Why is language development important for a child? It supports the ability of your child to communicate, and express and understand feelings. It also supports your child’s thinking ability and helps them develop and maintain relationships. Language development lays the foundation for the reading and writing skills in children as they enter and progress through […]
What are examples of musical parameters?
What are examples of musical parameters? Basic Music Elements Sound (overtone, timbre, pitch, amplitude, duration) Melody. Harmony. Rhythm. Texture. Structure/form. Expression (dynamics, tempo, articulation) What is pitch identification? Musical pitch identification is the fundamental problem that serves as a building block for many music applications such as music transcription, music accompaniment, query-by-humming, instrument identification, source […]
What are the characteristics of Hellenistic sculpture?
What are the characteristics of Hellenistic sculpture? During this period sculpture became more naturalistic, and also expressive; there is an interest in depicting extremes of emotion. On top of anatomical realism, the Hellenistic artist seeks to represent the character of his subject, including themes such as suffering, sleep or old age. How is Hellenistic sculpture […]
What substance allows drawing media?
What substance allows drawing media? Types of Drawing Media. Dry Media includes charcoal, graphite, chalks and pastels. Each of these mediums gives the artist a wide range of mark making capabilities and effects, from thin lines to large areas of color and tone. Why do we need shading? Shading is used traditionally in drawing for […]
What instruments are in a Chinese orchestra?
What instruments are in a Chinese orchestra? Many modern Chinese orchestral pieces include parts written for Western instruments such as harp, cello and double bass, as well as Western percussion instruments. In fact, the roles of cello, double bass and Western percussion in modern Chinese orchestra are so important that almost all compositions use them. […]
What are the Gothic elements?
What are the Gothic elements? Gothic elements include the following: Setting in a castle. An atmosphere of mystery and suspense. An ancient prophecy is connected with the castle or its inhabitants (either former or present). Omens, portents, visions. Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events. High, even overwrought emotion. Women in distress. What defines Gothic style? Gothic, […]
What do rocks symbolize in Japanese gardens?
What do rocks symbolize in Japanese gardens? Rocks, or ishi, are foundational items in Japanese gardens. They typically represent mountains, but may also symbolize the figure of Buddha, or a gesture of strength and power. At many gardens, the entries are marked by a large stone, as a sign of welcome. What makes a Japanese […]
What painting media does not need a binder because the colors penetrate the wet plaster?
What painting media does not need a binder because the colors penetrate the wet plaster? Fresco secco (“dry fresco”) is a process that dispenses with the complex preparation of the wall with wet plaster. Instead, dry, finished walls are soaked with limewater and painted while wet. The colours do not penetrate into the plaster but […]
What is on the Column of Trajan?
What is on the Column of Trajan? The iconographic scheme of the column illustrates Trajan’s wars in Dacia. The lower half of the column corresponds to the first Dacian War (c. 101-102 C.E.), while the top half depicts the second Dacian War (c. 105-106 C.E.). What is Trajan best known for? Trajan was a Roman […]
Why is the Dome of the Rock important to Judaism Christianity and Islam?
Why is the Dome of the Rock important to Judaism Christianity and Islam? The Dome was used as church until a Muslim army recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. In modern times the original purpose of the Dome of the Rock remains a source of debate. It is commonly held that the Dome commemorates the Miʿrāj, the […]