Bertolt Brecht is a German playwright who became the leading practitioner of “epic theatre.” Epic theatre’s purpose is not to immerse the audience and suspend their disbelief. It is meant to force them to see their world as it is. His most well known work is The Good Person of Szechwan. Q: Why would a playwright not want you to become immersed in the play?

Write a short paragraph describing how high renaissance artists were influenced by artists from other cultures and time periods. in your answer, include the specific culture or period that influenced high renaissance art, and also the artistic conventions that reflect that influence such as: • the philosophy or thought behind the artworks • body proportions and poses • details of figures • setting or background