Category: Arts

When can we consider if a variable is dependent and independent? An easy way to think of independent and dependent variables is, when you’re conducting an experiment, the independent variable is what you change, and the dependent variable is what changes because of that. You can also think of the independent variable as the cause […]

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 […]

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? […]

What could be the main philosophical characteristic of the Renaissance? Characteristics of the Renaissance include a renewed interest in classical antiquity; a rise in humanist philosophy (a belief in self, human worth, and individual dignity); and radical changes in ideas about religion, politics, and science. What were the characteristics of Italian Renaissance humanism? The belief […]

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 […]

When photographing insects you should always photograph them from above in order to capture? When photographing insects, you should always photograph them from above in order to capture any patterns on their backs. You can create a backdrop for a macro flower photograph with a piece of paper. How do I take a panning shot […]