Which of the following statements best describes John Henry Fuseli's artworks, including The Nightmare?

A. He portrayed humanity as rational and good.
B. He glorified the irrational side of human nature.
C. He selected themes that corresponded to Enlightenment values.
D. He valued the dominance of drawing over painterly effects.


Answer: B

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A. CD 1:17 is polyphonic; CD 1:18 is heterophonic. B. CD 1:18 is polyphonic; CD 1:17 is heterophonic. C. CD 1:17 is monophonic; CD 1:18 is homophonic. D. CD 1:18 is monophonic; CD 1:17 is homophonic.

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Postmodernism grew out of modernism, beginning roughly around the year __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Discuss how social features are reflected in architecture. Relate an example from the text that shows the ties between architectural design and social space. Then, think of an example in your own life that shows this relationship.

What will be an ideal response?

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The Renaissance, as a stylistic period in Western music, encompassed the years ________.

A. 1600-1750 B. 1820-1900 C. 1750-1820 D. 1450-1600

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