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Which lines create the experience of instability and nervousness?

Identify the name and artist of this fresco. Where is this fresco located?Image by Erich Lessing/ART RESOURCE, N.Y. The painted figures here are mostly clothed in long, colorful robes, in various states of sitting, standing, or sprawling. The two central figures are the focal point, framed by an arched doorway. All architectural lines that recede into space point directly towards these bearded men in their red and blue robes. Most of the crowd seems animated, engaged in a plethora of activities. The building interior contains many statues and sculptures, though none of the figures appear to be focused on them.

The material used for this icon is© Ralf Heinz This statue depicts a woman with an anguished look on her face. She wears a shawl over her head and shoulders with intricate carving at the hems. The same carving serves as trim for her dress and long robes. She holds a grown man in her lap who is dressed only in a simple cloth around his hips and thighs, as well as a pointy, crown-like object on his head. His head is bent back at a sharp angle and he looks to be in terrible pain. Carvings on his hands, feet, and chest suggest deep, violent puncture wounds. Red paint trickles down his arms and legs as if coming from his wounds.

The style of the Pieter Bruegel’s Hunters in the Snow would be best described as

The artist of this painting is© 2006, SCALA, Florence / ART RESOURCE, N.Y. The figure of a nude, reclining woman is portrayed with a torso and limbs that are exaggerated in length. Long, curly, reddish-blonde hair spills over her right shoulder. In her right hand she clutches flowers, while her left hand conceals her nether region. At her feet is a contentedly napping puppy. In the background we see two figures wearing dresses, one kneeling and bent over an open chest and one standing over her. Clearly they are working in the background while the main subject poses in the foreground. The decorations and architectural details are rich and intricate.

Identify this image. What is it from and how was it made?Image by Erich Lessing/ART RESOURCE, N.Y. Dog-headed snakes and birds with long beaks weave their way through the design. The overall shape of a cross is visible within a busy pattern of shapes and swirls in a multitude of colors. The designs are meticulous and both animalistic and geometric.

What was the function of this structure?© James G. Howes In this view, we see that the lower colonnade supports a deep terrace. Near the back of the terrace are two more stacked colonnades. A ramp leads from the ground up to the broad terrace, and then another ramp leads up to the level between the stacked colonnades. A sandy ground stretches in front of the temple. Rocky hills rise to each side, and the temple is backed with steep, vertical cliffs.

What is one way an artist can create contrast in their work? Be sure to include specific details and a piece to demonstrate your understanding. 

The Merovingian looped fibulae were created using which of the following?

This stained glass rose window can be found at