What is impressionism and how did it start?

What is impressionism and how did it start? Impressionism originated with a group of Paris-based artists whose independent exhibitions brought them to prominence during the 1870s and 1880s. The Impressionists faced harsh opposition from the conventional art community in France. What influenced the Impressionist movement? A French 19th century art movement which marked a momentous […]

What do seated calf raises do?

What do seated calf raises do? Pros: As the only exercise to position your knees to effectively work your soleus muscle, the seated calf raise will stress the thick muscle under the gastrocnemius and give your calf width toward the outside of your lower leg. Mostly for the soleus, the angle of the knee dictates […]

What were the futurists showing their work?

What were the futurists showing their work? Futurism was an artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It emphasized speed, technology, youth, violence, and objects such as the car, the airplane, and the industrial city. It glorified modernity and aimed to liberate Italy from the weight of its past. […]

What are the primary forms used in jazz?

What are the primary forms used in jazz? The most common forms found in jazz include AABA, ABAC, 16-Bar Tune, and 12-Bar Blues (see Common Forms sheet and the Uncommon Forms sheet). Who does what during each chorus is called the arrangement. Arrangements can be determined prior to the performance and are often written. What […]

Why is realism important?

Why is realism important? Realism also aimed to avoid artificiality in the treatment of human relations and emotions; treatments of subjects in a heroic or sentimental manner were rejected. Important figures in the Realist art movement were Gustave Courbet, Honore Daumier, and Jean-Francois Millet. When did Realism start and end? The movement began as early […]

Is My Fair Lady Golden Age?

Is My Fair Lady Golden Age? My Fair Lady is one of Broadway’s most iconic golden-age musicals, later adapted into the Oscar-winning 1964 film starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. When was My Fair Lady written? 1913 How old is Eliza in My Fair Lady? 19 Who is the hero in Pygmalion? Eliza Doolittle Who […]

How can play help promote diversity?

How can play help promote diversity? Challenging gender roles and including diverse cultural representations through play allow children to identify with and acknowledge difference and culture. By acknowledging, respecting and representing a range of family types children are able to develop a sense of belonging and identity. How can you incorporate diversity into social and […]

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