Why did most early operas set a libretto drawn from ancient Greek mythology?
a. To recapture the spirit of ancient drama while carrying the listener to amagical world far from reality
b. In order to assert the independence of this artistic genre from ecclesiasticalauthority.
c. All of these choices.
d. To lend prestige to this relatively new genre.
a
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a finials shaped as dogs, which are symbolic of fidelity and domesticity; lions, which are symbolic of Jesus and his Resurrection; a snuffed candle, symbolic of "old faith"; and lilies, which symbolize Mary's purity. b. lions, which are symbolic of Jesus and his Resurrection; roses, the flower of Mary; and fruit, which symbolizes abundance. c. a snuffed candle, which is symbolic of "old faith"; roses, the flower of Mary; and fruit, which is symbolic of abundance. d. the open window, symbolizing freedom; a snuffed candle, symbolic of "old faith"; roses, the flower of Mary; and an open tent, symbolizing the welcoming a new age.
The creator or instructor of a dance is called a choreographer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.