Why is biography important to art and literature?

In 5 short paragraphs, describe the attributes of the musical selection, according to the following critical criteria: 1. recognize and describe: at least one example of each of the following musical elements : rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form that are present in this particular composition, using specific musical terms learnt in the course and descriptive adjectives. examples of descriptive adjectives might include: a "menacing" melody, "triumphant" dynamics, or a "racing" tempo. use your imagination! 2. develop: a conclusion about what the composer was trying to represent. [might a "racing" tempo represent an attempt to escape from danger or dancing at a celebration? ] 3. interpret: the composition's emotional value, using language that describes emotional states. does the music express joy, fear, pleasure, optimism, sadness? 4. evaluate: the composition's creative quality: what makes this composition a valuable work of art? 5. analyze: its personal effect on you. how does this work express aspects of the human condition? does the music suggest a philosophy for living?

Write about your favorite music artist and state why they are your favorite. have they done anything significant in their life?

16. apply. select something from your home that is used solely for aesthetic purposes. critique it using the four steps of art criticism. when you are finished, ask yourself if the object seems different than it did before. has your opinion of the object changed? 17. analyze. find a movie critic’s review of a current film in a newspaper or magazine. read it carefully. try to find statements that fit each of the four steps of art criticism. answer one either one 16 or 17