-glass window

Examine the painting above. Based on your knowledge of art and the painting itself, which of the following is not true?

C. The painting was commissioned by the government for the church, as a peace offering

Anthropomorphic images, such as the one above, are most commonly created by Native Tribes in ________________.

D. British Columbia

How does art serve a functional purpose for many places of worship?

B. It provides a connection and reminder to its patrons of their faith and god(s).