How can a door not be a door?

How can a door not be a door? When is a door not a door? The simple answer is “When it is ajar.” What do you call a door that isn’t a door? A cased opening is a doorway that is trimmed out, but does not contain a door. If you just want an opening […]

Where did illuminated manuscripts originate?

Where did illuminated manuscripts originate? Illuminated manuscripts were hand-made books, usually on Christian scripture or practice, produced in Western Europe between c. 500-c. 1600 CE. They are so called because of the use of gold and silver which illuminates the text and accompanying illustrations. Why were illuminated manuscripts so important? In the great era of […]

Which art movement was directly influenced by Sigmund?

Which art movement was directly influenced by Sigmund? the Impressionists What is romanticism and classicism? Classicism follow the three unities of time, place and action. Romanticism only follows the unity of action, but does not follow the unities of time, place. Classicism uses strict, rigid and logical diction and theme. Romanticism uses simple diction of […]

What was Nebuchadnezzar II known for?

What was Nebuchadnezzar II known for? What is Nebuchadnezzar II known for? Nebuchadnezzar II is known as the greatest king of the Chaldean dynasty of Babylonia. He conquered Syria and Palestine and made Babylon a splendid city. He destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem and initiated the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish population. What does Nebuchadnezzar […]

What happens when the shutter on a camera opens?

What happens when the shutter on a camera opens? When the camera fires, the shutter opens and fully exposes the camera sensor to the light that has passed through your lens. After the sensor is done collecting the light, the shutter closes immediately, stopping the light from hitting the sensor. Is exposure time the same […]

Why do pixels matter when it comes to images?

Why do pixels matter when it comes to images? The pixels are “picture elements” which determines the quality and resolution of your photos. The more pixels the > size of the photo, the more quality and detail available for the photographer/retoucher to work with. Less pixels means < size and less detail and quality. What […]

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