Why are sculptures created? Over time, the use of sculptures evolved such that by the start of civilization, people used them as a representation of gods. Ancient kings who wished to immortalize their rules had statues made in their likeness, and in so doing, they led to the beginning of portrait sculpting, an art that […]
How did photography affect art?
How did photography affect art? Photography radically changed painting. Photography democratised art by making it more portable, accessible and cheaper. For instance, as photographed portraits were far cheaper and easier to produce than painted portraits, portraits ceased to be the privilege of the well-off and, in a sense, became democratised. Can a photograph be a […]
What served as a major inspiration for early blues music?
What served as a major inspiration for early blues music? The blues has deep roots in American history, particularly African-American history. The blues originated on Southern plantations in the 19th Century. Its inventors were slaves, ex-slaves and the descendants of slaves—African-American sharecroppers who sang as they toiled in the cotton and vegetable fields. Who did […]
How many eighth notes are in a dotted half note?
Which of the following is an example of a reliquary?
Which of the following is an example of a reliquary? Example (reliquary): something that would hold the piece, some corner of a church or a container. A good example is the “Sainte-Chapelle” because it houses Christ’s crown of throne. How did religions use works of art to encourage and spread their beliefs? Religions such as […]
How can ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife best be described?
How can ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife best be described? Egyptian religious doctrines included three afterlife ideologies: belief in an underworld, eternal life, and rebirth of the soul. The Egyptian concept of ‘eternal life’ was often seen as being reborn indefinitely. Therefore, the souls who had lived their life elegantly were guided to Osiris […]
How do you write a hyperbole poem?
How do you write a hyperbole poem? One of the simplest ways to create such hyperbole is through simile–a comparison using like or as. As one of the major poetic devices, similes can be put into nearly any kind of poem. The trick to using hyperbole effectively in poetry is making comparisons that express your […]
What does the curved arrow sign mean?
How do you define style?
What is the rule of thirds in filming?
What is the rule of thirds in filming? The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines. When you position the most important elements of your image at these intersection points, you produce a much more natural image. Why is it called rule of […]