What should I name my painting? Naming Your Artwork — Tips for the Fine Artist Tip #1: Keep it simple and keep it short. Tip #2: Make your titles descriptive but not too personal. Tip # 3: Include the name of the place when naming a painting of a particular location, especially if it is […]
What technique did Renaissance artists use to transfer images for large scale paintings?
What technique did Renaissance artists use to transfer images for large scale paintings? “Mechanical means” have been used by artists for centuries to transfer images onto their canvas, paper or wood panel. The camera obscura was in common use by Renaissance artists to allow them to render such meticulous detail. What techniques did Renaissance artists […]
What are the similarities between Theatre and drama?
What are the similarities between Theatre and drama? In simple terms, the main difference between drama and play is that the drama is the printed text of a play while the theater is the actual production of the play. Drama and Theater are two words that we often use interchangeably as both of them are […]
What are realistic colors?
What are realistic colors? Color realism is a fine art style where accurately portrayed colors create a sense of space and form. The actual color of an object, or ‘local color’, is held secondary to how that color interacts with surrounding light sources that may alter the look of the original color. What is color […]
What is a secondary topic?
What is a secondary topic? Secondary Sources are one step removed from primary sources, though they often quote or otherwise use primary sources. Secondary sources can include: Most books about a topic. Analysis or interpretation of data. Scholarly or other articles about a topic, especially by people not directly involved. What is an example of […]
How did New Kingdom Egypt differ from the Old and Middle Kingdoms?
How did New Kingdom Egypt differ from the Old and Middle Kingdoms? What are the major differences between the Old, Middle and New Kingdom? The differences between the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms was that the old kingdom had city-states, the middle kingdom had a royal dynasty and the new kingdom had acutall cities. What […]
How a digital camera captures an image?
Why does Hamlet hide the body of Polonius?
Why does Hamlet hide the body of Polonius? Why does Hamlet hide Polonius’ corpse and then dash away when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern question him about it? He’s reinforcing his madness and craziness. Why does Fortinbras send word to the Danish King (Claudius)? He wants safe passage and will keep his promise. Who hides the body […]
What are the five grades of veal?
What are the five grades of veal? There are five grades for Veal/Calf: prime, choice, good, standard, and utility. What are the quality grades for lamb? Lamb grades are based on age, conformation (carcass muscling), and other lean quality factors such as color. There are five quality grades: Prime, Choice, Good, Utility, and Cull. What […]