Pieter Bruegel’s Hunters in the Snow (Jager im Schnee) is considered a genre painting because it __________.
a. creates an illusion of deep space
b. features food items and domestic utensils
c. depicts the ordinary activities of peasants
d. combines Christian imagery with Classical forms
c. depicts the ordinary activities of peasants
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a. The tempo is extremely slow. b. The melodies have an intense rise to the top of the scale. c. The subject of the music is holy. d. It does not have clearly defined rhythms or meters.
Compare some of the religious landmarks of medieval Christendom with those of medieval Hinduism and/or Buddhism.
What will be an ideal response?
Who used acrylic to "stain" the canvas?
a. Frankenthaler b. Rothko c. Gorky d. Smith e. Noguchi
Which statement is true regarding the depiction of this figure?
A. Its stylistic treatment is related to catharsis. B. It reflects Classical order and balance. C. It follows Polykleitos' Canon. D. Its nudity counters Greek conventions for representation.