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CLEP Humanities All In One

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1. The central or dominating idea of a work.






2. Seven-foot line






3. African American author of the Harlem Renaissance.






4. Fast






5. African American author of the Harlem Renaissance.






6. Created the motion picture titled 'The Kiss'






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






8. French 20th century architect






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






10. Character who comes to a bad end as a result of own behavior or character flaw






11. Composed 'Symphonie Fantastique'






12. Leucippus and Democritus






13. Wrote Robinson Crusoe; known as the father of the English novel






14. God of Doors and beginnings and endings






15. 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






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






17. 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.






18. Wrote 'Frankenstein' which was a criticism of man controlling nature - 'Gothic literature' Daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft






19. Stoics believed that restraining emotion is the key to happiness. The majority of their beliefs are similar to the Cynics.






20. Science fiction writer






21. Paint onto wet plaster on a wall






22. The hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who hoped to avenge the murder of his father






23. Paul Gauguin






24. That culture associated with the spread of Greek influence as a result of Macedonian conquests; often seen as the combination of Greek culture with eastern political forms






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






26. Famous for black and white erotic paintings






27. Wrote Pride and Prejudice






28. A curtain or drop made of gauzelike fabric. when lighted from the front it is opaque but is transparent if lighted from the back






29. The Color Purple






30. 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






31. A stringed guitar-like instrument from India






32. Death of a Salesman






33. Most famous American architect; Kaufman house also called 'Falling Water' Guggenheim museum - New York City Branch.






34. The last phase of the Stone Age - marked by the domestication of animals - the development of agriculture - and the manufacture of pottery






35. Architect refurbished St. Paul's Cathedral






36. German composer who developed the Romantic style of both lyrical and classical music






37. A curtain or drop made of gauzelike fabric. when lighted from the front it is opaque but is transparent if lighted from the back






38. 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.






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






40. Made the first talking movie in 1927..The 'Jazz Singer'






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






42. Made a valuable contribution to American folk music by capturing the plaintive spirit of the slaves. 'Camptown Races'






43. Euripidedes - Aeschylus - and Sophodes






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






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






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






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






48. God of Marriage






49. Stained glass - pointed arches and ribbed vaulting






50. Bessanio along with others are courting a girl - they have to pick a certain box - Bessanio picks the right one and is allowed to marry her