Category: Arts

What is the difference between cool jazz and smooth jazz? From what I can gather, cool jazz came way before smooth jazz, is more “traditional” and has the usual emphasis on improvisation, while smooth jazz is an offshoot of 80s/90s fusion, lacks improvisation and has a strong pop influence/structure. Who is the best jazz drummer […]

What were the optical refinements used in the Parthenon? Despite appearances, there are few perfectly straight lines or right angles in the Parthenon. The shape of the column shafts, and their slight tilt from the vertical, are said to correct optical distortions so that the building appears to be perfectly regular. … Why are there […]

Why do I have a hard time deciding? Making decisions will always be difficult because it takes time and energy to weigh your options. Things like second-guessing yourself and feeling indecisive are just a part of the process. In many ways, they’re a good thing—a sign that you’re thinking about your choices instead of just […]

What is the art of public speaking? Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is giving speech face to face to live audience. Traditionally, public speaking was considered to be a part of the art of persuasion. The act can accomplish particular purposes including to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. What are the 5 […]

What was the literary movement in the 1920s? The 1920s saw two major literary movements: The Lost Generation, a group of U.S. expatriates who mostly settled in Paris, and the Harlem Renaissance, an African-American cultural awakening based in New York’s Harlem district. What was the explosion of African American art in the 20’s called? Harlem […]

How did Louis XIV influence ballet? Louis supported and encouraged performances in his court as well as the development of ballet throughout France. Louis XIV was trained by Pierre Beauchamp. The King demonstrated his belief in strong technique when he founded the Académie Royale de Danse in 1661 and made Beauchamp leading ballet master. Who […]

Do I look better with short or long hair? If it’s less than 2.25 inches, short hair (like a chin-length bob) should look great on you. Over 2.25 inches, a longer cut might be a better option. Should I cut my hair short or not? Discovered by hair icon John Frieda, the rule is simply […]

What is the main part of the word called? A reader asks about the terms prefix, root, and suffix, and wonders how to distinguish them in a word. At the most basic level, words are made up of units of meaning called morphemes. A root is a word’s basic part and carries its fundamental meaning. […]

What is an example of roleplay? Role playing is defined as pretending to be someone else or pretending to be in a specific situation that you are not actually in at the time. An example of role playing is when you pretend that your friend is your boss and you have a practice conversation in […]

What is the best serif font for print? Top 10 Most Popular Serif Fonts Caslon. Garamond. Freight Text. Ogg. Tiempos Text. Plantin. Which is the most attractive font? Top 20 Most Popular Fonts Of All Time Helvetica (Max Miedinger, 1957) Baskerville (John Baskerville, 1757) Times (Stanley Morison, 1931) Akzidenz Grotesk (Brethold Type Foundry, 1896) Gotham […]