Which phrase best describes the style of the Christ as Good Shepherd mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna?

A. Features abstracted designs
B. Closely related to Jewish art
C. Entirely in the Byzantine style
D. Deeply rooted in the classical tradition


Answer: D

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A. feverish and emotional. B. restrained and stately. C. Gothic and decadent. D. discordant and alienating.

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a) Sprechstimme b) Stabrheim c) Recitativo accompangato d) Recitativo semplice

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What is an Italian name that is sometimes substituted for the viol?

What will be an ideal response?

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