Category: Arts

Why is a brass instrument important? They are used in all sorts of music making a brilliant and, often, loud sound. What makes an instrument part of the brass family? The main difference between brass instruments and other instruments is how the vibration to create the sound and notes is made. What was the first […]

What was the scandal with the last Judgement? The controversy over nudity in the Sistine Chapel continued after Michelangelo’s death. The artist Daniele da Volterra was hired to cover up some of the genitals in The Last Judgement by adding fig leaves and loincloths, which earned him the nickname “Il Braghettone” (“The breeches maker”). How […]

Which of the following is a sign that food was cooked too far in advance? Excessive dryness is a sign that food was cooked too far in advance. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful. How does food cook? At its most basic, cooking means applying heat to food. Whether the food is […]

Why do you think it was so important for artists to create such realistic interpretations? A realistic interpretation of art is necessary as people have always used art and the images associated with it for communicative purposes as well. Some images are used for decorative purpose and some are used for the communicative purpose. How […]

What are the key features of a pantomime? Some standout characteristics of a pantomime include: Gender role reversal. A storyline of good vs evil. Slapstick comedy. Colourful, eccentric costumes. Audience participation. Likely derived from a fairy tale or nursery story. What are the 5 rules of pantomime? Terms in this set (5) Make the scene […]

What does edition mean in printmaking? An edition is a copy or replica of a work of art made from a master. It commonly refers to a series of identical impressions or prints made from the same printing surface, but can also be applied to series of other media such as sculpture, photography and video. […]

What is the meaning of the Madonna and child portrait? The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and Child is often the name of a work of art which shows the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The word Madonna means “My Lady” in Italian. Paintings known as icons are also an important tradition of […]

What is water based clay? Water based clay is simply that, clay mixed with water. It is usually very inexpensive but must be kept covered or it will dry out. Water based clay is easy to work when it has just the right amount of water, which is easy to manipulate. It is easy to […]

What is responsible for the creative aspects of camerawork for a production? The director, the cinematographer, and the production designer are the three people directly responsible for all creative aspects of the film: how it looks, how it works, the “style,” and the continuity. The working relationship between the director and cinematographer is the key […]

What is the significance behind the title Mystery of heroism? Hover for more information. The title of Stephen Crane’s first published war story, “A Mystery of Heroism,” is also the theme of the story. Crane’s theory here is that heroism is a mystery rather than a deliberate choice or thoughtful decision, but it is also […]