The fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
2: the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form
3: the most typical example or representativethe quintessence of calm
Answer:
Music was customary at funerals, and the tibia (Greek aulos), a woodwind instrument, was played at sacrifices to ward off ill influences. Under the influence of ancient Greek theory, music was thought to reflect the orderliness of the cosmos, and was associated particularly with mathematics and knowledge.
Explanation:
ANSWER: B. Hellenistic
EXPLANATION: Byzantine Art and Architecture is also used to designate an artistic and architectural style which developed in the Byzantine Empire and was highly influenced by the Greek culture. It spread to Italy, Russia, and elsewhere. The art is generally rich and stylized like religious icons and the architecture is typified by many-domed, highly decorated churches.