What type of plan did Bramante create for the new St. Peter's basilica? What changes were made over time and by whom?

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Bramante designed a Greek cross floor plan topped by a central dome and surrounded by four apses connected by piers. Later, Pope Paul III appointed Michelangelo as architect who proceeded to thicken the walls and added a portico reached by a massive flight of steps.

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Although Chinese potters invented___________, Korean artists of the Goryeo period developed new styles and methods of decoration to create wares that rivaled the best court ceramics in China

A. celadon glazes B. translucent glazes C. sapphire glazes D. jade glazes

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John Cage's 4'33" is significant because

A. it questioned what could be "acceptable" sound in a piece of music. B. it was the opening act at Woodstock. C. it challenged the concept of density within music. D. it is the first piece of music produced by a computer programmer.

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