Double-Headed Serpent statue

1. Describe the Double-Headed Serpent.
2. How did the social or political environment influence the creation of this artwork?
3. What may the snake have symbolized to the Aztecs?

 Describe the Olmec stone mask discussed in the podcast.

1. What is known about Olmec masks? What have archaeologists and art scholars learned about these masks?
2. Why are artifacts like this mask from cultures like the Olmec important?

1. Describe the artwork discussed in the podcast. Discuss at least two principles or elements of this piece.
2. Why would the llama have been something that an Inca artist would have created?
3. What role did gold play in the Inca Empire? Why is it unusual that a gold artifact like this survived to the present?

TABLE Grading Rubric

	Full credit	Partial Credit	No credit
Double-Headed Serpent (30%)	Student gives complete, accurate answers that describe the historical context and symbolism of the Double-Headed Serpent.	Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered.	Student does not provide answers to any of the questions.
Olmec Stone Mask (30%)	Student gives complete, accurate answers that demonstrate an understanding of the construction and cultural importance of the Olmec Stone Mask.	Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered.	Student does not provide answers to any of the questions.
Inca Gold Llama (30%)	Student gives complete, accurate answers that demonstrate an understanding of the artistic and social importance of the Inca Gold Llama.	Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered.	Student does not provide answers to any of the questions.
Grammar and mechanics (10%)	Student demonstrates command of standard English conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	Student has minor conventional flaws in writing, but they do not impede overall understanding.	Student’s writing has many grammatical or mechanical flaws which impede communication.

 

 

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