Ancient Egyptian Art: Majesty and Eternity
Introduction
Egyptian art is defined by the Pharaohs’ desire to create timeless works that would solidify their legacy. This focus on permanence is evident in the stone used to construct their most significant buildings.
Two striking aspects of Egyptian art, developed over 3,000 years, are the anonymity of the artists and the consistent style. The focus remains on the king, the commissioner of the work, while the actual artists remain largely unknown. Furthermore, Egyptian art, with its 3,000-year
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
Communication Enhancement Systems
All possible forms of communication that enhance or supplement speech and writing. 3 classification criteria
According to the Final Objective
Alternative Communication: A communication system or code, which consists of symbols in order to replace spoken language.
Augmentative Communication: A communication system that serves to improve an existing communication.
If You Need Help or Not Another Person
- Dependent Communication: Done with the help of a person who interprets
Rodin’s Thinker & Gates of Hell: Analysis & History
The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
Location: Musée d’Orsay (cast), Rodin Museum (bronze doors)
Author: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), French sculptor renowned for psychological modeling and texture. Considered the last great sculptor of the 19th century.
Background: Rodin’s fame surged after the 1875 Bronze Age scandal and the 1880 exhibition of Saint John the Baptist. In 1880, he began The Gates of Hell, commissioned for the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. Though unfinished
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Radio Advertising
Introduction
Radio advertising serves as a reinforcement and reminder tool for large corporations like El Corte Ingles. However, it’s also a cost-effective option for small businesses advertising on local stations.
Advantages of Radio Advertising
Speed and Immediacy
Radio offers a rapid way to disseminate information. Ads can be created and aired quickly, unlike TV spots that require extensive planning. Radio’s immediacy, with news updates throughout the day, surpasses newspapers that
Read MoreStop Motion Animation: Techniques, History, and Pioneers
Stop Motion Animation Q&A
Section 1: General Knowledge (5 Answers)
First Cutout Animated Movie
El Apostol, made by Quirino Cristiani.
Two Films by J. Stuart Blackton
- The Enchanted Drawing (1900)
- Humorous Phases of Funny Faces (1906)
Films by LAIKA Studios
- Coraline (2009)
- ParaNorman (2012)
- The Boxtrolls (2014)
- Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
- Missing Link (2019)
Pioneering Use of Animated Puppets
The Lost World (1925) is recognized as the first known American film to use animated puppets.
Common Stop Motion