Was photography accepted as a legitimate art form in the nineteenth century? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Yes, photography became very popular in the nineteenth century, especially for making portraits.
2. The French government recognized photography as an art form as early as 1862.
3. It was judged to be an art form because many believed it revealed the "soul" of the sitter.
4. It made portraiture available to the middle class as well as to the wealthy, as it was less expensive than painting.
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a. African family. b. desert highlands. c. ruler. d. land of the blacks.
No European countries consider funding for the arts a cultural responsibility
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The last great Muslim world power that rivaled all of Europe during the time of the Renaissance was called the
a) Byzantine Empire. b) Caliphate of Baghdad. c) Ottoman Empire. d) Caliphate of Cordoba.
Why do some theatre companies target a particular cultural group? What are some of the potential advantages
and disadvantages to this approach?
What will be an ideal response?