The artists of the late seventeenth century favored heroic themes and personalities, especially those illustrating
A. the struggle for political independence.
B. the realities of peasant life.
C. the open vistas of the American plains.
D. the majesty of European monarchs.
A
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Which of these works contained a sculptural narrative glorifying the military achievements of a Roman emperor?
a. House of the Silver Wedding (Pompeii) b. Basilica of Constantine c. Pantheon in Rome d. Column of Trajan
The Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu is constructed of __________.
a. wooden beams b. stone blocks c. sun-baked bricks d. painted rock surfaces
Which composition is an example of a Tenorlied?
a. Tant que vivray b. Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen c. Salve, Regina d. De profundis clamavi
When Captain James Cook traveled to the Pacific islands, his primary mission was to __________.
A. visit Tahiti in order to chart the transit of the planet Venus B. record the cultures of the inhabitants of the Pacific C. bring Christianity to newly discovered pagan populations D. circumnavigate the globe