Category: Arts

Where was the flushing toilet invented? Indus Valley Who invented the flush toilet first? Ismail al-Jazari When did flushing toilets start? 1596 Who invented the flushing toilet in Victorian times? Sir John Harington What was the first toilet called? While in exile in 1596, his thoughts continued to dwell on unclean things, resulting in the […]

What is patronage in art? In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings, popes, and the wealthy have provided to artists such as musicians, painters, and sculptors. The word “patron” derives from the Latin: patronus (“patron”), one who gives benefits to his clients (see Patronage in ancient Rome). What is […]

How technology has changed the way artist work in art creation? Technology has impacted the arts greatly. It has opened up so many opportunities for artists and has expanded the number of techniques artists are able to access. Artists can now “paint” on an iPad just as well as they can on canvas with a […]

What are Islamic portable Arts describe their importance and attributes? Answer: Islamic portable arts were examples of Islamic art that could be moved easily, either because of size or type. They were highly sought items were considered a luxury and brought status to their patrons both from Islam and Europe. They were often composed of […]

What type of brush is best for watercolor? Traditionally, the best watercolor brushes are made with Kolinsky Sable. Kolinsky is regarded as the best grade of sable hair. Another option is squirrel, which holds more color than sable but has less snap. Camel hair (which is really pony or goat) is a more economical choice. […]

What is the exposition of a fugue? Fugue: Exposition. The initial section of a fugue, where each voice presents the subject in turn–either in its original or its answer form–is called the exposition. The subject is presented as many times as there are voices contained in the fugue. What is the basis of a fugue? […]

What is significant about the contents of the tomb of King Tutankhamun? Tutankhamen wasn’t an especially important king, but his tomb was the only royal burial found intact in modern times. The tomb was important because it let archaeologists record what an Egyptian king’s tomb looked like and learn more about ancient Egypt. One of […]

Which of the following is considered venison? Elk Are Elk considered venison? Venison originally meant the meat of a game animal but now refers primarily to the meat of elk or deer (or antelope in South Africa). Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it can be […]

What is the difference between selfie and self portrait? A self-portrait is “a portrait that an artist produces of themselves.” On the other hand, a selfie is “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.” What is the difference between selfie and […]

What are the four steps of layering and blending colored pencils? Layering and Blending Colored Pencils Rough in a sphere with loose gestural lines, slowly refining them to make the ball round. Add a complementary color for the shadow, true blue. On top of the shadow, I add layers of scarlet red (a dark orange […]