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Question: How useful is the term ‘cultural revolution’ when applied to the sixties? 87%

Answer: The sixties are definitely remembered by its generation as a time of significant change. Many associate the period fondly with memories of groups such as The Beatles and The Kinks, at the same time remembering the many protests and movements that hoped to change the ideas and values of society. In answer to whether the term ‘cultural revolution’ is useful when applied to the sixties, study of ......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA 02 Part 1 Art History 86%

In not more than 300 words, write a descriptive account of Harmen Steenwyck’s: Still Life: An Allegory of the Vanities of Human Life ( Illustration Book, Colour Plate 10), paying particular attention to the organisation and lighting of the composition and to the effects of tone and colour.

TMA 02 Part 2 Literature

Read John Keat’s Sonnet, “When I have fears that I may cease to be” ( resource book 1, A39). In not more than 300 words, write an analysis of the sonnet basing your response on the questions below.

1. Comment on the use of repetition. (e.g. “when”, “before”, “never”.)
2. What is the relationship between the octave and the sestet?
3. What part do the different rhymes, including the final couplet, play in conveying the meaning of the sonnet?

TMA 02 Part 3 Music

For this part of the TMA you will need to listen to Track 10 on the TMA CD. You will hear the “First Tableau: The Shrovetide Fair” from Petrushka by Stravinsky. Listen to the track a few times and then answer the question below in up to 300 words on continuous prose.
How does Stravinsky combine the elements of music, introduced to you in Unit 3, to establish the atmosphere of the fair?

TMA02 Part 4 Philosophy

Answer these questions in not more than 300 words in total.

1. Here are some claims. If possible, give a sound argument for each claim. Where this is not possible, give a valid argument anyway. Do indicate those cases where you believe your argument is sound.

A.) The Queen is a mother B.) The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain
C.) The earth is flat. D.) Eating people is wrong.
E.) Oranges are not the only fruit.

Answer: Harmen Steenwyck illustrates an eclectic mix of objects in this fine oil painting. The objects are placed close to the picture plane, as within reach of the spectator, drawing the eye from left to right as the clustered objects increase in height. This suggests that this is the way that Steenwyck wanted the spectator to view them. His skilful use of light draws us to the principal object, the i......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA 02 Part 2 Literature

Read John Keat’s Sonnet, “When I have fears that I may cease to be” ( resource book 1, A39). In not more than 300 words, write an analysis of the sonnet basing your response on the questions below.

1. Comment on the use of repetition. (e.g. “when”, “before”, “never”.)
2. What is the relationship between the octave and the sestet?
3. What part do the different rhymes, including the final couplet, play in conveying the meaning of the sonnet?

Answer: Keats begins by setting the tone for the sonnet, “When I have fears…”, indicating the major theme that is to run throughout. In the first two quatrains he writes about the fear of dying young, fearing he will not have the time he needs to fulfil himself as a writer and the third quatrain fearing that he will lose his beloved. Farming metaphors, “rich garners the full-ripen’d grain”, em......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA 02 Part 3 Music 86%

For this part of the TMA you will need to listen to Track 10 on the TMA CD. You will hear the “First Tableau: The Shrovetide Fair” from Petrushka by Stravinsky. Listen to the track a few times and then answer the question below in up to 300 words on continuous prose.
How does Stravinsky combine the elements of music, introduced to you in Unit 3, to establish the atmosphere of the fair?

Answer: Stravinsky begins the piece with a high-pitched flourish of woodwind instruments, such as the flute and clarinet and is then accompanied by the strings which increase in volume to meet with a fanfare of trumpets, it sounds like the fair is opening. Rhythm plays a key role throughout the entirety of the piece, fluctuating sounds are created as the fluttering of the woodwind section meet with the l......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA02 Part 4 Philosophy 86%

Answer these questions in not more than 300 words in total.

1. Here are some claims. If possible, give a sound argument for each claim. Where this is not possible, give a valid argument anyway. Do indicate those cases where you believe your argument is sound.

A.) The Queen is a mother B.) The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain
C.) The earth is flat. D.) Eating people is wrong.
E.) Oranges are not the only fruit.

Answer: All women who give birth are mothers. The Queen has given birth. The Queen is a mother. Rain clouds can only form over plains. It rains in Spain. The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. People cannot walk any other surface than horizontal. People walk the earth. The earth is flat.......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA03 Classical Studies (Part 1) 82%

Critically evaluate the relationship between form and function in three aspects of the design and construction of the Colosseum. Answer in not more than 300 words.

Answer: When designing and building the Colosseum, the Romans had many issues to consider. Primarily, it had to be a safe structure, for both performers and spectators. Complicated and revolutionary safety devices were designed and attached to the Colosseum, such as the 13 foot podiums that were complete with top rollers that prevented the beasts from climbing on top. These dangerous animals were also con......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA03 Classical Studies (Part 2) 82%
Why were the games important to the Romans?

Answer: The games were not only a source of entertainment for the citizens of Rome, but for many, the chance to acquire fame, popularity, a reversal of lost fortunes and even freedom. They were important at first because they were to celebrate the deaths of noblemen. However, this focus changed over time and the games were soon dedicated to the emperor as this religious ritual was turned into a free fo......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: TMA04 History 82%

1.) What kind of primary source is this, and what strengths and limitations does it have as a source of study of Robespierre and the French revolution?

2.) Are there any particular words and phrases in the document that require elucidation or special comment before you can make use of it?

3.) What can you learn from this source with respect to Robespierre and the French Revolution?

Answer: As the extract is from Robespierre’s personal diary it is a private source, and for this reason it could be assumed that it wasn’t to be read by anyone except fr Robespierre, and therefore there would be no reason why it should deliberately contain lies. However, as the diary informs us itself, there was an atmosphere of suspicion and fear so conceivably he may have feared that others may read......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: A) Discuss the relationship between individual freedom and social responsibility as represented in The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

B) How far is it appropriate to bear the same concepts in mind when considering Jacques-Louis David’s Brutus and Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog?

Answer: The Social Contract was at its time and still remains an extremely controversial text, as were most of Rousseau’s writings. Primarily he discusses the inadequacy of our leadership and attempts to provide a solution as to free man from the “chains” society has given him. The relationship between individual freedom and social responsibility as presented by Rousseau, is that we will obtain ......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

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