The Brâncovenesc style, also known as Wallachian Renaissance and Romanian Renaissance, is an art and architectural style that evolved during the administration of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Brâncoveanu was an administrator of the Principality of Wallachia (between 1688 and 1714) under Ottoman Empire…
Ecocriticism is the study of literature and the environment from an interdisciplinary point of view, where literature scholars analyze texts that illustrate environmental concerns and examine the various ways literature treats the subject of nature. Some ecocritics brainstorm possible solutions for the correction of the contemporary environmental situation, though not…
The Ajanta Caves are 29 (approximately) rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings…
An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. Depending on the purpose, illustration may be expressive, stylised, realistic or highly technical. Technical and scientific…
The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum at Sookmyung Women’s University is an exhibition, educational, and research facility dedicated to advancing the knowledge and appreciation of embroidery and textile arts. Inaugurated in May 2004, the museum houses an extensive collection of embroidered and woven textiles representing various periods and regions. The…
Villa Torlonia, the most recent of the villas belonging to Rome’s nobility, still retains a particular fascination due to the originality of its English-style garden (one of the few examples in the city), and to the unexpectedly large number of buildings and garden furniture in the grounds. Atrium Valadier’s original…
Energy in Afghanistan is primarily provided by hydropower. The decades of war have left the country’s power grid badly damaged. As of 2012, approximately 33% of the Afghan population had access to electricity and in the capital Kabul, 70% had access to reliable 24-hour electricity. According to Da Afghanistan Breshna…
De re aedificatoria (On the Art of Building) is a classic architectural treatise written by Leon Battista Alberti between 1443 and 1452. Although largely dependent on Vitruvius’s De architectura, it was the first theoretical book on the subject written in the Italian Renaissance, and in 1485 it became the first…
The Gettysburg National Military Park protects and interprets the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the park is managed by the National Park Service. The GNMP properties include most of the Gettysburg Battlefield, many of the battle’s support areas during…
Hotel ratings are often used to classify hotels according to their quality. From the initial purpose of informing travellers on basic facilities that can be expected, the objectives of hotel rating have expanded into a focus on the hotel experience as a whole. Today the terms ‘grading’, ‘rating’, and ‘classification’…
Ethanol fuel is ethyl alcohol, the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, used as fuel. It is most often used as a motor fuel, mainly as a biofuel additive for gasoline. The first production car running entirely on ethanol was the Fiat 147, introduced in 1978 in Brazil…
Messery is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in the historic region of Chablais and more precisely of the Savoyard (or French) Chablais, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the town is also part of the cross-border urban agglomeration of Greater Geneva.…
The monarchical centralization initiated by Louis XIII asserted itself in 1630 in the political domain under the authority of Richelieu first, then Mazarin and Louis XIV. It has consequences in the cultural field with the creation of the French Academy in 1635 then other Academies which aim to codify the…
Robotic sensing is a subarea of robotics science intended to give robots sensing capabilities, so that robots are more human-like. Robotic sensing mainly gives robots the ability to see, touch, hear and move and uses algorithms that require environmental feedback. Vision Method The visual sensing system can be based on…
Salone del Mobile Milano, the world’s largest and most important furniture fair, is the key event of Milan design week 2019. Last from the 9th till the 14th of April at ArchDaily, Salone del Mobile Milano offer the platform explore cutting-edge innovations and intricate Italian craftsmanship exhibited, exchange ideas and…
Many people have eyesight conditions which require corrective glasses, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Understand Optometric services can be difficult to obtain in remote places. Corrective glasses Travellers with daily need of corrective glasses could need to carry a spare pair. For sport and other activities, contact lenses might…
A boutique is a small store devoted to retail or both the manufacture and sale of goods. More specifically, it can refer to a small store that sells clothing, jewelry or other luxury goods, usually of a well-known brand. Beyond chic clothing boutiques, you’ll find art galleries, home furnishing emporiums,…
A frequent flyer programme is a type of loyalty programme run by an airline or several airlines in conjunction, rewarding frequent passengers with extras and bonuses, and providing facilities aiding air travel with the sponsoring airline or airlines. The history of modern frequent flyer programmes started in 1970s and involved…
Sustainability organizations are (1) organized groups of people that aim to advance sustainability and/or (2) those actions of organizing something sustainably. Unlike many business organizations, sustainability organizations are not limited to implementing sustainability strategies which provide them with economic and cultural benefits attained through environmental responsibility. For sustainability organizations, sustainability…
Wilderness backpacking is a form of self-reliant travel that affords opportunities to see sights available no other way. Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one’s back, while hiking for more than a day. It is often but not always an extended journey, and may or may not…
The pioneer era of aviation refers to the period of aviation history between the first successful powered flight, generally accepted to have been made by the Wright Brothers on 17 December 1903, and the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914. Once the principles of powered controlled flight…
Since ancient times in Japan, I love the flowers that color the seasons, I have poetry in poetry and expressed it as a design of paintings and crafts. Since entering the modern era, while inheriting the tradition of sophisticated flower bird painting and flower drawing, we are seeking new flower…
The empire style period is mainly associated with the First French Empire at the time of Napoleon I. It took approximately as the name suggests, this style follows the ancient traditions of ancient Greek and Roman styles, uses their building functions and motifs. Typical for Empire buildings are clean, trumpet…
Color realism is a fine art style where accurately portrayed colors create a sense of space and form. It employs a flattening of objects into areas of color, where the modulations occur more as a result of an object interacting with the color and light of its environment than the…
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Brâncovenesc style
The Brâncovenesc style, also known as Wallachian Renaissance and Romanian Renaissance, is an art and architectural style that evolved during the administration of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Brâncoveanu was an administrator of the Principality of Wallachia (between 1688 and 1714) under Ottoman Empire…
Read moreEcocriticism
Ecocriticism is the study of literature and the environment from an interdisciplinary point of view, where literature scholars analyze texts that illustrate environmental concerns and examine the various ways literature treats the subject of nature. Some ecocritics brainstorm possible solutions for the correction of the contemporary environmental situation, though not…
Read moreCaves of Ajanta
The Ajanta Caves are 29 (approximately) rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings…
Read moreIllustration
An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. Depending on the purpose, illustration may be expressive, stylised, realistic or highly technical. Technical and scientific…
Read moreThe Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, South Korea
The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum at Sookmyung Women’s University is an exhibition, educational, and research facility dedicated to advancing the knowledge and appreciation of embroidery and textile arts. Inaugurated in May 2004, the museum houses an extensive collection of embroidered and woven textiles representing various periods and regions. The…
Read moreThe ground floor, Museums of Villa Torlonia
Villa Torlonia, the most recent of the villas belonging to Rome’s nobility, still retains a particular fascination due to the originality of its English-style garden (one of the few examples in the city), and to the unexpectedly large number of buildings and garden furniture in the grounds. Atrium Valadier’s original…
Read moreEnergy in Afghanistan
Energy in Afghanistan is primarily provided by hydropower. The decades of war have left the country’s power grid badly damaged. As of 2012, approximately 33% of the Afghan population had access to electricity and in the capital Kabul, 70% had access to reliable 24-hour electricity. According to Da Afghanistan Breshna…
Read moreDe Re Aedificatoria
De re aedificatoria (On the Art of Building) is a classic architectural treatise written by Leon Battista Alberti between 1443 and 1452. Although largely dependent on Vitruvius’s De architectura, it was the first theoretical book on the subject written in the Italian Renaissance, and in 1485 it became the first…
Read moreGettysburg National Military Park, United States
The Gettysburg National Military Park protects and interprets the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the park is managed by the National Park Service. The GNMP properties include most of the Gettysburg Battlefield, many of the battle’s support areas during…
Read moreHotel rating systems
Hotel ratings are often used to classify hotels according to their quality. From the initial purpose of informing travellers on basic facilities that can be expected, the objectives of hotel rating have expanded into a focus on the hotel experience as a whole. Today the terms ‘grading’, ‘rating’, and ‘classification’…
Read moreEthanol fuel
Ethanol fuel is ethyl alcohol, the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, used as fuel. It is most often used as a motor fuel, mainly as a biofuel additive for gasoline. The first production car running entirely on ethanol was the Fiat 147, introduced in 1978 in Brazil…
Read moreMessery, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Messery is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in the historic region of Chablais and more precisely of the Savoyard (or French) Chablais, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the town is also part of the cross-border urban agglomeration of Greater Geneva.…
Read moreClassical literature
The monarchical centralization initiated by Louis XIII asserted itself in 1630 in the political domain under the authority of Richelieu first, then Mazarin and Louis XIV. It has consequences in the cultural field with the creation of the French Academy in 1635 then other Academies which aim to codify the…
Read moreRobotic sensing
Robotic sensing is a subarea of robotics science intended to give robots sensing capabilities, so that robots are more human-like. Robotic sensing mainly gives robots the ability to see, touch, hear and move and uses algorithms that require environmental feedback. Vision Method The visual sensing system can be based on…
Read moreReview of Salone del Mobile, Milan Design Week 2019, Italy
Salone del Mobile Milano, the world’s largest and most important furniture fair, is the key event of Milan design week 2019. Last from the 9th till the 14th of April at ArchDaily, Salone del Mobile Milano offer the platform explore cutting-edge innovations and intricate Italian craftsmanship exhibited, exchange ideas and…
Read moreEye care in travel
Many people have eyesight conditions which require corrective glasses, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Understand Optometric services can be difficult to obtain in remote places. Corrective glasses Travellers with daily need of corrective glasses could need to carry a spare pair. For sport and other activities, contact lenses might…
Read moreShopping guide of the Boutiques in Paris, France
A boutique is a small store devoted to retail or both the manufacture and sale of goods. More specifically, it can refer to a small store that sells clothing, jewelry or other luxury goods, usually of a well-known brand. Beyond chic clothing boutiques, you’ll find art galleries, home furnishing emporiums,…
Read moreFrequent-flyer program guide
A frequent flyer programme is a type of loyalty programme run by an airline or several airlines in conjunction, rewarding frequent passengers with extras and bonuses, and providing facilities aiding air travel with the sponsoring airline or airlines. The history of modern frequent flyer programmes started in 1970s and involved…
Read moreSustainability organizations
Sustainability organizations are (1) organized groups of people that aim to advance sustainability and/or (2) those actions of organizing something sustainably. Unlike many business organizations, sustainability organizations are not limited to implementing sustainability strategies which provide them with economic and cultural benefits attained through environmental responsibility. For sustainability organizations, sustainability…
Read moreWilderness backpacking guide
Wilderness backpacking is a form of self-reliant travel that affords opportunities to see sights available no other way. Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one’s back, while hiking for more than a day. It is often but not always an extended journey, and may or may not…
Read moreAviation in the pioneer era
The pioneer era of aviation refers to the period of aviation history between the first successful powered flight, generally accepted to have been made by the Wright Brothers on 17 December 1903, and the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914. Once the principles of powered controlled flight…
Read moreSeasonal flower paintings, Yamatane Museum of Art
Since ancient times in Japan, I love the flowers that color the seasons, I have poetry in poetry and expressed it as a design of paintings and crafts. Since entering the modern era, while inheriting the tradition of sophisticated flower bird painting and flower drawing, we are seeking new flower…
Read moreCzech empire style architecture
The empire style period is mainly associated with the First French Empire at the time of Napoleon I. It took approximately as the name suggests, this style follows the ancient traditions of ancient Greek and Roman styles, uses their building functions and motifs. Typical for Empire buildings are clean, trumpet…
Read moreColor Realism
Color realism is a fine art style where accurately portrayed colors create a sense of space and form. It employs a flattening of objects into areas of color, where the modulations occur more as a result of an object interacting with the color and light of its environment than the…
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