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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
60821
What is 'Gregorian Chant'?
Answer:
Monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song
Gregorian chant is the central tradition of Western plainchant, a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin of the Roman Catholic Church.
60822
Niccolò Paganini was a celebrated virtuoso on which instrument?
Answer:
Violin
Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time.
60823
Which ancient venue is famous for the 'Parthenon Marbles' (Elgin Marbles)?
Answer:
The Parthenon
The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of Classical Greek marble sculptures made under the supervision of the architect and sculptor Phidias and his assistants.
60824
The 'Vitruvian Man' is a famous drawing by:
Answer:
Leonardo da Vinci
Created around 1490, the Vitruvian Man drawing depicts a man in two superimposed positions with his arms and legs apart and inscribed in a circle and square.
60825
Which architect designed 'Fallingwater', a house built over a waterfall?
Answer:
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater in 1935. It is considered a masterpiece of organic architecture.
60826
Ansel Adams is best known for his black-and-white photographs of:
Answer:
The American West, particularly Yosemite
Ansel Adams was an American landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West.
60827
Who created the 'Balloon Dog' sculptures?
Answer:
Jeff Koons
Jeff Koons is an American artist known for working with popular culture subjects and his reproductions of banal objects, such as balloon animals produced in stainless steel.
60828
Yayoi Kusama is a contemporary Japanese artist famous for her extensive use of:
Answer:
Polka dots
Yayoi Kusama is a contemporary artist known for her 'infinity nets' and room-sized installations covered in polka dots.
60829
Alberto Giacometti is best known for sculptures featuring:
Answer:
Extremely thin, elongated figures
Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor known for his tall, extremely thin figures that appear isolated and fragile, such as 'The Walking Man'.
60830
Which British sculptor is famous for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures of reclining figures?
Answer:
Henry Moore
Henry Moore was an English artist best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art.