The virtuoso violinist who rose to a superstar status, party by cultivating the rumor that he had sold his soul to the devil in exchange for phenomenal technical abilities, was Franz Schubert.

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


False

The preeminent violinist during the romantic period, known for his virtuoso abilities, was Niccolò Paganini.

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Giotto’s genius as a painter was recognized by his friend and contemporary ______ in the epic poem ______.

a. Dante; Divine Comedy b. Chaucer; Canterbury Tales c. Petrarch; Canzoniere d. Machiavelli; The Prince e. Castiglione; The Book of the Courtier

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The residences traditionally attributed to Augustus and Livia are both located on the Palatine Hill in Rome

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the significance of "representing" human and animal forms in the Paleolithic period?

What will be an ideal response?

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In what context would one expect to hear the term uomo universale--the "well-rounded" man?

a. being sung by the Sistine choir b. describing a Renaissance courtier c. discussing the technique of fresco painting d. being applied to the construction of a dome

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