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Instead of looking to the past to paint from, modern artists look to… the present Unlike earlier artistic periods, modern art was defined by… many different artistic styles Because artists sought stability and peace, they were attracted to the art of the … Neoclassical style Neoclassical artists painted solid, smooth, three-dimensional forms that reflected the…

The Plaintiff, pursuant to discovery in a civil lawsuit, deposed Witness. Defendant’s attorney attended the deposition but did not cross-examine Witness. Witness now testifies differently at the trial, so Plaintiff offers for admission into evidence relevant portions of Witness’s deposition to prove the truth. The trial judge should rule the evidence: (a) Inadmissible because defendant…

Henry Bessemer This man revolutionized the way to manufacture steel by making the process quicker and more efficient Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, felt bad that it was being used for bad; he invented the Nobel Peace Prize for peace workers Michael Faraday created the first simple electric motor and the first dynamo Dynamo a machine…

Dejeuner sur l’Herbe Artist: Manet Themes: -change of nude -changes our value system: what makes you question what you seem to take as accurate/correct -throws away basic ideals -domestication of outrageous and attempts to normalize outrageous -no clothes on and engaging with viewer; suggestive painting -white skin tone is unnatural -viewer and object relationship changed…

Full Name Michelangelo Mersi Da Caravaggio A method he used to easily paint in 2D Used Mirrors to paint because he found it easier to focus on the subject A unusual tactic he used when painting Painted directly from nature onto canvas. (didn’t do outlines) What movement was he invloved in Key Figure of Barroque…

Albrecht Durer, Four Apostles, c. 1526 (Painting) Albrecht Durer, Apocalypse, 1497- 1498 (Woodcut) Albrecht Durer, Christ Carrying the Cross (Large Passion), c. 1498-1499 (Woodcut) Albrecht Durer, Triumphal Arch, 1515 (Woodcut) Albrecht Durer, Last Supper, 1523 (Woodcut) Albrecht Durer, St. Jerome, 1514 (Engraving) Albrecht Durer, “Melencolia”, 1514 (Engraving)

Annunciation, da Vinci 1473 – Mary has her fingers in the Bible, suggesting foreknowledge of annunciation scene – display of skill with painting drapery – follows style of Flemish painters – but to suit Italian needs Battle of the Nudes, Pollaiuolo 1470 – first mass-reproduced piece, made w etched bronze – emphasis on the outer…

Albrecht Durer the Elder 1497 Albrecht Durer Barbara Durer 1514 Albrecht Durer System of Human Proportion 1523 Albrecht Durer Self Portrait 1484 Albrecht Durer Self Portrait 1493 Albrecht Durer Agnes Frey 1493 Albrecht Durer Self Portrait 1498 Albrecht Durer Self Portrait 1498 Albrecht Durer Hans Memling Christ 1525 Albrecht Durer Artist drawing a Reclining woman…

Which of the following best describes how pop art is made? a. by borrowing mass-produced images What emotional tone can be detected in pop art images? c. ironic and cynical Who is often considered the founder of the pop art movement? d. Richard Hamilton What characteristics distinguish Lichtenstein’s work? d. all of the above (primary…

This is a soundtrack to a film of the same name Purple Rain He is credited for perfecting back spinning Grandmaster Flash The New York punk scene was nourished here CBGB One of Sonic Youth’s main influences Glenn Branca’s guitar ensemble What is the significance of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever Michael Jackson introduced the…