The Museum of Mexico City presents an extraordinary exhibition by Enrique Climent (1897-1980), a Valencian painter who went into exile in Mexico in 1939. is made up of 200 small-scale paintings, drawings and cartoons, exhibited chronologically.With these works you can see all the stages that the artist who died in…
Pre-war architecture refers to buildings built in the period between the turn of the 20th century until the Second World War. Many mid- and high-rise apartment buildings which were built after 1900 and before 1940 in New York and surrounding areas are considered “pre-war” and known for their spaciousness, hardwood…
The symbolic meaning of the dome has developed over millennia. Although the precise origins are unknown, a mortuary tradition of domes existed across the ancient world, as well as a symbolic association with the sky. Both of these traditions may have a common root in the use of the domed…
Shark tourism is a form of eco-tourism rooted in having communities appreciate that local shark species are more valuable alive than dead. Instead of opting for a one time economic benefit of harvesting sharks for their body parts, communities are made to assist interested tourists who may want to see…
Odoardo Fialetti (Bologna, July 18, 1573 – Venice, 1637 or 1638), was an Italian painter, printmaker and engraver who began his training during the late Renaissance, and showed distinct mannerist sensibilities in his mid-career, adopting a much looser and more dynamic style in his later life. A posthumous son of…
The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), to promote Hong Kong as the regional hub for distribution and production of film, TV programs and entertainment-related products in Asia pacific. As the largest of its kind in Asia, the event see the release and promotion of thousands film and…
Solar air conditioning refers to any air conditioning (cooling) system that uses solar power. This can be done through passive solar, solar thermal energy conversion and photovoltaic conversion (sunlight to electricity). The U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 created 2008 through 2012 funding for a new solar air…
Ramateertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in India.It is about 12 km from Vizianagaram city. It is a famous Pilgrimage and also Ancient Historical Site since 3rd Century BCE There is a post office at Ramateertham. The PIN code is 535 218.…
Stockholm is a characterful city full of scenic hikes, breath-taking views, world heritage sites, over 100 museums, and plenty more. Stockholm is a small capital, there are many of its most popular attractions, shops, and restaurants are concentrated in the central areas. The surrounding areas and suburbs are also full…
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of East 89th Street in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City It is the permanent home of a continuously expanding collection of Impressionist,…
The Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros is a cultural, political and social facility located in Mexico City as part of the World Trade Center Mexico City. It was designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s and hosts the largest mural work in the world called La Marcha de la…
Stredoslovenská galéria (Central Slovakian Gallery) is located in the center of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia and it´s regional gallery with a program focusing on presentation, research and the creation of collections of modern and contemporary art. Stredoslovenská gallery was founded in 1956 by the separation from the Regional Studies museum as…
The Khorasani style (Persian: شیوه معماری خراسانی) is a style (sabk) of architecture when categorizing Iranian architecture development in history. It is the first style of architecture appearing after the Muslim conquest of Persia, but is highly influenced by pre-Islamic designs. Landmarks of this style appear in the late 7th…
In traditional Persian architecture, a dome is referred to as a gonbad (Persian: گنبد). The history of designing gonbads dates back to pre-Islamic Persia. The Parthians in particular were very keen in using such structures in their designs. The Sassanids inherited them and elevated their designs into full maturity. A…
Second Empire is an architectural style, most popular in the latter half of the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. It was so named for the architectural elements in vogue during the era of the Second French Empire. As the Second Empire style evolved from its 17th-century…
Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots. Such a pattern may occur in nature and these effects are frequently emulated by artists. The Stippling, also puncture stitch, puncture engraving or Opus Mallei is a graphic gravure printing process. The…
Romance is a decisive style orientation present in Hungarian architecture between 1840 and 1870; chronologically transitions between classical architecture and historicism. His most important masters are Miklós Ybl and Frigyes Feszl ; the most important works are the parish church of Fót, the synagogue Pesti Vigadó and the Dohány street.…
Space tourism is space travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. There are several different types of space tourism, including orbital, suborbital and lunar space tourism. To date, orbital space tourism has been performed only by the Russian Space Agency. Work also continues towards developing suborbital space tourism vehicles. This…
“Homo sapiens Faber” is a permanent exhibition occupying a 350 m2 section of the basement of the mNACTEC, showing the evolution of science and technology from the first great technological revolution of humanity, the Stone Age revolution, up to early industrialisation, focusing in particular on the Catalan context. Mankind has,…
The Zimmerli Art Museum is one of the largest and most distinguished university-based museums in the country. It collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits world-class works of art to provide the university community and diverse regional, national, international audiences with direct experience of the visual arts. Scholarly activities make art accessible…
The Former Hokkaido Government Office Building is a brick western building that was once built as the Hokkaido Government Office Building. It is known as “Old Provincial Government”, “Rokkaku Red Brick Government Building”, “Red Brick” and so on. Important cultural property (designated on March 12, 1969). The museum is open…
The Lowry is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and home to one of the most ambitious artistic programmes in the industry. As well as being the most visited cultural attraction in the North West, The Lowry also plays an important role on a local level – engaging with…
An Ultraviolet marker (UV marker) is a pen whose marks are fluorescent but transparent: the marks can be seen only under an ultraviolet light. They are commonly used in security situations to identify belongings or to protect from the copying of banknotes. UV pens can now be bought at some…
Transport in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan’s transport sector stands out for its energy efficiency: it uses less energy per person compared to other countries, thanks to a high share of rail transport and low overall travel distances. Transport in Japan is also very expensive in international comparison,…
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Enrique Climent, Retrospective Exhibition, Mexico City Museum
The Museum of Mexico City presents an extraordinary exhibition by Enrique Climent (1897-1980), a Valencian painter who went into exile in Mexico in 1939. is made up of 200 small-scale paintings, drawings and cartoons, exhibited chronologically.With these works you can see all the stages that the artist who died in…
Read morePre-war architecture
Pre-war architecture refers to buildings built in the period between the turn of the 20th century until the Second World War. Many mid- and high-rise apartment buildings which were built after 1900 and before 1940 in New York and surrounding areas are considered “pre-war” and known for their spaciousness, hardwood…
Read moreSymbolism of domes
The symbolic meaning of the dome has developed over millennia. Although the precise origins are unknown, a mortuary tradition of domes existed across the ancient world, as well as a symbolic association with the sky. Both of these traditions may have a common root in the use of the domed…
Read moreShark tourism
Shark tourism is a form of eco-tourism rooted in having communities appreciate that local shark species are more valuable alive than dead. Instead of opting for a one time economic benefit of harvesting sharks for their body parts, communities are made to assist interested tourists who may want to see…
Read moreOdoardo Fialetti
Odoardo Fialetti (Bologna, July 18, 1573 – Venice, 1637 or 1638), was an Italian painter, printmaker and engraver who began his training during the late Renaissance, and showed distinct mannerist sensibilities in his mid-career, adopting a much looser and more dynamic style in his later life. A posthumous son of…
Read moreReview of Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), 2016-2017, China
The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), to promote Hong Kong as the regional hub for distribution and production of film, TV programs and entertainment-related products in Asia pacific. As the largest of its kind in Asia, the event see the release and promotion of thousands film and…
Read moreSolar air conditioning
Solar air conditioning refers to any air conditioning (cooling) system that uses solar power. This can be done through passive solar, solar thermal energy conversion and photovoltaic conversion (sunlight to electricity). The U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 created 2008 through 2012 funding for a new solar air…
Read moreRamateertham
Ramateertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in India.It is about 12 km from Vizianagaram city. It is a famous Pilgrimage and also Ancient Historical Site since 3rd Century BCE There is a post office at Ramateertham. The PIN code is 535 218.…
Read moreStockholm’s hidden treasure expedition and Urban adventure, Sweden
Stockholm is a characterful city full of scenic hikes, breath-taking views, world heritage sites, over 100 museums, and plenty more. Stockholm is a small capital, there are many of its most popular attractions, shops, and restaurants are concentrated in the central areas. The surrounding areas and suburbs are also full…
Read moreSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, New York, United States
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of East 89th Street in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City It is the permanent home of a continuously expanding collection of Impressionist,…
Read morePolyforum Cultural Siqueiros, Mexico City, Mexico
The Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros is a cultural, political and social facility located in Mexico City as part of the World Trade Center Mexico City. It was designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s and hosts the largest mural work in the world called La Marcha de la…
Read moreStredoslovenska galeria, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Stredoslovenská galéria (Central Slovakian Gallery) is located in the center of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia and it´s regional gallery with a program focusing on presentation, research and the creation of collections of modern and contemporary art. Stredoslovenská gallery was founded in 1956 by the separation from the Regional Studies museum as…
Read moreKhorasani style
The Khorasani style (Persian: شیوه معماری خراسانی) is a style (sabk) of architecture when categorizing Iranian architecture development in history. It is the first style of architecture appearing after the Muslim conquest of Persia, but is highly influenced by pre-Islamic designs. Landmarks of this style appear in the late 7th…
Read moreGonbad
In traditional Persian architecture, a dome is referred to as a gonbad (Persian: گنبد). The history of designing gonbads dates back to pre-Islamic Persia. The Parthians in particular were very keen in using such structures in their designs. The Sassanids inherited them and elevated their designs into full maturity. A…
Read moreSecond Empire architecture
Second Empire is an architectural style, most popular in the latter half of the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. It was so named for the architectural elements in vogue during the era of the Second French Empire. As the Second Empire style evolved from its 17th-century…
Read moreStippling
Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots. Such a pattern may occur in nature and these effects are frequently emulated by artists. The Stippling, also puncture stitch, puncture engraving or Opus Mallei is a graphic gravure printing process. The…
Read moreRomantic architecture in Hungary
Romance is a decisive style orientation present in Hungarian architecture between 1840 and 1870; chronologically transitions between classical architecture and historicism. His most important masters are Miklós Ybl and Frigyes Feszl ; the most important works are the parish church of Fót, the synagogue Pesti Vigadó and the Dohány street.…
Read moreSpace tourism
Space tourism is space travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. There are several different types of space tourism, including orbital, suborbital and lunar space tourism. To date, orbital space tourism has been performed only by the Russian Space Agency. Work also continues towards developing suborbital space tourism vehicles. This…
Read moreHomo Faber, National Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia
“Homo sapiens Faber” is a permanent exhibition occupying a 350 m2 section of the basement of the mNACTEC, showing the evolution of science and technology from the first great technological revolution of humanity, the Stone Age revolution, up to early industrialisation, focusing in particular on the Catalan context. Mankind has,…
Read moreZimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, United States
The Zimmerli Art Museum is one of the largest and most distinguished university-based museums in the country. It collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits world-class works of art to provide the university community and diverse regional, national, international audiences with direct experience of the visual arts. Scholarly activities make art accessible…
Read moreFormer Hokkaido Government Office Building, Sapporo, Japan
The Former Hokkaido Government Office Building is a brick western building that was once built as the Hokkaido Government Office Building. It is known as “Old Provincial Government”, “Rokkaku Red Brick Government Building”, “Red Brick” and so on. Important cultural property (designated on March 12, 1969). The museum is open…
Read moreThe Lowry, Salford, United Kingdom
The Lowry is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and home to one of the most ambitious artistic programmes in the industry. As well as being the most visited cultural attraction in the North West, The Lowry also plays an important role on a local level – engaging with…
Read moreUltraviolet marker
An Ultraviolet marker (UV marker) is a pen whose marks are fluorescent but transparent: the marks can be seen only under an ultraviolet light. They are commonly used in security situations to identify belongings or to protect from the copying of banknotes. UV pens can now be bought at some…
Read moreTransport in Japan
Transport in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan’s transport sector stands out for its energy efficiency: it uses less energy per person compared to other countries, thanks to a high share of rail transport and low overall travel distances. Transport in Japan is also very expensive in international comparison,…
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