Relate the Islamic idea of paradise to the Alhambra's Court of the Lions
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The courtyard was originally a sunken garden with raised fountains and water channels.
The Islamic vision of paradise was a well-watered, walled garden.
The star-shaped dome is formed of muqarnas and supported by corner squinches and wall projections. The effect is an ephemeral evocation of dazzling heavenly space.
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a. It focused on instruments rather than voices. b. It combined a flexible melodic line with a rigid musical background. c. The tradition of scat singing developed from the blues. d. It introduced the standard 19-bar blues form.
Which of the following was a tool used by archaeologists to explore tomb interiors at Tarquinia without the expensive and time-consuming excavation process?
a. Periscope b. Underground seismograph c. Surveying local black market dealers d. Careful measurement of the entire Tarquinia cemetery