Art and Culture

“What is the sound of one hand clapping?” is an example of a Zen __________.A. shoinB. ...

“What is the sound of one hand clapping?” is an example of a Zen __________.A. shoinB. ...

“What is the sound of one hand clapping?” is an example of a Zen __________.
A. shoin
B. cha-no-yu
C. samurai
D. koan
E. shogun

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passwork

“The Cricket” praises the singing of

“The Cricket” praises the singing of

“The Cricket” praises the singing of
a.   the minstrels of the royal court.
b.   children in the summertime.
c.   crickets over birds.
d.   all of the above.

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DARRKCLOUD

“Submission” is the literal meaning of the ...

“Submission” is the literal meaning of the ...

“Submission” is the literal meaning of the word
a.   Islam.
b.   Muslim.
c.   Koran.
d.   Mosque.
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Ginjer

“Since Robin Hood” is based upona.a Morris dance tune. b.Gregorian chant.c.sounds of ...

“Since Robin Hood” is based upona.a Morris dance tune. b.Gregorian chant.c.sounds of ...

“Since Robin Hood” is based upon
a.   a Morris dance tune.
b.   Gregorian chant.
c.   sounds of nature.
d.   all newly composed tunes.

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Tanner Layne

“Roped together like two mountain-climbers,” as one said, what two artists invented the analytic ...

“Roped together like two mountain-climbers,” as one said, what two artists invented the analytic ...

“Roped together like two mountain-climbers,” as one said, what two artists invented the analytic and synthetic methods of cubist painting?
a.   Marcel Duchamp and Henri Matisse
b.   Salvador Dali and Joan Miró
c.   Paul Klee and Walter Gropi

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lafter

“Rational Classicism” refers to a style of architecture that has _____________.

“Rational Classicism” refers to a style of architecture that has _____________.

“Rational Classicism” refers to a style of architecture that has _____________.
    a. a rational design
    b. an irrational design
    c. a Classical design
    d. a Neoclassical design

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johnnynutzotv

“Plum bottles,” or maebyeong, of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea were used for what purpose?

“Plum bottles,” or maebyeong, of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea were used for what purpose?

“Plum bottles,” or maebyeong, of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea were used for what purpose?
A. dry goods
B. aesthetic appreciation
C. jars for liquids
D. incense burners

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Anna Rose Willingham

“One Love,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” and “No Woman, No Cry” are popular songs by what ...

“One Love,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” and “No Woman, No Cry” are popular songs by what ...

“One Love,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” and “No Woman, No Cry” are popular songs by what    Carribean singer?
a.   Joseph Spence
b.   Bob Marley
c.   Lord Invader
d.   Bruce Green

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DARRKCLOUD

“My Lord Help Me to Pray” is an example of

“My Lord Help Me to Pray” is an example of

“My Lord Help Me to Pray” is an example of
a.   secular monophony.
b.   sacred heterophony.
c.   three-voice polyphony.
d.   a liturgical drama.

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kckel

“Lusterware” refers to a technique used to make ceramic surfaces resemble

“Lusterware” refers to a technique used to make ceramic surfaces resemble

“Lusterware” refers to a technique used to make ceramic surfaces resemble
A. glass.
B. metal.
C. enamel.
D. porcelain.

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Forsberg

“Lorenzo the Magnificent” was a member of the Medici family of Florence (True or false?)

“Lorenzo the Magnificent” was a member of the Medici family of Florence (True or false?)

“Lorenzo the Magnificent” was a member of the Medici family of Florence.
True or False?

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passwork

“Lord Help Me to Pray” begins with a

“Lord Help Me to Pray” begins with a

“Lord Help Me to Pray” begins with a
a.   call-and-response section.
b.   monophonic introit.
c.   spoken introduction where the singer states the title.
d.   instrumental improvisation.

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DARRKCLOUD

“Less is more,” the motto of __________ is a sentiment that is typical of the architects of mid ...

“Less is more,” the motto of __________ is a sentiment that is typical of the architects of mid ...

“Less is more,” the motto of __________  is a sentiment that is typical of the architects of mid twentieth-century International style.
A. Frank Lloyd Wright
B. Walter Gropius
C. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
D. Gerritt Rietveld

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Lexi Morris1

“Knee Play 1” unfolds over a constantly repeated bass in the organ called a(n)a. ...

“Knee Play 1” unfolds over a constantly repeated bass in the organ called a(n)a. ...

“Knee Play 1” unfolds over a constantly repeated bass in the organ called a(n)
a.    ostinato.
b.   recitative.
c.    basso continuo.
d.   tablature.

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kckel

“It is indeed a wonderful sensation to see such an individual who, here concentrated into a single ...

“It is indeed a wonderful sensation to see such an individual who, here concentrated into a single ...

“It is indeed a wonderful sensation to see such an individual who, here concentrated into a single point, reaches out over the world and dominates it.” To whom was the philosopher G. W. F. Hegel referring here, seeing in this individual the embodimen

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lafter

“I pursue the inner, hidden reality, the very essence of objects in their own intrinsic ...

“I pursue the inner, hidden reality, the very essence of objects in their own intrinsic ...

“I pursue the inner, hidden reality, the very essence of objects in their own intrinsic fundamental nature.” The author of this statement might have illustrated it with what work of his or her own?
a.   Duchamp’s L.H.O.O.Q
b.   Brancusi’s Bird

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lafter

“Giotto’s Tower” is the name given to the campanile of the cathedral of the city of Pisa.True ...

“Giotto’s Tower” is the name given to the campanile of the cathedral of the city of Pisa.True ...

“Giotto’s Tower” is the name given to the campanile of the cathedral of the city of Pisa.
True or False?

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passwork

“Fugue” comes from the same root word as "fugitive" anda.refers to the transient ...

“Fugue” comes from the same root word as "fugitive" anda.refers to the transient ...

“Fugue” comes from the same root word as "fugitive" and
a.   refers to the transient lifestyles of many who performed these works.
b.   is considered a fugitive form because it was never performed in church.
c.   refers to the tend

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Reafange

“El Sistema” is a type of:a) creative commons.b) architecture.c) music school.d) literary style.

“El Sistema” is a type of:a) creative commons.b) architecture.c) music school.d) literary style.

“El Sistema” is a type of:

a) creative commons.
b) architecture.
c) music school.
d) literary style.

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CiQ

“Double” consciousness is challenged by the work of which artist?

“Double” consciousness is challenged by the work of which artist?

“Double” consciousness is challenged by the work of which artist?
a) Adrian Piper
b) Jacob Lawrence
c) Aaron Douglas
d) Nikolai Buglaj

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Lillian Weadon

“Chester” may be seen as Billings’s response to the

“Chester” may be seen as Billings’s response to the

“Chester” may be seen as Billings’s response to the
a.   War of 1812 against England.
b.   French and Indian War.
c.   American struggle for independence.
d.   inauguration of George Washington as U.S. president.

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golfer123

“Chester” is different than many other songs of the American Revolution in thata.its words and ...

“Chester” is different than many other songs of the American Revolution in thata.its words and ...

“Chester” is different than many other songs of the American Revolution in that
a.   its words and music were written by an American-born composer.
b.   it uses imagery from the naval battles of the French and Indian War.
c.   its melody com

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DARRKCLOUD

​What event drove major refugee artists to the United States, thereby moving the center of the art ...

​What event drove major refugee artists to the United States, thereby moving the center of the art ...

​What event drove major refugee artists to the United States, thereby moving the center of the art world to New York City?

Please explain why.

Why New York City?

Please explain why.

cangyufeiyi   899   2 Replies

bio_man

_________________________ is the aesthetic refinement of products, making functional engineering ...

_________________________ is the aesthetic refinement of products, making functional engineering ...

_________________________ is the aesthetic refinement of products, making functional engineering solutions easy to use and attractive.
 
  a. typography
  b. the Bauhaus
  c. industrial design
  d. interior design
  e.

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bhodges

____________________, the alterations of the earth for aesthetic pleasure, is an ancient art ...

____________________, the alterations of the earth for aesthetic pleasure, is an ancient art ...

____________________, the alterations of the earth for aesthetic pleasure, is an ancient art practiced all over the globe. An excellent example of this type of design is found at the Gardens of Versailles in France.
 
  a. interior design

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dgonzalez228

____________________ styles of art convey intense emotions.

____________________ styles of art convey intense emotions.

____________________ styles of art convey intense emotions.
 
  a. Naturalistic
  b. Idealized
  c. Abstract
  d. Expressive

kath4ever   34   1 Reply

schoolboy4367

____________________ is the mass of ideas associated with a work of art.

____________________ is the mass of ideas associated with a work of art.

____________________ is the mass of ideas associated with a work of art.
 
  a. Function
  b. Content
  c. Aesthetics
  d. Context

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foggydew44

____________________ is the manner of expression that is characteristic of art made by an individual ...

____________________ is the manner of expression that is characteristic of art made by an individual ...

____________________ is the manner of expression that is characteristic of art made by an individual artist, from a historic period or from an entire civilization.
 
  a. Context
  b. Content
  c. Iconography
  d. Style

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astriananathae

___________________ initiated the third phase of the Cold War.

___________________ initiated the third phase of the Cold War.

___________________ initiated the third phase of the Cold War.
 
  A) The development of the Soviet atomic weapon
  B) The election of Eisenhower to office
  C) The death of Joseph Stalin
  D) The

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doctorfede

__________________ is an artist who is best known for editing video of sporting events by removing ...

__________________ is an artist who is best known for editing video of sporting events by removing ...

__________________ is an artist who is best known for editing video of sporting events by removing the athletes.
 
  a. Bill Viola
  b. Maggie Taylor
  c. Paul Pfeiffer
  d. Stephanie Syjuco
  e. John Lasseter

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Percymate

__________________ chose the medium of drawing to render the dramatic Self-Portrait Exaggerating My ...

__________________ chose the medium of drawing to render the dramatic Self-Portrait Exaggerating My ...

__________________ chose the medium of drawing to render the dramatic Self-Portrait Exaggerating My Negroid Features.
 
  a. Marc Brandenburg
   b. Adrian Piper
  c. George Condo
  d. Elizabeth Peyton
  e. Claudio Bravo

Necroshade57   30   1 Reply

alyssajordan47

_________________ was a professional photographer who created exhaustive studies of figures and ...

_________________ was a professional photographer who created exhaustive studies of figures and ...

_________________ was a professional photographer who created exhaustive studies of figures and animals in motion.
 
  a. Giacomo Balla
  b. Eadweard Muybridge
  c. Luis Buuel
  d. Nam June Paik
  e. Bill Viola

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lawnmower635

_________________ in a composition describes an attention-grabbing aspect that directs the viewer's ...

_________________ in a composition describes an attention-grabbing aspect that directs the viewer's ...

_________________ in a composition describes an attention-grabbing aspect that directs the viewer's eye to a particular area, giving it visual or conceptual dominance.
 
  a. Unity
  b. Focal point
   c. Chaos
  d. Variety

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ysh

_________________ authored The American Spelling Book.

_________________ authored The American Spelling Book.

_________________ authored The American Spelling Book.
 
  A) Benjamin Franklin
  B) Alexander Hamilton
  C) Noah Webster
  D) George Washington
  E) Thomas Jefferson

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lowster11

________________refers to formal systems developed by artists to portray three-dimensional objects ...

________________refers to formal systems developed by artists to portray three-dimensional objects ...

________________refers to formal systems developed by artists to portray three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional space.
 
  a. Actual perspective
  b. Outline perspective
  c. Linear perspective
  d. Curved perspective

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kelseymullerr

_______________refers to the totality of a composition or designthe arrangement or organization of ...

_______________refers to the totality of a composition or designthe arrangement or organization of ...

_______________refers to the totality of a composition or designthe arrangement or organization of all of its visual elements.
 
  a. Iconography
   b. Form
  c. Subject
  d. Humanism
  e. Narrative

poopsicle2   57   1 Reply

bdayzee15

_______________ is defined as a sense of oneness or cohesiveness. It has the effect of gathering the ...

_______________ is defined as a sense of oneness or cohesiveness. It has the effect of gathering the ...

_______________ is defined as a sense of oneness or cohesiveness. It has the effect of gathering the elements of a composition into a harmonious whole.
 
  a. Unity
  b. Emphasis
  c. Variety
  d. Chaos
  e. Focal point

yojohnson1977   53   1 Reply

rohitrus

_______________ emphasized the separation of church and state from its founding.

_______________ emphasized the separation of church and state from its founding.

_______________ emphasized the separation of church and state from its founding.
 
  A) Massachusetts
  B) Virginia
  C) Rhode Island
  D) South Carolina

Rodas   46   1 Reply

Okaztle

_______________ can be described as contrast and diversity. It is the counterpoint of unity. ...

_______________ can be described as contrast and diversity. It is the counterpoint of unity. ...

_______________ can be described as contrast and diversity. It is the counterpoint of unity. Juxtaposing various or contradictory elements in a composition adds interest, spontaneity, and the element of surprise.
 
  a. Emphasis
  b.

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ysh

______________that are achieved by mixing various amounts of black and white are called achromatic. ...

______________that are achieved by mixing various amounts of black and white are called achromatic. ...

______________that are achieved by mixing various amounts of black and white are called achromatic.
 
  a. monochromatic
   b. brown
  c. white
  d. black
  e. grays

netty123   29   1 Reply

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