Who was a prominent Japanese novelist during the 1600s, whose work often dealt with erotic themes?

The second personal critical response we should have on seeing an unfamiliar or off-putting kind of art should be

a. asking what it is we have seen or heard. b. not jumping to conclusions. c. exploring the piece's cultural and artistic history. d. considering the underlying craft and technique.

Which project transformed the site of a neglected waterfront warehouse and harbor district in Dubuque, Iowa?

A. St. Louis Gateway Arch B. Open Air C. Millennium Park D. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium