Was Egypt a kingdom or empire? The New Kingdom, also referred to as the Egyptian Empire, is the period in ancient Egyptian history between the sixteenth century BC and the eleventh century BC, covering the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth dynasties of Egypt. Who ruled the Egyptian empire? pharaohs What were the 3 kingdoms of Egypt? […]
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What is Byzantine icon?
What is Byzantine icon? Icons, that is images of holy persons, were an important part of the Byzantine Christian Church from the 3rd century CE onwards. Venerated in churches, public places, and private homes, they were often believed to have protective properties. Can satire be serious? It is sometimes serious, acting as a protest or […]
Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire? Emperor Constantine Did Theodosius make Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire? On February 27, 380, in Thessaloniki, the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius I (347 – 395) signed a decree in the presence of the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian II (371 – 392) that […]
Who was the first surrealist artist?
Who was the first surrealist artist? André Breton’s Who is one of the most famous artist in Surrealism? Salvador Dali Who was involved in the surrealist movement? Surrealist music In the 1920s several composers were influenced by Surrealism, or by individuals in the Surrealist movement. Among them were Bohuslav Martinů, André Souris, Erik Satie, and […]
What was the main message of the Code of Hammurabi?
What was the main message of the Code of Hammurabi? The Hammurabi code of laws, a collection of 282 rules, established standards for commercial interactions and set fines and punishments to meet the requirements of justice. Hammurabi’s Code was carved onto a massive, finger-shaped black stone stele (pillar) that was looted by invaders and finally […]
What were the features of Renaissance art?
What were the features of Renaissance art? (1) A reverent revival of Classical Greek/Roman art forms and styles; (2) A faith in the nobility of Man (Humanism); (3) The mastery of illusionistic painting techniques, maximizing ‘depth’ in a picture, including: linear perspective, foreshortening and, later, quadratura; and (4) The naturalistic realism of its faces … […]
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What kind of paint was used in the Renaissance?
What kind of paint was used in the Renaissance? Painting in the Renaissance was most commonly done as fresco, or murals painted onto plaster walls. For frescos, pigments were mixed with water and directly painted onto the wall. However, some artists did paint on wood using tempera paints, which are pigments that use egg yolk […]