What was the main thematic focus of art during the Middle Ages? A. The picturesque
B. Science
C. Religion
D. Everyday life

Which does the author mean by " nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark

Discussion board 5 - the romantir areanocturne, op. 9 no 2 solo piano - chopin (peatured listening p 778)when you listen to this piece, what does it make you think of and how does it make you feel? what do you think "nocturne" means? is that an appropriate title for this piece? the piano uses rubato throughout - what effect does that have on the performance? do you think the use of rubato enhances the performance, or would you rather hear a steadybeat throughout the piece? after you post your answer, read and respond to the posts of at least two other classmates.

After exploring the selections from the  upanishads  and the  tao te ching, what congruence do you see between them? what is the central message of each text? are there any similarities in the worldviews they espouse? do any of these ideas resonate with your own life, beliefs, or worldview? discuss the ideas found in both texts as well as your reactions to them.  important notice:   reflection responses should be between 200 and 250 words total and present a clear main idea (thesis) supported by specific examples