Describe the process Max Ernst used to create the figures in the The Horde

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: He used the technique of frottage. He placed a sheet of paper, painted brown, over an unraveled spool of string and rubbed across the paper with an orange crayon. This way, he created the contour lines of the figures in the painting. He painted the area above the figures with blue paint.

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By using an analogous color scheme in the piece Magnolias and Irises, Louise Comfort Tiffany is able to create what kind of atmosphere for the viewer?

a. Tranquil b. Chaotic c. Excited d. Nervous

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Viewing themselves as defenders of the faith, the Hindu rulers in the south expressed their religious zeal, as well as secular power, by building enormous temple complexes, such as the __________

A. Taj Mahal (Fig. 24-1) B. Minakshi-Sundareshvara Temple (Fig. 24-4) C. Luna Vasahi (Fig. 24-3) D. Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Fig. 24-19)

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How does the famous print "The Great Wave" embody the spirit of Japanese ukiyo culture?

A. It reminds one of the transience of life. B. It reflects the influence of Chinese literati painting. C. It employs a rustic aesthetic of simple elegance. D. It focuses on pleasure.

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What is a musical setting of a poem for solo voice and piano?

A. Aria B. Sonata C. Etude D. Art song

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