Material Culture and Cognition
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 68 • Published In • Pages: 745-748 •
By Robbins, Michael C.
Hypothesis
Societies with predominantly circular houses will prefer curved lines in art. Societies with predominantly rectangular houses will prefer straight lines in art (745-746).
Note
The association was found to be opposite the prediction. Circular houses were associated with straight lines, and rectangular houses were associated with curved lines.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mann-Whitney U-Test | Not Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Art Style (ranked From Linear To Cuvilinear) | Association | Decorative Art, Visual Arts, Representative Art |
| House Shape (circular Or Rectangular) | Association | Dwellings |