Although oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western Afghanistan sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries, it did not gain popularity until the 15th century.
Definition of distinction - a difference or contrast between similar things or people, excellence that sets someone or something apart from others Definition of distinction - a difference or contrast between similar things or people, excellence that sets someone or something apart from others dictionary thesaurus
Graduation with Distinction. Distinction at graduation (policy 88-00) is awarded to baccalaureate degree candidates with: at least 60 credits (30 credits for associate degree candidates) earned at Penn State; minimum of a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average; are in the top 12% of a college's graduating class * The distinction table is created in September for the coming fall, spring semesters and summer session, based on the grade-point average information of previous graduates.