What is aristotle’s gesture in school of athens, and what is meant by it? a. he motions towards earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth. b. he points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings. c. he points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of forms that reside in heaven.

Answer

In  School of Athens, Aristotle motions towards Earth, signifying that everything  can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.

Explanation

The School of Athens is a representation of great scientists, mathematicians and philosophers gathered together to share concepts and obtain knowledge from each other. Aristotle holds his hand down to emphasize his philosophy that the only reality is the one seen and experienced by sight and touch. In his book, Ethics, the focus is on relationships, justice, friendship and government of human which should be studied.

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!