37 definitions by Disco Stu
A style of art, popular in Europe from the late 12th century to the early 16th century. It is also known as the International Style. Gothic art is mainly remembered in architecture. It was created by Abbot Sugert (Shu-ger). He planed to renovate the Cathedral of St. Denis, outside of Paris. Other famous gothic cathedrals include: Notre Dame, Chartres, Milan, and Pisa. The "Leaning Tower of Pisa" is actually the bell tower for that cathedral.
Gothic sculpture became more realistic, however, the forms tended to be elongated.
Gothic painting, like sculpture, had elongated forms, and was quite realistic. However, the artists failed to grasp vanishing point perspective. The most famous Gothic painter was Giotto.
Gothic sculpture became more realistic, however, the forms tended to be elongated.
Gothic painting, like sculpture, had elongated forms, and was quite realistic. However, the artists failed to grasp vanishing point perspective. The most famous Gothic painter was Giotto.
by Disco Stu October 15, 2003
Unidentified Flying Object. Has evolved from a simple military classification to a word synonomous with aliens, Roswell, conspiracy theories, and general paranormal nuts.
by Disco Stu December 8, 2004
1. A phrase used by Hillary Clinton to describe the Republican/conservative forces supposedly conspiring against her to ruin the political and personal aspirations of her and her husband, Bill Clinton. Ironically, this gave birth to a new definition (see below).
2. A fictional, generalized club conservatives half-jokingly say they belong to, in order to symbolize disdain for Hillary Clinton and liberals in general.
Also known as the VRWC.
2. A fictional, generalized club conservatives half-jokingly say they belong to, in order to symbolize disdain for Hillary Clinton and liberals in general.
Also known as the VRWC.
1. This is a Vast Right Wing Conspiracy against me and my husband.
2. Of course I'm a member of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy. Isn't everybody?
2. Of course I'm a member of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy. Isn't everybody?
by Disco Stu December 8, 2004
One of the coolest characters in The Simpsons. He is perenially traped in the '70s during the height of disco.
by Disco Stu September 25, 2003
A guy known for his kind, sensitive, caring personality rather than his good looks and charm. Usually a bit of a geek or nerd, the guy next door is the guy who is a really good friend to girls, but who never gets a romantic relationship with said "girl friends". Usually is very shy and reserved.
1. He's kind of the guy next door; he's a great friend, but I just can't picture something happening with us.
2. Me.
2. Me.
by Disco Stu December 9, 2004
An incredibly undesirable female.
by Disco Stu December 31, 2004
The oldest religous texts in the world. They are belived to have been composed by a group of Indo-European nomads, named the Aryans. For most of their history they were oraly transmited, only being writen down somtime around 300 BCE. They are the devine scriptures for all Hindus.
by Disco Stu October 3, 2003