Why is music painting sculpture called fine arts? The term “fine art” refers to an art form practised mainly for its aesthetic value and its beauty (“art for art’s sake”) rather than its functional value. It is often contrasted with “applied art” and “crafts” which are both traditionally seen as utilitarian activities. What is the […]
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What defines a tragic hero?
What defines a tragic hero? A tragic hero is a type of character in a tragedy, and is usually the protagonist. Tragic heroes typically have heroic traits that earn them the sympathy of the audience, but also have flaws or make mistakes that ultimately lead to their own downfall. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo […]
What happens when the eardrum vibrates?
What happens when the eardrum vibrates? When the sound waves hit the eardrum in the middle ear, the eardrum starts to vibrate. When the eardrum vibrates, it moves three tiny bones in your ear. These bones are called the hammer (or malleus), anvil (or incus), and stirrup (or stapes). They help sound move along on […]
How can you tell the difference between classical and romantic music?
How can you tell the difference between classical and romantic music? Classical music was highly expressive and communicative but the romantic composers drew perhaps an even greater focus on the human condition and the struggle of the spirit. What connected the classical and romantic periods are instrumental groupings. What is the difference between classical music […]
Who were the beats and what did they do?
Who were the beats and what did they do? The Beat Generation was a literary movement started by a group of authors whose work explored and influenced American culture and politics in the post-war era. The bulk of their work was published and popularized throughout the 1950s. What is the meaning of beat in music? […]
What does it mean to chunk information?
What does it mean to chunk information? A Chunking activity involves breaking down a difficult text into more manageable pieces and having students rewrite these “chunks” in their own words. Chunking helps students identify key words and ideas, develops their ability to paraphrase, and makes it easier for them to organize and synthesize information. Which […]
What city is the best surviving example of Hellenistic architecture?
What city is the best surviving example of Hellenistic architecture? Athens What city stood at the heart of the Hellenistic world? Alexandria What was the most important cultural center in the Hellenistic world? Which Hellenistic scientist deduced that the Earth revolves around the sun? Aristarchus of Samos Why was Aristarchus’s model not accepted? Why was […]
Which term refers to the historical political and criminological circumstances at a given point in time?
Which term refers to the historical political and criminological circumstances at a given point in time? Social Context. The historical, political, and criminological circumstances at a given point in time. It’s the way people in a culture define actions and issues within a society’s general outlook on reality. Which term refers to embedding a hidden […]