Throughout their marriage Gustav Mahler encouraged and supported his wife's efforts in composition and helped prepare many of them for publication

Which of the following is a true statement about the musical work Rigoletto?

a) during the opening scene the action continues without interruption from the beginning to the end of the entire scene b) the composer deliberately allowed for closure after every smaller subsection to allow for audience applause c) it is a succession of cavatinas and cabalettas d) it features a lavish combination of singing, dancing, and pure spectacle

Which of these works has been associated with a perceptual shift created by "the male gaze"?

A. Aphrodite of Knidos B. Nike of Samothrace C. Laocoön and His Sons D. Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)