What is the prime reason why Caravaggio's public and patrons founds his work objectionable?

a: he copied directly from great masters of Renaissance and was considered derivative rather than inventive
b. he worked for discredited bishops, popes, and kings and was tainted by association
c. he made saintly figures have earthly characteristics, which shocked church officials
d. he showed the harsh glare of direct sunlight on his figures, which illuminated them in an uncompromising light

Answer: c. he made saintly figures have earthly characteristics, which shocked church officials

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The term Mickey Mousing refers to

A. the use of fast, cheerful music to accompany comic action. B. tightly matching movement to music on the screen. C. redubbing objectionable language in preparing a film for television broadcast. D. the post-dubbing of sound effects created in a special studio.

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