The black-on-black designs of Maria Martinez and her husband Julian, which are inspired by historic American Indian patterns, combine both shiny and ______, or dull, surfaces

a. thrown
b. blue
c. matte
d. raku
e. none of the above


c. matte

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Parallelism is a common principle of design, implying

A. unity. B. conflict. C. chaos. D. weakness.

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Why is the Christian community house in Dura-Europos such a small building?

A. There was little land available for large buildings in Dura-Europos. B. No large dwellings were constructed in Dura-Europos. C. Christians did not yet enjoy the patronage of the Roman state. D. No shrines or holy structures were allowed in Dura-Europos.

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Why can Sainte-Chapelle in Paris be seen as the embodiment of Abbot Suger's vision for architecture?

A. Its walls are almost entirely stained glass. B. It contains relics of Christ's Passion. C. It is built in the Parisian court style. D. Its windows depict scenes of sacred kingship.

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When two or more meters are combined at one time, the technique is called

A. polychoral. B. polymeter. C. polyphony. D. polyrhythm.

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