What did Schumann create in 1834?
a) a music theory textbook
b) a music criticism journal
c) a song cycle called The Nursery
d) an academy called the Second Viennese School
b
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The light in Eurydice contributed to which of the following?
A. Placing the characters geographically B. Guiding the audience through the journey of the characters C. Placing the characters emotionally D. All of the above
What type of art was called "degenerate" by Adolf Hitler?
A. Neoclassicism B. Avant-garde C. Romantic D. Realist
Why would a closet drama be difficult to produce?
A. Closet dramas are plays that have been written solely for their literary value and are not meant to be performed. B. Closet dramas are usually seen as shows that should use little or no technical aspects, relying on the acting. C. Closet dramas are shows that have never fully succeeded in being performed on the stage. D. None of these choices.
Discuss the common "reflectionist" argument that genres mirror larger events and trends in society. Drawing on examples from class readings and screenings, suggest the strengths and weaknesses of this argument.
What will be an ideal response?