Compare and contrast the northern and southern schools of painting in China
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The northern school of painting was more conservative and traditional (Fig. 18.26). A highly refined decorative style was produced which emphasizes the technical skill of the painter, a rich use of color, and a reliance on traditional Chinese themes such as the birds and flowers genre. There were also included symbolic meanings that refer to the emperor.
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This genre, intended for entertainment as well as spiritual edification, makes no use of acting, costumes, or staging
a. cantata b. opera seria c. monody d. chorale e. oratorio
What is the purpose of realism in art?
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Which principle of composition refers to the emphasis achieved by the scaling of sizes or shapes?
A. balance B. proportion C. gradation D. unity