Contemporary classicism Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

WGU Intro to Humanities C100 Already Graded A Charles Dickens A Realist author that is is best remembered for works that addressed social inequalities and the struggles of the working class in 19th century England. Oedipus Play written by Sophocles the Parthenon Greek building most revered for its use of ratio and perspective the Pantheon Roman engineering allowed the _______________ to have the largest single span dome for centuries. Everyday life In Plato's Allegory of the Cave, what do t...

lOMoARcPSD| AHIST 1401 ALL GRADED QUIZ 2022-2023 Question text The type of Roman building adapted for use by the early Christian church was the: Select one: a. colosseum b. catacomb c. temple Question text A painting on plaster is known as a: Select one: a. mosaic c. collage d. mural Question text Style can generally be defined as either representational or Select one: b. realistic c. modern d. contextual Question text An aisle in a church apse b...

lOMoGraded Quiz 3 AHIST 1401 Art History – Graded Quiz Answers Available 2022-2023 Question text The type of Roman building adapted for use by the early Christian church was the: Select one: a. colosseum b. catacomb c. temple Question text A painting on plaster is known as a: Select one: a. mosaic c. collage d. mural Question text Style can generally be defined as either representational or Select one: b. realistic c. modern d. context...

What is an aesthetic experience? A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself Which topic is studied by the humanities? The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge? Epistemology What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? a welder fabricates components for construction of a new high-rise building Match each type of love with it...

WGU Humanities Pretest What is an aesthetic experience? - ANS A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself Which topic is studied by the humanities? - ANS the cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge? - ANS Epistemology What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? - ANS An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountai...

What is the relationship between the humanities and technology? - correct answer a) Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet. b) Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented. What theme is found in multiple historical periods? - correct answer Individualism How do we identify themes in a lit...

What is the difference between a myth and a monomyth? A monomyth is a myth that is shared between many cultures, while a myth is a story particular to a culture. How does the visual art and architecture of Greece and Rome differ? Much of the sculpture and architecture in Greece was focused on honoring deities. Rome valvued deities, but also used art to glorify the Roman Empire What would have been a cultural exchange and diversity in the classical Period? The travelers along the...

Exam (elaborations) TEST BANK FOR The Enjoyment of Music 11th Edition By Forney and Machlis (Prepared By Alicia M. Doyle) The Enjoyment of Music ELEVENTH EDITION Alicia M. Doyle CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH B W • W • NORTON & COMPANY • NEW YORK • LONDON INSTRUCTOR’S RESOURCE MANUAL EnjMus11-IRM_Norton 8 1/2 x 11 specs 6/10/11 5:20 PM Page iii v CONTENTS Chapter 1 | Introduction 1 Chapter 2 | Goals and Content 2 Chapter 3 | Approaches to Teaching 3 Historical/C...

How did Darwin's On the Orgin of Species affect the humanities? - ANSWER Darwin's theory of natural selection inspired the movement of literary Naturalism which aimed to show humans as the product of their environments and heredity. How do the 200 human figures sculpted in bronze on the Gates of Hell by Augueste Rodin reflect the themes of the Realist period? - ANSWER The human figures display a variety of human emotions What is a true statement about the theme of heroism? - ANSWER Conte...

Classical Period Acronym (BRTH PRD) - ANSWER-BRTH- Balance, Reason, Truth, Humanism PRD- Polytheism, Republic, Democracy Renaissance Period Acronym (RUSH RoCS - Michealangelos Rock sculpture) - ANSWER-RUSH- Reformation, University System, Scientific Expansion, Humanism RoCS- Rebirth of Classicism & Self fashioning Neoclassical & Enlightenment Period Acronym (CORDES- classical cords) - ANSWER-CORDES- Classicism, Order, Rationalism, Deism, Empiricism, Skepticism Romantic Period Acrony...