Category: Arts

Which ancient architectural order contains a base and is decorated with acanthus leaves? Corinthian order How were Greek columns constructed? Whilst some stone columns were carved in one piece, as buildings became bigger, columns began to be constructed from separate drums. These were individually carved and fitted together using a wooden dowel or metal peg […]

Is stoneware stronger than ceramic? To help combat its porosity once it’s been fired, it’s then glazed. It’s also pretty affordable. Alternately, though stoneware is also a fired ceramic, it’s normally stronger than earthenware. Can I bake in stoneware? Versatility: Stoneware is dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, and oven-safe. It can go from the freezer to the oven. […]

What does line mean in art? Line is an element of art defined by a point moving in space. It is probably the most fundamental of the elements of design as it is usually the starting place for much of artistic creation. Lines can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or curved. They can be any width […]

How does paint on cars prevent rusting? The car’s paint acts as a seal, keeping moisture away from the metal in the car’s body. That means you should examine and take care of your car’s paint job if you want to keep rust at bay. One good way to protect your car’s paint job is […]

What was the first book published by Martha Stewart the first book published by Martha Stewart was? Entertaining What was Martha Stewart’s first book? Entertaining—a catalogue of her catering feats How many cookbooks has Martha Stewart published? To date, Martha Stewart has written and published an astounding 97 books (and counting!) over the course of […]

What is the difference between music and tone? A tone is the pitch of the note, or more accurately the frequency/timbre etc. The tone is the description of the actual pitch of a note. A note in itself refers to the individual instance of producing that tone. So if you have four As in a […]

What was the number 1 song in 1941? Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) What was the #1 song in 1947? Near You What was the number 1 song in 1944? Swinging On a Star What was the number 1 song in 1946? Prisoner of Love What music was popular in 1946? Top hit records “A Fine […]

What is the vantage point or the point of focus? The vantage point is the location where the viewer sees the landscape. How do artists create one or more vanishing points in their artwork? Answer will vary but may include the following: The artist decides on a horizon or multiple horizons before beginning a piece […]

How do glaciers carve out valleys? Glaciated valleys are formed when a glacier travels across and down a slope, carving the valley by the action of scouring. When the ice recedes or thaws, the valley remains, often littered with small boulders that were transported within the ice, called glacial till or glacial erratic. How do […]

What are macro filters? Macro filters (also called close up filters) are filters that screw onto the front of a lens and act in a similar fashion to a magnifying glass. Placed between the subject and camera lens, the macro filter reduces the lens’ effective focal length. When would you use a 50mm 1.8 lens? […]