What was the Oseberg used for? Vikings used their great ships to invade European coasts, harbors, and river settlements on a seasonal basis. These ships were not only vessels used for war and trade but also the primary means of artistic expression. The Oseberg burial mound contained numerous grave goods and the remains of two […]
What are the three orders of architecture?
What are the three orders of architecture? The three orders of architecture—the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—originated in Greece. What are the 3 architectural orders of Greek and Hellenistic art? The formal vocabulary of ancient Greek architecture, in particular the division of architectural style into three defined orders: the Doric Order, the Ionic Order and the […]
How was the Empire State Building built so quickly?
How was the Empire State Building built so quickly? After demolishing the Waldorf-Astoria hotel—the plot’s previous occupant—contractors Starrett Brothers and Eken used an assembly line process to erect the new skyscraper in a brisk 410 days. How many construction workers died building the Empire State Building? five workers Do people work in the Empire State […]
Is a relief sculpture 2D or 3D?
Is a relief sculpture 2D or 3D? As an artistic medium, relief spans the continuum between 2D drawing or painting and full 3D sculpture. Bas-relief (or low relief) presents the unique challenge of squeezing shapes into a nearly-flat surface while maintaining as much as possible the perception of the full 3D scene. Which type of […]
How do you render a 3D object in Photoshop?
Did Hamilton ever see Lafayette again?
Did Hamilton ever see Lafayette again? Yes, Hamilton and La Fayette met again after the end of the war. La Fayette sailed home to France shortly after the Battle of Yorktown but he returned in August of 1784 to America and stayed there for a long visit until 1785. How did Washington meet Lafayette? George […]
Is Amelie based on a true story?
Is Amelie based on a true story? She was the most charming French character in search of romance since Pepé Le Pew. Fourteen years ago, the entirely fictional Amélie Poulain (played by the impossibly cute Audrey Tautou) delighted audiences all over the world in the movie named after her. What language is Amelie in? French […]
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Interview with Zygmunt Bauman on ABC
[…] there is an alternative system, and unfortunately there is nothing to restrict yourself, that limit something that is endemic to a system that is based on the competition: greed, greed, pretending to rise above it, defeat the other, and the low sensitivity towards the fate of the unfortunate, the victims caused by your own […]
Interview of the CECPS Antoni Gutierrez-Rubí
I reproduce here the interview that we conducted from the CECPS to Antoni Gutiérrez-Rubí, to highlight their commitment to our society (and much of his work can be read and downloaded free of charge at their website: Antoni Gutiérrez-Rubí. Articles and Reflections. I encourage all students and citizens in general to approach their work and […]