Year: 2021

What is Malaysian batik? This art form, Malaysian Batik Art, is a technique by manually applying a wax-resistant coating to a fabric which then resists dye put on the fabric so that the colors won’t run and wonderful patterns can be made. You have probably seen fabric like this hundreds of times and just never […]

Which photographer coined the term decisive moment? Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson What did Cartier-Bresson mean by the decisive moment? The decisive moment is a concept made popular by the street photographer, photojournalist, and Magnum co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson. The decisive moment refers to capturing an event that is ephemeral and spontaneous, where the image represents the essence […]

What identifies as a sandwich? Sandwich (noun) two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between. one slice of bread covered with food. How unhealthy is a sandwich? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most popular sandwiches in America are burgers and sandwiches made […]

What is the name of the Italian Renaissance style complex in Spain? San Lorenzo de El Escorial When did Moors rule Europe? When The Moors Ruled In Europe is a documentary film presented by the English historian Bettany Hughes. It is a two-part series on the contribution the Moors made to Europe during their 700-year […]

Why did the Romans paint their walls? Romans used wall paintings as a way to open up and lighten their space. More specifically, they used frescoes. A fresco is made by first preparing the wall with 1-3 coats of mortar (a lime and sand mix), then covering that with 1-3 coats of lime mixed with […]

What does the Burghers of Calais depict? The Burghers of Calais, by the French sculptor, Auguste Rodin, represents the idea of freedom from oppression. It tells the story of the siege of Calais in 1347, during the Hundred Years War. Calais had been surrounded for a year by English soldiers under King Edward III. What […]

How is Macbeth a tragic hero? Macbeth is the tragic hero of the play. Ambition is his fatal flaw. Tragic heroes start off nice, then a bad part of their personality kicks in (a fatal flaw) to make them not so nice. In the end, there is always a glimmer of the good person they […]

What does the diaphragm do when breathing out? Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges. This contraction creates a vacuum, which pulls air into the lungs. Upon exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and returns to its domelike shape, and air is forced out of the lungs. How does the diaphragm work […]

What is the key signature with 1 Sharps? Major What is the correct order of sharps in a key signature? The order of sharps is F –C –G –D –A –E –B , often remembered by a mnemonic. One common mnemonic for the order of sharps is “Fast Cars Go Dangerously Around Every Bend.” The […]

Can 35mm film be exposed to light? Not a problem, just turn your back to the sun or brightest light to shield the film and camera. Since 35mm film has leader length to the film, yes, you could load in direct light but there could be some light fogging into the first frame of images, […]