Explain how Neolithic art is different than Paleolithic art. How is this demonstrated in the earthenware beaker from Susa?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Unlike the naturalistic forms of Paleolithic art, Neolithic art is characterized by geometric designs and abstract forms.
2. The earthenware beaker from Susa features solid bands of decoration and animals that are abstracted into geometric shapes, such as the triangular and circular shapes that define a goat’s body in the center of the vessel.

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Which of the following is true of vocal parts in gamelan music?

A. Soloist and chorus sing the same pre-composed melody. B. The sung text has little to do with the melody. C. The chorus improvises a melody part during the performance. D. The solo melody always stays on the same pulse.

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Opera emerged as an attempt to recreate the relationship between music and speech found in

Greek drama

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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How did the use of oil paint contribute to Flemish artists' ability to create varied surface textures in paintings?

A. It reflects light. B. It dries slowly. C. It is applied in thin layers. D. All of the above.

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Collective creations were embraced as an alternative to isolated playwriting by __________ playwrights during the 1970s.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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