Art Of Africa In The Modern Era

1. Identify the title and cultural period of Image 1.

Title: African Masks, Period: Benin Kingdom

Title: Twin Figures
Period: Yoruba Culture
Year: 20th Century

Title: Ancient Pottery, Period: Egyptian Civilization

Title: Abstract Art, Period: Renaissance

The correct title of the image is Twin Figures, originating from the Yoruba culture in the 20th century. The incorrect answers provided do not match the description of the image.

Explanation

The correct title of the image is Twin Figures, originating from the Yoruba culture in the 20th century. The incorrect answers provided do not match the description of the image.

2. What is the title, artist, and year of Image 2?

Title: UntitledArtist: UnknownYear: 2002

Title: CityscapeArtist: John SmithYear: 1998

Title: Flag for a New World
Artist: El Anatsui
Year: 2004

Title: Ocean SunsetArtist: Jane DoeYear: 2010

The correct answer provides the specific title 'Flag for a New World', artist 'El Anatsui', and year '2004' for Image 2. The other options do not match the actual details of Image 2.

Explanation

The correct answer provides the specific title 'Flag for a New World', artist 'El Anatsui', and year '2004' for Image 2. The other options do not match the actual details of Image 2.

3. What is the title of the image created by artist Julie Mehretu in 2002?

Exploration

Title: Dispersion
Artist: Julie Mehretu
Year: 2002

Fragmentation

Convergence

Julie Mehretu created the image titled 'Dispersion' in the year 2002. The other options do not match the title mentioned in the question.

Explanation

Julie Mehretu created the image titled 'Dispersion' in the year 2002. The other options do not match the title mentioned in the question.

4. Identify the image depicting the Nankani Compound in Sirigu, Ghana in 1972.

Title: Nankani Compound
Period: Sirigu, Ghana
Year: 1972

Title: Slave Trade MarketPeriod: Cape Coast, GhanaYear: 1800.

Title: Royal PalacePeriod: Kumasi, GhanaYear: 1985.

Title: Cocoa PlantationPeriod: Mampong, GhanaYear: 1960.

The correct answer describes the specific image of the Nankani Compound in Sirigu, Ghana in 1972, while the incorrect answers provide alternative locations and time periods that are not relevant to the question. This allows for a multiple-choice question format that tests knowledge of specific historical images.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the specific image of the Nankani Compound in Sirigu, Ghana in 1972, while the incorrect answers provide alternative locations and time periods that are not relevant to the question. This allows for a multiple-choice question format that tests knowledge of specific historical images.

5. Identify the art piece in Image 5.

Title: The Persistence of MemoryCulture: SpanishYear: 20th Century

Title: Mona LisaCulture: ItalianYear: 16th Century

Title: Power Figure
Culture: Democratic Republic of Congo
Year: 19th Century

Title: Starry NightCulture: DutchYear: 19th Century

Image 5 depicts a Power Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 19th Century. It is a significant piece of African art showcasing the cultural and artistic traditions of the region.

Explanation

Image 5 depicts a Power Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 19th Century. It is a significant piece of African art showcasing the cultural and artistic traditions of the region.

6. Which culture is known for the masks in performance shown in Image 6?

Inuit Culture - Canada

Title: Masks in Performance
Culture: Bwa Culture - Burkina Faso
Year: 1984

Maasai Culture - Kenya

Aboriginal Culture - Australia

The masks in performance shown in Image 6 are specific to the Bwa Culture in Burkina Faso, as mentioned in the title of the image and correct answer.

Explanation

The masks in performance shown in Image 6 are specific to the Bwa Culture in Burkina Faso, as mentioned in the title of the image and correct answer.