The Porta Marzia (6.12) in Perugia was part of the _________of the city
a. defensive walls
b. temple complex
c. civic center
d. cemetery
Answer: a
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The Sarcophagus from Cerveteri (fig. 16.15) was created by the ___________
A. Greeks B. Romans C. Hellenistic Turks D. none of these E. Etruscans
How does Bartok articulate the form in "Game of Pairs"?
a. pizzicato and arco string sections b. changes in the timbre, alternating between woodwind, brass, and percussion c. dramatic dynamic contrast d. harmonic modulation toward and away from tonic
Muslims generally avoid figurative imagery in the decoration of their mosques because
a. cleanliness is a worship requirement, so walls and windows must be free of paint. b. some passages in the Qur’an warn that image makers would face divine punishment. c. creating images is considered an act of vanity and thus a sin. d. some passages in the Qur’an warn that art in any form is an abomination against God.
Discuss the shift from Modernism to Postmodernism that occurred in the last fifty years. What factors have contributed to this shift? How are these reflected in the arts?
What will be an ideal response?