All Flashcards
Compare the function of the Templo Mayor and Chavín de Huántar.
Both served as religious centers, but Templo Mayor was Aztec and dedicated to multiple deities, while Chavín de Huántar was a pilgrimage site with a central deity.
Compare the masonry techniques of Machu Picchu and City of Cusco.
Both used advanced Incan masonry, but Machu Picchu showcases ashlar masonry (precisely cut stones), while Cusco demonstrates the overall city planning and integration with the landscape.
Compare the use of animal imagery in the Great Serpent Mound and the Transformation Mask.
The Great Serpent Mound uses the snake form as an effigy, while the Transformation Mask uses bird and human forms to represent transformation and ancestry.
Compare the function of the All-T'oqapu Tunic and the Ruler's Feather Headdress.
Both served as status symbols, but the tunic used t'oqapu to represent people/events, while the headdress used feathers to symbolize eternity and power.
Compare the materials used in the Maize Cobs and the Black-on-Black Ceramic Vessel.
Maize Cobs used metal alloys to replicate corn, whereas the Ceramic Vessel used blackware ceramic.
Define 'Lanzón Stela'.
A central monolithic sculpture at Chavín de Huántar, depicting a composite human-animal deity.
What are 'Kivas'?
Circular, underground spaces used for rituals and gatherings by the Ancient Puebloans.
Define 'Lintel'.
A horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.
What is an 'Effigy Mound'?
An earthwork shaped like an animal or other figure, often for ceremonial purposes.
What is 'Axis Mundi'?
A concept representing the center of the world, often a sacred space or object.
Define 'Repoussé'.
A metalworking technique where metal is hammered from the back to create a raised design.
What is 'Ashlar Masonry'?
Precisely cut and fitted stones used in construction without mortar.
Define 'T'oqapu'.
Squares on Incan textiles symbolizing people, events, or places.
How does the Lanzón Stela relate to Andean religious traditions?
It embodies composite imagery and religious symbolism central to Andean beliefs.
How do the Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings relate to Ancient Puebloan architectural traditions?
They exemplify adaptation to the environment and community living through sandstone construction.
How does the All-T'oqapu Tunic relate to Incan textile traditions?
It showcases the importance of textiles as indicators of status and the use of symbolic motifs.
How does the Great Serpent Mound relate to Mississippian mound-building traditions?
It represents a unique effigy mound, reflecting the culture's connection to nature and possible astrological beliefs.
How does the Black-on-Black Ceramic Vessel relate to Pueblo pottery traditions?
It demonstrates the innovative techniques and artistic expression within Pueblo ceramic art.