C100 Intro to Humanities
In which 2 ways has digital art changed the relationship between artists & their audiences? choose 2: -Artist-audience interaction can occur on a deeper level b/c of online social media tools -Digital artists have narrowed their audience to those who can pay for expensive software -Prior to digital art, audiences had greater access to artworks due to weaker copyright laws -Artworks can exist in multiple forms - print, digital, fashion - and reach a greater audience -Artists are more isolated from their audiences b/c they are unable to display their work in galleries & museums.
-Artist-audience interaction can occur on a deeper level b/c of online social media tools -Artworks can exist in multiple forms - print, digital, fashion - and reach a greater audience
Which three attributes apply to music from the romantic period? -Expansion of the orchestra to include a larger number & variety of instruments -experimentation w/ electronic instruments & computer-generated sounds -a return to simple harmonic structure & shorter duration of works -focus on the dramatic & expressive qualities of sound -Exploration of heroic & nationalistic themes
-Expansion of the orchestra to include a larger number & variety of instruments -focus on the dramatic & expressive qualities of sound -Exploration of heroic & nationalistic themes
Artists Christo & Jeanne-Claude installed 7500 vinyl "gates" along 33 miles of pathways in Central Park in NYC. Saffron-colored nylon fabric hung from each steel gate. The gates were exhibited for 2 wks after several yrs of planning & preparation. Choose 2: -It invites viewers to re-evaluate & reconsider the environment -The use of colored fabric, steel & the park combines mediums in innovative ways -It is considered part of the "canon" of important works from the postmodern period. -A key aspect of the originality of the work is that it was executed by a small group of avant-garde artists. -The work's presentation was primarily influenced by the romantic movement in visual art.
-It invites viewers to re-evaluate & reconsider the environment -The use of colored fabric, steel & the park combines mediums in innovative ways
In which 2 ways did 20th century artists exprses the concept of modernism? -created works of art only for the members of their own community -developed unique styles by which they were identified & celebrated -presented their own experiences in their art -refused to use the same media as mainstream artists
-developed unique styles by which they were identified & celebrated -presented their own experiences in their art
Which 2 themes of the realist period are explored in A Dolls House? -Multiculturalism -The rights of women -Revival of classical literary techniques -individual rejection of social convention -Emphasis on nature as inspiration
-individual rejection of social convention -The rights of women
Courtly is: Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks Passionate love favored by Greek poets A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
An experience of beauty that is its own justification
Aesthetic
Brotherly or selfless love
Agape
How was Humanism reflected in the non-western world?
Ancient Chinese culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles.
A recurrent example or model of human behavior
Archetypes
Concerned with the interplay of form and function.
Architecture
The Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of the Norman Conquest of England fulfills which purpose of art?
Art as political propaganda
Classify: Human reason should be applied to all knowledge Natural law theory Divine Command theory Both
Both
Classify: There are knowable moral truths Natural law theory Divine Command theory Both
Both
Part of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment dates back to the earliest human civilizations.
Dance
Classify: Morality is whatever a god says it is Natural law theory Divine Command theory Both
Divine Command theory
What features of the "Swing" characterize tit as an example of the French Rococo style? a. Dramatic contrasts with particular attention paid to spacing depth & layering b. Asymmetrical arrangement of shell-like curves and ornate decoration c. depiction of everyday domestic life in somber colors & natural lighting d. great contrast between light & dark colors using "spotlighting" techniques.
b. Asymmetrical arrangement of shell-like curves and ornate decoration
Passionate or sexual love
Eros
What theme is found in multiple historical periods?
Individualism
How does studying the Humanities increase cross-cultural communication?
It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through their creative contributions.
Why is E.O. Wilson's theory of consilience important to the study of the Humanities?
It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are.
How does Alfons Mucha's poster for Victorien Sardou's Gismonda demonstrate the influence of Eastern culture on European art? a. it demonstrates Confucian principles of balance & harmony b. it borrows from the style of Japanese woodblock prints c. it represents the mixing of Ottoman & European artistic styles d. it reflects Mughal geometric styles & patterns
b. it borrows from the syle of Japanese woodblock prints
How does Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper exemplify Renaissance art? a. it adheres to traditional fresco painting methods b. it employs linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface c. it devotes the majority of the scene to a naturalistic depiction of the landscape d. it focuses on classical themes and avoids biblical narratives
b. it employs linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface
How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work?
Look for the unifying or main ideas.
What are examples of universal themes?
Love and the Hero
A myth that is embraced by a majority of people throughout history.
Monomyth
What is the difference between a myth and a monomyth?
Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero's journey.
Classify: Attacking innocents forfeits one's moral claim Natural law theory Divine Command theory Both
Natural law theory
Classify: Rules are predetermined & should be uncritically followed Natural law theory Divine Command theory Both
Natural law theory
Platonic is: Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks Passionate love favored by Greek poets A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks
Why is Sappho's classical poem "A Lament for Adonis" considered lyrical poetry? a. it reveals a tragic flaw b. it expresses feelings of romantic love c. it recounts a hero's journey d. it satirizes political issues
b. it expresses feelings of romantic love
How does the contemporary idea of progress relate to the Enlightenment idea of progress? a. today, social progress is more important than the technological progress advocated by Enlightenment thinkers b. Contemporary society places great emphasis on an individuals education, which parallels the Enlightenment view that the pursuit of knowledge was a form of moral progress c. contemporary society, like that of the Enlightenment period, emphasizes education's role in the individual obtaining economic progress d. progress today refers primarily to technological advancement, whereas during the Enlightenment, progress ,mostly referred to social change
b. Contemporary society places great emphasis on an individuals education, which parallels the Enlightenment view that the pursuit of knowledge was a form of moral prgoress
Eros is: Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks Passionate love favored by Greek poets A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
Passionate love favored by Greek poets
Which discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and reasoned argument?
Philosophy
What is an aspect of existentialism, one of the major philosophic contributions of the modernist movement? a. Existentialist thinkers saw individualism as the source of social discontent & anarchy b. Existentialism assumes that there is no fundamental standard of truth c. Existentialism focuses on the application of science & new technologies d. Existentialist thinkers were influenced by the legacy of the American Civil War.
b. Existentialism assumes that there is no fundamental standard of truth
Can include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs.
Religion
Why is Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales important to scholars? a. It explains how Chaucer advanced from being a page to a diplomat b. It provides a detailed description of life in the Middle Ages c. Adventures of this kind were uncommon in the Middle Ages
b. It provides a detailed description of life in the Middle Ages
What effect did the rise of capitalism have during the neoclassical period? a. it ended the European practice of colonialism b. it increased the exchange of ideas c. it lead to Spain's reemergence as a global power d. it ended the Catholic church's political monopoly
b. it increased the exchange of ideas
What is true about cultural exchange in the baroque period? a. Marco Polo brought back Eastern spices to Europe through exploration & trade b. The Jesuits introduced Christian values to the Chines, N Africans & Native Americans c. Laws were established in Spain allowing Jews & Muslims to have the same rights & freedoms as Christians d. English spread as the common language throughout much of Europe as a result of British colonialism.
b. The Jesuits introduced Christian values to the Chines, N Africans & Native Americans
How did the development of democracy impact the classical period? a. combined with feudalism, democracy helped to promote economic stability b. the democratic republic emerged as an alternative to tyrannical forms of government c. democratic forms provided opportunities for women to serve in political leadership roles d. democratic representation served to eliminate oligarchy as a viable form of government
b. the democratic republic emerged as an alternative to tyrannical forms of government
Emphasized the themes of order and balance in its construction as a temple to the goddess Athena, patron of Athens.
The Parthenon
How does John Lennon's "Imagine" reflect postmodern sentiment? a. The lyrics argue that we are violent & self-interested by nature & that adherence to strict religious principles is our only hope. b. The lyrics comment on the oneness of humanity & invite the listener to reflect on a world w/out boundaries c. The lyrics reveal a fear of social change & highlight the dangers of revolutionary thought d. The lyrics use humor & levity to make light of the everyday struggles of the institutionalized poor
b. The lyrics comment on the oneness of humanity & invite the listener to reflect on a world w/out boundaries
How have Darwin's writings & theories of evolutionary biology contributed to beliefs about human existence in today's world? a. they have contributed to modern ideas that humans have only existed as a species for 6000 years b. is writings & ideas about the nature of evolutionary change have impacted modern ideas by teaching that moral choices are caused by natural selection c. Darwin's exploration paved the way for more understanding of the nature of change in living organisms, helping humanity to better understand human ancestry & biological lineage. d. they inspired modern theorists to think that human existence began on remote islands such as Galapagos.
a. they have contributed to modern ideas that humans have only existed as a species for 6000 years
Applied reason and logical thought to ideas about government and how to live a good, balanced life.
The Republic
What are the Humanities?
The study of how the human race understands and documents the human experience through creative contributions in art, music, literature, philosophy, religion, dance, etc.
How does studying the portrayal of love over time enhance one's understanding of humanity?
The study of love in all its form (eros, agape, and platonic love) illustrates a distinction in types of love that has captured the attention of artists.
Stems from the early Greeks, with their development of tragedy and comedy.
Theater
What was the primary function of the Gregorian chants that were sung in the Middle Ages? a. to reinforce church doctrine b. to share stories of romantic love & courtship c. to celebrate the triumph of the human intellect over human emotion d. to celebrate the bravery & stoicism of Roman soldiers
a. to reinforce church doctrine
Which characteristic of the baroque period does opera exemplify? a. exploration of the human condition through short emotional vignettes b. integration of many distinct artistic disciplines into one work c. the establishment of a clear distinction b/t performance art & visual art d. the embracement of the restrained motifs associated w/ the protestant reformation
b. integration of many distinct artistic disciplines into one work
which statement is true regarding the influence of cultural exchange & diversity during the modernist movement? a. Sculptors like Brancusi, smith & Hepworth created non-representational works of art that symbolized anti-impressionism in Africa & Asia & a return to nationalism b. Artists such as Pablo Picasso & Henri Matisse looked toward the African continent for influences in their painting, signalling the increased acceptance of cultural diversity in art. c. Modernist theater, such as the work of Arther Miller, was primarily used as a medium to satirize government & criticize the growing acceptance & integration of minorities into society d. Modernist artists, sculptors, & writers used their crafts as a weapon against cultural relativism by extolling the virtues of Western culture & art through ethnocentric presentation of minorities.
b. Artists such as Pablo Picasso & Henri Matisse looked toward the African continent for influences in their painting, signalling the increased acceptance of cultural diversity in art.
What is the relationship between the humanities and technology?
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 is true of myths?
a) They are traditional stories of a people or culture that are told to explain natural phenomena and to record values and belief systems from generation to generation. b) They utilize archetypes and symbols to find a deeper understand of life.
Which medieval theme describes the hierarchical relationship between the peasantry & the nobility? a. Feudalism b. Romance c. Chivalry d. Crusade
a. Feudalism
Which political ideology arose in the romantic period? a. Nationalism b. Utilitarianism c. Fascism D. communism
a. Nationalism
What was the effect of rationalism during the Renaissance? a. Rationalism supplied a new perspective for people to think about science & nature instead of relying on superstitious or religious explanations for natural phenomena. b. Rationalism took an anti-secular approach to nature & science c. Rationalism encouraged individuals to seek out explanations for natural phenomena by examining classical mythology & explanations for nature. d. Rationalsim signaled a return to the classic period's mythological explanations for natural phenomena.
a. Rationalism supplied a new perspective for people to think about science & nature instead of relying on superstitious or religious explanations for natural phenomena.
What is the aesthetic experience? a. a feeling of pleasure that justifies itself b. a rejection of individualized art c. a comparison of beauty d. an objective experience
a. a feeling of pleasure that justifies itself
What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? a. a welder fabricates components for construction of a new high-rise building b. an artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountain landscape c. a worker assembles parts of an automobile on a production line. d. a chemist creates a new method of hexane extraction in the laboratory
a. a welder fabricates components for construction of a new high-rise building
Which Statement is true of the madrigals during the Renaissance? a. composers created secular songs that married the sound of the music to the written word b. compositions used instruments instead of the human voice to heighten the emotional experience for audiences c. compositions used a solo voice and focused mainly on the pursuit of political power d. composers incorporated various instruments to imitate the human voice
a. composers created secular songs that married the sound of the music to the written word
Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge? a. epistemology b. logic c. ethics d. metapysics
a. epistemology
What does the contemporary concept of a "knight in shining armor" show about influence of the Middle Agse on today's society? a. it captures the continued importance of courtly love as seen during the middle ages b. it represents the decline of contemporary culture & the loss of traditional values c. it represents how the middle ags has been reinterpreted through popular culture d. it reflects the importance of chivalry in contemporary society
a. it captures the continued importance of courtly love as seen during the middle ages
Read the following passage from Walt Whitman's "Song to Myself": "My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soul, this air. Born here of parents born here from parents the same, & their parents the same. I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin. Hoping to cease not till death." How does this poem exemplify themes from the romantic period? a. it has Whitman introduce himself as superior to others by closely connecting himself to nature b. it emphasizes the value of scientific breakthrough by carefully examining nature c. it reflects an egalitarian viewpoint through an intimate connection with nature d. it stresses the importance of noble lineage through connections to the natural world.
a. it has Whitman introduce himself as superior to others by closely connecting himself to nature
What is the significance of the kouros in terms of cultural exchange during the classical period? a. it is Greek refinement of the Egyptian figural sculpture b. it is a Roman style of household decoration that was also used by wealthy Greeks c. it is a Iberian artifact used by the Greeks to mark burial sites d. it is an art form that the Greeks borrowed from the Phoenicians for religious and cultural festivals
a. it is Greek refinement of the Egyptian figural sculpturewas also used by wealthy Greeks
How did global exloration such as during the golden age of Sapin contribute to art & literature of the Renaissance? a. Despite the exploration artists & writers remained focused primarily on traditional themes of the ancient Roman Empire in their works. b. Artists & writers seldom incorporated themes of global exploration b/c these themes contrasted with Christian religious dogma. c. Artists & writers were inspired by the travels of explorers & incorporated themes of adventure conquest into paintings & stories d. Portuguese explorers in Africa helped promote the incorporation of African styles in painting & sculpture.
c. Artists & writers were inspired by the travels of explorers & incorporated themes of adventure conquest into paintings & stories
Which statement is true about the baroque period's influence on today's culture? a. Religious imagery, such as that used in Ruben's Elevation of the Cross, continues to dominate modern painting b. Baroque architecture, such as the Basilica of St Peter, is the model for modern shopping malls c. Baroque music, such as Handel's Messiah, is frequently performed today d. bare stage used in baroque plays, such as Congreve's The way of the World, provides a model for modern existential theater.
c. Baroque music, such as Handel's Messiah, is frequently performed today
Which postmodern school of philosophy was founded by Jacques Derrida? a. transcendental idealism b. Structuralism c. Deconstructionism d. Brutalism
c. Deconstructionism
What is true about the genre of world music from the postmodern period? a. It avoids the incorporation of traditionally Western musical techniques b. It relies on digital sampling from 2 different continental sources c. It combines elements & styles from a diverse range of cultures d. It aims for culturally neutral music that can appeal to any national market.
c. It combines elements & styles from a diverse range of cutlures
Which is the standard definitions of natural selection as described in Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species? a. Natural selection is the processes by which living organisms remain the same over time b. Natural selection is an evolutionary process where traits that do not increase an organism's biological fitness are passed down to subsequent generations c. Natural selection is an evolutionary process where certain traits are carried into subsequent generations & other traits are biologically eliminated in a living organism d. Natural selection is the process that causes a living organism to reproduce & populate a selected environment.
c. Natural selection is an evolutionary process where certain traits are carried into subsequent generations & other traits are biologically eliminated in a living organism
What does classicism refer to as used in the term neoclassicism? a. Applying the idea of Platonic forms through science & math b. using the visual art & architectural motifs of ancient Greece c. Promoting a Roman-style checks & balances government d. Adopting the political philosophy of Socrates
c. Promoting a Roman-style checks & balances government
Which two beliefs are characteristic of the Renaissance? (Choose 2 answers) a. a reduction in dependence on slave labor should be society's goal b. church doctrine provides the most accurate model for the ideal social life c. Scientific inquiry will increase human knowledge of the world. d. classical literary & philosophical works provide resources for learning & living
c. Scientific inquiry will increase human knowledge of the world. d. classical literary & philosophical works provide resources for learning & living
How does the Royal Pavillion reflect cross-cultural influences of the romantic period? a. The architectural design of the Royal Pavilion draws primarily from classical Greek structures b. The architectural design of the Royal Pavilion was influenced by John Nash's trip to America c. The Royal Pavilion incorporates structural elements of Mughal & Islamic architecture. d. The Royal Pavilion demonstrates key architectural influences from S. Africa
c. The Royal Pavilion incorporates structural elements of Mughal & Islamic architecture.
Which even lead to the growth of French influence on the English language during the Middle Ages? a. the end of the papal influence in England b. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 c. The crowing of William the Conqueror as the Holy Roman Emperor d. The loss of support for the Crusades to take the Holy Land
c. The crowing of William the Conqueror as the Holy Roman Emperor
Which statement is true regarding the development of architecture in the Middle Ages? a. the gothic arch allowed multi-story churches to be built to accommodate more worshippers b. explorers brought back treatises on architecture from China & the Islamic world, which heavily influenced cathedral construction c. The invention of the flying buttress allowed architects to build taller churches with stained glass windows to let in more light. d. the use of a narthex & nave allowed architects to replace wooden roofs with stone ones, lessening chances churches would burn down
c. The invention of the flying buttress allowed architects to build taller churches with stained glass windows to let in more light.
How did the writings of romantic poets & novelists impact society during the romantic period? a. They demonstrated how reason & logic are sufficient to reveal human nature b. They fostered the belief that a classical education is a necessary foundation for artists c. They demonstrated the importance of subjects experience & emotion d. They provided instructions for living in a morally correct way.
c. They demonstrated the importance of subjects experience & emotion
how do postmodern authors, such as Margaret Atwood & Toni Morrison, explore key concepts of the movement through literary works? a. postmodernist influences in 20th & 21st century literature have caused authors like Atwood & Morrison to avoid pushing stereotypes & social boundaries b. authors such as Atwood & Morrison advocate for traditional values & religious morality, which are key concepts of postmodern literature c. authors such as Morrison & Atwood explore post modern ideas about race, sexuality & gender identity through their writing d. During the 20th century the influence of postmodernist themes lead writers such as morrison & Atwood to embrace more nationalists & conserve concepts in literature
c. authors such as Morrison & Atwood explore post modern ideas about race, sexuality & gender identity through their writing
How does T. Jefferson's plantation home, Monticello, exemplify neoclassical architectural style? a. incorporates Ionic columns & Gothic arches in the west facade b. it uses asymmetrical curving lines on the west exterior facade c. contains a columned faced and a predimented front porch lined with Doric columns d. uses stucco & adobe in the construction of the house
c. contains a columned faced and a predimented front porch lined with Doric columns
How did the ideas of Galileo shape the philosophy of the baroque period? a. he challenged the Protestant church by using natural law. b. he determined that God existed by using deductive reasoning. c. he challenged the Church doctrine by using scientific observations d. he championed the British Commonwealth by using Protestant theology
c. he challenged the Church doctrine by using scientific observations
How did Gutenberg's introduction of the printing press too Germany in the 1400s impact culture & religion in Renaissance Europe? a. it allowed Germany to dominate the religious reform movement. b. it was slow & inefficient the expense of production limited printed books to nobility & religious leaders. c. it allowed religious reformers to spread their ideas to a larger audience & allowed people greater access to written materials such as poems & novels. d. it revolutionized European society by equalizing social classes & re-distributing wealth from the nobility & the Catholic church to the lower classes.
c. it allowed religious reformers to spread their ideas to a larger audience & allowed people greater access to written materials such as poems & novels.
Which statement is true of modernist poetry? a. it emphasized patriotism & social order b. it embraced tradition & advocated a return to classical forms c. it embraced abstraction & minimalism d. it focused on realistic descriptions of the natural world.
c. it embraced abstraction & minimalism
How does Leo Tolstoy's work War &Peach Represent realist themes? a. it grounds a nonfictional romance in a stylized context b. it embraces fiction to narrate an epic battle adventure c. it emphasizes individual characters facing true-to-life situations d. it draws on letters & journals to glorify European culture
c. it emphasizes individual characters facing true-to-life situations
Why is The Persistence of Memory considered an example of modernist art? a. it uses a fauvist approach to capture emotionality by using bold & bright colors b. it deconstructs objective reality & then uses a minimalist approach to reinterpret it. c. it explores the subconscious by surrealistically translating realistic forms in unrealistic ways. d. it demonstrates an expressionist attempt to convey emotionality rather than capture reality.
c. it explores the subconscious by surrealistically translating realistic forms in unrealistic ways.
Why is Bernini's sculpture of St Teresa typical of the baroque art? a. it depicts a classical mythological story that celebrates romantic love b. it emphasizes horizontal & vertical lines which gives order to the scene c. it features high drama & emotional which actively engages the viewer d. it focuses on simplicity & abstract forms to emphasize the theme of faith
c. it features high drama & emotional which actively engages the viewer
How does Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony differ from previous symphonies? a. it uses saxophones & steel-string guitars b. it uses a small orchestra & dancers c. it is longer & incorporated choral movements d. it is organized into one large movement.
c. it is longer & incorporated choral movements
Which statement is true about the 1913 Rite of Spring from the modern period? a. the main theme of isolation is explored & demonstrated by only having one performer on the stage at any given time, which was uncomfortable for audiences. b. it was the 1st composition to use popular modern instruments such as the electric guitar & synthesizer, which surprised audiences c. it portrayed human sacrifice through dance & hearkened back to paganism & primitivism, which shocked audiences d. the musicians & dancers paraded anti-establishment propaganda at the beginning & end of the work, which infuriated audiences.
c. it portrayed human sacrifice through dance & hearkened back to paganism & primitivism, which shocked audiences
Which post modern theme has to do with the acknowledgement of diversity w/in a society? a. simularacrum b. digitalization c. multiculturalism d. irony
c. multiculturalism
What is true about the Counter Reformation? a. Protestants began to print & distribute bibles & religious pamphlets throughout Europe, leading the Catholic Church to restrict the right of ownership of printed religious materials to its members. b. the catholic church promoted religious art without restriction, including art with nudity, in an effort to attract new converts to the Church. c. protestants rejected established Catholic religious iconography & the catholic church redoubled its efforts to awe & inspire worshipers by commissioning opulent new churches & grandiose artworks. d. controversial practices such as the practice of granting "indulgences" to ensure entry to heaven in exchange for a donation were abolished by the Catholic Church.
c. protestants rejected established Catholic religious iconography & the catholic church redoubled its efforts to awe & inspire worshipers by commissioning opulent new churches & grandiose artworks.
The dialogue among female characters from Aristophane's classical play Lysistrata: a. The women's decision to contest their husbands' warmongering activities suggests that women were equal to men in classical society b. the women are fed up with the warmongering activities of their husbands and decide to boycott domestic chores which is a rejection of the role of wives in Greek society. c. the women decide to refuse to have sex with their husbands until the war is called off which challenges traditional ideas of the role of wives in classical society. d. the women's decision to organize and collectively refuse sex demonstrates that women gamer a higher social status than men in classical Greek society.
c. the women decide to refuse to have sex with their husbands until the war is called off which challenges traditional ideas of the role of wives in classical society.
How did philosopher Rousseau's concept of "noble savage" set the stage for Enlightenment debates of the corruption & evils of slavery? a. His arguments that native peoples were morally superior to "civilized" ma, led to the romantic-period attitude that every man should have the right to live a natural life b. His arguments, taking into account British financial interests fueled by slavery, helped focus Enlightenment debates on the human condition c. He argued that native populations needed to be controlled through colonization, a belief that romantic thinkers would come to rebuke. d. He argued that slavery was the most destructive evil of mankind & should be immediately ended throughout the world.
d. He argued that slavery was the most destructive evil of mankind & should be immediately ended throughout the world.
How do works of music from the Romantic period continue to influence contemporary life? a. The romantic operas of Brahms & Back are still performed today in small, intimate theaters, sometimes referred to as "black boxes" b. the romantic principles of structure & clarity demonstrated in the works of Bach & Handel can be seen in many contemporary compositions, such as those by Madonna c. Symphonies & operas from composers such as Bach & Handel explored key romantic ideas of conformity & resistant, which are commonly seen in contemporary music. d. Musical melodies from famous romantic period compositions can be heard in contemporary popular songs, such as Eric Carmen's "All by Myself"
d. Musical melodies from famous romantic period compositions can be heard in contemporary popular songs, such as Eric Carmen's "All by Myself"
How did Marx's critique of the Industrial Revolution impact the subject matter of literature from the realist period? a. Realist literature focused on the romance of traditional country life b. Realist literature rejected working class Marxist themes in order to be profitable c. Realist literature rejected the principle of objectivity & turned toward idealism d. Realist literature emphasized the everyday plight of the poor & working class.
d. Realist literature emphasized the everyday plight of the poor & working class.
Which aspect of modern dance is still popular today? a. adherence to strict dress code b. dancing en pointe c. lack of cultural diversity among dancers & choreographers d. experimentation w/ radically new body positions
d. experimentation w/ radically new body positions
What is the political significance of The Death of Marat? a. glorifies the Enlightenment ideals of revolutionary heroism & self-sacrifice b. calls for measured reform in the face of revolutionary terror c. affirms the ideals of French monarchists against revolutionary upheaval d. exposes the pointless & lonely tragedy of Enlightenment revolutionary ferver
d. exposes the pointless & lonely tragedy of Enlightenment revolutionary ferver
What are three techniques used by ancient Greek playwrights Sophocles and Aristophanes? a. Surprise, illustration, and illumination b. Double entredre, stealing and deception c. revelation, secrecy and a chorus d. foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune
d. foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune
Which concept did the philosophy of Deism contribute to the Enlightenment period? a. religion cannot be explained by human reason; only through faith b. religious pluralism should be embraced & incorporated into everyday life. c. science is useful, but it is secondary to the study of religious doctrine d. god created the universe according to scientific laws & principles & lets it function on its own
d. god created the universe according to scientific laws & principles & lets it function on its own
How is the theme of Renaissance humanism present in contemporary life? a. high value is placed on promoting happiness through mindfulness, meditation & self-enhancement b. high value is placed on being a member of a globalized society & striving for social justice c. high value is placed on environmentalism, natural resources & preservation of historic sites d. high value is placed on human rights, an individuals education & promoting social rights.
d. high value is placed on human rights, an individuals education & promoting social rights.
Which classical theme critiqued the belief that only the gods could create models of morality? a. Democracy b. polytheism c. balance d. humanism
d. humanism
How is the classical concept of the "republic" still evident in contemporary life? a. in a republic, which means "rule by the people" all citizens have an equal say in government decisions which is the best structure of American democracy b. in a republic, citizens elect senators to serve for six years, which forms the basis of the legislative branch of the US government c. in a republic, the decisions and laws are made by presidents with constitutional authority, which is the basis of American democray d. in a republic, voting citizens have supreme rule but decisions are carried out through elected officials which is the foundation of the American political system
d. in a republic, voting citizens have supreme rule but decisions are carried out through elected officials which is the foundation of the American political system
How does technology impact the visual arts? a. technology allows fewer people to access the arts b. technological progress provides the primary inspiration for artists c. technological innovations reduce our ability to experience the visual arts d. technology allows us to archive, reproduce and share artwork in many ways
d. technology allows us to archive, reproduce and share artwork in many ways
Which topic is studied by the humanities? a. Patterns causes, and conditions of human health b. the demographic make-up of mass human social organizations c. how humans interact with their surrounding environment d. the cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human
d. the cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human
Which development sparked class consciousness in Europe in the mid-19th century? a. acceptance of scientific materialism b. emphasis on reason & the study of logic c. desire to return to agrarian life d. the economic effects of the industrializaion
d. the economic effects of the industrializaion
Which TWO characteristics of classical epic poetry are shared by Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid? they explore the effects of industrialization on Greek & Roman culture they were intended to be performed as plays during religious festivals they contain versions of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" they explore the complex relationship between humans & the gods they present the hero as a model of the ideal man in Greek & Roman culture
they explore the complex relationship between humans & the gods they present the hero as a model of the ideal man in Greek & Roman culture
