Why does Lorenzetti’s Allegory of Good Government contain only scenes of ordinary city life, with no obvious symbols of government?

a. to indicate that the best government is no government
b. to indicate that good government makes ordinary activities possible
c. to indicate that good government works mysteriously
d. to indicate that good government is a myth

Answer: b

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After Ravi Shankar's spoken introduction of "Raga Sindhi-Bhairavi" (PL 8-21), the piece begins with

A. a rhythmic cycle of 16-beats. B. the main composition section called gat. C. an improvised, non-metric alap. D. all of the above.

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