AP Art History questions with correct answers

223. Presentation of Fijian mats and tapa cloths to Queen Elizabeth II (Fiji, Polynesia, 1953 C.E) CORRECT ANSWER - Multimedia performance (costume; cosmetics, including scent, chant movements, and pandanus fiber/hibiscus mats Function: Where important people meet to drink tea out of the same container, starting with most important person to the least important person Content: Mat People in costumes Designs Barkcloth with geometric patterned details Context: After three days on the island of Fiji, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip departed for the kingdom of Tonga where they stayed for two days before leaving for extended days stays in New Zealand and Australia. On the occasion of her visit to Tonga, an enormous barkcloth was commissioned in Queen Elizabeth's honor and had her initials, "ERIII", painted onto a rare piece of ngatu. 224. The Gates. (New York City, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, C.E) CORRECT ANSWER - Mixed Media installation - extends 37km in Central Park in New York City Form: Public art, citizens contributed to it Took two months to install steel, vinyl, mixed media Over 23 miles long