What influenced romantic music? Expansive symphonies, virtuosic piano music, dramatic operas, and passionate songs took inspiration from art and literature. The Romantic era is known for its intense energy and passion. The rigid forms of classical music gave way to greater expression, and music grew closer to art, literature and theatre. How did music change […]
What are the most attractive facial features?
What are the most attractive facial features? Having a youthful-looking face — a babyface, as it were — is desirable. One study found that men rated baby-like features including “large eyes, small nose, and small chin” as most attractive. Can you tell ancestry by facial features? Ancestry and physical appearance are highly related; it is […]
What genre is the twist?
What genre is the twist? Rock When was the twist dance popular? 1960s Where did the Twist dance originated? The use of the name “twist” for dancing goes back to the nineteenth century. According to Marshall and Jean Stearns in Jazz Dance, a pelvic dance motion called the twist came to America from the Congo […]
How was stained glass made in medieval times?
How was stained glass made in medieval times? During medieval times, stained glass windows were made from a combination of sand and potash (wood ash). These two ingredients were heated to the point where they’d liquify and become glass when cooled. In order to color the glass, powdered metals were added into the molten (heated) […]
What is the main theme of the story There Will Come Soft Rains?
Why are Japanese Walls made of paper?
Why are Japanese Walls made of paper? They prevent people from seeing through, but brighten up rooms by allowing light to pass. As paper is porous, shōji also help airflow and reduce humidity. In modern Japanese-style houses they are often set in doors between panes of glass. What is shoji screen made of? A shoji […]
What are the 2 colors that make purple?
What are the double complementary colors?
What are the double complementary colors? A double complementary scheme is when two hues (colors) are next to each other on the color wheel and are paired with two adjacent hues on the opposite side. This overall creates a color palette of four hues that are adjacent but opposite such as blue-green, blue, orange, and […]
What marking would indicate a very fast tempo?
What marking would indicate a very fast tempo? Vivace – lively and fast (156–176 bpm) Vivacissimo – very fast and lively (172–176 bpm) Allegrissimo or Allegro vivace – very fast (172–176 bpm) Presto – very, very fast (168–200 bpm) Which of the following markings is appropriate for describing a slow tempo? Italian musical terminology makes […]
What inspires Jeff Koons?
What inspires Jeff Koons? Balloons and inflatable toys have provided the inspiration for much of Koons’ work over the decades since 1978 when he began with them. Discussing his famous series of oversized Balloon Dog sculptures, he noted that “It’s a balloon that a clown would maybe twist for you at a birthday party…they’re like […]