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CLEP Humanities All In One

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1. Mannerism painter






2. Found on Easter Island - The South Pacific






3. Long-Long






4. Method of composition by which the composer extends the technique of twelve tone composition to other areas such as rhythm dynamics timbre and duration. Most important invention in the 20th century.






5. United States film actress who appeared in films by D. W. Griffith (1896-1993)






6. Architect who like a statue at every corner






7. 6th Century B.C. - a Greek philosopher and mathematician - founder of a religous movement called Pythagoreanism






8. Georges Pierre Seurat






9. Short-Long






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






11. Important Russian composer whose works are noted for their expressive melodies '1812 Overture' and 'The Nutcracker'






12. Knowm for lean prose and ardently masculine themes and characters - The Old Man and the Sea - a Farewell to Arms - the Sun Also Rises






13. Romantic poet who broke with neoclassical theory in much of his mature poetry - The Prelude - Lyrical Ballads






14. One of Socrates' students; was considered by many to be the GREATEST philosopher of western civilization. Explained his ideas about government in a work entitled The Republic. In his ideal state - the people were divided into three different groups.






15. Based on the practices of li and jen - was based on the ethical system of being neighborly-






16. A story were characters or objects represent abstract idea or qualities. i.e. Goodness - Evil - Love - Death - etc...






17. A direct comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: John swims like a fish.






18. The final unraveling of the plot in any story.






19. Born in 1508 - ______________ was greatly influenced by Renaissance philosophers and artists - and was made architectural advisor to the Vatican in 1570. His great architectural works include Villa Foscari - Teatro Olimpico - and Palazzo Chiericati -






20. Court dances






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






22. Story of a Great battle between Greece and Troy






23. Architect who liked a statue at every corner






24. (1469-1527) Wrote The Prince which contained a secular method of ruling a country. 'End justifies the means.'






25. Wrote Rivals






26. Norwegian Playwright who carried realism into the dramatic presentation of domesticlife. Wrote 'A Doll's House'






27. (1876) 19th-20th c. Romanian sculptor known for highly simplified archetypical human and animal forms (The Kiss; Bird in Space)






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






29. Wrote Leviathan - and believed that human life on its own was 'solitary - poor - nasty - brutish - and short.' - argued for a strong - even brutal government in order to keep humanity from becoming savages.






30. United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)






31. 1.Michelangelo 2.Leonardo de Vinci 3.Raphael






32. Theodore Gericault - 1791-1824 - Eugene Delacroix - 1798-1863






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






34. Played the xylophone and marimba






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






36. Three-foot line






37. DNA of the song






38. 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.






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






40. God of Wisdom






41. Ancient Greek philosopher - wrote Republic and Symposium - credited with being the most influential force on Western philosophy of all time. He taught the likes of Aristotle - and expressed his philosophical beliefs largely through fictional dialogue






42. A painting - drawing - or sculpture of Mary - the Mother of Jesus - holding the dead body of Jesus. The word means 'pity' in Italian.






43. Art produced from c. 450 BC to c. 700 AD by the Celts; mostly portable objects; Stone carvings - Crosses with interlace patterns - metal work - manuscripts






44. Student of michelangelo - made the school of athens - and the madonna and child series. used pudgeyness to show that people aren't as perfect as they thought.






45. Libertine whose focused prose - Social Contract






46. A dance






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






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






49. Mannerism painter






50. Spanish surrealist painter