Discuss the design scheme for the fresco scenes painted by Giotto in the Arena Chapel and assess the purpose of the chapel
What will be an ideal response?
The lives of the Virgin and of Christ are depicted in the panels that run around the walls of the entire chapel. Artistically, presenting the scenes showing psychological intensity and accuracy demonstrated the skill of the artist. The heightened sense of reality attests to the transition from Byzantine rigidity.
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What will be an ideal response?
Which word is synonymous with "nonrealistic theatre?"
A. Expressionism B. Antirealism C. Socialism D. Surrealism
One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to
a. bring attention to lyrics being performed by a lead singer. b. harmonize with the rhythm section. c. create musical contrast so the return of the vocals will sound fresh d. add harmonic interest by playing riffs.
Which of the following provides an important example of the Greeks’ practice of archaiologia?
a. their excavation of Cycladic settlements b. their aggressive pursuit of trade with other cultures c. their cultivation of visual art and architecture d. their retelling of stories like those told in the Odyssey and the Iliad