Category: Arts

What two previous cultures inspired the Renaissance? As contributors before me have already pointed out, the two key influences to the Renaissance were Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. However, just as a point of clarification, I would argue that the Middle Ages were not quite as hostile towards Greek and Roman antiquity as some answers […]

What is the difference between 1 2 3 point perspective? Remember that in basic one-point perspective, lines are either vertical, horizontal or recede toward the vanishing point. In two-point, lines are either horizontal or recede toward one of the two vanishing points. In three-point perspective all lines recede toward one of the three vanishing points. […]

What is the theme of conflict in two kinds? The main conflict in the story Two Kinds was the struggle between what the daughter wanted and what her mother wanted for her, based on the background and cultural differences between the two. The mother was an Asian immigrant who aspired to live the American dream […]

What are some examples of speech? Parts of Speech Table part of speech function or “job” example words Adjective describes a noun good, big, red, well, interesting Determiner limits or “determines” a noun a/an, the, 2, some, many Adverb describes a verb, adjective or adverb quickly, silently, well, badly, very, really Pronoun replaces a noun […]

What role did the church play in daily life during the Middle Ages? During the Middle Ages, the Church was a daily presence from birth to death. It provided education and helped the poor and sick. In fact, religion was so much a part of daily life, that people even said prayers to decide how […]

What is the definition of techniques? 1 : the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer) also : ability to treat such details or use such movements good piano technique. 2a : a body of technical methods (as in a craft […]

Can anyone get better at drawing? In fact, say scientists, while some are born with natural talent, anyone can learn to draw well. The only catch is that ‘like all difficult skills, one probably needs 10,000 hours of practice to become really proficient’. What is the best way to get better at drawing? For those […]

What happens when a sea arch collapses? A sea stack is a column of rock that is cut off from the coastline. The constant battering by powerful waves on sea caves or arches causes the unsupported rock above to collapse under its own weight. On the land side, a new cliff is formed. What is […]

How do you create an atmosphere? Here are a few tips to try: Choose your setting carefully. The setting you choose will have a big influence on atmosphere. Put yourself there. When you’ve chosen a setting, close your eyes and imagine yourself there. Use imagery to signal mood. Immerse yourself. About The Twisted Tree: What […]

Which instrument family produces sound by the buzzing of lips into a mouthpiece? brass What type of instrument is usually made of metal with its sound created by the blowing of air across a hole in the tube? oboe How does wind instruments produce sound? In the case of some wind instruments, sound is produced […]