Bernini's statue of David differed from his predecessors by showing David ____

a. in the moment of combat
b. waiting for the enemy
c. after he had slain Goliath
d. as a king


a

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Which composition is notable for its percussive orchestra, irregular accents, polymeter, polyrhythm, ostinato figures,

and dissonant polychords?

a. Debussy, Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun b. Schoenberg, Pierrot lunaire c. Barber, Adagio for Strings d. Copland, Appalachian Spring e. Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring

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The realistic sculptures of six Old Testament prophets surrounding a well was placed in the French monastery at Champmol by the master sculptor,

A. Boccaccio. B. Claus Sluter. C. Giotto. D. Michelangelo.

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The Book of Lindisfarne shows classical influence in its:

a. animals depicted in margins b. figures shown in contrapposto c. calligraphy written in Latin d. interlace patterning with interweaving forms

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What was a viewpoint of the Council of Trent concerning sacred music?

A. Polyphonic textures were the best way to clearly present the liturgical text. B. It had become corrupted by complex polyphonic devices. C. The heavy use of monophony was boring. D. Instrumental ensembles were important in keeping the congregation engaged. 

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