Which of the following is often considered to be one of the greatest group portraits ever painted?
A. de Witte's Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
B. Frans Hals' Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen
C. Caravaggio's The Calling of St. Matthew
D. Rembrandt's The Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq
Answer: D
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During the Classical period composers were asked to write much chamber music
a. true b. false
Coffering
a. helped expand interior space. b. lightened the weight of a dome or arch. c. enhanced the illusion of recession in the ceiling. d. both lightened the weight of a dome or arch, and enhanced the illusion of a recession in the ceiling.
How was Welles viewed when he arrived in Hollywood in 1939?
A. He was welcomed as the savior of the movie business. B. He was met with immense resentment from the establishment. C. He was seen as deserving of his big break in feature films. D. He was seen as a quiet, humble and serious man.