What significant development marked the end of the swing era?
a. the final breakup of many of the most popular big bands in 1946
b. the invention of the television, causing people to stay at home most of the time
c. Duke Ellington's decision to move in an entirely new compositional direction
d. the arrival of rock and roll, which now dominated the pop charts
a
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What is the study of conventional subjects and symbols?
a. aesthetics b. iconography c. canon d. capital
Which is true of Rembrandt van Rijn's painting popularly known asThe Night Watch?
A. Its original context, in the merchant-run republic of the Netherlands, helps explain Rembrandt's choice of subject matter. B. It demonstrates the importance of the king in shaping artistic practice. C. It is usually viewed in terms of relational aesthetics. D. Its subtext is a critique of the religious practice of the time known as the cult of saints.
What kind of figure is Aunt Jemima?
A. Prototype B. Role model C. Ancestral portraiture D. Caricature
All of the following statements are true of the Parthenon, EXCEPT which one?
A. The Parthenon was originally decorated with brightly painted sculptures, all of which paid homage to the patron deity of Athens B. The Parthenon makes use of the Ionic order of architectural design C. The cella of the Parthenon originally held a colossal cult statue of Athena, which no longer exists D. The Parthenon was built in Athens, and served as a sacred shrine to the goddess Athena, goddess of wisdom and war