Summarize the symbolism found in Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights

What will be an ideal response?


Essay responses should include these points:
• Images reference the Seven Deadly Sins within the center panel.
• These sins include Pride, Envy, Greed, Gluttony, Anger, Sloth, and Lust.
• Lustful references are shown through the use of fruit.
• The pool in the center panel is surrounded by the Castles of Vanity, reminding the viewer of the falseness of human behavior.

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A) true B) false

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“Spattering” refers to a painting technique of simultaneously applying and blending more than

one shade of paint on the same surface to create a mottled effect

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The first oratorios were based on ________.

A. Greek and Roman literature B. stories from the Bible C. Greek mythology D. contemporary literature

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The Egyptian pyramids functioned primarily as

A. gathering places. B. tombs. C. administrative centers. D. temples.

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