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Magic realism is a genre of fiction in which elements of the supernatural or imaginary are blended with reality. It is often used to explore social and political issues.

The artist used a tenebristic technique in the painting because it was popular during the baroque period. Tenebristic paintings usually have a dark background with a light source in the foreground, which creates a sense of drama.

The music of the classical period is more homophonic, while the music of the baroque period is more polyphonic.

Michelangelo was famously unhappy with his work on the Sistine Chapel, and is said to have even contemplated suicide at one point. He was constantly under pressure from Pope Julius II to hurry up, and is said to have even painted while lying on his back on scaffolding.

The ideas of romanticism were reflected in literature through the use of nature, imagination, and emotion.

The American romanticism movement was inspired by a variety of factors, including the work of European artists, the American landscape, and Native American culture.

Robert Hooke provided evidence for the cell theory.

By studying the fossil record, Darwin was able to provide evidence that evolution occurs. He showed that species change over time and that new species can arise from existing ones.

In the neoclassical period, there was a return to order, simplicity, and balance. This was in contrast to the baroque period, which was characterized by ornate decoration, excess, and emotional intensity.

William Harvey’s discovery of the circulation of blood in the body greatly advanced the study of physiology.