How did Roman art developed? The Romans originated in central Italy, influenced by other local Italian cultures, notably those of Etruria, but from the 5th century they came into contact with the Greeks and from then onwards, the Roman republic absorbed many aspects of first Classical and then Hellenistic art. What concept of art was […]
What is the difference between pitch and fundamental frequency? Fundamental frequency (F0) is a physical property of sound (in the case of speech, the number of glottal pulses in a second). It is measured in Hz. Pitch is a perceptual quality of frequency (i.e. the way our auditory system perceives different frequencies). What is the […]
What kind of oil did the Israelites use? Dr. RAFAEL FRANKEL (Archaeologist): In the Hebrew Bible, in the Old Testament in several places it speaks of pure-beaten olive oil for the light. Olive oil was the main oil of this region and very little other oil was ever used. How much is anointing oil from […]
What is the sum of two positive and negative numbers? Rule: The sum of any integer and its opposite is equal to zero. Summary: Adding two positive integers always yields a positive sum; adding two negative integers always yields a negative sum. To find the sum of a positive and a negative integer, take the […]
Are doilies out of style? After over a century of solid popularity, somehow, between the mid 20th Century and now, doilies fell out of favour. Today, it’s a widely held belief that they are old-fashioned, dust-collectors, that serve little to no purpose in the interior decoration of contemporary homes. What is the purpose of doilies? […]
What does wind song smell like? main accords Wind Song Perfume was launched in 1953. Top notes are Coriander, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Orange Leaf, Citruses and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Palisander Rosewood, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Orris Root; base notes are Benzoin, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Do they still make […]
Where is the best place to metal detect in UK? East Anglia – an area of arable farmland – and the flats of Lincolnshire are simply easier to metal detect on than hilly farmland in, say, Cumbria or the Pennines. Is Tesoro metal detectors going out of business? Tesoro HAS gone out of business, they […]
What is integrated social work practice? Integrative social work draws from the concept of holistic social work to create a model rooted in systemic support for an individual. This social work practice model is often described as “person-centered,” meaning it takes into account the physical, emotional, community, and spiritual well-being of a client. What is […]
What does welding mean in art? Welding is not just putting two pieces of metal together. It is a fusion that is as much a work of art as it is a connection. It is applying two separate sections and creating a new, stronger bond for one continuous, whole. It is as much a metaphor […]
What happened at April 12th 1861 Fort Sumter? At 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor. Less than 34 hours later, Union forces surrendered. Traditionally, this event has been used to mark the beginning of the Civil War. What did Fort Sumter symbolize? Fort Sumter […]
Who wrote typhoon? Joseph ConradTyphoon / AuthorJoseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he came to be regarded a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. Wikipedia When was […]
What do is information design? Information design is the practice of presenting information in a way that fosters an efficient and effective understanding of the information. The term has come to be used for a specific area of graphic design related to displaying information effectively, rather than just attractively or for artistic expression. Is information […]