Prehistory includes all of human existence before the development of ______.

a. carved images
b. written records
c. philosophy
d. none of the above


b. written records

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Ad campaigns tend to utilize the same creative elements of music and visuals in placements across media, whether TV, radio, or online. 2. To concoct attention-grabbing sounds, advertising often combines acoustic sources with other effects, blurring the line between music and nonmusic. 3. Writers of hit songs tend not to write music for commercials because advertising doesn’t pay well and it would sully their reputations. 4. When advertisers license popular songs for use in their commercials, they might change the lyrics from the original but are required to get permission from the copyright holder for such alterations. 5. An AFM member serving as a leader in a recording session for a broadcast commercial may serve as the conductor but not as an instrumentalist on the session.

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The "imperial" gaze of Alexander is distinctly different from the gaze of Napoleon because

a) Alexander looks past the viewer into the future while Napoleon engages the viewer in the present. b) Alexander's expression is compassionate and fatherly, unlike the stern, controlling gaze of Napoleon. c) Alexander makes no eye contact with the viewer to emphasize his position as ruler over conquered subjects, but Napoleon's direct gaze links his identity and condition to that of the common man. d) the "imperial" gaze follows conventions of sculpture, while Napoleon is portrayed in paint, allowing the artist to use more creativity of expression.

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"Theo" refers to

a. a book by van Gogh. b. van Gogh's brother. c. van Gogh's father. d. van Gogh's son. e. van Gogh's art teacher.

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What art movement influenced the movie Un Chien Andalou (An Andalusian Dog)?

a)  Surrealism b)  Realism c)  Post-Impressionism d)  Abstract Expressionism

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