In addition to the characteristic noted in the painting’s title, which feature of this image reflects distinctive Mannerist style?
a) the proportions of the Christ child.
b) the inclusion of the Classical column in the background.
c) the symbolic use of deep red and blue.
d) the complex drapery effects of the Virgin’s dress and robe.
Answer: a
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A. Neo-Babylonian B. Hellenistic and Roman C. Minoan and Mycenaen D. Achaemenid Persian
Listen to PL 13-24, "Spring on Snowy Mountains," then indicate the best answer for each of the following questions:Modern Western influence is heard in this piece mainly in the presence of
A. textures featuring melody in the right-hand melody part and arpeggiated chords in the left-hand accompanying part. B. the bending of certain pitches upward by pressing into the strings. C. its basis in the Western-derived baban form. D. all of the above.
Consider the statues of Menkaure and Khamerernebty and the Burghers of Calais. Describe the medium of each of these works and identify each by artist or culture. Then discuss the similarities and differences in these representations of the human form in relation to the themes of each work and its relationship to the viewer
What will be an ideal response?
What did the Greeks create as the basis for the architectural features and proportions used in buildings?
a) architectural orders b) hierarchic scale c) a post-and-beam system d) capitals of varying complexity