Relate the Islamic idea of paradise to the Alhambra's Court of the Lions
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The courtyard was originally a sunken garden with raised fountains and water channels.
The Islamic vision of paradise was a well-watered, walled garden.
The star-shaped dome is formed of muqarnas and supported by corner squinches and wall projections. The effect is an ephemeral evocation of dazzling heavenly space.
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The facade of Borromini's San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane __________.
A. seeks dramatic effects of light and shadow B. adheres to Classical architectural rules C. is an allegory of the Reformation D. reproduces Bernini's facade at St. Peter's
Which of these would you likely NOT hear in the electric blues?
a) riffs b) stop time c) melismatic singing d) power chords
In ancient Egypt, the human body was sculpted in different ways depending on the class of the person.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The following are painting media:
A. fresco B. tempera C. oil D. encaustic E. all of the above