Analysis Of The Totem Pole

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Assignment 1 The Totem Pole photographed by Adelaide de Menil belongs to the category of craft. The reasoning for this is that it was created with a high degree of workmanship and skill. The totem pole is a work of cultural style. At first glance, the exaggerated form, use of strong colors, and distorted figures may lead one to believe that this is an abstract work of art. However, this is not an abstract piece as it was designed in the context of a specific culture, one in which we do not understand. The crucifix is a religious figure that has been a main element in various forms of art for an extensive period of time, making The Crucifix by Giotto Di Bondone a work of cultural style. Another aspect of cultural works of art is that they help

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