Arts & Humanities - 10 December 2007

What Spanish exploration success prompted the King of Portugal to fund the search for India?

i've been searching for this a while and my brain is fried...x_x

2007-12-10 05:13:43 · 2 answers · asked by sand_illusions 4 in History

i love to read, but it seems i have outread all of the library's romance books. i have been searching the web, but i can't seem to cross one i like. i'm ok with graphic books, but not to graphic. any suggestions?

2007-12-10 05:13:35 · 8 answers · asked by sara 1 in Books & Authors

Im a shy person so it takes me awhile to loosen up to people. So taking portrait pics of someone you JUST met is difficult for both me and my subject. What are some Good Icebreaking techniques
1) for me to feel more comfortable, take away some of my nervousness???
2) put the subject at ease in front of the camera to get that "natural" feeling in there pose???

2007-12-10 05:11:03 · 5 answers · asked by loser 2 in Photography

I originally wanted to get a major in English Education and a minor in theatre, but I have recently rediscovered my love for theatre. I want to make it my major, but I don't know if I could make a decent living with it.

The reason I wanted an English Education major was because it was something I could fall back on, but now I don't want to bother with it.

2007-12-10 05:07:38 · 0 answers · asked by tui717 2 in Theater & Acting

I have a natural eye for photography. I have been asked to do some professional work. I am getting ready to make a camera and lens purchase. However, I lack in basic photography terminology and knowledge. An "eye" is great, but I need some education. Terms, lighting, and everything else to boot. lol.

2007-12-10 05:05:41 · 3 answers · asked by AK 2 in Photography

My teacher told me about Humanism, art, and scholarship in 15th century Italy but failed to explain how Humanism helped to shape art and scholarship. Anyone know?

2007-12-10 05:05:20 · 2 answers · asked by Jsings 1 in History

i need help for a project at school and i would greatly appriciate all of the help....thnks in advanve (i need to know how the instrument works)

2007-12-10 05:05:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

the autonomous self?

2007-12-10 05:04:38 · 1 answers · asked by MightyMouse111 2 in Philosophy

2007-12-10 05:01:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

Can anybody give me some excersies that you can do with your subject to loosen them up or make them more comfortabl infront of the camera... Scenario; I was talking pictures (nude) once of a friend of mine and she was relly nervous , I became really nervous as well (hot naked girl), im not a profesinoal, and I became really frustrated because I felt as soon as she took her cloths off she became really tense, i thaught that being the photog it was my responsability to lighten the mood or make her feel comfortable... anyways the pictures turned out horrible, so im wondering what other people do??? I let her take some pics of me, so the camera didnt feel so forieng and we made animal noises, like if you were a barn animal what noise would you make... what are some excersises that you do with your subjects???

2007-12-10 05:00:10 · 4 answers · asked by loser 2 in Photography

I'm looking for a good book to read

2007-12-10 04:58:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Don't Get Aggravated...


If the dinosaur tracks
In the backyard aren't
Deep enough to
Wash the dog in...

First, it has to rain
REAL hard...
Where's your dog?

Elysabeth Faslund...Poemhunter

Note: a few bad problems are taking my time right now....thought I'd give you all a little humor...now back to the problems....I'll be back full-force, soon!!

2007-12-10 04:54:41 · 26 answers · asked by Elysabeth 7 in Poetry

i am painting on canvas, and i want to back it up with gesso, but wow. that stuff is waaay expensive. is there an alternative to it? could i just use some sort of clear acrylic instead? i am going to be using acrylic to paint. thanks!

2007-12-10 04:45:17 · 5 answers · asked by the_wun_hu_nose 2 in Painting

i need a definition or any web site can give me a deffinition or explian this art

2007-12-10 04:44:35 · 2 answers · asked by Happy 1 in Other - Visual Arts

I just wrote this poem, but have no idea what title to use. Any ideas?

Poem#1

"Would I cry for him, if he were to die?
I think not
It is his fault I am broken
Crushed to a million
Billion
Tiny pieces of glass.
Neveragain to be put back again. {and I know neveragain has a space in the middle, I just wrote it like that 'cos it seems better.}
Broken forever
Forevermore.
Therefore, for you: I'll not mourn
For you I'll not cry
For you I'll not wish to come back to life
You caused naught but pain
Death is wise to welcome you
He is waiting, you know.
Waiting
For
You.

Amen."

So that was my poem. Any ideas? Thanks!

2007-12-10 04:43:59 · 7 answers · asked by Mnemosyne 3 in Poetry

I am a fan of Canon. I would prefer to know about that brand.

Thanks (:

2007-12-10 04:41:52 · 5 answers · asked by AK 2 in Photography

I've had a photoblog for a few months and I know I've had about 10,000 hits or so, but just 2 comments. I know people rarely leave comments on photoblogs (unless maybe they're your friends). Does anyone have an idea where I could post requests for comments for example, by announcing it on a forum or group without seeming pushy? I noticed that the national Magazine "MAXIM'S" has a photoblog and even they rarely get comments.

2007-12-10 04:33:42 · 1 answers · asked by holacarinados 4 in Photography

2007-12-10 04:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by krazykair 2 in Other - Visual Arts

2007-12-10 04:31:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

There was an article on an artist(I believe japanese). The best way I can describe it is pop-modern

2007-12-10 04:30:49 · 1 answers · asked by tabitha_an2 1 in Painting

I need a brief short explanation about the peasant revolt.. really short// like 2-3 lines maybe..

2007-12-10 04:28:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

what ethnic groups were "enemy aliens" in Canada

2007-12-10 04:27:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-12-10 04:24:14 · 5 answers · asked by sierra 2 in History

2007-12-10 04:21:25 · 14 answers · asked by citizen high 6 in History

2007-12-10 04:21:17 · 5 answers · asked by shakespearesghost 5 in Philosophy

- For over 50 years since 1949, on the night marking the anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's birth, a mysterious man-in-black has entered the cemetery where the master of the macabre lies buried, and, making his way through the dark shadows to Poe's grave, he places a partial bottle of expensive French cognac and three blood-red roses there, presumably as tokens of admiration and in tribute to the great author. This ritual completed, he then slips away into the night as quietly and as mysteriously as he came.
- The true meaning of the Poe Toaster's ritual and exactly what message is implied by the items left behind remains unexplained: the meaning of the French cognac is not completely clear as references to cognac did not appear as a prominent feature in Poe's works.

2007-12-10 04:20:14 · 4 answers · asked by ari-pup 7 in Books & Authors

for an Drama project i am studying dreams and how the mind interpritates things it has seen and for this i need to be able to copy someones face multiple times professional like how they did in jackass the movie if anyone has seen that, if someone could tell me that would be fantastic.

2007-12-10 04:19:02 · 2 answers · asked by Memorex 1 in Theater & Acting

Was Cain innocent by using his god given free will? Forget about telling me you do not believe in the Bible. This is a question of human principle. With or without a god. I use "god" because no one has come up with a better word.

2007-12-10 04:16:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I don't think anything rhymes with orange,
But if it did, I'd write a rhyme.

2007-12-10 04:14:09 · 3 answers · asked by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 in Poetry

why did marco polo become an explorer?

i can't find teh answer....anywhere...o.o

2007-12-10 04:12:56 · 2 answers · asked by sand_illusions 4 in History