Tempera is the oldest known paint. Fresco is made by adding pigment to lime water and then applied to a wet plaster wall. It dries very quickly like tempera‚ so the artist must work fast. It is the media that Michelangelo used to paint the Sistine Chapel. The tempera that is used in the masterpieces is not the same as tempera paint that is used my children in school. Oil paint is made by mixing powdered pigments in oil and turpentine. It can portray many textures with shadow‚ and provides a
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MANILA: A Beautiful City The Manila tour was a very challenging and interesting experience for me‚ since I am not that familiar with those places that we have gone by. Although really very tiring‚ I had fun throughout the trip and enjoyed it so much. Our group did the tour last August 8‚ a Monday. First stop was the famous church here in Manila‚ the Quiapo church. The church is located in "old" Manila just north of the Intramuros. It is known for the Black Nazarene statue that is paraded through
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even Gettysburg‚ than that means cultural illiteracy. He goes on to say that people should not just know about their own culture‚ that they should have the knowledge of other cultures that have made a huge impact on the world‚ like‚ Apollo‚ the Sistine Chapel‚ the Inquisition and Mozart. Core knowledge is what makes up and helps us see the big picture that is our history and other people’s history as
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Italian outing was longer than the others (1769-1771) as Leopold wanted to display his son’s abilities as a performer and composer to as many new audiences as possible. While in Rome‚ Wolfgang heard Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere performed once in the Sistine Chapel. He wrote out the entire score from memory‚ returning only to correct a few minor errors. During this time Wolfgang also wrote a new opera‚ Mitridate‚ re di Ponto for the court of Milan. Other commissions followed and in subsequent trips to Italy
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Leonardo Da Vinci is arguably one of the most well-known figures of the Italian Renaissance‚ often referred to as a classical example of a “Renaissance Man.” He was a painter‚ sculptor‚ architect‚ and an inventor. He often based his work on the laws of science and nature. He was known for making sketchings of machines that were ahead of his time like helicopters and airplanes. Da Vinci designed weapons of war and was aware that such weapons could have a negative impact on nature. He engineered
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http://totallyhistory.com/arthistory/famousartists/ http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/middleages.html (bubonic plague) http://www.mrdowling.com/704renaissance.html (Renaissance definition) Renaissance topics ~Artists ~Inventions maybs ~Effects of the Renaissance Cover: title “The Renaissance Pg. 1: About the Renaissance Pg. 2 The Impact of Classical Antiquities on Renaissance Art The word “renaissance” (rebirth) refers not only to the sudden and widespread flourishing of literature and
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FILIPINO SCULPTURE Abdulmari Asia Imao‚ a native of Sulu‚ is a sculptor‚ painter‚ photographer‚ ceramist‚ documentary film maker‚ cultural researcher‚ writer‚ and articulator of Philippine Muslim art and culture. Through his works‚ the indigenous ukkil‚ sarimanok and naga motifs have been popularized and instilled in the consciousness of the Filipino nation and other peoples as original Filipino creations. His U.P. art education introduced him to Filipino masters like Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon
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The Arkansas Philanthropic Orchestra (APO): APO was founded in 2008 by a group of people who have been inspired by music and have a great love for it. Miles Fish was the leading pioneer in the founding of this Orchestra. Their goal in establishing the Orchestra was to provide professional performance opportunities for musicians‚ educational concerts for younger people and provide an after-school string program. Steven Byess is currently running the Orchestra and strives to build the community with
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The Renaissance‚ also known as the period of “rebirth” for western civilization transpired from 1350-1600. The Renaissance was a period of striving to add something that had been missing in the lives of most of western civilization on behalf of the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages were a time filled with the thoughts of Christian ideals. Everything in the Middle Ages was based upon the beliefs of Christianity. The Renaissance first began to flourish in Italy within the city-states. Florence‚ Italy
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Advantage of travelling Even if you live in a vibrant city and have an exciting job and active social life‚ nothing can replace the unique experiences traveling offers. Visiting a foreign country opens your eyes to how the rest of the world lives; many therefore return home with a new appreciation for their own country while gaining a broader worldview in the process. Remember‚ you only live once‚ so passing up a chance to travel is tantamount to passing up a life-altering experience. 1. Break
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