Question

This depiction of Mansa Musa, the ruler of Mali, could be an example of syncretism because

A) it shows both people and the written word.
B) it depicts both African and European objects.
C) it is a work of art that is made with different types of paint.
D) it is an African work of art that shows the likeness of the human form.

Answer 1

B) it depicts both African and European objects.

Step-by-step explanation:

syncretism -

The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.

Answer 2

This depiction of Mansa Musa, the ruler of Mali, could be an example of syncretism because it depicts both African and European objects.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The spreading of Islam resulted in the spread of trade into places like Ghana and Mali. This also resulted in the flourishing of arts, followed by fusion of arts to produce syncretic mixes of artworks. The paintings of Mansa Musa I, the ruler of Mali are a noteworthy example.

Even now there are structures of religious buildings in places like Jenne which drew inspiration from African and European objects. They have been subjected to construction and reconstruction and they stand as a testimony to cultural diversities and traditions from their place of origin.