What kind of artwork portrays objects in recognizable form?

Representational art

Is art that represents natural objects in recognizable form?

Representational art that presents natural objects in recognizable form and realism is an accurate and truthful portrayal of subject matter. Abstract art that presents natural objects in recognizable form and realism is an accurate and truthful portrayal of subject matter.

When a work does not refer to the natural or objective world at all it is called?

nonrepresentational or nonobjective. when a work does not refer to the natural or objective world at all.

Is a system of visual images the meaning of which is widely understood by a given culture or cultural group?

Iconography

Is a brand of representation in which the artist retains apparently realistic elements?

Terms in this set (20) True/False: Naturalism is a brand of representation in which the artist retains apparently realistic elements.

Which are characteristics of abstract art?

The main characteristics of abstractionism are:

Opposition to the Renaissance Model and Figurative Art;
Non-Representational Art;
Subjective art;
Absence of Recognizable Objects;
Valuation of Shapes, Colors, Lines and Textures.

Which medium was used to decorate mummy cases in Faiyum Egypt?

Wood was one of the more common painting supports, although linen was also used frequently. In some rare occasions, the Fayum mummy portraits were painted directly onto the mummy wrappings.

Why was a portrait mask placed over the head of the mummy?

A final shroud was placed on the mummy to keep all the wrappings together. Mummia was added to the shroud to “glue” it all together. Then a painted portrait mask was placed over the mummy’s head so that dead person’s soul (Ka) could recognize its owner. The mummy was then placed into a painted, decorated coffin.

What are the 9 steps of mummification?

Mummification Step by Step

Insert a hook through a hole near the nose and pull out part of the brain.
Make a cut on the left side of the body near the tummy.
Remove all internal organs.
Let the internal organs dry.
Place the lungs, intestines, stomach and liver inside canopic jars.
Place the heart back inside the body.

Is mummification used today?

The ancient Egyptian practice of preserving bodies through mummification is no longer the preferred method to pay homage to our dead, but it is still alive and well in research labs.

How old is the oldest mummy?

6,000 years old