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What is the theory of Orientalism On the Painting?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 24, 2024

Delacroixs sardanapalus also contains notions of the oriental. darker skinned figures line the shadows accompanied by exotic animals. the animalistic nature of the figures and the blatant...Read More

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What is abstract art?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

Abstract art is simply art that doesn’t actually portray anything; it uses shapes, colors, forms, etc. to show what would normally be what we see in real life. What it shows usually...Read More

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What are the principals of art?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

The principles of art are the same as the principles of design: balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, variety, gradation, etc. These are theories meant to help art feel as though it is complete,...Read More

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What did the Ancient Romans invent?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Aug 17, 2018

The Romans invented concrete to erect taller and more stable structures. They developed the arch wheel and the trade wheel. These wheels gave them a significant mechanical advantage. The Romans...Read More

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What disadvantages do music specialists face in teaching music to elementary school students?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

It doesn’t matter whether the teacher has a specialty in music or not: they all face the same problems in teaching music to students. Most schools have compulsory arts classes, and music is...Read More

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What are some properties of color?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

There are three properties of color: hue, value, and saturation. The hue of a color is the name - pink, blue, red, green, etc. The value of a color is how light or dark it is - what tint or shade...Read More

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What does the word orisa mean?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

The term is actually spelt “orisha”. It is of southern Nigerian origin. The word can be used in reference to any of the minor deities in the area. The word has travelled quite a bit,...Read More

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Who painted "St. Jerome in His Study"?

B.Mary
Answered: Nov 09, 2017

Albrecht Durerwas a painter, theorist and printmaker from Germany, born in May of 1471. Albrecht Durer created a reputation while he was still young (in his 20’s) because of his quality...Read More

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Where was kandinsky from?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

Wassily Kandisky was born in Moscow, Russia. Why this isn’t a choice on the list of answers is baffling, but it can be corrected easily. Anyway, Kandisky was born on December 16th, 1866. He...Read More

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How did this temple establish such a unique artistic style?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

The Buddhist temples have such a unique artistic style because of how they developed. This history begins with the period after Buddha’s live - and therefore shortly after his death, these...Read More

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What does SPR stand for?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Apr 24, 2024

Stimulus, Pause, Response

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What is a change boys go through during puberty?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

During puberty, boys experience a lot of growing. Literally everything gets bigger. Boys will get much taller as they go through puberty. Often, this means that they need new clothes every three...Read More

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What are the career options of an art major?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Aug 17, 2018

Painting, graphic design, sound production, and singer are all art majors. Jobs available for art majors depends upon the type and level of training and education received. People who major in...Read More

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Where was mondrian from?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

Piet Mondrian was born in the Netherlands. He’s a renowned Dutch painter. This particular painter was born on March 7th, 1872. He died on February 1st, 1944. A lot of great artists died in...Read More

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What was the oldest colour to be used in batik art and how was it made?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 25, 2017

The oldest color available in a batik piece is blue. This was made, in the olden days, by mixing indigo leaves with molasses. The molasses acts as a binding agent so that the color comes out and...Read More

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