Which portions of this object were transformed in meaning from its culture of origin to that of its captors?
a) the combined eagle and lion features
b) the wings of the griffin
c) the decorative patterns covering the figure
d) the armored mask over the head
Answer: A
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Which of the following is NOT a way in which Aristotle has influenced Western thought?
A. Middle Ages Christian, Muslim, and Jewish scholars regarded his writings as containing authoritative teachings on the natural world. B. His ethical writings became the prevailing moral code of the West. C. His logic is still taught in college philosophy courses. D. His ideas were later accepted as authoritative by the Roman Catholic Church.
Fifteenth-century Flemish art was primarily concerned with
A. achieving reality through symbolic detail. B. psychological truth. C. abstract purity. D. idealized perfection.
Kandinsky wanted to make paintings that made no reference to
a) the material world of subject matter. b) spirituality. c) sounds. d) emotion.
Which of the following is not true?
a. A jazz drummer interacts with the soloists using kicks and prods. b. The only function of a jazz drummer is to keep the time and groove. c. The role of the jazz drummer changed as jazz evolved. d. A drummer plays an important part in creating the overall sound of a jazz ensemble.