The Renaissance may be described as an age in which: Select one: Individualism, humanism, and secular values started to flourish once again. The influence of the Catholic Church went unchallenged by other ideas. The balance of society shifted, and the Church became, once again, the center of attention. Man was seen as just a small cog in the divine plan.

Why did david smith burnish the surface of his work cubi xix?

Today's generation didn't want to watch ancient actors reciting the same tired lines. they wanted to see themselves reflected onscreen - rude, raw, entitled. these kids needed to believe that they themselves were only one daring, controversial act away from being up on that screen themselves. " - melissa jo peltier, reality boulevard within the past few years, reality tv has become a staple in the homes of people not just in america but around the world. many celebrities have given in to the undeniable effect of reality tv, choosing to have their own lives played out in front of the lens. the term "reality tv star" has been coined and is now being uttered on the lips of millions. however one feels about reality tv, this wave of entertainment seems to be here to stay. while form of low art achieves wild popularity and brings in significant profits to networks, attendance to broadway theater performances is also at an all-time high. perhaps low art and high art can thrive simultaneously. what do you think will be the lasting impact that reality tv has on the humanities and how we see ourselves as humans? based on what you learned about the theater (which was not always considered high art) in this week's readings, what may be some future similarities and differences between reality tv and the theater?

Which statement is true? select one: a. all art created in florence during the renaissance was commissioned by the medici family. b. without wealthy patrons, it is likely that many italian renaissance works would not have been created. c. religion was the driving force behind works created by leonardo and michelangelo. d. the public was responsible for determining whether an artwork was great.