What was a main reason for the revival of fresco in the twentieth century?

a)  Fresco could be used to decorate public buildings.
b)  The invention of new technologies made fresco painting practical.
c)  The characteristically bright colors of fresco appealed to the public.
d)  There was a renewed interest in classical traditions and subject matter.


a)  Fresco could be used to decorate public buildings.

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a. the Franciscans b. the Benedictines c. the Jesuits d. the Dominicans

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This selection best relates to which statement?

a) the color of the isorhythmic uppermost voice is stated three times, each time in a different mensuration b) Halfway through this work the uppermost voice begins to repeat itself c) At the beginning and ending of this work all voices engage in hocket d) the isorhythmic tenor color is stated three times, each time in a different mensuration

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The stone carved in the shape of a phallus representing Shiva, often found on Hindu temple grounds, is called a

a) linga. b) mandala. c) Ramayana. d) Durga.

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