Botticelli's landmark painting, The Birth of Venus
A. represents the beginning of oil painting in Italy.
B. was the earliest application of the laws of linear perspective.
C. reflects the revival of Classical themes in European art.
D. is filled with overt Christian symbolism.
Answer: C
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The sculpture Laocoön and His Sons displays which characteristic aspect of Hellenistic art?
A. Polykleitos's Canon is the organizing principle for depicting their bodies. B. The three figures are each rendered in a contrapposto pose. C. Human vulnerability and extreme emotions are key themes. D. The three figures' inner turmoil is revealed through psychoanalysis of its main theme.
In the wake of the Protestant Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church launched a reform movement known as the
A. Spanish Inquisition. B. Catholic Reformation. C. Babylonian Captivity. D. Great Schism.
Who wrote the play on which Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro was based?
A. Engelbert Humperdinck B. Cherubino C. Count Almaviva D. Beaumarchais
Which composition is a stunning example of a mensuration canon?
a. Salve, Regina b. Missa Prolationum c. Guillaume se va chaufer d. Prenez sur moi