Brancusi sought to simplify and purify his forms. Discuss how Brancusi used tangible objects and created sculpture that conveyed the pure idea of the subject. Cite examples to support your answer

What will be an ideal response?


Brancusi wanted to give form to the essence of an object three-dimensionally and go beyond abstracted sculpture to invite viewer meditation.

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This Jesuit church became the model for other Roman Baroque Churches: a. Il Gesù b. Westminster Abbey

c. St. Peter's d. St. Mark's

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After hearing a motet sung in the Sistine Chapel, this composer returned to his room and wrote it down from memory;

the pope later dubbed him a Knight of the Golden Spur.

a. Beethoven b. Haydn c. Mozart

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The dominance of English language cultural products, including theatre, is seen by most critics as a good thing, leading to international unity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following directors is known for collaborative development of production concept?

a. Vsevelod Meyerhold b. W. S. Gilbert c. Andre Antoine d. Julie Taymor

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