How does the use of line in Eugène Delacroix's The Death of Sardanapalus differ from David's Death of Socrates?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Delacroix's painting, an emotional work of an exotic, passionate subject, differs from the stable, precise Death of Socrates in that it has a diagonal recession rather than horizontal and vertical lines and it lacks a grid.

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_____ is famous for her use of fiber materials

A) ?Audrey Flack B) ?Cindy Sherman C) ?Magdalena Abakanowicz D) ?Carolee Schneemann

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Which of the following is NOT an idea offered by Barton regarding critique sessions?

A. Critique should establish what is working before suggestions for change

B. The teacher should be the first to respond. C. Keep comments distinct between first and second showings. D. Critique is a great place to work on your vocabulary.

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The Court of Lions exemplifies the style of Islamic architecture in __________.

a. Egypt b. Persia c. India d. Spain

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Which of the following is considered a masterpiece of the Rayonnant style?

A. Reims Cathedral B. Saint-Denis C. Sainte-Chapelle D. Amiens Cathedral

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