Category: Arts

How did Roman temples differ from Greek temples? What was the first difference? Roman temples were built on an elevated plateau with a big staircase in front, but Greek temples were built on a stylobate with a staircase of only three steps. How many columns are in a Greek temple? A standard temple had a […]

What raises a pitch one half step? 1.4 Accidentals The sharp symbol—♯—raises a pitch a half step. The flat symbol—♭—lowers a pitch a half step. Which sign lowers a note’s pitch by a half step? These symbols are also known as accidentals. A sharp is used to raise a pitch name by a half step […]

Is Medieval music monophonic? Medieval music was both sacred and secular. During the earlier medieval period, the liturgical genre, predominantly Gregorian chant, was monophonic. Polyphonic genres began to develop during the high medieval era, becoming prevalent by the later thirteenth and early fourteenth century. What’s the difference between medieval and Renaissance? The medieval era was […]

What is a hue in Colour? Hue refers to the dominant color family. Hue refers to the origin of the colors we can see. Primary and Secondary colors (Yellow, Orange, Red, Violet, Blue, and Green) are considered hues; however, tertiary colors (mixed colors where neither color is dominant) would also be considered hues. How are […]

What is the main difference between an orchestra and a band? An orchestra is a large group of musicians which can include even 100 or more members. A band is a small group of musicians which generally includes a lesser number of members than orchestras. Orchestras use four main families of instruments – strings, woodwinds, […]

What is the roof over a front door called? portico What is a covered entryway called? The definition of a porte cochère is a large entrance way of a courtyard, or a porch or driveway cover. What is the area outside the front door called? A foyer in a residence is usually a small area […]

How do you make gum arabic watercolor? Grind the gum Arabic. When bought from an art shop, gum Arabic comes in hard, brittle lumps. Dissolve the gum Arabic power. Dissolve one part gum Arabic powder in three parts boiling water. Sieve the mixture. Once dissolved, pour the mixture through a muslin cloth. Add honey. Mix […]

How did Greek art start? Greek art began in the Cycladic and Minoan civilization, and gave birth to Western classical art in the subsequent Geometric, Archaic and Classical periods (with further developments during the Hellenistic Period). Greek art is mainly five forms: architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery and jewelry making. … What is a Greek jug […]

What loneliness does to a person? Research shows that chronic loneliness can have a significant impact on your overall health, including your brain health. Some studies even suggest that there may be a link between loneliness and an increased risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. Who can I talk to when I’m lonely? Do try […]

Who has won both an Oscar and a Razzie? Michael Douglas Who starred in the most Razzie Awards? Case in point, Sandler of “Jack and Jill” infamy, who later excelled in “Uncut Gems.” As for the thespians with the most Razzie nominations, Stallone leads the pack with a whopping 20, followed by Sandler with 12, […]