However, early Netherlandish painting in the 15th century was the first to make oil the usual painting medium, and explore the use of layers and glazes, followed by the rest of Northern Europe, and only then Italy.
An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176. (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
The Confederate flag flying outside of South Carolinaâs statehouse has sparked debate across the nation following the brutal shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. At the center of much of the fervor is what the flag stands for. For some, the flag is a symbol for a shared Southern heritage. For others, the flag is linked to the Confederate War Memorial, which sits next to it and honors fallen Confederate soldiers.