Category: Arts

What is appropriation contemporary art? Appropriation in art is the use of pre-existing objects or images with little or no transformation applied to them. The use of appropriation has played a significant role in the history of the arts. The concepts of originality and of authorship are central to the debate of appropriation in contemporary […]

Who were the ancient Acadians? The Akkadians (or Acadians) The Akkadians were a group of Semitic people who lived on the Arabian Peninsula between Egypt and Mesopotamia . As the population expanded the group moved north and began conflicts with the Sumerians. Who did the Sumerians descend from? The origins of the Sumerians are murky, […]

Do you have to be good at drawing to be good at painting? But you don’t need to know how to draw in order to paint. All you need is the desire to create and the discipline to practice and develop your technique. You’ll make plenty of mistakes, but that’s part of the learning process. […]

Why is my autofocus not working Nikon? Check that both the lens and the camera switches are both pointing towards Autofocus. On the camera it must be set on AF, not M, and on the lens put it to M/A (A stands for Autofocus and M for Manual, M/A allows you to use both). What […]

What is editing in photography? Photo editing is the changing of images. These images can be digital photographs, illustrations, prints, or photographs on film). Photo editing is also used to make completely new images. Photo editing is sometimes called photo manipulation, usually when it is used to trick people. Why is editing important in photography? […]

What does the content of a text refer to? What does the content of a text refer to? The text subject matter. When we read a visual text, we usually look for certain conventions to help us: Make inferences about its meaning. What is the theme of a text the author’s message the subject of […]

What is a legislative filibuster? A filibuster is an attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter. Under cloture, the Senate may limit consideration of a pending matter to 30 additional hours of debate. What was the longest filibuster in US history? It began at 8:54 p.m. and lasted until […]

How do you develop creativity? If you’ve ever wanted to boost your creativity, these tips can help. Commit Yourself to Creativity. Robert Deutschman / Getty Images. Become an Expert. Reward Your Curiosity. Take Risks. Build Your Confidence. Make Time for Creativity. Overcome a Negative Attitude. Fight Fear of Failure. What are the advantages of advertisements? […]

What is the definition of contemplate? 1 : to view or consider with continued attention : meditate on contemplate the vastness of the universe contemplated the meaning of the poem. Which word means the same as contemplate? Some common synonyms of contemplate are consider, study, and weigh. While all these words mean “to think about […]

What is the style of Madonna with the long neck? Mannerism Why is Madonna with the Long Neck important? The subject of this piece is derived from medieval hymns which compared the Virgin’s neck to a great ivory tower or column. Therefore the exaggerated length of the Virgin’s limbs and those of her son and […]