Contemporary classicism Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

How does the contemporary film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? represent classical influence? - ANSWER The protagonist's journey draws on a number of motifs, themes, and characters from the classical epic The Odyssey. In his work, The Republic, Plato describes how best to create a fair and orderly society. Which of the following most closely represents his argument? - ANSWER People are able to think rationally, but they are predisposed to act in their own self-interest, so they should be ruled b...

All of the following are percussion instruments EXCEPT A) the triangle B) the harp C) the gong D) tympani E) cymbals - ANSWER-B) the harp West Side Story, by Leonard Bernstein, takes its story primarily from which of the following sources? - ANSWER-Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Mrs. Dalloway, A Room of One's Own, and To the Lighthouse are all works written by - ANSWER-Virginia Woolf Pioneers of cinematography are - ANSWER-Georges Melies and the Lumiere Brothers One day in the...

What is the relationship between the humanities and technology? - 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? - ANSWER-Individualism How do we identify themes in a literary or artisti...

WGU C100 Humanities Test Study Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions What is an aesthetic experience? a feeling of pleasure that justifies itself. Which topic is studied by the humanities? The culture 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 create of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? Being inspired by nature and paints picture of mountain side...

AHIST 1401 Art History final Exam_2020 – University of the people • Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which dramatic style followed the Renaissance? Select one: a. Baroque b. Neoclassicism c. Gothic d. Hellenistic Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The biography and intentions of the artist, as well as political and/or economic concerns are examples of the ______________ of art. Select ...

AHIST 1401 Final Exam 2020 Question 1 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The period of Classical Antiquity generally refers to ancient Select one: a. Egypt and Greece b. Egypt and Rome c. Greece and Rome d. Rome and France Clear my choice Question 2 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The artists of the Northern Renaissance preferred ________________ as their medium. Select one: a. tempera b. fresco c. sculpture...

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AHIST 1401 Final Exam 2020 Question 1 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The period of Classical Antiquity generally refers to ancient Select one: a. Egypt and Greece b. Egypt and Rome c. Greece and Rome d. Rome and France Clear my choice Question 2 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The artists of the Northern Renaissance preferred ________________ as their medium. Select one: a. tempera b. fresco c. sculpture...

29/03/2019 Final Exam Home ► My courses ► AHIST 1401 - AY2019-T3 ► Final Exam (Days 1 - 4) ► Final Exam Question 11 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Question 12 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Question 13 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 The contemporary movement that sought to remove all trace of the artist’s authorship was: Select one: a. Performance Art b. Conceptual Art c. Postmodernism d. Minimalism What separated Cezanne from the Impressionists was...

What is the relationship between the humanities and technology? –  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? –  ANSWER Individualism How do we identify themes in a lit...