Discuss the design scheme for the fresco scenes painted by Giotto in the Arena Chapel and assess the purpose of the chapel (Revel Asset: Closer Look: Giotto's SCROVEGNI [ARENA] CHAPEL).

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The frescoes depict the lives of the Virgin and of Christ in the panels that run around the walls of the entire chapel. The scenes show psychological intensity and accuracy and demonstrate the skill of the artist. They also demonstrate the heightened sense of reality transitioning from Byzantine rigidity.

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Which of the following are suggested ways to achieve effective communication (check all that apply):

a. say what you mean and also what you don't mean b. send a consistent message. c. make sure the receiver pays attention to the message. d. only use face-to-face discussions to communicate a message

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A pattern of bols, called ________ in South India, are memorized by the drummer to

provide a basis for improvised accompaniment.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Among the following artists, whose innovation was it to create group portraits in the setting of an activity, rather than posing the subjects formally?

A. Van Ruisdael B. Poussin C. Rembrandt D. Vigée-Lebrun E. Copley

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Detail the intellectual contributions of Hegel and Darwin

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