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CLEP Humanities All In One

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1. Wrote Waiting for Godot. The only scenery for the play was a cyclorama (a giant curtain onthe back of the stage) and a single tree with one branch and one leaf.






2. Protrayed the west by painting cowhands and natives






3. (1876) 19th-20th c. Romanian sculptor known for highly simplified archetypical human and animal forms (The Kiss; Bird in Space)






4. A tapestry that recounts the battle of hastings - A piece of linen about 1 Ft.8 in. Wide by 213 ft.long covered with embroidery representing the incidents of Willam the conqueror's expedition to England.






5. A Spanish painter best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work. 'Guernica'






6. 20th Century American composer






7. God of the sea






8. Was an iconic and highly influential British filmmaker and producer - who pioneered many techniques in the suspense and thriller genres.






9. 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.






10. Russian critic who founded the Ballet Russe






11. The use of an object to represent another object or idea.






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






13. Early 20th century style of painting and to a lesser degrees sculpture that used geometric shapes as underlying primary forms. In contrast to Impressionism - which it succeeded - the primary concern of Cubism was with from rather than color






14. Four-foot line






15. French feminist who wrote the treatise titled ' The Second Sex'






16. Eight-foot line






17. A theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers. Originally based on court dance






18. American who became a British citizen; won the Nobel Peace prize in literature; wrote poetry and drama. 'Murder in the Cathedral'.






19. Ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)






20. Student of Martin Heidegger - wrote 'Truth and Method' - considered to be the father of Hermeneutics - largely argued that it is impossible to be unbiased in anything - and even historical accounts are forever biased by our own experiences. As factua






21. Greatest playwright of all time; wrote MacBeth - King Lear - Hamlet - Romeo and Juliet; introduced new words to the English language. Histories - tragedies - comedies






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






23. Composed 'Rite of Spring'






24. French female author of more than eighty novels who took a man's name and dressed in male attire to protest the treatment of women






25. American novelist - essayist and satirist - Huckleberry Finn - Tom Sawyer






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






27. Long days journey into night - the iceman center - ah wilderness - desire under the elms - mourning become electric

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28. Using two or more types of media together to create an art object such as glitter or beads on a painting






29. Action painting - put his canvas on the floor and brought his whole body into action while he splashed and dripped colors in swirling configurations






30. Published Phenomenology of Mind in 1807 and Philosophy of Right in 1821 - According to the Hegelian dialectic - one thought (i.e. being) invariably leads to a thought of its antithesis (not being) - and the two must come together to form an entirely






31. A dance






32. Considered America's greatest architect. Pioneered the concept that a building should blend into and harmonize with its surroundings rather than following classical designs.






33. Italian sculptor renowned as a pioneer of the Renaissance style with his natural - lifelike figures - such as the bronze statue David.






34. Greek philosopher. A pupil of Plato - the tutor of Alexander the Great - and the author of works on logic - metaphysics - ethics - natural sciences - politics - and poetics - he profoundly influenced Western thought. In his philosophical system - whi






35. A dance






36. Gods of Inspiration for literature - Science - and the arts






37. Frescoe painter - founded flourentine school - realisitc poses






38. Foremost literary critic of the romantic period - Rime of the Ancient Mariner






39. American realist painter - 'Christina's World'






40. 'Father of Western Philosophy'. Greek philosopher who taught that the universe had originated from water.






41. A capella singers






42. Is a form of writing that blends criticism with humor and wit. Ridiculing with purpose of inspiring reform.






43. artist of Return of the Prodigal Son (1636) - Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp (1632) - Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer (1653) - and The Night Watch - Showed a particular interest in painting the poor and downtrodden - considered the best Dutch






44. Artist of 'Purple Robe' (1937) - 'The Blue Nude' (1907) - 'The Piano Lesson' (1916) - and 'The Moorish Screen' (1921) - Known for his bold colors and thick - vibrant brushstrokes - pioneer in the modernist movement






45. French feminist who wrote the treatise titled ' The Second Sex'






46. The farmer/ merchant caste in Hinduism






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






48. Architectural style of medieval Europe - characterized by semi-circular arches - massive quality - thick walls - round arches - sturdy piers - groin vaults - large towers - decorative arcading. Crossed England from France.






49. Mannerism painter






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

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