Film Art suggests that the Western deals with "the conflict between civilized order and the lawless frontier." Drawing on readings and screenings, suggest what conventions and iconography of the Western are associated with that conflict.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary

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The term postmodern was first used in reference to a certain style in:

A. happenings. B. Conceptual Art. C. installations. D. architecture. E. motion pictures.

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In many ways the Romantic period had a split personality, with its admiration of beauty

contrasted with its fascination with evil.

a. true b. false

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Match the term with the appropriate definition.

A. clave pattern B. mambo C. deep blues D. E. F. rhythm and blues G. jump bands

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