The first design for St. Peter's Basilica was a domed central plan because __________.
A. this symbolized God's perfection
B. it enlarged an existing structure
C. the builders were Greek
D. the pope desired a long nave
Answer: A
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John Cage is reported to have said,
a. “Every note is important.” b. “Schoenberg is the greatest composer since J.S. Bach” c. “People don’t pay enough attention to my music.” d. “I have nothing to say, and I am saying it.” e. “Music is the noblest art of the human race.”
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a. commercialism co-opted the avant-garde b. theatre itself moved out of the center of culture c. an open, democratic culture moved faster than it did d. the idea of art grew in importance e. social and political unease declined
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What will be an ideal response?