Describe the architecture of Borobudur and explain its purpose.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Borobudur symbolizes the sacred mountain of Buddhism in its stacked terrace levels.
2. When the pilgrims walk around and climb the terraces in a clockwise direction they participate in a ritual that represents the journey to enlightenment, which is enhanced by relief sculptures that depict the life of the Buddha, the cycle of death and rebirth, and paradise.
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Discuss the Byzantine decorative scheme in relation to the religious conflicts of the day, based on Sant’Apollinare Nuovo.
What will be an ideal response?
Define a photographic intention.
a. How will a photograph be lit? b. How will a photograph be composed? c. What message do I want to send to my viewers? d. How much can I expect to get paid for the photograph?