TASK DEFINITION: Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.
PROBLEM: The best way to answer this question is to look at how much people spend on average on their engagement rings as compared to their wedding bands. The national average cost for an engagement ring was $5,855 in 2014. The national average cost for wedding bands were a little different, in that couples spent an average of $1,417 on the bride's band and an average of $558 on the groom's band, which adds up to an average of $1,975 for both of the wedding bands. So, if you go by the national average cost of wedding bands and engagement rings, you can expect to spend about 33.7% (or just about 1/3) of what you spent on your engagement ring on your wedding bands. The most popular engagement ring cut is the round brilliant diamond. The average woman's ring size is about 6. December is the most popular month for buying engagement rings. The idea that a man should spend 2 months salary for an engagement ring originated from De Beers marketing materials. Spend no more than $2,000 on the engagement ring Men who shelled out between $2,000-$4,000 on engagement rings were 1.3 times more likely to get divorced than men who spent between $500 and $2,000. But that doesn't mean you should just use a plastic ring you got out of a gumball machine, either. Spending less than $500 on a ring also led to higher divorce rates. Keep your wedding costs under control Spending more than $20,000 on a wedding led to divorce 3.5 times more frequently for women than for those who spent between $5,000 and $10,000. (The average cost of an American wedding is nearly $30,000, according to The Knot.) Last year, 64% of brides were involved in picking out their ring, while nearly a third helped decide the budget, according to a survey by The Knot. That could be one reason the national average spent on an engagement ring, as well as diamond carat size, or weight, have been rising. The average spent on an engagement ring grew 3% to $5,598 last year from a year earlier, according to TheKnot. That's still down from 2009's average of $5,861, however. The average carat size for the center stone is just over 1 carat. The average total carat size for engagement rings, including any diamonds on the setting, is 2 carats, Miles said. 3. So a new study about weddings that reveals the average cost of an engagement ring will be of interest, especially to those of you who might be considering ring-buying, or might have a ring bought for you in the Here are a few of them that will influence the amount you spend when it comes to engagement ring costs vs. wedding band costs: The Style of The Rings The first factor that affects the cost of your engagement ring compared to your wedding bands will be what style wedding rings you choose to go with. Cost of an Engagement Ring. Below is an informational video about how the Gemological Institute of America grades diamonds and provides consumers with unbiased diamond grading reports. A GIA diamond grading report will make you sure of your diamond's value and your diamond's quality. Antique earrings are a popular addition to a bride's big day look. Ilona Kaprovsky and Justin Veach with an image of their ring, a diamond set in platinum. 1 Ilona Kaprovsky, a 24-year-old New Yorker who works in finance, said she didn't initially think she wanted a diamond as the centerpiece of her engagement ring a lab-grown stone like a white sapphire, or even cubic zirconia, would be just fine. And here's why: 1 An engagement ring is a symbol of your love and commitment. 2 Many women have dreamed about their perfect ring for a long time, including the style, diamond shape, etc. 3 Women are the ones who wear the ring every day. In our mindsand we assume the minds of many recession-strapped Americansthe amount spent on an engagement ring should be 100% up to the person buying it. Of course, the input of the intended is always welcome, but if you aren't the person actually making the purchase, at the end of the day, it's not really up to you. Query: average cost of an engagement or wedding ring

SOLUTION: The national average cost for an engagement ring was $5,855 in 2014.

PROBLEM: It only takes hours for both latex and oil-based paints to dry, but it can take days or even weeks for paint to completely cure. As paint dries, water and solvents evaporate, leaving the pigment and other compounds to bind together and harden. When paint dries, the carrier (typically water in latex paints, a solvent in oil based paints) evaporates, allowing the paint to form a film. As the carrier evaporates, other chemicals that act as stabilizers evaporate as well. The stabilizers prevent the paint curing in the can. Tips and Hints. 1 If you're unsure if your paint is cured, find an out of the way place and press your fingernail into the paint. 2 Make sure you give your paint the right conditions to dry and cure. 3 If the temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, it's too cold for paint to dry or cure properly. 4 Quicken dry time by running box fans on fresh paint. Step 1. Allow the enamel paint to cure for a full 24 hours on the glass before applying any heat. If you prefer to slow-cure your enamel on the glassware, it can take up to 21 days. Step 2 This does not mean they are cured. Cure time is when the acrylic film is fully stable, close to its maximum durability, water resistant and less vulnerable to attack by mild solvents. This usually takes at least three days for thin applications and may take much longer (up to two weeks or more) for thick applications. Hi guys, how long does it take Urethane based single stage to cure fully. typically in the 55 to 65 degree window. Also would it be considered cured if I put some thinner on a rag and wipe. the paint lightly in a small spot and the Paint did not dissolve on contact. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. A: If you need to paint outside with latex paint when temperatures are moving up and down like a yo-yo, I suggest you use one of the latex like Duration, Resilience, or SuperPaint. These products can be applied and will cure at lower temperatures, as low as 35 F. Traditional latex-based paints need temperatures above 60 F to cure properly. The curing time of paint is dependent on a variety of factors, such as: climate, number of coats, type of paint, etc. The greatest determinant is which type of paint you use. Most paints will include the on the label how many hours it takes that paint to dry to the touch. Depending on the ventilation, oil-based paint takes about twelve hours to dry to the touch. Latex paint will feel dry in as few as three hours. However, the full curing time takes much longer. Oil-based Paints. As oil-based paint cures, the thinner evaporates and the oils seep into the pores of the surface leaving behind the binder and the pigment. How long does it take for paint to cure? How long do I need to wait before my walls are finally finished? Depending on color choice, atmospheric conditions, and other variables, latex paint may take up to 30 days for a full cure. Fresh latex paint should be allowed to cure for at least 14 days before attempting to wipe or wash the walls. It can be sensitive to water or chemicals during the curing process. Also note that lower sheens, such as flat or eggshell, will be more susceptible to moisture and chemicals even after fully cured. Hi guys, how long does it take Urethane based single stage to cure fully typically in the 55 to 65 degree window. Also would it be considered cured if I put some thinner on a rag and wipe the paint lightly in a small spot and the Paint did not dissolve on contact Any help is appreciated. Thanks. X Query: how long does it take for paint to cure

SOLUTION: Latex paint may take up to 30 days for a full cure.

PROBLEM: I believe Modern Art began just as the Impressionists were winding down. While this is an acceptable classification, strong arguments can be (and have been) made that Modern Art began at a variety of different dates. Depending on which survey course a person takes, Modern Art is said to have begun with either: 1 Romanticism, in the early 1800s, 2 Realism, in the 1830s, 3 Daguerre's announcement, in 1839, that he had invented a method for making a direct positive image, 4 The writer Baudelaire who, in 1846, called upon artists to be of their time, Vector Art Roses Illustration in Art Nouveau style. Art Nouveau has seen somewhat of a revival in the last twenty years with the rise of postmodernism design. Artists all over the world use elements of this modern art style as inspiration. Such elements include sinuous lines, floral elements, nature features and the characteristic colors. The history of modern art is also the history of the progressive loss of art's audience. Art has increasingly become the concern of the artist and the bafflement of the public.. Art is a line around your thoughts.. There is no such thing as good painting about nothing.. In the previous posts I started writing about the influence of art history on modern design and I began with the Gothic Style from the Medieval Period, which was followed by the post about the Baroque Style from the Western Art. Today's post is about another great and influential style, this time from the Modern Art Period: Art Nouveau. If you want to read more about the Modern Art, click here. When and where did the Art Nouveau style appear? Summary: 1 Ancient and modern art refers to two distinct art periods that reflect a particular period of history and human lifestyle. Both art periods have their own characteristics and means of expressing human lifestyle in that period. 2 The period of Ancient art ranges from the Paleolithic period to the Middle Ages. Video art exemplifies this, for the viewer watches the work as it is actually being made; they watch as the process unfolds. Video installation pieces combine video with sound, music, and/or other interactive components. In Nicole Cohen's Please Be Seated, viewers are asked to be active participants. For two decades, French painters and other artists studied the way light changes as you create a landscape or another scene. In Cezanne's A Modern Olympia (1873-1874), the observer sees another example of how Modern Art abandoned Realism and Naturalism in sketchy borders between forms. Modern Art Timelines give you information about the artists, movements and styles of Modernism from around 1870 to 1975. They help you to understand a century of modern art from Impressionism to Minimalism. They also list the major artists and illustrate a key work from each movement. Definition of Modern Art. Modern art is the creative world's response to the rationalist practices and perspectives of the new lives and ideas provided by the technological advances of the industrial age that caused contemporary society to manifest itself in new ways compared to the past. Here is a short overview of important modern art movements from Impressionism to Op Art. The images on this page are from Wikimedia Commons repository under the GNU Free Documentation License. Impressionism. The history of modern art started with Impressionism. It all began in Paris as a reaction to a very formal and rigid style of painting - done inside studios and set by traditional institutions like the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Query: how does modern art differ, if at all, from other periods of art

SOLUTION:
Ancient and modern art refers to two distinct art periods that reflect a particular period of history and human lifestyle. Both art periods have their own characteristics and means of expressing human lifestyle in that period.