Category: Arts

Why is North the most important direction? This is generally thought to be due to the fact that the sun rises in the east. It was the most consistent directional maker. Many cartographers show what they want to be the focus at the top of the map, and therefore, influence the orientation of the map. […]

What is a natural sculpture? A natural sculpture is a sculpture that is inspired by forms and processes from nature. Answers may vary, but should include at least 2 examples: Forms and process could include: life cycles, weather, seasons, geographic changes, metamorphosis, etc. Define the term, environment sculpture. Are statues and sculptures the same thing? […]

What is the first topic the two clowns discuss what do they decide? Summary and Analysis Act V: Scene 1. Two gravediggers (called clowns) discuss the burial for which they are digging. An inquest has declared the corpse fit for Christian burial. The First Gravedigger argues that the dead woman deserves no such indulgence, because […]

What is the best definition of mass? Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. Mass is usually measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg). An object’s mass is constant in all circumstances; contrast this with its weight, a force that depends on gravity. Your mass on the earth and the […]

How do you read color theory? Color theory is both the science and art of using color. It explains how humans perceive color; and the visual effects of how colors mix, match or contrast with each other. Color theory also involves the messages colors communicate; and the methods used to replicate color. What is the […]

What color does red and blue make? purple Do the colors red and blue go together? At the moment, we’re having a love affair with red and blue outfits. Both colors make a powerful statement in an ensemble. As you can see from the color wheel below they are directly across from one another which […]

What does look at the bigger picture mean? the most important facts about a situation and the effects of that situation on other things: In my political work I try to concentrate on the big picture and not be distracted by details. Why is seeing the bigger picture important? Getting a big picture perspective tends […]

Why is God Save the Queen My country tis of thee? Its status as the national anthem comes from its frequent use and custom over the years. Symphony No. 3 by Muzio Clementi contains the melody of “God Save The Queen” (or “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” if you are American) as a tribute to […]

What is fancy shawl dancing? The Fancy Shawl dance is one of the most athletic dance styles. The dance is said to imitate the graceful, swooping beauty of a butterfly; therefore, dancers always hold at least one of their arms out, because a butterfly is never seen without at least one wing aloft. … What […]

What is the definition for a melody of a song that is repeated after each verse? In music, a refrain is a repeated line or verse. It has two parts – the melody of the music and the written lyrics. In a pop song, this could be the chorus of the song, because the chorus […]