During the mid-twentieth century, artists of the New York School (Pollock, Rothko, deKooning) began to rethink the relationship between art and life, which led them to explore painting styles other than the representational and narrative. What important factor motivated them to do this?


The horrors of World War II.

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Name the following cadences. Blanks are provided where needed. It will be helpful to spell each chord above the staff and provide a roman numeral analysis.

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Briefly explain how the tone of the film Bringing Up Baby influences the audience’s interpretation of the film’s ideology

What will be an ideal response?

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Monument 3 (fig. 23.16) represents a ballplayer of the ancient __________ culture

A. Incan B. Mayan C. Moche D. Paracas E. Aztec

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What prior event might have motivated Alexander the Great to raze Persepolis in 330 BCE?

A. The destruction of the Assyrian city of Nimrud B. The founding of the Sasanian dynasty C. The Persian sack of the Athenian Acropolis D. The Persian sack of the fortress of Jericho

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