What is a type of sculpture that was inspired by forms and processes from nature? 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. What is […]
Which musical attempted to become a hit by building its story around popular music the audience already knows?
Which musical attempted to become a hit by building its story around popular music the audience already knows? Mamma Mia What is a Golden Age musical? The Golden Age of the American Musical is generally considered the 1940s through the 1950s, though most scholars name its conclusion with the 1964 production of Fiddler on the […]
What did Pakal the Great do?
What did Pakal the Great do? Also known as Pacal (which means ‘shield’) and Pacal the Great, he is most famous for raising the city of Palenque (known as B’aakal) from relative obscurity to a great power, his building projects in the city (especially the Temple of the Inscriptions), and his elaborately carved sarcophagus lid […]
What paint colors fade faster in sunlight?
What paint colors fade faster in sunlight? Sunlight attacks the chromophores causing a change to their structure and making the pigment lose its color. Some pigments react with chemicals in the environment (oxygen, nitric acid, ozone) to cause fading. Yellow, orange, and red are the paint colors most susceptible to fading. What color of light […]
What did transcendentalism a subgenre of American romanticism believe?
What did transcendentalism a subgenre of American romanticism believe? Transcendentalism, a subgenre of American Romanticism, was based on needs of society that are greater than the needs of the individual. How does Walden relate to transcendentalism? Henry Thoreau’s masterpiece, Walden or a Life in the Woods, shows the impact transcendentalism had on Thoreau’s worldview. Thoreau’s […]
What instrument family does the harpsichord belong to?
What instrument family does the harpsichord belong to? “The piano belongs to a different category –keyboard instruments. Other instruments that belong to this family are the organ, harpsichord, and the celeste.” Which family does the synthesizer belong to? Keyboard Family They are often played with a keyboard, but they can be controlled via a […]
At what age does synaptic pruning occur?
At what age does synaptic pruning occur? The timing of synaptic pruning varies by brain region. Some synaptic pruning begins very early in development, but the most rapid pruning happens between roughly age 2 and 16. What age is a child’s brain fully developed? 25 What is adolescence pruning? “Over adolescence there is a pruning […]
Is painting with oil harder than acrylic?
Is painting with oil harder than acrylic? Oil paints are much harder to clean and control than acrylic paints. Invest in some quality cleaning materials to make your life easier. Which is better Zinsser or Kilz? When applied to two different walls in the same space, two coats each, Original Kilz Primer allowed more bleed-through, […]
What is Blue Onion china?
What is Blue Onion china? Blue Onion (German: Zwiebelmuster) is a porcelain tableware pattern for dishware originally manufactured by Meissen porcelain since the 18th century, and since the last 19th Century has been copied by other companies. Why is Ming porcelain so valuable? Porcelain is only one of many different types of pottery but it […]
How long can meatballs sit out?
How long can meatballs sit out? 2 hours Is it OK to eat meatballs left out overnight? The USDA says food that has been left out of the fridge for more than two hours should be thrown away. At room temperature, bacteria grows incredibly fast and can make you sick. Reheating something that has been […]