The mosaic of the Virgin and Child enthroned in Hagia Sophia was commissioned by Basil I to replace what?
A. One that included Justinian
B. One created in the Roman period
C. One that was iconic in nature
D. One destroyed by "impostors"
Answer: D
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Who was responsible for saving some of Western civilization's most priceless treasures-the musical manuscripts of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Mendelssohn-from destruction during the bombing of Berlin during the Second World War?
A) Georg Schünemann, the foresighted music librarian of the Prussian State Library in Berlin, who subsequently, devastated by the destruction, committed suicide B) Joseph Goebbels, the ruthless minister of the German Department of Education and Propaganda C) Adolf Hitler, a self-professed devotee of classical music, and whose megalomania is ultimately responsible for the destruction of 20,000,000 lives D) no one is responsible, it was sheer coincidence that they survived the complete and total destruction of Berlin
Which of the following is NOT true of statues of Hindu gods?
A. The god is believed to inhabit the sculpture B. It must be made of metal C. It must conform to a specific canon of proportions D. It may be either symbolic or anthropomorphic
As a director on Broadway, you have gained fame for your productions and are nominated for a Tony Award. The presenters of the Tony ask you about your past in theatre, so that they can give you a brief introduction during the listing of nominees. One of the questions asked of you is your previous positions held in other productions. You respond by saying that while you have never acted, you have designed the set for several productions. Because of this, the presenters would most likely categorize you as a(n) __________ director.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to French filmmaker and theorist Alexandre Astruc, a filmmaker-author uses a camera as a:
A. painter uses a brush. B. sculptor uses a model. C. conductor uses a baton. D. writer uses a pen.