Describe the composition and style of Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Swing
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
A pretty young woman is being pushed in a swing by a bishop obscured by the shadow of the bushes on the right.
Another figure hiding in the foreground looks up her dress as she playfully kicks off her shoe.
The sculpture of Cupid and putti allude to the carefree and loving atmosphere.
The painting is full of pastel colors and the figures are delicately crafted with flowing, dainty lines.
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Briefly define and give three supporting examples that illustrate the interaction between Indian music and the West
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What is the location of Veronese's massive ceiling painting Triumph of Venice?
A. Palazzo del Tè B. Ca d'Oro C. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana D. Doge's Palace