The architecture of Philadelphia is a mix of historic and modern styles that reflect the city’s history. The first European settlements appeared within the present day borders of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 17th century with most structures being built from logs. By the 18th century brick structures had become common.…
Inter-dimensional Art is a form of Visionary Art, which seeks to represent or explore transcendent experience. It highlights the nexus between the sublime and the existential and contains elements of the metaphysical, and often qualities associated with altered states of consciousness. Inter-dimensional art is an essentially pictorial or graphic art…
Brutalism is an architectural style that spawned from the modernist architectural movement and which flourished from the 1950s to the 1970s. The following list provides numerous examples of this architectural style worldwide. List of notable brutalist structures 1930s Hilversum Town Hall, Hilversum, The Netherlands (Dudok, 1931) 1950s Unité d’Habitation de…
Education in Azerbaijan is regulated by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan Republic, general secondary school education of three levels – primary, secondary and high school education in secondary education consists of six years of age begins. General secondary education is based on relevant curricula ( curriculum I). The…
The oldest space within the entire architectural complex, this is a charming environment that lends itself well to enhancing the Museum’s historical textile collections. These are displayed on rotation, presenting new content from time to time. Therefore, presenting the public with many opportunities in which to deepen their understanding of…
Fashion in the period 1700–1750 in European and European-influenced countries is characterized by a widening silhouette for both men and women following the tall, narrow look of the 1680s and 90s. Wigs remained essential for men of substance, and were often white; natural hair was powdered to achieve the fashionable…
The 26th edition of the Biennale des Antiquaires, the premier showcase of art and antiques featuring treasures from the world’s greatest dealers, opens its doors from September 13 to 23, 2012 at the Grand Palais. The Biennale des Antiquaires, which since the 1950s has guaranteed the influence of the antiques…
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate visitors, fans, players, and scholars by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the game of chess and its continuing cultural and artistic significance. The WCHOF opened September 9, 2011, in Saint Louis’ vibrant Central West…
A cultural landscape, as defined by the World Heritage Committee, is the “cultural properties represent the combined works of nature and of man”. Definitions In the scientific literature of the geosciences and biosciences, as well as in writings from state planning and nature conservation, the term “cultural landscape” is used…
Shape grammars in computation are a specific class of production systems that generate geometric shapes. Typically, shapes are 2- or 3-dimensional, thus shape grammars are a way to study 2- and 3-dimensional languages. The foundation of shape grammars has been defined in a seminal article by George Stiny and James…
The architecture of South Africa mirrors the vast ethnic and cultural diversity of the country and its historical colonial period. In addition, influences from other distant countries have contributed to the variety of the South African architectural landscape. Herbert Baker, among the country’s most influential architects, designed the Union Buildings…
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park hosting the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park is located in northwestern New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington, in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash. Containing the most sweeping…
In colorimetry, whiteness is the degree to which a surface is white. An example of its use might be to quantitatively compare two pieces of paper which appear white viewed individually, but not when juxtaposed. The International Commission on Illumination describes it in the following terms: To promote uniformity of…
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (Hindi: गांधी सागर अभयारण्य) is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the northern boundary of Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is spread over an area of 368.62 km2 (142.32 sq mi) adjoining Rajasthan state in India. It was notified in 1974 and more area…
Peak oil is the theorized point in time when the maximum rate of extraction of petroleum is reached, after which it is expected to enter terminal decline. Peak oil theory is based on the observed rise, peak, fall, and depletion of aggregate production rate in oil fields over time. It…
Lunar tourism may be possible in the future if trips to the Moon are made available to a private audience. Some space tourism startup companies are planning to offer tourism on or around the Moon, and estimate this to be possible sometime between 2018 and 2043. Companies Space tourism companies…
Guangling tide exhibition for the general history of the exhibition, highlighting the theme, creative design, information dissemination clear, accurate display language, spatial processing rich and logical and logical, for the Chinese local museum to explore a basic display of a new style of thinking. Located in Yangzhou, east of the…
The 6th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, last from November 7-9, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). More than 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions take part in the fair, showcase a wide variety of wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages, along with wine…
Azerbaijan occupies the 39th place among 148 countries on competitiveness indicators in the field of tourism in the world. On the account of having rich oil resources, the country itself contributes to the amplification of the worldwide economy. According to the report prepared by the World Travel and Tourism Council,…
Philosophy path, a small diameter along the Suimizu, which was conceived by philosopher Ikutaro Nishida, showing the atmosphere of the four seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn. It is a small diameter along the canal named after Ikutaro Nishida, a philosopher and professor at Kyoto…
The Place d’Italie area is the reflection of a new young and accessible Paris. Eclectic and bubbling with culture, it reveals multiple facets. Cosmopolitan, resolutely innovative and dynamic, but also popular. The Place d’Italie is like a large roundabout or intersection in Paris, which has become a major traffic and…
Vegetable oil can be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engines and in heating oil burners. When vegetable oil is used directly as a fuel, in either modified or unmodified equipment, it is referred to as straight vegetable oil (SVO) or pure plant oil (PPO). Conventional diesel engines can…
AC/E is an agency that orchestrates public support for the promotion of culture, both in Spain and overseas. Its aims include promoting Spain’s rich and plural artistic legacy and fostering the internationalisation of its most contemporary creative and culture sector. From historical heritage to emerging creation, AC/E strives to give…
A colored pencil is an art medium constructed of a narrow, pigmented core encased in a wooden cylindrical case. Unlike graphite and charcoal pencils, colored pencils’ cores are wax- or oil-based and contain varying proportions of pigments, additives, and binding agents. Water-soluble (watercolor) pencils and pastel pencils are also manufactured…
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Architecture of Philadelphia
The architecture of Philadelphia is a mix of historic and modern styles that reflect the city’s history. The first European settlements appeared within the present day borders of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 17th century with most structures being built from logs. By the 18th century brick structures had become common.…
Read moreInter-dimensional art
Inter-dimensional Art is a form of Visionary Art, which seeks to represent or explore transcendent experience. It highlights the nexus between the sublime and the existential and contains elements of the metaphysical, and often qualities associated with altered states of consciousness. Inter-dimensional art is an essentially pictorial or graphic art…
Read moreList of brutalist structures
Brutalism is an architectural style that spawned from the modernist architectural movement and which flourished from the 1950s to the 1970s. The following list provides numerous examples of this architectural style worldwide. List of notable brutalist structures 1930s Hilversum Town Hall, Hilversum, The Netherlands (Dudok, 1931) 1950s Unité d’Habitation de…
Read moreEducation in Azerbaijan
Education in Azerbaijan is regulated by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan Republic, general secondary school education of three levels – primary, secondary and high school education in secondary education consists of six years of age begins. General secondary education is based on relevant curricula ( curriculum I). The…
Read moreRoom of Historical Textiles, Italy Textile Museum
The oldest space within the entire architectural complex, this is a charming environment that lends itself well to enhancing the Museum’s historical textile collections. These are displayed on rotation, presenting new content from time to time. Therefore, presenting the public with many opportunities in which to deepen their understanding of…
Read moreMen’s fashion in Western Europe in 1700–1750
Fashion in the period 1700–1750 in European and European-influenced countries is characterized by a widening silhouette for both men and women following the tall, narrow look of the 1680s and 90s. Wigs remained essential for men of substance, and were often white; natural hair was powdered to achieve the fashionable…
Read moreLook back of Biennale des Antiquaires 2012, Paris, France
The 26th edition of the Biennale des Antiquaires, the premier showcase of art and antiques featuring treasures from the world’s greatest dealers, opens its doors from September 13 to 23, 2012 at the Grand Palais. The Biennale des Antiquaires, which since the 1950s has guaranteed the influence of the antiques…
Read moreWorld Chess Hall of Fame, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate visitors, fans, players, and scholars by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the game of chess and its continuing cultural and artistic significance. The WCHOF opened September 9, 2011, in Saint Louis’ vibrant Central West…
Read moreCultural landscape
A cultural landscape, as defined by the World Heritage Committee, is the “cultural properties represent the combined works of nature and of man”. Definitions In the scientific literature of the geosciences and biosciences, as well as in writings from state planning and nature conservation, the term “cultural landscape” is used…
Read moreShape grammar
Shape grammars in computation are a specific class of production systems that generate geometric shapes. Typically, shapes are 2- or 3-dimensional, thus shape grammars are a way to study 2- and 3-dimensional languages. The foundation of shape grammars has been defined in a seminal article by George Stiny and James…
Read moreArchitecture of South Africa
The architecture of South Africa mirrors the vast ethnic and cultural diversity of the country and its historical colonial period. In addition, influences from other distant countries have contributed to the variety of the South African architectural landscape. Herbert Baker, among the country’s most influential architects, designed the Union Buildings…
Read moreChaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico, United States
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park hosting the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park is located in northwestern New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington, in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash. Containing the most sweeping…
Read moreWhiteness
In colorimetry, whiteness is the degree to which a surface is white. An example of its use might be to quantitatively compare two pieces of paper which appear white viewed individually, but not when juxtaposed. The International Commission on Illumination describes it in the following terms: To promote uniformity of…
Read moreGandhi Sagar Sanctuary
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (Hindi: गांधी सागर अभयारण्य) is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the northern boundary of Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is spread over an area of 368.62 km2 (142.32 sq mi) adjoining Rajasthan state in India. It was notified in 1974 and more area…
Read morePeak oil
Peak oil is the theorized point in time when the maximum rate of extraction of petroleum is reached, after which it is expected to enter terminal decline. Peak oil theory is based on the observed rise, peak, fall, and depletion of aggregate production rate in oil fields over time. It…
Read moreTourism on the Moon
Lunar tourism may be possible in the future if trips to the Moon are made available to a private audience. Some space tourism startup companies are planning to offer tourism on or around the Moon, and estimate this to be possible sometime between 2018 and 2043. Companies Space tourism companies…
Read moreGuangling tide, Yangzhou city history, Yangzhou Museum
Guangling tide exhibition for the general history of the exhibition, highlighting the theme, creative design, information dissemination clear, accurate display language, spatial processing rich and logical and logical, for the Chinese local museum to explore a basic display of a new style of thinking. Located in Yangzhou, east of the…
Read moreHong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2013, China
The 6th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, last from November 7-9, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). More than 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions take part in the fair, showcase a wide variety of wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages, along with wine…
Read moreTourism in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan occupies the 39th place among 148 countries on competitiveness indicators in the field of tourism in the world. On the account of having rich oil resources, the country itself contributes to the amplification of the worldwide economy. According to the report prepared by the World Travel and Tourism Council,…
Read morePhilosophy Road and Okazaki Area, Kyoto Sightseeing Route, Japan
Philosophy path, a small diameter along the Suimizu, which was conceived by philosopher Ikutaro Nishida, showing the atmosphere of the four seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn. It is a small diameter along the canal named after Ikutaro Nishida, a philosopher and professor at Kyoto…
Read moreGuide Tour of the area around Place d’Italie,Paris, France
The Place d’Italie area is the reflection of a new young and accessible Paris. Eclectic and bubbling with culture, it reveals multiple facets. Cosmopolitan, resolutely innovative and dynamic, but also popular. The Place d’Italie is like a large roundabout or intersection in Paris, which has become a major traffic and…
Read moreVegetable oil fuel
Vegetable oil can be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engines and in heating oil burners. When vegetable oil is used directly as a fuel, in either modified or unmodified equipment, it is referred to as straight vegetable oil (SVO) or pure plant oil (PPO). Conventional diesel engines can…
Read moreSpanish Cultural Action, AC/E, Madrid, Spain
AC/E is an agency that orchestrates public support for the promotion of culture, both in Spain and overseas. Its aims include promoting Spain’s rich and plural artistic legacy and fostering the internationalisation of its most contemporary creative and culture sector. From historical heritage to emerging creation, AC/E strives to give…
Read moreColored Pencil
A colored pencil is an art medium constructed of a narrow, pigmented core encased in a wooden cylindrical case. Unlike graphite and charcoal pencils, colored pencils’ cores are wax- or oil-based and contain varying proportions of pigments, additives, and binding agents. Water-soluble (watercolor) pencils and pastel pencils are also manufactured…
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