When visitors enter the Church of the Madre Deus Convent, they are amazed by the lavish decoration, which makes the convent a fine example of Portuguese Baroque in all its splendour. All available space seems to be decorated by azulejo, gilded carving or paintings. Although the church was built by…
The history of Asian art or Eastern art, includes a vast range of influences from various cultures and religions. Developments in Asian art historically parallel those in Western art, in general a few centuries earlier. Chinese art, Indian art, Korean art, Japanese art, each had significant influence on Western art,…
PT.Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko [Persero] is the National Authority Agency responsible for the protection and conservation of the Borobudur Prambanan UNESCO World Culture Heritage and archaeological parks, the preservation of their histories and cultural heritage as well as the development and promotion of the UNESCO World…
Yvoire is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the canton of Sciez in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Yvoire, a medieval town from the 14th century is located on the French shore of Lake Geneva. National flower winner, member of the prestigious Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of…
Lithography is a method of printing originally based on the immiscibility of oil and water. The printing is from a stone (lithographic limestone) or a metal plate with a smooth surface. It was invented in 1796 by German author and actor Alois Senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical…
The preservation of fabric fibers and leathers allows for insights into the attire of ancient societies. The clothing used in the ancient world reflects the technologies that these peoples mastered. In many cultures, clothing indicated the social status of various members of society. The development of attire and fashion is…
Agritourism means travel organized around farming, small-scale food production or animal husbandry. Visiting a working farm or ranch for the purpose of enjoyment and education are key parts of this often rural experience. Farmer’s markets, wine tourism, cider houses and corn mazes all constitute examples of agritourism. Travelers who participate…
“Life Planet” interprets today’s Earth as the result of the interaction between the chemical and physical environment of the planet and living things. Rivers, mountains and oceans are inextricably linked to the organisms that inhabit them and together form a global ecosystem that regulates the conditions on the planet. This…
Günther Förg (born December 5, 1952 in Füssen, December 5th 2013 in Freiburg im Breisgau Germany) was a prominent German painter, graphic designer, sculptor and photographer. His abstract style was influenced by American abstract painting. Günther Förg was particularly impressed by the architecture that shaped his entire work. In particular,…
Russian uzorochie (Russian: Русское узорочье) or Ouzorotché style (Russian: московское узорочье) is an architectural style that was formed in the 17th century on the territory of the Russian state, characterized by intricate forms, an abundance of decor, the complexity of composition and the picturesque silhouette. History There is no unequivocal…
Seok Juseon Memorial Museum will continue to create high-quality exhibitions, educational programs and researches. Such endeavors will lead us to perform an important role as a multiple cultural place. All this, as well as Seok Juseon Memorial Museum pledges to progressively take a great leap to a world-class university museum…
Monaco is a principality located along the Mediterranean Sea, on the Côte d’Azur, halfway between Nice and the Italian border. Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world, after the Vatican. The climate of Monaco is Mediterranean and humid subtropical with mild and humid winters and hot summers…
The Johann Albrecht style is named after Duke Johann Albrecht I Mecklenburg special form of Renaissance architecture, which was (re) discovered in the course of historicism in the 19th century or further developed as a new tradition and as a regional neo-renaissance building style Bloom experienced. History In the course…
Modern Art Oxford presents the first major survey exhibition by British artist Lubaina Himid. One of the pioneers of the British Black Arts Movement, Himid first came to prominence in the 1980s when she began organising exhibitions of work by her peers, whom she felt were under-represented in the contemporary…
Ca’ Rezzonico is a palazzo on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice, Italy. It is a particularly notable example of the 18th century Venetian baroque and rococo architecture and interior decoration, and displays paintings by the leading Venetian painters of the period, including Francesco Guardi and Giambattista…
Dream art is any form of art directly based on material from dreams, or which employs dream-like imagery. Some dream art works revolved around the scenes of dreams, other works focus on the philosophical debate between dreams and reality. The visual nature of dreams is generally highly phantasmagoric; that is,…
Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE is the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) signature international fashion fair. This year’s event feature more than 200 international brands over multiple catwalks, engaging fashion forums with industry professionals, insightful talks by esteemed guests, and more. With a mission to promote Hong Kong’s young…
It can be said that the aesthetic sense and culture cultivated by Japanese people attract attention and that new values have been found there. Meanwhile, since modern times when Western culture entered, dandy men who wear themselves in western clothing and women dressing in top mode were always attracting attention…
The rainbow effect is also commonly seen near waterfalls or fountains. In addition, the effect can be artificially created by dispersing water droplets into the air during a sunny day. Rarely, a moonbow, lunar rainbow or nighttime rainbow, can be seen on strongly moonlit nights. As human visual perception for…
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (also known as Fenway Court) is a museum in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections. located within walking distance of the Museum of Fine…
Kuda Caves are located in the small village of Kuda, on the eastern side of the north shore of Murud-Janjira in south Konkan, India. These fifteen Buddhist caves are small, simple, and were excavated in first century B.C. The verandah of Chaitya has several reliefs of the Buddha, carved with…
In the middle of the 6th century, Baekje brought Buddha, Buddha, Zen and Buddha from Baekje during the Emperor Ming Ming emperor, and after a while, various engineers related to Buddhist temples and art from Baekje came to Japan. Japan’s culture has made great strides with the acceptance of Buddhism,…
Watercolor (American English) or watercolour (British English), also aquarelle (French), is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork. Aquarelles painted with water-soluble colored ink instead of modern water colors are called…
Women asserting their right to protect the environment – forests, water, land – they live and work in. Perhaps the first time that the collective involvement of women was noticed in an environmental campaign was in the seventies, during what came to be known as the Chipko campaign. During this…
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Church of the Mother of God, National Tile Museum of Portugal
When visitors enter the Church of the Madre Deus Convent, they are amazed by the lavish decoration, which makes the convent a fine example of Portuguese Baroque in all its splendour. All available space seems to be decorated by azulejo, gilded carving or paintings. Although the church was built by…
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The history of Asian art or Eastern art, includes a vast range of influences from various cultures and religions. Developments in Asian art historically parallel those in Western art, in general a few centuries earlier. Chinese art, Indian art, Korean art, Japanese art, each had significant influence on Western art,…
Read moreBorobudur, Prambanan dan Ratu Boko, Indonesia
PT.Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko [Persero] is the National Authority Agency responsible for the protection and conservation of the Borobudur Prambanan UNESCO World Culture Heritage and archaeological parks, the preservation of their histories and cultural heritage as well as the development and promotion of the UNESCO World…
Read moreYvoire, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Yvoire is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the canton of Sciez in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Yvoire, a medieval town from the 14th century is located on the French shore of Lake Geneva. National flower winner, member of the prestigious Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of…
Read moreLithography
Lithography is a method of printing originally based on the immiscibility of oil and water. The printing is from a stone (lithographic limestone) or a metal plate with a smooth surface. It was invented in 1796 by German author and actor Alois Senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical…
Read moreClothing in the ancient world
The preservation of fabric fibers and leathers allows for insights into the attire of ancient societies. The clothing used in the ancient world reflects the technologies that these peoples mastered. In many cultures, clothing indicated the social status of various members of society. The development of attire and fashion is…
Read moreAgritourism guide
Agritourism means travel organized around farming, small-scale food production or animal husbandry. Visiting a working farm or ranch for the purpose of enjoyment and education are key parts of this often rural experience. Farmer’s markets, wine tourism, cider houses and corn mazes all constitute examples of agritourism. Travelers who participate…
Read moreLife Planet, Natural Science Museum of Barcelona
“Life Planet” interprets today’s Earth as the result of the interaction between the chemical and physical environment of the planet and living things. Rivers, mountains and oceans are inextricably linked to the organisms that inhabit them and together form a global ecosystem that regulates the conditions on the planet. This…
Read moreGünther Förg
Günther Förg (born December 5, 1952 in Füssen, December 5th 2013 in Freiburg im Breisgau Germany) was a prominent German painter, graphic designer, sculptor and photographer. His abstract style was influenced by American abstract painting. Günther Förg was particularly impressed by the architecture that shaped his entire work. In particular,…
Read moreRussian uzoroch’e
Russian uzorochie (Russian: Русское узорочье) or Ouzorotché style (Russian: московское узорочье) is an architectural style that was formed in the 17th century on the territory of the Russian state, characterized by intricate forms, an abundance of decor, the complexity of composition and the picturesque silhouette. History There is no unequivocal…
Read moreSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University, Yongin-si, South Korea
Seok Juseon Memorial Museum will continue to create high-quality exhibitions, educational programs and researches. Such endeavors will lead us to perform an important role as a multiple cultural place. All this, as well as Seok Juseon Memorial Museum pledges to progressively take a great leap to a world-class university museum…
Read morePorts in Monaco, French Riviera
Monaco is a principality located along the Mediterranean Sea, on the Côte d’Azur, halfway between Nice and the Italian border. Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world, after the Vatican. The climate of Monaco is Mediterranean and humid subtropical with mild and humid winters and hot summers…
Read moreJohann-Albrecht-style
The Johann Albrecht style is named after Duke Johann Albrecht I Mecklenburg special form of Renaissance architecture, which was (re) discovered in the course of historicism in the 19th century or further developed as a new tradition and as a regional neo-renaissance building style Bloom experienced. History In the course…
Read moreLubaina Himid: Invisible Strategies, Modern Art Oxford
Modern Art Oxford presents the first major survey exhibition by British artist Lubaina Himid. One of the pioneers of the British Black Arts Movement, Himid first came to prominence in the 1980s when she began organising exhibitions of work by her peers, whom she felt were under-represented in the contemporary…
Read moreSouth side Rooms on the Second Floor, Ca’ Rezzonico
Ca’ Rezzonico is a palazzo on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice, Italy. It is a particularly notable example of the 18th century Venetian baroque and rococo architecture and interior decoration, and displays paintings by the leading Venetian painters of the period, including Francesco Guardi and Giambattista…
Read moreDream art
Dream art is any form of art directly based on material from dreams, or which employs dream-like imagery. Some dream art works revolved around the scenes of dreams, other works focus on the philosophical debate between dreams and reality. The visual nature of dreams is generally highly phantasmagoric; that is,…
Read moreHong Kong CENTRESTAGE 2018 FASHIONALLY Designers’ Collection, China
Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE is the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) signature international fashion fair. This year’s event feature more than 200 international brands over multiple catwalks, engaging fashion forums with industry professionals, insightful talks by esteemed guests, and more. With a mission to promote Hong Kong’s young…
Read moreUkiyoe’s painting of beauty, Yamatane Museum of Art
It can be said that the aesthetic sense and culture cultivated by Japanese people attract attention and that new values have been found there. Meanwhile, since modern times when Western culture entered, dandy men who wear themselves in western clothing and women dressing in top mode were always attracting attention…
Read moreColors of the rainbow
The rainbow effect is also commonly seen near waterfalls or fountains. In addition, the effect can be artificially created by dispersing water droplets into the air during a sunny day. Rarely, a moonbow, lunar rainbow or nighttime rainbow, can be seen on strongly moonlit nights. As human visual perception for…
Read moreIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, United States
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (also known as Fenway Court) is a museum in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections. located within walking distance of the Museum of Fine…
Read moreKuda Caves
Kuda Caves are located in the small village of Kuda, on the eastern side of the north shore of Murud-Janjira in south Konkan, India. These fifteen Buddhist caves are small, simple, and were excavated in first century B.C. The verandah of Chaitya has several reliefs of the Buddha, carved with…
Read moreThe rise of Buddhism, Asuka period-Nara period, Tokyo National Museum
In the middle of the 6th century, Baekje brought Buddha, Buddha, Zen and Buddha from Baekje during the Emperor Ming Ming emperor, and after a while, various engineers related to Buddhist temples and art from Baekje came to Japan. Japan’s culture has made great strides with the acceptance of Buddhism,…
Read moreWatercolor painting
Watercolor (American English) or watercolour (British English), also aquarelle (French), is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork. Aquarelles painted with water-soluble colored ink instead of modern water colors are called…
Read moreEnvironment Poster Women Archives by Zubaan
Women asserting their right to protect the environment – forests, water, land – they live and work in. Perhaps the first time that the collective involvement of women was noticed in an environmental campaign was in the seventies, during what came to be known as the Chipko campaign. During this…
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