How does Rogier van der Weyden's use of space heighten the emotional impact of his Deposition altarpiece (Fig. 19-13)?
A. The use of deep illusionistic space makes the scene seem more realistic.
B. The full-sized figures seem to press forward into the viewer's space.
C. He used multiple perspectives so viewers could see all the figures.
D. His use of atmospheric perspective draws the viewer into the image.
Answer: B
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A. in an experimental style. B. in a traditional style. C. in a nationalistic style. D. in a non-ethnic style.
Common to many religions is the spiritual journey to a sacred space; this journey is called a
a) pilgrimage. b) shrine. c) relic. d) retablo.
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a) in performance the polyphonic texture could be rendered monophonically b) the omission of the refrain c) the adaptation of an altogether different text d) other voices were added, either as accompaniment or in the form of improvised counterpoint
Which of the following terms are used to describe a single note and which are not?
What will be an ideal response?