Category: Arts

Why is the Netherlands called Holland? The word Holland literally meant “wood-land” in Old English and originally referred to people from the northern region of the Netherlands. Over time, Holland, among English speakers, came to apply to the entire country, though it only refers to two provinces—the coastal North and South Holland—in the Netherlands today. […]

What does Hamlet say in Act 1 that indicates that he may feign madness? Hamlet tells them that he believes the best course of action is for him to “put an antic disposition on” (1.5. 192). This means that he is going to begin to behave as though he has gone mad, though his behavior […]

What is dietary cholesterol? “Dietary cholesterol” refers to cholesterol found in foods. Lipid parameters – LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides. One whole egg = approximately 200 mg of cholesterol with only a very small amount of fatty acids. What is cholesterol and its types? LDL and HDL Cholesterol: “Bad” and “Good” Cholesterol. Cholesterol travels through […]

How can I get my old friend back? Try to contact them either by slipping a note into their locker, sending them an email, or mailing them a letter. Apologize for what you did, and tell them how much you’d like to be friends again. If they don’t want to be friends with you again, […]

What is Trabeated style? In architecture, a post-and-lintel or trabeated system refers to the use of horizontal beams or lintels which are borne up by columns or posts. The name is from the Latin trabs, beam; influenced by trabeatus, clothed in the trabea, a ritual garment. Are concrete lintels stronger than steel? Strength. It is […]

What perspective system is used in this image to create an illusion of depth? Linear perspective What is the method of value depiction where an artist uses a series of parallel lines? What are the three spatial measurements of a three dimensional form? Three-dimensional media occupies space defined through the dimensions of height, width and […]

What colors do the 3 rods in our eyes see? The human eye has over 100 million rod cells. Cones require a lot more light and they are used to see color. We have three types of cones: blue, green, and red. Do rods see black and white? They are called rods and cones because […]

What is a mihrab in a Qibla? The mihrab is a niche in the qibla wall indicating the direction of Mecca; because of its importance, it is usually the most ornate part of a mosque, highly decorated and often embellished with inscriptions from the Qur’an (see image 4). What is the difference between Qibla and […]

What is the subject matter of a work of art? The term subjects in art refers to the main idea that is represented in the artwork. The subject in art is basically the essence of the piece. Which metal is highest in human body? Iron What is the importance of elements in our body? The […]

How is Lyddie dedicated? Expert Answers Hover for more information. Lyddie is independent because she takes charge and doesn’t let others tell her what to do. Lyddie shows independence when she saves her family from the bear, when she gets her own job after being fired from the pub, and when she protects Brigid from […]