In The Apparition, Moreau portrayed a ____, a theme that appealed to the artist and many of his friends

The forms commonly used by composers during the Classical period (ternary,

rondo, sonata–allegro, theme and variations) were limited to that time period. Subsequent composers found these musical structures too confining for their creativity.

a. true b. false

Consider the tenth-century C.E. bronze statue Shiva Nataraja. Discuss the importance of understanding the beliefs of the culture in which this work was created in order to develop an understanding of the meaning or message of the work. What cultural or religious function was the artist performing in creating this work? 

What will be an ideal response?