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Write a minimum of 4-6 sentences to fully address the questi…

Write a minimum of 4-6 sentences to fully address the question: Constantino Brumidi’s The Apotheosis of Washington (1865) appears on the ceiling of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. How does this fresco reflect Neoclassical ideals and the influence of Ancient Rome? In your response, compare Washington’s depiction to another figure we’ve studied, such as Napoleon in Ingres’s Napoleon I on His Imperial Throne  (1806) or God in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling (1508), to consider how visual style can elevate leaders to near-divine status. Use specific visual and historical evidence to support your reflection.   Full ceiling fresco Close-up of George Washington  

You will hear an excerpt from the final movement of Antonín…

You will hear an excerpt from the final movement of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” (1893). As you listen, think about what you hear and what it makes you feel or imagine. Then, in 4–6 sentences, respond to the following: Describe the musical features you notice—consider rhythm, tempo, dynamics, texture, or instrumentation. Identify one or more features that reflect Romantic musical conventions (emotion, drama, individuality, nature, etc.). Explain the tone or mood of the piece. What scene or image does it make you think of? How does that reflect the Romantic interest in imagination and emotional storytelling?  Tip: There are no wrong answers for what you visualize, just explain your reasoning based on what you hear.      

You will hear an excerpt from the final movement of Antonín…

You will hear an excerpt from the final movement of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” (1893). As you listen, think about what you hear and what it makes you feel or imagine. Then, in 4–6 sentences, respond to the following: Describe the musical features you notice—consider rhythm, tempo, dynamics, texture, or instrumentation. Identify one or more features that reflect Romantic musical conventions (emotion, drama, individuality, nature, etc.). Explain the tone or mood of the piece. What scene or image does it make you think of? How does that reflect the Romantic interest in imagination and emotional storytelling?  Tip: There are no wrong answers for what you visualize, just explain your reasoning based on what you hear.