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CLEP Humanities All In One

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1. (1876) 19th-20th c. Romanian sculptor known for highly simplified archetypical human and animal forms (The Kiss; Bird in Space)






2. African American writer who wrote Oak and Ivy and about the lives of slavery






3. Former monk. French humanist - wrote the comic masterpieces Gargantua and Pantagruel - stories contained gross humor.






4. The 'old' stone age - during which humankind produced the first sculptures and paintings






5. French Painter - Impressionism - did horses and ballet dancers






6. French composer (born in Poland) and pianist of the romantic school. Known as the 'poet of the piano'






7. Wrote Anna Karenina - War and Peace; Russian writer - realistic fiction






8. 6th Century B.C. - a Greek philosopher and mathematician - founder of a religous movement called Pythagoreanism






9. Abstract sculptor who used rounding techniques and very little detail






10. A stringed guitar-like instrument from India






11. Romantic novelist whose liberal social and political views underscore her work - Frankenstein - the Last Man






12. Decorative drinking cup or goblet






13. French Impressionistic composer; Bolero: Gaspard de la nuit; 3 pieces to it (on Dine) 1st piece of Gaspar






14. Composed 'Symphonie Fantastique'






15. French impressionist painter; nude female paintings






16. Frescoe painter - founded flourentine school - realisitc poses






17. Were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s. Known as the Bell Brothers..'Wuthering Heights'






18. Protrayed the west by painting cowhands and natives






19. Wrote 'Les Miserables' which criticized the French Revolution






20. Paralleled the age of roman literature under Augustus followed the greeks






21. In drama - a character speaks alone on stage to allow his/her thoughts and ideas to be conveyed to the audience






22. (1876) 19th-20th c. Romanian sculptor known for highly simplified archetypical human and animal forms (The Kiss; Bird in Space)






23. Who designed the Brooklyn bridge?






24. An example of Byzantine architecture - name this church.






25. Created the motion picture titled 'The Kiss'






26. French impressionist painter






27. Most important of the French Romantic painters; profoundly shaped the work of the Impressionists.






28. One of the greatest sculptors of the 19th century - The Thinker: The Kiss 12.2






29. Who is the architect of this building? (Uses glass walls - abstract - etc.)






30. Artist of 'Jack in the Pulpit IV' (1930) - 'Petunia' (1925) - 'Cow's Skull - Red - White - and Blue' (1931) - and 'Red Amaryllis' (1937) - Realistic nature images with strong - vibrant colors identify the works of O'Keeffe


31. One of Duncan's generals; wants to become King of Scotland; murders Duncan and slays anyone in the way of his kingship






32. A line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage






33. Wrote 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Man in the Iron Mask' and The Count of Monte-Cristo






34. One of Duncan's generals; wants to become King of Scotland; murders Duncan and slays anyone in the way of his kingship






35. (1469-1527) Wrote The Prince which contained a secular method of ruling a country. 'End justifies the means.'






36. (1469-1527) Wrote The Prince which contained a secular method of ruling a country. 'End justifies the means.'






37. Famous artists: Henri Matisse - Raoul Dufy - and Andre Derain - Lasting for three short years (1905-1908) - fauvism served as the foundation for much of subsequent twentieth-century art. Its work was full of vibrant colors and boldly distorted figure






38. An Irish novelist who wrote Ulysses - a stream of consciousness book based loosely on Odyssey






39. Most famous example of Byzantine architecture - it was built under Justinian I and is considered one of the most perfect buildings in the world. Constructed of interlocking domes.






40. A style of art in the mid to late 16th century that permitted artists to express their own 'manner' or feelings in contrast to the symmetry and simplicity of the art of the High Renaissance.






41. Eight-foot line






42. A style characteristic of seventeenth and eighteenth century Europe - subjects of portraits expanded beyond religious figures to nature and ordinary individuals. Many paintings incorporated long hallways and views through windows or doorways.






43. Caused considerable conflict over the years with his open expectation of the impending fall of humanity. He believed that humanity was inherently good - but once corrupted by civilization - there was no turning back.






44. Science fiction writer






45. What type of column is a simple - plain shaft?






46. External support for the walls of Gothic buildings was provided by what?






47. Story of man - Christian - journey faces hobglobins/dragons


48. God of the underworld - and wealth






49. Beuatiful with ornate borders






50. God of Commerce - The messenger of Zeus