Consider the painting by Cole, The Oxbow, which depicts a view of nature that includes a human figure. Discuss the point of view and the relationship between human and nature in this work.

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American landscape painting was popular in the 19th century and covered the depiction of natural scenery in stylistic grandeur. Figures were represented but were a secondary subject emphasis. Also common to the 19th century was a Romantic portrayal of nature, which was portrayed with a spiritual quality.

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Which genre of American popular music-its heyday was from 1895 to 1920-was primarily used to accompany march-like dances such as the "two-step" and the "cakewalk"?

A) blues B) ragtime C) popular songs D) dance music

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________ is/are among the materials besides paper that have provided support for drawings

A. Papyrus
B. Cave walls
C. Silk
D. Fired clay
E. All of these answers are correct.

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West African poets composed praise poems to

a) win annual poetry competitions. b) earn favor with eligible women. c) celebrate heroic ancestors. d) gain influence over the poem’s subject.

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A battle scene will typically utilize what editing pattern to show what the opposing groups are doing at any given moment?

A. crosscutting B. eyeline matches C. shot/reverse shot D. graphic matches

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