Category: Arts

What material did Michelangelo use sculpting? marble What is the name of the sculpture below a sculpture by Michelangelo on the tomb of Pope Julius the Second? Moses, marble sculpture by Michelangelo for the tomb of Pope Julius II, c. 1513–15; in the basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome. Where is Michelangelo’s Moses? Basilica […]

What materials did Romans use to build buildings? Roman builders utilized naturally occurring materials, primarily stone, timber and marble. Manufactured materials consisted of brick and glass and composite materials consisted of concrete. What type of stone did the Romans use? Granite and travertine were one of the most frequently used stones, however marble was the […]

What are the elements of Kabuki theater? Important characteristics of Kabuki theatre include its particular music, costumes, stage devices and props as well as specific plays, language and acting styles, such as the mie, in which the actor holds a characteristic pose to establish his character. What are the elements and principles of arts shown […]

What does it mean if a man wants to have a baby with you? As he wants to have a baby with you, obviously he is financially investing in your future together, wants you, wants to take care of you, your children, and obviously want to grow old with you. It basically means that he […]

What is aquatint printmaking? Aquatint is a printmaking technique that produces tonal effects by using acid to eat into the printing plate creating sunken areas which hold the ink. What is an etcher? etcher – someone who etches. artist, creative person – a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination. What is the oldest […]

What are the lines in The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe? “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” “Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.” “Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore…” What is the rhyme scheme of the Raven […]

What is the meaning of Ritardando in music? slowing down What does Ritardando tell you to do? What Ritardando means. When you see ritardando in music, it might be written in full, or abbreviated like “rit. “, and what it means is to slow down gradually. Think of a car – hopefully when and if […]

What is definition of lithosphere? The lithosphere is the rocky outer part of the Earth. It is made up of the brittle crust and the top part of the upper mantle. The lithosphere is the coolest and most rigid part of the Earth. What are the 5 spheres on earth? Earth’s Five Spheres complex system: […]

What are the key musical characteristics of the Classical and Romantic periods? Longer melodies than classical period. Bigger range of dynamics. Larger range in pitch (could be very easily expressed on the piano). Nationalism in music – some composers sought to use their compositions to celebrate their countries e.g. Sibelius Finlandia. What is the style […]

What is the order of dynamics from softest to loudest? The words for the dynamiq symbols are all Italian. Now you know five Italian words: forte (loud), piano (soft), fortissimo (very loud), pianissimo (very soft), and mezzo (medium). What is the softest dynamic in music? Music Terms used in NoteWorthy Composer Dynamic Notated Performed as […]