Answer:
Cuneiform.
Explanation:
The system of Sumerian writing where the symbols are created using a series of wedge-shaped parts is known as cuneiform. The system of writing is so complex that nearly 90% of uncovered texts written in cuneiform are indecipherable.
Answer:
The appeal of landscapes to Japanese artists was that they found peace in looking at such a landscape as a cherry blossom tree or a river flowing over rocks. When Japanese artists painted landscapes they where trying to find peace within themselves and hoping they could help others achieve peace as well.
Explanation:
Elements of Art:
Line: Helps create shapes. Also known as moving point. Vary in thickness, direction, and length. One-dimensional. Abstract, descriptive, implied.
Shape: Flat, enclosed areas (with length and height). Two-dimensional. Geometric or organic.
Color: There are primary colors, secondary colors, etc. (different kinds of color schemes). Hue is the name of a color. Saturated/Intensity-- (ex: dull or faint. bright or strong).
Value: lightness (adding tint) or darkness (adding shade) of a hue. In between/middle is the area of grayness.
Form: Three-dimensional. Height, width, and depth. Can also be free flowing.
Texture: The surface quality (of an object). There is actual texture and implied texture.
Space: Helps give the illusion of depth. Positive and negative areas are defined.
Opera Form: Opéra buffa
When was it popular?- 18th century
What were the major characteristics of this form?- it was used for Italian comic operas
What specifically makes this form of opera unique or different form other forms? - Most operas were supposed to be serious, while Opera buffa was entertaining musical comedy
Which major composers wrote this type of opera?- Vinci, Mozart, Rossini, Duni