What does the moon in An Experiment on a Bird in the Air-Pump by Joseph Wright symbolize?
a. the bird's fate
b. the patron's last name
c. the Lunar Society
d. the goddess Artemis
Answer: c
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Which of the following does NOT apply to Giotto's frescoes of the Scrovegni Chapel (Fig. 18-7)?
A. Their placement complements the building's architectural details. B. They are organized to create symmetrical pairings that encourage viewers to relate biblical events. C. They distill complex narratives into compelling moments. D. They emphasize human emotion in their details.
In which of the following countries did the style of Gothic architecture begin?
A. the Netherlands B. Italy C. Spain D. France
Muslims are called to pray from the _____
a. maqsura b. mihrab c. minaret d. kufic
Which of the following works provides a notable example of a memento mori?
a) the Last Judgment tympanum from the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy b) the Third Tone of the Sacred Psalmody from the Abbey Cathedral at Cluny c) the Angel of the Annunciation from Reims Cathedral d) the reliquary effigy of Saint Foy