Michelangelo Placed the Separation of Light from Darkness at the Far

question 21

Multiple Choice

Michelangelo placed the Separation of Light from Darkness at the far end of the Sistine Chapel over the altar,because it

• A)was intended to symbolize the viewers' distance from creation's goodness and truth.
• B)is the first event in the Genesis narrative.
• C)was intended to emphasize the limitless power of the altar of God.
• D)includes linear perspective that draws viewers' eyes to the altar.

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Definitions:

Activation-Synthesis Theory

The idea that dreams are the result of the brain’s attempts to make sense of random brain activity by combining the activity with stored memories.

Stage 2 Sleep

Second stage of sleep, where a person is truly asleep; EEGs show K-complexes and sleep spindles, and there is much less conscious awareness of both the external world and inner mental activity.

K-Complexes

K-Complexes are a type of brainwave pattern seen on an EEG, typically associated with stage 2 sleep, characterized by a brief upsurge in brain activity.

EEGs

Short for Electroencephalograms, these are tests that measure electrical activity in the brain.