Comedy, says the scholar Henri Bergson, requires “an anesthesia of the heart,” because it is difficult to laugh at
anything __________________.
a. that is sad
b. about which we want to sing
c. that we don’t understand
d. about which we feel deeply
d
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__________ are people from outside the empire who could only "barble" Greek or Latin
A. Celts B. Goths C. Barbarians D. Visigoths
Subtle refinements in the Parthenon's design ________ absolute regularity in order to create a more harmonious effect of the building on the viewer
A. achieve an almost B. deviate from C. mathematically produce D. conform to
Which was the art movement that used broad sweeping expanses of color to evoke transcendent contemplative states?
a. Minimalism b. Color Field Painting c. Action Painting d. Gesturalism
In La Traviata, which word did Verdi emphasize using vocal virtuosity?
a) "run!" b) "enjoy!" c) "love!" d) "death!"