Impressionist composers believed musical expression could be communicated in more subtle ways than sheer volume

The Middle Passage refers to the

a) slave trade route from Africa to the Americas. b) trade route between Timbuktu and Ife. c) voyage of Bartholomeu Dias down the west coast of Africa. d) watery world of the Benin god of the sea, Olokun.

The Raising of the Cross is different from earlier triptychs because Rubens __________.

A. depicted the patrons in the central scene B. included himself as a courtier in the side panels C. portrays the intense emotion of the Crucifixion D. extended the central scene into the side panels