In the Lion Capital from Sarnath (Fig. 10-6), the animals represent the __________ of the world mentioned in Buddhist creation myths

A. four great rulers
B. four great temples of Sarnath
C. four Buddhas of the earth
D. four great rivers


Answer: D

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The fifth-century Greek artist __________ created The Discus Thrower (fig. 6.6)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Humanism was a major focus of Renaissance literature.

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

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The composer of this listening example is:

A. Steve Reich B. Henry Cowell C. Scott Joplin D. Philip Bimstein

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The German Renaissance artist Matthias Grünewald's Isenheim Altarpiece is unusual and powerful for its __________

a. melancholy depiction of the Virgin and Child b. use of classically inspired figures c. dramatic use of spotlighting d. tormented and dramatic depiction of the Crucifixion e. use of Italianate sculptural modeling

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