Géricault Criticized the Rigidity of the Neocalssical Style and Instead

question 36

Multiple Choice

Géricault criticized the rigidity of the Neocalssical style and instead injected _____ into his artwork.

• A)strong contour lines
• B)drama and emotion
• C)symmetrical compositions
• D)abstract forms

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Definitions:

Cylinder Seal

A cylindrical piece of stone usually about an inch or so in height, decorated with an incised design, so that a raised pattern is left when the seal is rolled over soft clay. In the ancient Near East, documents, storage jars, and other important possessions were signed, sealed, and identified in this way. Stamp seals are an earlier, flat form of seal used for similar purposes.

Sound Box

The part of a musical instrument where the sound resonates, often found in stringed instruments like guitars or violins.

Colonnade

A series or row of columns, usually spanned by lintels.

Persepolis

An ancient city in Persia, renowned for its monumental architecture and cultural significance, serving as a ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.