Depicting inanimate object as animals is a common practice in andean art, which conveys an association between the object and the qualities that the animal embodies. and the textile would be woven for everything from yesterday clothing to ceremonial robes for religious and political elites.
Figure-ground Reversal should be the answer lmk if i’m wrong
An artist can be influenced by anything. It may be a song they hear, a design they saw, a food they ate, or a story they read. Inspiration is all around us.
Have a strong emotional effect (apex)