What are the different kinds of abstract? There are three types of abstract: descriptive, informative and critical. The qualities of a good abstract are reviewed and some of the common errors are given. Practical experience is based around some examples of abstracts which are reviewed to see if they follow the guidelines and avoid the […]
What makes a sonata a sonata?
Why do we believe in superstition?
Why do we believe in superstition? This is believed to stem from an effectance motivation – a basic desire to exert control over one’s environment. When no natural cause can explain a situation, attributing an event to a superstitious cause may give people some sense of control and ability to predict what will happen in […]
What is a aperture in photography?
What is a aperture in photography? What is aperture in photography? Aperture refers to the opening of a lens’s diaphragm through which light passes. Lower f/stops give more exposure because they represent the larger apertures, while the higher f/stops give less exposure because they represent smaller apertures. Does portrait mode have a small or large […]
What kind of voice does Louis Armstrong have?
What kind of voice does Louis Armstrong have? With his instantly recognizable rich, gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer and skillful improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song. He was also skilled at scat singing. Armstrong is renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice as well as his trumpet playing. […]
What are the 3 types of Theatre?
What are the 3 types of Theatre? What are the types of theatre stages and auditoria? Proscenium stages. Proscenium stages have an architectural frame, known as the proscenium arch, although not always arched in shape. Thrust stages. Theatres in-the-round. Arena theatres. Black-box or studio theatres. Platform stages. Hippodromes. Open air theatres. What is an example […]
What architectural element of the choir at the Abbey Church of Saint Denis was introduced by Abbot Suger?
What architectural element of the choir at the Abbey Church of Saint Denis was introduced by Abbot Suger? Gothic Who was the first to use the term Gothic? The term Gothic was coined by classicizing Italian writers of the Renaissance, who attributed the invention (and what to them was the nonclassical ugliness) of medieval architecture […]
How do neurons transmit information?
How do neurons transmit information? The dendrites of neurons receive information from sensory receptors or other neurons. This information is then passed down to the cell body and on to the axon. Once the information has arrived at the axon, it travels down the length of the axon in the form of an electrical signal […]
What was the Hagia Sophia before?
What was the Hagia Sophia before? The Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish) was originally built as a basilica for the Greek Orthodox Christian Church. At the time of the first church’s construction, Istanbul was known as Constantinople, taking its name from Constantius’ father, Constantine I, the first ruler of the Byzantine Empire. Is Hagia Sophia […]
What are the three primary Colours * 1 point?
What are the three primary Colours * 1 point? Red, green, and blue light are popular primaries for additive color mixing since primary lights with those hues provide a large triangular chromaticity gamut. Which Colour is Primary Colors? Green (1), blue (2), and red (3) are the primary colors of light. A mixture of two […]