Why is biography important to art and literature?
a. it allows the viewer to have an accurate image of the artist.
b. it takes the viewer in to underlying consciousness of the artist.
c. it questions the assumptions and accepted norms of a particular person.
d. it allows the artist's life is told through the work of art.

1. the period of artistic history from about 1600-1750, when the highly ornamental, expressive style of art, literature, and music flourished in europe 4 medieval 2. the period of artistic history from about 1750-1820, characterized by orderliness 2 romantic 3. the period of artistic history before 1450, characterized by religious emphasis and themes 1 renaissance 4. the period of artistic history from about 1450-1600, when artistic style moved away religious themes to a more man-centered focus 6 twentieth century 5. the period of artistic history from about 1820-1900, characterized by a highly emotional, imaginative style 5 classical 6. the period of artistic history from about 1900-2000, with a style characterized by embracing new ideas and throwing off constraints 3 baroque

Artists best achieve contrast in a composition by: a. drawing with realism b. shading a drawing with dark and light values c. using drawing techniques like stippling and hatching d. focusing on line and shape in a drawing

Adevice of representation that is generally accepted is called a