All Flashcards
What is Ethnographic Analogy?
Comparing archaeological remains with current traditional practices to understand past artistic elements.
Define Ethnohistoric Documents.
Written accounts from the past, often used in investigating Native North American art.
What are Hieroglyphs?
Mayan and Mexica writing systems providing insights into text, images, history, and art.
Define Scholastic Sources.
Written accounts, especially from European colonizers, used in art historical investigation.
What is Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration?
Using insights from fields like astronomy, botany, and zoology to understand art.
Compare the sources used to study Mesoamerican art and Native North American art.
Mesoamerica relies on hieroglyphs and interdisciplinary approaches, while Native North America uses oral history and tribal perspectives.
Compare the limitations of ethnographic analogy and European colonial records.
Ethnographic analogy can impose modern interpretations, while colonial records can be biased and inaccurate.
Compare the use of written records in studying Mesoamerican and Native North American art.
Mesoamerica uses hieroglyphs, while Native North America uses ethnohistoric documents and tribal histories.
Compare the role of oral tradition in Mesoamerican and Native North American art studies.
Oral tradition is more central to understanding Native North American art than Mesoamerican art.
Compare the use of archaeological evidence in studying Mesoamerican and Native North American art.
Archaeological evidence is crucial for both, but Mesoamerica also relies heavily on deciphering hieroglyphs found at sites.
Why is it important to consider the source when using European colonizers' accounts?
These accounts can be biased and inaccurate due to the mistreatment of indigenous populations.
How do Mayan hieroglyphs contribute to understanding their art?
They offer insights into the text, images, history, and artistic elements of Mayan culture.
What role do tribal histories play in understanding Native North American art?
They provide oral and written histories from the tribes themselves, offering valuable perspectives.
How can modern artists' accounts and interviews inform the study of Native North American art?
They provide contemporary insights and interpretations of traditional and modern art practices.
Why is archaeological excavation important for understanding Native North American art?
It helps to uncover pre-contact and colonial cultures, providing physical evidence of past artistic practices.