What are three ways to define Europe. Discuss current political organization in Europe
What will be an ideal response?
• Europe may be defined physically as geographical landmass, culturally and as a concept that includes several island nations (e.g., the United Kingdom), the nation-states on the western end of the European continent to western Russia in the east, and to countries such as Sweden in the north and Greece in the south.
• For much of its history Europe was divided into fiefdoms that were often governed by loosely defined kingdoms and later empires.
• In recent times Europe may be perceived as a collection of independent democratic nation-states.
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A. Founded the academic study of the history and development of the visual arts B. Pioneered the biographical approach to the study of art history C. Introduced the idea that works of art should be analyzed in the context of the culture and time period in which they were created D. Authored some of the earliest recorded historical descriptions of works of art
Development of individual improvisational expertise contributed to
a. an increase in New Orleans style collective improvisations that highlighted group synergy b. a decline in band performances in favor of solo performances c. a decline in New Orleans style collective improvisations in favor of an emphasis on individual players d. an increase in demand for race records
A madrigal is a
a. court jester. b. multi-movement sacred instrumental composition. c. secular vocal work set to a poem, usually about love. d. none of the above.
Realism reacted against this style:
a. Impressionism b. Symbolism c. Romanticism d. Classicism