What does the term sprezzatura mean to Castiglione's courtier? Can this be related to some example in contemporary society?
What will be an ideal response?
Literally, the term can be translated as "undervaluing" or "setting a small price" on something. It denotes an effortless mastery of all skills required of a gentleman or lady; an attitude of nonchalance. The role of a contemporary politician might be discussed in relation to this concept.
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What distinguishes Botero’s The Horse from Giacometti’s Man Pointing?
a. Botero uses negative shapes to imply the volume and texture of the figure. b. Botero suggests the physical bulk of the horse through vertical placement. c. Botero creates a horse whose bulging form does not interact with the surrounding space. d. Botero produces a dynamic visual impact by using a monochromatic color scheme.