What was the purpose of the lamassu? Lamassu were supernatural spirits, sometimes called demons or genies depending on which language you’re translating from, who served to protect the gods, as well as the important human structures. Lamassu always had the body (and therefore strength) of a bull, but the head (and therefore intelligence) of a […]
Can you combine mission and vision statements?
Can you combine mission and vision statements? A Mission Statement defines the company’s business, its objectives and its approach to reach those objectives. A Vision Statement describes the desired future position of the company. Elements of Mission and Vision Statements are often combined to provide a statement of the company’s purposes, goals and values. What […]
Which city was the center for the development of Byzantine art?
Which city was the center for the development of Byzantine art? dedication of Constantinople Who moved the Roman Empire to Byzantium? Constantine the Great Which Byzantine city was coined the new Rome? Constantinople Which aspect of the Roman Empire continued into the Byzantine Empire? The necessity of fighting off invading groups was one aspect of […]
What are the elements of design and how are they applied to art?
What are the elements of design and how are they applied to art? The 7 principles of art and design are balance, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity and movement. Use the elements of art and design – line, shape/form, space, value, color and texture – to create a composition as a whole. What is the […]
In what ways are Chinese and Japanese art different?
In what ways are Chinese and Japanese art different? Chinese art is known for its paper and silk paintings made by the brush soaked in black or colored ink. On the other hand, Japanese art presents itself with a number of varieties, such as sculpture made by wood and bronze, ancient pottery, ink painting on […]
What is the difference between white stock and brown stock?
What is the difference between white stock and brown stock? One of the major difference is that in a brown stock the bones are roasted/browned first as roasting gives the darker color to brown stock. White stock is used as the base for veloute sauce and its derivative sauces whereas brown stocks are used for […]
Does higher pitch means louder sound?
Does higher pitch means louder sound? Frequency of vibrations and pitch Children will often mix up pitch and loudness believing that a higher pitched sound is a louder one. Higher pitched sounds produce waves which are closer together than for lower pitched sounds. What changes when the pitch of a note changes? Changing Pitch These […]
Why is the Statue of Liberty made of copper and not Zinc?
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Is the scream expressionism?
Is the scream expressionism? The Scream is the popular name given to a composition created by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch in 1893…. The Scream Type Oil, tempera, pastel and crayon on cardboard Movement Expressionism Dimensions 91 cm × 73.5 cm (36 in × 28.9 in) Location National Gallery and Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway What […]