Essay Question: Why are Classical (Greek and Roman) models influential in the art of the Renaissance? What can this tell us about the changing social status of artists in this period?

the music of the classical period was often written to be more accessible and enjoyable for all people, rather than just the wealthy. how does contemporary music reach all audiences instead of selected patrons? select a contemporary genre of music and discuss how it reaches varied audiences. be sure to identify your musical choice within your discussion.

relief sculpture - images are set against a flat background.

a coin is a good example: the inscription, the date, and the figure are slightly raised above a flat surface. the ancient egyptians sometimes carved figures into a flat surface.  

pro: they take significantly less time to make and do not require as much tools or skills as free-standing

cons: not nearly as realistic, as it is not fully 3-d, and does not have the details that a free-standing one does.

freestanding sculptures (also called  carved in the round) are not attached to any  background.   they are 3-dimensional  and fully rendered.