ead tne passage carefully and answer the questions given below: Art is important all around the world, It can be amusing, entertaining, informative and inspiringE Orit ean be threatening, disturbing and challengingt can strengthen traditional values, spread new laeas o preserve a treasured heritage from past times ODIt 2 The ancient Greeks were the greatest sculptors of the ancient world. They used, sculptures to decorate their temples. The Greeks were experts at turning stone into life-like imitations ot real people Traditionally, Native Americans carved tall tree-trunks into towering totem poles, and placed them outside the homes of powerful families. They were signs of high rank, and records of tamiuy history, they were sometime also thought to have protective powers. In Tibet, painted canvás cloths called tankas hang in Buddhist temples. They show gods, spirits and sacred symbols, and help Buddhist worshippers pray. The artists who create tankas follow strict rules and use traditional patterns and colors when composing their designs. Questions: 1. Why is art important all around the world? 2. What does art strengthen2 3. Who were the greatest sculptors of the ancient world? What did they use.sculpture for? 4. What did the Native Americans carve? 5. What were the totem poles signs of? 6. What are 'tankas'? How are they created?
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This glossary contains a number of recurrent terms found on the present site which may not be clear to all readers, especially when employed within the context of an art historical discussion. Some terms, signaled by an icon of the Vermeer's monogram, are examined as they relate specifically to Vermeer's art. Each of the four sections of the glossary can be accessed from the menu top located on the top of the page.
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