147 Answered Questions for the topic Art

04/28/19

Why is Anubis given a scarf in some representations?
Two links containing images of Anubis with scarf;https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis_Shrinehttps://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AnubisIn some representations Anubis wears what seems to be a scarf.... more
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04/24/19

Did any of these artists ever meet?
Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael) and Donato Bardi (Donatello) are some of the most prominent and influential artists of the Renaissance period. Three of the... more
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04/20/19

How did the development in education impact the curiosity and creativity in art in German society pre and post WWI?
I am currently researching this question; I know that the educational system focused more on science and math after the war which could have allowed for more curiosity and creativity in scientific... more
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04/19/19

Is there any "uniformity" in the arts?
By uniformity, I mean things like postulates, or presumptions. Can we talk about such a thing in the arts? For example, in poetry or literature (as of literary arts) or in visual arts?Thank you!
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04/16/19

Compare and contrast the birds in Klee's Twittering Machine and Brancusi's Bird in Space. Which is more evocative of the idea of "bird"?
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04/14/19

College Dilemma

Hi. For the sake of privacy, my name is June, however, I am 18 years old. I have a list of questions below.1. Is it useless to get a degree in graphic design or painting/drawing? 2. Is it useless... more
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04/12/19

Why would a 16th century Italian painter choose canvas over wood panel?
In the 16th century, Italian artists transitioned from painting on wooden panels to canvas. Is there a significant difference between 16th century Italian wood panel paintings and canvas paintings?... more
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04/12/19

When was the concept of "art criticism" first seen?
Today being an [art critic](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_critic) is a full time occupation for some individuals. When/where does the concept of "art criticism" first come into being?... more
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04/09/19

__ refers to the number of reproduction from a master plate
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04/04/19

Why do we find a large number of nude male characters in ancient Greek paintings and sculptures?
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04/04/19

Why anthropocentrism disappears in art during the Dark Ages?
The human being ceases to be central part of Art in Europe with the arrival of the Dark Ages, only to return with the Renaissance.What are some factors that explain that?
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04/04/19

Do busts or statues exist for all the Roman emperors until the fall of the West?
I recently visited the impressive Hall of Emperors section in the Capitoline museum in Rome. I had assumed that it would display busts of all the emperors of Rome, but in reality it was obvious... more
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04/03/19

What triggered the movement from the late archaic to the early classical/severe era?
Most art historians say the movement resulted from the Persian Wars. I've also read that the rejection of Persian ideals and culture triggered the movement into the classical style art. Does anyone... more
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03/27/19

Philosophical Positions on the Purpose and Qualities of Art?
What are some philosophical stances on art and its purpose? I know this is a broad question, but any sources or thoughts would be great.I am particularly interested in music.
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03/24/19

What is an artwork from China that expresses a clear connection to Daoism or Confucianism and explain how the philosophy/religion is represented in the artwork?
What is an artwork from China that expresses a clear connection to Daoism or Confucianism and explain how the philosophy/religion is represented in the artwork?
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03/22/19

Why am I the only one in my family with Artistic skills?
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03/19/19

How do we know baroque art depicted obese ladies because of a different ideal of beauty?
I've often heard that the obesity of women in baroque art signs that such women were the ideal of beauty. How could we know that? And how could we know it wasn't just "cultural rationalization" of... more
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03/19/19

Who are some (relatively) modern "platonists" with respect to aesthetics/philosophy of art?
I'm interested in discovering post-Enlightenment to contemporary thinkers who discuss art in terms of form and beauty, and imitation vs "true forms."Thanks!
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03/19/19

Who (name of the science) researches meaning communicated through arts?
John I. Saeed in his famous textbook defines the Semantic as "Semantics is the study of meaning communicated through language". So - what is name for the science that researches meaning as... more
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03/18/19

What's the perfect drawing device?
I need the perfect tablet for me. I would like for it to be a digital drawing tablet with a screen. Cheap, Medium sized, and portable. It doesn't matter if its a tablet or a computer or a device... more
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12/11/18

Polystyrene pseudo plastic?
I’m asking this question for an artistic project I’m working on. After polystyrene has dissolved in acetone, how firm and heavy is the resulting pseudo plastic after it hardens?
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07/17/18

Expressionism focuses on:
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04/07/18

Who signed there paintings Dahl
Who signed there paintings with simply Dahl? And painted abstract.
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03/01/18

Art appreciation question
I was asked this question based on Fra Angelico's "Annunciation" painting and I am unsure how to answer:"Fra Angelico created a setting for the Annunciation that was very similar to the... more
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02/23/18

What art project can I do that represents women abuse and self discovery?
Hello everyone :) I need some inspiration for my project. I have to construct a project that analyzes the book "Their Eyes Were Watching God". But in summary of the book, the message portrayed in... more
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