What is the difference between a work of art intended for documentation and one intended for commemoration? A piece of art intended for documentation is a historical, factual account of a person, place, or event. A piece of art intended for commemoration is also a documentation, however its main purpose is to serve as a […]
Was William Shakespeare born and died on the same day?
Was William Shakespeare born and died on the same day? Historians believe Shakespeare was born on this day – 23rd April – in 1564, the same day he died in 1616. Although the plays of William Shakespeare may be the most widely read works in the English language, little is known for certain about the […]
What did Isaac Newton say about light?
What did Isaac Newton say about light? Isaac Newton argued that the geometric nature of reflection and refraction of light could only be explained if light were made of particles, referred to as corpuscles because waves do not tend to travel in straight lines. What will happen if two inverted prisms are placed? If the […]
Why does Holden ask Ackley to the movies?
What note is found on line 2 in treble clef?
How do you describe a form?
How do you describe a form? As an Element of Art, form connotes something that is three-dimensional and encloses volume, having length, width, and height, versus shape, which is two-dimensional, or flat. A form is a shape in three dimensions, and, like shapes, can be geometric or organic. What is an example of a form […]
Why do you think the guidelines are important to taking good photographs?
Why do you think the guidelines are important to taking good photographs? Guidelines are important in photography. They make the job of the photographer easier by making composing a photo easier. When the rule of thirds is applied to photographs or film it makes the art more pleasing to the viewers eye. What are the […]
What is the aim of Natyashastra?
What is the aim of Natyashastra? The goal of performance arts, states Natyashastra is ultimately to let the spectator experience his own consciousness, then evaluate and feel the spiritual values innate in him, and rise to a higher level of consciousness. What is the meaning of Natya? the theatrical dance art of How many Rasa […]
What is it called when music goes from loud to soft?
What is it called when music goes from loud to soft? The terms crescendo, and diminuendo (or sometimes decrescendo), mean a gradual getting louder or softer. They can also be shown by signs known as “hairpins”. A hairpin opening out is a crescendo, one which closes is a diminuendo. What is the climax in music? […]
What is the difference between casting and carving in sculpture?
What is the difference between casting and carving in sculpture? Carving is a subtractive process whereby material is systematically eliminated from the outside in. Casting: Sculptures that are cast are made from a material that is melted down—usually a metal—that is then poured into a mold. Casting is an additive process. What technique is used […]