Category: Arts

What are the benefits to skyscrapers versus other types of construction in the past? What are the benefits to skyscrapers verses other types of construction in the past? Skyscrapers are cost effective and minimize space. They are also seen as examples of a nation or company’s power and strength. Which of the following is an […]

Which composer was the master of counterpoint? Bach How do you start a counterpoint? In first species counterpoint, we begin with a cantus firmus (new or existing) and compose a single new line—called the counterpoint—above or below the cantus firmus. That new line contains one note for every note in the cantus: both the cantus […]

Is a website a reliable source? Generally, . edu and . gov websites are credible, but beware of sites that use these suffixes in an attempt to mislead. Commercial websites, such as those of reputable news organizations, can also be good sources, but do some investigation to look for signs of reliability. Are newspapers reliable […]

What is the difference between abstract art and abstract expressionism? The difference between Expressionism and Abstract art is that expressionistic art does not necessarily abandon all figural or representational elements, although it can use elements of abstraction, or “weak abstraction,” to create an emotional effect. What makes abstract expressionism different? Despite this variety, Abstract Expressionist […]

What are the three types of portraits? The 3 types of portraits you need to take and how to take them A standard posed portrait. In a standard portrait, my subject is completely aware of the camera. An anonymous / environmental portrait. In this scenario, my subject may not be aware of the camera. A […]

Is Romeo and Juliet representational or presentational? Representational plays can be comic or tragic. Sometimes the choice to use a representational style in presenting a play is the director’s. For example, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” if done in period style with realistic costumes and settings, can be a representational piece. What is mechanical acting? Mechanical […]

What is the difference between discussion and argument? A discussion throws light. An argument is an exchange of ignorance whereas a discussion is an exchange of knowledge. An argument is an expression of temper whereas a discussion is an expression of logic. An argument tries to prove who is right whereas a discussion tries to […]

What is the best design for an egg drop? Plastic Bag Designs A hard shell is not the only way to protect an egg during an egg drop. Plastic bags are less of a shell, but they provide a structure to hold padding material around the egg. Add padding such as foam, bubble wrap or […]

Do babies need food before 12 months? Food before 1 is for developing eating skills. Babies go through so many developmental stages before 12-18 months, including learning to eat a variety of textures, developing chewing, swallowing skills, and starting to self-feed. Do you need to introduce one food at a time? Let your child try […]

What is the significance of the angles and curves on the building above? The significance is that the building is bleak and boring but the angles and curves show the unpredictable pattern that nature tends to take, the inane ways that life happens, and the way that the human psyche is so easily shaped by […]