Simplicity– Simplicity refers to purposely reducing the amount of potential variety. For example, agraphite pencil drawingis likely to exhibit some measure of unity, given the lack of color. By eliminating color, the image is simpler than it potentially could have been if color was introduced. ...
Symmetrical balance has been used in art throughout history, from classical Greek and Roman architecture to the Taj Mahal in India. One of the most famous examples of symmetrical balance is Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, which depicts a man with his arms and legs outstretched in a perfec...
In observance of the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's demise, let’s not only celebrate but also elevate and fortify the connections between Italy and China. This involves embracing the enduring elements that have united us ov...
Mostly drawing on the stuff we did with Maija here. Everything we train to do in a confrontation works under certain circumstances (OK, that’s a lie. There’s plenty of stuff that will never ever work, when I say “everything” I mean everything decent). Timing, distance, momentum, ...
Child drawing development optimization (CDDO) is a recent example of a metaheuristic algorithm. The motive for inventing this method is children’s learning behavior and cognitive development, with the golden ratio being employed to optimize the aestheti
This study investigated the visual harmony of an urban stream considering changes to the ratio of water to greenery on the riverbed. The Baxi stream, a third-order stream in Yongan City, Fujian Province, China was selected as the study site. The stream r
surroundings. Whether you’re looking to invigorate yourhome in Portland, OR, or yourapartment in Nashville, TN, this Redfin article will delve into the core principles of Feng Shui and explore how this age-old art can be applied to various areas of your home to foster balance and serenity...
i. e., violin and piano as two accompanying instruments for his avaz. Those years also marked the first experience for using western music instruments and more importantly collaboration with large orchestras. Banan’s avaz with piano or orchestra is best examples of this kind of music to the ...
11/13/10 – Satisfying, peaceful paths are those that serve us, God and all mankind, drawing us all closer in our awareness of spiritual oneness. Efforts that compete, divide and separate, or that serve one person at the expense of another, must always disappoint. ...
For each tradition, we will analyze specific examples from Su Shi’s poetry, essays, or political actions to illustrate how he incorporated its core principles into his worldview. For instance, we might examine how his Confucian beliefs informed his sense of duty and responsibility as a ...