What was an advantage of stone masonry in the construction of cathedrals?
A. Vaults were more cost efficient
B. Cut stone was readily available.
C. It was less susceptible to fire.
D. It was reminiscent of pagan architecture.
Answer: C
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The __________ flower that emerges from Vishnu's navel in Vishnu Sleeping on Ananta (fig. 2.2) sets time in motion
A. lily B. magnolia C. iris D. gardenia E. lotus
Crossing the so-called "axis of action" between two performers will
a. reverse screen direction on the cut. b. create a smooth flow of the action. c. divert attention from continuity. d. speed up the action.
The purpose of the pagoda is rooted in its origins as a
a) watch tower. b) royal residence. c) pyramid. d) memorial to the dead