Historian Giovanni Villani wrote in the 14th century that this city was "the daughter and creature of Rome," suggesting a preeminence inherited from the Roman Empire. Which of the following city-states does this phrase describe?
a. Pisa
b. Siena
c. Florence
d. Padua
c
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Which of these works would properly be classified as "realist"—aiming to depict its subject in full detail and with honesty?
a. Renoir's Le Moulin de la Galette b. Flaubert's Madame Bovary c. Baudelaire's Flowers of Evil d. Van Gogh's Starry Night
Which tradition led directly to the singing school tradition?
A) Lutheran chorale hymn tradition B) Usual Way C) Regular Singing D) lining out tradition
Discuss how a background of certain cultural or historical knowledge could increase a viewer's understanding and appreciation of at least two contemporary works mentioned in this chapter
What will be an ideal response?
Scott Joplin's famous "Red Book" was a collection of the best saloons and brothels for ragtime pianists
to perform.
a. True b. False