Compare and contrast the ways in which still photography, film, television, video, and computer technologies have transformed mass communications. Make specific reference to several recent examples of mass communication in which these technologies were used to convey messages through various types of images

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Photography, film, television, and video serve not only as art forms, but also as methods by which information can be documented and recorded in a visual format. These media can be reproduced and distributed to the public, locally and globally. The computer, as a tool, has expanded the possibilities of these older art forms. With the development of the Internet, the computer became a gateway to a new kind of public space, global in scope and potentially accessible to everyone. Examples will vary depending on selection of references.

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a. London b. Chicago c. Detroit d. New York

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During the nineteenth century, _________________ flourished musically and commercially

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What evidence exists to suggest that women played a central role in Paleolithic culture?

A. Female figurines vastly outnumber male figurines. B. Female figures are often represented in cave paintings. C. Female hunter-gatherers practiced agriculture. D. Female skeletal remains have been found at cave painting sites.

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In the best movies and stage productions, settings are

A. used as backdrops for the action. B. used as symbolic extensions of the theme. C. a place to stage props. D. not important to the story.

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