The earliest known epic poem is the __________, that recounts the hero's quest for everlasting life which he realizes is found in the accomplishments that live on after his death

Brian De Palma's Blow Out and Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation are similar in that

A. sound itself is an important plot device. B. ambient sounds are almost nonexistent. C. sound itself contributes to the atmosphere of the film as a period piece. D. voice-over narration is an important element in conveying atmosphere and texture as well as background information.

Academic art, as envisioned by Louis XIV and his followers, depended primarily on

A. medieval models. B. Neoclassical principles. C. vivid illusionism. D. Mannerist techniques.