In the Maya lintel showing Shield Jaguar and Lady Xoc there is a pattern of small, square modules that runs across the top of the image and then down the left side. These modules are called __________ and can be interpreted to tell us the identity of the subjects in the artwork .

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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a. the four movements convey a sense of psychological progression b. the initial motive dominates the first movement c. it is the first symphony to employ motivic unity between all four movements d. it is the first symphony to use theme and variations form as one of its movements e. Beethoven is said to have described its famous motive as Fate knocking at the door

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Which of these forms is the simplest and oldest method of spanning a passageway?

A. Corbel vaulting B. Wattle and daub C. Mortise and tenon D. Post and lintel

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The Grizzly Bear House-Partition Screen demonstrates the characteristic style and subject matter of __________.

A. Moche art B. Northwest Coast art C. Maya art D. Puebloan art

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In doo-wop, the practice of using the voice to imitate instruments, especially percussive-sounding

instruments, was borrowed from the white artists they were covering.

a. True b. False

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