What are clerestory used for? A clerestory (generally pronounced “clear-story”) is a row of windows placed high above eye level and often just under the ceiling or roof line. Clerestories have been a part of the architecture of large buildings for centuries, and are often used to bring in extra light into huge churches. What […]
What unique architectural elements are present in the pantheon?
What unique architectural elements are present in the pantheon? Made primarily from bricks and concrete, the Pantheon consists of three sections: a portico with granite columns, a massive domed rotunda and a rectangular area connecting the other two sections. Measuring 142 feet in diameter, the domed ceiling was the largest of its kind when it […]
Is the placement or arrangement of visual elements in an artwork?
Is the placement or arrangement of visual elements in an artwork? composition What are the 4 drawing techniques? Sketching approaches Hatching and cross hatching. Hatching is one of the most basic drawing techniques. Tonal sketching. Unlike hatching and cross hatching, the tonal approach has no visible lines. Blending. Accent lines. Use your eraser to define […]
What is the meaning of rule of thirds?
What is the meaning of rule of thirds? The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines. This imaginary grid yields nine parts with four intersection points. When you position the most important elements of your image at these intersection points, you produce a […]
What are the types of artwork?
What are the types of artwork? Traditional categories within the arts include literature (including poetry, drama, story, and so on), the visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.), the graphic arts (painting, drawing, design, and other forms expressed on flat surfaces), the plastic arts (sculpture, modeling), the decorative arts (enamelwork. What do I consider as a […]
What were successes of the Articles of Confederation?
What were successes of the Articles of Confederation? Government successfully waged a war for independence against the British. Government negotiated an end to the American Revolution in the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783. Government granted the free inhabitants of each state “all the privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several states.” Why […]
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What aspect of the bronze statue of AULE Metele is Etruscan?
What aspect of the bronze statue of AULE Metele is Etruscan? The life-size bronze statue of Aule Metele depicts an Etruscan man dressed and behaving as a Roman. The man wears a toga and Roman sandals and is posed in a position of oration, as would be common for a Roman magistrate. The sculpture demonstrates […]
When did Chicago jazz start?
When did Chicago jazz start? 1917 How dangerous is Chicago? Chicago, Illinois The violent crime rate in Chicago is 943 per 100,000 residents What places to avoid in Chicago? Originally Answered: Where should I avoid in Chicago? Generally speaking, stay away from the West and South sides. If you go to the Museum of Science […]