Which word describes a work that challenges existing conventions of art?

A. Expressive
B. Kitsch
C. Animé
D. Avant-garde


Answer: D

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List and discuss three contemporary artists who have incorporated crafts media and techniques into their works. Discuss their works in terms of the themes and/or purposes of art that the selected craft media emphasize. In addition, discuss their form, relating characteristics of the media to the elements and principles found in these works

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The greatest period of stained glass artistry is considered to be medieval times, when multicolored glass paintings were used to fill the long windows of Gothic cathedrals. The most beautiful, best preserved set of windows can be found in

a. Russia b. the United States c. the Victoria and Albert Museum, London d. Chartes, France e. none of the above

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Which of these features most clearly defines swing:

a. improvisation b. short embellished melodies c. rhythmic play over a four-beat rhythm d. a faster tempo

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This example is representative of which one of the following genres?

A. ragtime piano B. piano version of a ragtime song C. novelty piano D. stride piano

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