(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Hard of Arts

Write a paragraph explaining how dance can be a form of artistic representation, using elements such as movement, body expression, and the use of space and time to convey ideas and emotions. In addition, briefly discuss the relationship between dance and a people's culture, highlighting how different social and ethnic groups may have distinct dance styles that reflect their identity and traditions.

In the play 'The Phantom of the Opera', one of the fundamental elements is the use of sound and music effects to create suspense and drama. The plot unfolds with the main character living in a theater and falling in love with a young singer, while a mysterious phantom haunts the place. Considering the described scenario and the importance of sound and music elements in the theater, explain how the combination of lighting, sound effects, and the choice of musical repertoire contribute to building the atmosphere and conveying emotions to the audience during the presentation of a particularly dramatic scene.

During the Baroque period, art was not only a means of aesthetic expression, but also served as a powerful tool for education and religious propaganda in a context of intense faith and competition between Churches. The ability of Baroque artists to create works that provoked strong emotions, deepened spirituality, and exalted the power of the clergy and nobility, contributed to the consolidation of the Baroque movement not only in Europe but also in its colonies, as observed in Latin America. In his work, 'The Rape of Proserpina,' the sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini is notorious for capturing a fleeting moment in marble, creating a sense of movement and tension that defies the nature of the material and provides a visceral experience to the viewer. Considering the historical context and the characteristics of Baroque art, analyze how the representation of the human figure in Bernini's sculpture exemplifies Baroque ideals of spirituality and theatricality, and discuss how these principles were adapted and transmitted in the context of European colonization in America.

Islamic art is rich in symbolism and expressions of faith, reflecting the beliefs and values of Muslim culture. In addition, its influences extend to various art forms, such as tapestry and jewelry. Considering the cultural and religious context in which Islamic art developed, discuss how the religious prohibitions present in Islam influenced the techniques and artistic motifs employed in one of the following art forms: architecture, calligraphy, or ceramics. Then, analyze how these influences can be observed in a second art form, chosen from the two not previously mentioned, justifying your choice based on concrete examples from Islamic art.