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 […]
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? […]
How do you use panning in photography?
How do you use panning in photography? A successfully panned shot will show your subject off sharply whilst its background is blurred. Set the Mode dial on your camera to Shutter priority mode (Tv). Select a slow shutter speed – start with 1/60s. Set the Shooting mode to Continuous. Track your subject – but don’t […]
What did ancient cultures use music for?
What did ancient cultures use music for? Evidence suggests that music was used by the Sumerians, and all other ancients known to us, to heighten the sense of awe during worship ceremonies. Why is ancient music important? They usually did this for enjoyment and entertainment. Why is the study of prehistoric and ancient music important? […]
Is sculpture better than painting Why?
Is sculpture better than painting Why? A sculptor says that his art is more worthy than painting because, fearing humidity, fire, heat, and cold less than painting, it is more eternal. The response to him is that such a thing does not make the sculptor more dignified because the permanence is born from the material […]
What is the characteristic of Egyptian art?
What is the characteristic of Egyptian art? Due to the general stability of Egyptian life and culture, all arts – including architecture and sculpture, as well as painting, metalwork and goldsmithing – were characterized by a highly conservative adherence to traditional rules, which favoured order and form over creativity and artistic expression. What was the […]
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 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 […]