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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?
An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountain landscape
Eros
Passionate love favored by Greek poets
Platonic
Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks
Courtly
A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
How does technology impact the visual arts?
Technology allows us to archive, reproduce, and share artwork in many ways
Which classical theme critiqued the belief that only the gods could create models of morality?
Humanism
What are three techniques used by ancient Greek playwrights Sophocles and Aristophanes?
Foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune
Why is Sappho's classical poem "A Lament for Adonis" considered lyrical poetry?
It expresses feelings of romantic love
Read the following dialogue among female characters from Aristophanes's classical play Lysistrata:
What is true about this play?
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
Which two characteristics of classical epic poetry are shared by Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid?
Choose 2 answers
1. They present the hero as a model of the ideal man in Greek and Roman culture
2. They explore the complex relationship between humans and the gods
How did the development of democracy impact the classical period?
The democratic republic emerged as an alternative to tyrannical forms of government
What is the significance of the kouros in terms of cultural exchange during the classical period?
It is a Greek refinement of the Egyptian figural sculpture
How is the classical concept of the "republic" still evidenced in contemporary life?
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
Which two beliefs are characteristic of the Renaissance?
Choose 2 answers
1. Scientific inquiry will increase human knowledge of the world
2. Classical literary and philosophical works provide resources for learning and living
What was the effect of rationalism during the Renaissance?
Rationalism supplied a new perspective for people to think about science and nature instead of relying on superstitious or religious explanations for natural phenomena
Which statement is true of the madrigals during the Renaissance?
Madrigal composers created secular songs that married the sound of the music to the written word
How does Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper exemplify Renaissance art?
It employs linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface
How did Gutenberg's introduction of the printing press to Germany in the 1400s impact culture and religion in Renaissance Europe?
The printing press allowed religious reformers to spread their ideas to a larger audience and allowed people greater access to written materials such as poems and novels
How did global exploration, such as during the golden age of Spain, contribute to art and literature of the Renaissance?
Artists and writers were inspired by the travels of explorers and incorporated themes of adventure and conquest into paintings and stories
How is the theme of Renaissance humanism present in contemporary life?
A high value is placed on human rights, an individual's education, and promotion of social rights
What does classicism refer to as used in the term neoclassicism?
Using the visual art and architectural motifs of ancient Greece
Which concept did the philosophy of Deism contribute to the Enlightenment period?
God created the universe according to scientific laws and principles and lets it function on its own
How does Thomas Jefferson's plantation home, Monticello, exemplify neoclassical architectural style?
It contains a columned facade and a pedimented front porch lined with Doric columns
What is the political significance of Jacques Louis David's 1793 neoclassical work The Death of Marat?
It glorifies the Enlightenment ideals of revolutionary heroism and self-sacrifice
How did philosopher Rousseau's concept of the "noble savage" set the stage for Enlightenment debates of the corruption and evils of slavery?
Rousseau's arguments that native peoples were morally superior to "civilized" man, led to the romantic-period attitude that every man should have the right to live a natural life
What effect did the rise of capitalism have during the neoclassical period?
It increased the exchange of ideas
How does the contemporary idea of progress relate to the Enlightenment idea of progress?
Contemporary society places great emphasis on an individual's education, which parallels the Enlightenment view that the pursuit of knowledge was a form of moral progress
Which political ideology arose in the romantic period?
Nationalism
Which three attributes apply to music from the romantic period?
Choose 3 answers
1. Exploration of heroic and nationalistic themes
2. Focus on the dramatic and expressive qualities of sound
3. Expansion of the orchestra to include a larger number and variety of instruments
How does Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony differ from previous classical symphonies?
It is longer and incorporates choral movements
Read the following passage from Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself":
"My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, this air,
Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and 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?
It reflects an egalitarian viewpoint through an intimate connection with nature
How did the writings of romantic poets and novelists impact society during the romantic period?
They demonstrated the importance of subjective experience and emotion.
How does John Nash's architectural design of England's Royal Pavilion reflect cross-cultural influences of the romantic period?
The Royal Pavilion incorporates structural elements of Mughal and Islamic architecture
How do works of music from the romantic period continue to influence contemporary life?
Musical melodies from famous romantic period compositions can be heard in contemporary popular songs, such as Eric Carmen's "All by Myself."
Which development sparked class consciousness in Europe in the mid-19th century?
The economic effects of industrialization
What is the standard definition of natural selection, as described in Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species?
Natural selection is an evolutionary process where certain traits are carried into subsequent generations and other traits are biologically eliminated in a living organism
How does Leo Tolstoy's work War and Peace represent realist themes?
It emphasizes individual characters facing true-to-life situations
Which two themes of the realist period are explored in Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House?
Choose 2 answers
1. The rights of women
2. Emphasis on nature as inspiration
How did Marx's critique of the Industrial Revolution impact the subject matter of literature from the realist period?
Realist literature emphasized the everyday plight of the poor and working class
How does Alfons Mucha's poster for Victorien Sardou's Gismonda demonstrate the influence of Eastern culture on European art?
It borrows from the style of Japanese woodblock prints
How have Darwin's writings and theories of evolutionary biology contributed to beliefs about human existence in today's world?
Darwin's explorations paved the way for more understanding of the nature of change in living organisms, helping humanity to better understand human ancestry and biological lineage
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