Explain the important role of light in Abbot Suger's plan for the Gothic cathedral
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
• Suger's writings emphasize the manifestation of the Divine through brilliantly colored light.
• The height of the cathedral walls allows for the expanse of space to showcase the light.
• The stained glass provided a way to divinely narrate the stories of the Bible.
• The stained glass connected with the mysticism of what Suger believed was the original Saint-Denis.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Impressionism in music is characterized by _______.
A) a stress on tone color, atmosphere, and fluidity B) an adherence to traditional harmonic chord progressions C) the recurrence of strong accents on the downbeat D) all of the above