Textiles, Carpets, and Drawing: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials and Techniques
Textiles and Carpets. FABRICS Fabrics are the media for paintings and fundamental materials for clothing, fashion, and all types of fabrics. The fabrics are going to see mainly two things: a) Yarn: The tissue is the result of several threads we can have animal origin (wool, silk), vegetable (flax, hemp, cotton) or synthetic chemicals (rayon and polyester). Animal and plant fibers require prior preparation (up to the eighteenth century these operations were not mechanized). Yarn: conversion of fibers
Read MoreGeometry Postulates and Theorems: A Comprehensive Guide
Geometry Postulates and Theorems
Postulates
1.1 Ruler Postulate
The points on a line can be matched one to one with the real numbers. The real number that corresponds to a point is the coordinate of the point. The distance between points A and B, written as AB, is the absolute value of the difference of the coordinates of A and B.
1.2 Segment Addition Postulate
If B is between A and C, then AB + BC = AC. If AB + BC = AC, then B is between A and C.
1.3 Protractor Postulate
Consider a ray OB and a point
Read MoreEnglish Vocabulary: Everyday Words and Phrases
Everyday English Vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs with “Turn”
- Turn on/Switch on the TV: Encender el televisor
- Turn off/Switch off the TV: Apagar el televisor
- Turn up the TV: Subir volumen al televisor
- Turn down the TV: Bajar volumen al televisor
- Be on: The series is on now – La serie está en marcha ahora
- Turn over to another channel: Cambiar a otro canal
Phrasal Verbs with “Give”
- Give away some money: Donar un poco de dinero
- Give back: Devolver
Phrasal Verbs with “Take”
- Take out some money: Sacar algo de dinero
- Take
Technical Drawing Guide: Understanding Projections, Sections, and Dimensioning
ITEM 1 
FORMATS
- Drawing sheets used for technical drawings.
- Special characteristics:
- Margins
- Dimensions
- Labeling table
- Orientation signs
- Centering marks
- Folding marks
- Standardized by UNE noma: 1026-2 83 PART 2.
SYSTEM
- Most common system: A-series (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, etc.)
- A0 dimensions: 1189 mm x 841 mm
- Subsequent formats obtained by halving the longest side of the previous format.
Dimension:
A0: 841 x 1189
A1: 594 x 841
A2: 420 x 594
A3: 297 x 420
A4: 210 x 297
A5: 148 x 210
A6: 105 x 148
A7: 74
Ancient Art History: A Timeline of Masterpieces
Standard of Ur
Artist: Unknown
Period: Early Dynastic
Dates: 2400-2600 BCE
Origin: Iraq
Historical Significance:
This piece is an early example of historical storytelling. It displays agriculture, trade, and the spoils of war. The Standard of Ur was found in a royal tomb.
Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
Artist: Unknown
Period: Mesopotamian
Dates: 2254-2218 BCE
Origin: Iraq
Historical Significance:
The limestone piece displays hierarchy of scale as Naram-Sin climbs a mountain to heaven after defeating his enemies.
Read MorePlastic Arts Education: A Comprehensive Guide to Image, Drawing, and Sculpture
PLASTIC PRODUCTION TO SCHOOL:
observation (q perception should be developed); any concentration (mental effort with continuous feedback) decision making (what equipment, space); release and / or self-control of emotions ( graphics first have to educate uncontrolled q); socialization habits (to work in groups and form infividual tb); cleaning habits; acceptance (and other productions).
WHAT IS AN IMAGE?
Mental images (of thought); natural images (environment, real qson) and images created (it ncessiten