What is the major characteristic of Jomon pottery? Early Jomon is characterized by flat-bottoms, and (in northeastern Japan) by cylindrical forms, reminiscent of styles on the Chinese mainland. During the Middle Jomon period, a much greater variety of vessels appears and are fired in kilns at much higher temperatures. Decorative techniques improve considerably. What is […]
Who discovered the Nike of Samothrace?
Who discovered the Nike of Samothrace? Charles Champoiseau When was the Winged Victory of Samothrace made? 190 BC Why is Winged Victory so famous? Like other Hellenistic sculptures, the Winged Victory is admired for its naturalistic anatomy and, consequently, its realistic depiction of movement. Other famous sculptures that demonstrate this classical approach to conveying the […]
What is Mona Lisa painting worth?
What is Mona Lisa painting worth? Guinness World Records lists Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa as having the highest ever insurance value for a painting. On permanent display at the Louvre in Paris, the Mona Lisa was assessed at US$100 million on December 14, 1962. Taking inflation into account, the 1962 value would be around […]
What are organic and inorganic shapes?
What are organic and inorganic shapes? Organic lines are loose, curving lines like those found in nature. Inorganic lines are generally straight or perfectly curving lines, like those found in geometry. What are organic forms in art? Organic forms look natural. They are irregular and may seem flowing and unpredictable. The most obvious example of […]
What are the examples of digital art?
What are the examples of digital art? Types of Digital Art Fractal/Algorithmic Art. Data-Moshing. Dynamic Painting. 2D Computer Graphics. 3D Computer Graphics. Pixel Art. Digital Photography. Photo-painting. What are the two types of digital painting? There are various types of digital painting, including impressionism, realism, and watercolor. There are both benefits and drawbacks of digital […]
Who were the vandals?
Who were the vandals? The Vandals were a “barbarian” Germanic people who sacked Rome, battled the Huns and the Goths, and founded a kingdom in North Africa that flourished for about a century until it succumbed to an invasion force from the Byzantine Empire in A.D. 534. What does the word vandals mean? : a […]
What are some causes of hair loss?
What are some causes of hair loss? Causes of hair loss Hereditary hair loss. Both men and women develop this type of hair loss, which is the most common cause of hair loss worldwide. Age. Alopecia areata. Childbirth, illness, or other stressors. Hair care. Hairstyle pulls on your scalp. Hormonal imbalance. Scalp infection. What is […]
Did Romans water down their wine?
Did Romans water down their wine? It’s true that ancient Greeks and Romans mixed water and wine—but technically they were putting wine into their water more than they were putting water into their wine. There are also reports of adding lemon, spices, resin or even seawater to dilute wine. What does adding water to wine […]
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What is the significance of the dead young Vietnamese soldier How does he impact O Brien?
What is the significance of the dead young Vietnamese soldier How does he impact O Brien? The Dead Young Vietnamese Soldier Although O’Brien is unclear about whether or not he actually threw a grenade and killed a man outside My Khe, his memory of the man’s corpse is strong and recurring, symbolizing humanity’s guilt over […]