Which statue is the earliest known example of the use of contrapposto in sculpture?

A. Aphrodite of Knidos
B. Diskobolos
C. Doryphoros
D. Kritios Boy


Answer: D

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A. Rehearsals are too expensive on a film location. B. Locations are usually not available for long periods of time. C. A film actor only has to do a take right once, not eight times a week. D. Film actors are more skilled than stage actors.

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During the 18th century, beauty and art were discussed together because both:

A. were studied by the upper class. B. were schools of philosophy. C. were related to the senses. D. were felt to provide pleasure. E. involved vision.

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_____ refers to the principle called "economy of means."

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

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Which sentence best describes Monk's piano solo?

a. Smooth, with rapidly flowing ideas b. Consisting of lushly voiced chords c. Angular, awkward and unexpected d. Ragtime influenced

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