Compare and contrast depictions of power in two, very different cultures using Rigaud’s portrait of Louis XIV as an example of the French monarchy and Rembrandt’s Night Watch as an example of the Dutch republic, dominated by wealthy merchants. Less ornate forms of Baroque art reflect the political systems of the 17th Century. Though portraits lack the extreme action of other forms of Baroque painting, they turn viewers into participants in dramatic reenactments of the power and prestige of their subjects.

How is pop music related to popular music? what theme does pop music typically discuss in the lyrics? why do you think this theme relates so much to lots of different types of listeners? describe one pop song that uses this theme. what is disco? when did it develop, and what characteristics set it apart from other genres of popular music? what was the british invasion? which famous group was a part of this movement? what impact did the group have on pop music? what is a boy band? what are some characteristics of a boy band?

After first arriving in new york, charlie parker took a job as a dishwasher at jimmy's chicken shack, where played the piano nightly. listening to his astonishing harmonic restructuring, virtuoso phrasing, and breakneck tempos every night for three months, charlie parker challenged himself to adopt these qualities into his playing, and he continued to practice tirelessly.

What is the difference between how fauvists and cubists use color in their art