Arts & Humanities Flashcards

Which art movement, pioneered by artists like Monet and Renoir, focused on capturing light and fleeting moments?

Answer: Impressionism

Impressionism, developed in late 19th-century France, emphasized capturing the sensory effect of a scene through loose brushwork and attention to light.

In music theory, what term describes eight notes spanning from one pitch to its double or half frequency?

Answer: Octave

An octave encompasses eight diatonic notes, with the top note vibrating at exactly double the frequency of the bottom note.

Which Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Answer: Michelangelo

Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512, depicting scenes from Genesis including the famous 'Creation of Adam.'

What term describes a narrative told from the perspective of a single character who reveals only their own thoughts?

Answer: Third-person limited

Third-person limited narration follows one character's perspective using 'he/she/they,' revealing only that character's thoughts and perceptions.

Which ancient Greek dramatic form originated from religious festivals honoring Dionysus and explored human suffering?

Answer: Tragedy

Greek tragedy emerged from Dionysian festivals and depicted protagonists experiencing downfall, often through a fatal flaw (hamartia).

What architectural style, common in medieval European cathedrals, features pointed arches and flying buttresses?

Answer: Gothic

Gothic architecture, flourishing from the 12th to 16th centuries, is defined by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses that allow larger windows.

Which element of a short story establishes the time, place, and initial circumstances of the narrative?

Answer: Setting

Setting encompasses the time and place of a story, as well as the social and cultural context, creating the environment in which events unfold.