Year: 2018

Where does Punta originate from? Punta is an Afro Indigenous dance and music originated by the Garifuna people with African and Arawak elements. Punta is the best-known cultural dance belonging to the Garifuna community. Punta is also known as banguity in Nicaragua. In what part of the world do they dance punta? Honduras Who created […]

How did the Byzantines dress? The Byzantines, who tended to prefer simple flowing clothes to the winding and draping of the toga, did away with the toga altogether. They chose as their most basic of garments the dalmatica, a long, flowing men’s tunic, or shirt, with wide sleeves and hem, and the stola for women. […]

What was the purpose of the Gregorian chant? Gregorian chant, monophonic, or unison, liturgical music of the Roman Catholic Church, used to accompany the text of the mass and the canonical hours, or divine office. Gregorian chant is named after St. Gregory I, during whose papacy (590–604) it was collected and codified. What are the […]

What is collaborative art? Collaborative art can be defined simply as artwork that involves working as a team to create art, and each person contributes in some significant way to the artwork. There may be a number of examples of collaborative art. For example, each person could be instructed to create an important part of […]

What did Odysseus gain from his journey? If we were to take a positive read of Odysseus, I would say that he learns the value of family. Odysseus understands that the ending of the Trojan War means he is to go back home to his family. His trials and tribulations to that end prove his […]

What is the name of the Titanic song? Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture Who did Titanic music? James Horner What song plays at the end of Titanic? Nearer My God to Thee Was the song My Heart Will Go On written for Titanic? James Horner (who died in 2015 in a plane crash at […]

Are tempera paintings glossy or matte? Tempera paintings usually have a matte finish, whereas oil paintings tend to be glossy. Tempera paintings tend to have overall brighter colors and with less contrast in the details. What is tempera paint best used for? Tempera paint is used for classroom projects, craft projects, theatre props, posters, color […]

Should lights be in front or behind? As a general rule (though there are exceptions, of course!), it’s best to put the light source behind you, so that it illuminates your subject. What is frontal lighting? Frontal lighting is lighting that emanates either from behind the camera or from the camera itself. Built-in or on-camera […]

Which way should a guitar strap go on? Each strap consists of a closed loop, worn around the neck, or over one shoulder and under the opposite arm (usually the right arm for a right-handed player). At the end of the loop is a braided lace with a plastic hook. Lead the lace behind and […]

How does approximate symmetry differ from bilateral symmetry? Both sides of the two halves are a complete mirror image of each other. How does approximate symmetry differ from bilateral symmetry? With approximate symmetry the two halves are not identical as bilateral symmetry, but the halves are similar enough to provide a sense of balance. What […]