Give an example and describe the style of Minoan wall painting. What can we conclude about the Minoan people?
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
Minoan painters worked on a large scale, emphasizing sea creatures and natural scenes.
The style included geometric borders, linear contours and bright, unshaded fields of color.
The body was typically shown in motion and in profile or full-faced views.
Men are depicted with dark skin and women are depicted with pale skin.
Men and women were both included in ritual practices as seen in Bull Leaping.
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The instrumentation of this seven-piece musical ensemble represents some of the most important instruments in traditional Arab music. Name, briefly describe, and classify the instruments that the performers in the ensemble are playing. See also Figure 10.1, The Takht Ensemble, which illustrates the performers and their instruments
What will be an ideal response?
In what style is this music?
a. Renaissance b. Baroque c. Classical d. Romantic
Most contemporary playwrights spend 8-10 hours writing each day.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Who is the alto saxophone player in this listening example?
A. Wayne Shorter B. John Coltrane C. Charlie Parker D. Ornette Coleman