1952: ALLIED-OCCUPIED VIENNA

The transcript discusses Manford Martner Markov's pride in owning a composer's piano and the Viennese eagerness to explore new and old art forms after years of isolation. It highlights the artistic catch-up efforts and the balance between maintaining traditional values and embracing new, stimulating ideas.

What does Manford Martner Markov take pride in?

• Owning a famous painting

• Owning a composer's piano

• Composing a new symphony

• Writing a novel

What is the attitude of the Viennese after years of isolation?

• They are indifferent to change

• They are eager to experiment with new and old ideas

• They prefer to remain isolated

• They reject both new and old ideas

How did the isolation affect the Viennese artistically?

• It made them less creative

• It increased their desire to innovate

• It had no impact

• It made them focus only on traditional art

What is the current artistic goal according to the transcript?

• To abandon old traditions

• To focus solely on new trends

• To balance new trends with traditional values

• To ignore new and old trends

What is the approach towards traditional values in the artistic community?

• They are preserved while exploring new ideas

• They are the sole focus of artistic efforts

• They are completely disregarded

• They are considered outdated