37 definitions by Disco Stu
by Disco Stu September 24, 2003
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
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 08, 2004
by Disco Stu May 14, 2003
often capitlaized, it refers to a series of sci-fi RPGs produced by Ambrosia Software. All three games, Escape Velocity, EV Overide, and EV Nova, are able to be modified with files known as plugins, thus making the game way more fun. Escape Velocity and EV Overide are only for Macs. EV Nova is for both Mac and PC.
by Disco Stu September 25, 2003
by Disco Stu November 02, 2003
The standard issue rifle for the United States miliatry during World War II. It came in two models, the wildy distributed M1 Garand, and teh M1 Carbine. The M1 Garand had a clip of 8 shots, but the magazine could not be reloded unless it was completly spent.
by Disco Stu October 01, 2003

