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To counteract the apparent distortions of perspective in the Parthenon, the architects who designed it actually created a(n) ___ illusion.

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Answer:

To counteract the apparent distortions of perspective in the Parthenon, the architects who designed it actually created an OPTICAL illusion.

Explanation:

The Parthenon is full of optical illusions. This technique decision was chosen by the two architects, Callicrates and Ictines, because they aimed to create the most beautiful and visually perfect and pleasing temple to have ever been erected.

To mention a few of the illusions used for this purpose:

- The columns are slightly larger in the middle section, to result straight.

- The base on which the columns are placed is slightly concave, for the same reason.

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The _______(1)_______ is located on the south side of the Erectheon. This structure was built by the Greeks during the _______(2)_______ period.

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The Parthenon is located on the south side of the Erectheon. This structure was build by the Greeks during the Athenian Empire period. The former temple was dedicated to the Greek goddess, Athena, whom the people of Athens considered as a patron.

Was Ilsa’s leaving Rick in Paris cruel or loving?

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Answer:

probably because of cruelty

Choose the large, double reed woodwind with the lowest timbre.

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It should be the bassoon. The bassoon is a big double reed woodwind instrument with a low pitch and sound. Another instrument close to this is the oboe which is also a double reed woodwind but it is smaller and higher pitched. Timbre is the character or quality of voice or sound an instrument makes. So because of this, the answer to your question should be the bassoon.

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bassoon

Explanation:

Select the correct answer.What is a reason that people create art?
ОА.
Personal inspirations
OB.
Money
O c.
Religious reasons
OD.
All of the above

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Answer:  All of the above.

Explanation:  Every single artist does not have the same reason for choosing to make it.

Who created the piece of art above entitled, Study of a Woman s Back?

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since you didn't include the picture i could be wrong but the most famous 'study of a woman's back' i know of is matisse. 

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b.

Henri Matisse

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Jane Austen wrote Silas Marner.
a. True
b. False

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Answer: The statement provided is B) false.

Explanation:Silas Marner isa novel written by George Eliot, whose real name was Mary Ann Evans. It was published in 1861, that is to say during the second half of the nineteenth century as Evans, who was also a translator, lived during the Victorian Era. Moreover, Silas Marner is considered to be representative of the movement known as "literary realism". One of the most important themes of this novel, which takes the title from the protagonist's name, is religion.

False.Mary Anne Evans wrote Silas Marner.
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