The Hamzanama (Persian/Urdu: حمزه نامه Hamzenâme, Epic of Hamza) or Dastan-e-Amir Hamza (Persian/Urdu: داستان امیر حمزه Dâstâne Amir Hamze, Adventures of Amir Hamza) narrates the legendary exploits of Amir Hamza, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, though most of the stories are extremely fanciful, “a continuous series of romantic interludes,…
Expressionism was a modernist movement, initially in poetry and painting, originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas. Expressionist artists sought to…
An airline meal, airline food, plane food or in-flight meal is a meal served to passengers on board a commercial airliner. These meals are prepared by specialist airline catering services and normally served to passengers using an airline service trolley. These meals vary widely in quality and quantity across different…
Space in landscape design refers to theories about the meaning and nature of space as a volume and as an element of design. The concept of space as the fundamental medium of landscape design grew from debates tied to modernism, contemporary art, Asian art and design- as seen in the…
Biosecurity has multiple meanings and is defined differently according to various disciplines. The original definition of biosecurity started out as a set of preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases in crops and livestock, quarantined pests, invasive alien species, and living modified organisms (Koblentz, 2010).…
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a 16.3-acre (6.6-hectare) complex of buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It hosts many notable performing arts organizations, which are nationally and internationally renowned, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, and the…
The Shinkansen (Japanese: 新幹線), colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, in order to aid economic growth and development, beyond long-distance travel some sections around the largest metropolitan areas…
Neoclassical architecture is an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century. In its purest form, it is a style principally derived from the architecture of classical antiquity, the Vitruvian principles, and the work of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio. In form, neoclassical architecture emphasizes…
Universal design (close relation to inclusive design) refers to broad-spectrum ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to older people, people without disabilities, and people with disabilities. The term “universal design” was coined by the architect Ronald Mace to describe the concept of designing all…
The Venice International Boat Show 2019, last from June 18 to 23, the first edition of the Boat Show of Venice was held in the spaces of the Arsenale, a symbolic place of the city where the ships of the Serenissima Republic have been built throughout the navigable world for…
The basic structure of the umbrella has almost no essential changes since ancient times, but the materials of the umbrella, including the ribs and the umbrella surface, have undergone important changes and become the distinguishing mark between the modern umbrella and the traditional umbrella. In 1852, the British Samuel Fox…
RAL is a colour matching system used in Europe that is created and administrated by the German RAL gGmbH (RAL non-profit LLC), which is a subsidiary of the German RAL Institute. In colloquial speech RAL refers to the RAL Classic system, mainly used for varnish and powder coating but nowadays…
Alternative fuel vehicles are vehicles that use energy that comes from something other than petroleum (oil). (Gasoline and diesel fuel come from petroleum). Most of the alternative energy does not need to be imported from other countries, so money stays in the country. Some (but not all) come from renewable…
To further showcase Hong Kong as an international fashion capital, the inaugural CENTRESTAGE, a brand new fashion promotion and launch platform, the trade show feature some 200 fashion brands from 20 countries and regions, as well as more than 50 spectacular events, including the large-scale opening gala fashion show CENTRESTAGE…
The 43th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and Hong Kong World Boutique, last from January 16-19, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair welcome more than 1,900 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, brings together exhibitors from all over the world to showcase the latest brand…
Diving equipment is equipment used by underwater divers to make diving activities possible, easier, safer and/or more comfortable. This may be equipment primarily intended for this purpose, or equipment intended for other purposes which is found to be suitable for diving use. The fundamental item of diving equipment used by…
Robert Feke (1705 or 1707 – 1752) was an American portrait painter born in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. His works are known for their sobriety, their uniformity, their rich colors. Feke worked in Boston, where he painted merchants and owners between 1741 and 1750. He was influenced by…
The architecture of Finland has a history spanning over 800 years, and while up until the modern era the architecture was strongly influenced by currents from Finland’s two respective neighbouring ruling nations, Sweden and Russia, from the early 19th century onwards influences came directly from further afield; first when itinerant…
A gesture drawing is a laying in of the action, form, and pose of a model/figure. Typical situations involve an artist drawing a series of poses taken by a model in a short amount of time, often as little as 10 seconds, or as long as 5 minutes. Gesture drawing…
A house is a building that functions as a home. They can range from simple dwellings such as rudimentary huts of nomadic tribes and the improvised shacks in shantytowns to complex, fixed structures of wood, brick, concrete or other materials containing plumbing, ventilation, and electrical systems. Houses use a range…
Medicine in Azerbaijan serves for protecting health and prosperity of citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Reforms in the sphere of medical care and direction of health care system are parts of a global strategic development program of economic and social infrastructure. This program is based on principles of establishment…
The “Razi style” (شیوه معماری رازی) is a style (sabk) of architecture when categorizing Iranian architecture development in history. The Razi style is a style in Iranian architecture that dates back to the fifth century until the beginning of the seventh century ( Samanids, Seljukis, and Khwarazmshahids ). he architectural…
Chinese scroll paintings and paintings have descended from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and there are many flowers and lanterns. On behalf of the standard, to the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hainachuan and then the distribution, is the master of its collection. When it comes to paintings and calligraphy in…
Santa Maria de Vilabertran is a Romanesque monastery located in Vilabertran (Alt Empordà). It has been a cultural heritage site of national interest since 1930. It is currently part of the Museum of History of Catalonia. History The canonical church of Santa Maria de Vilabertran, erected on the site of…
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Hamzanama
The Hamzanama (Persian/Urdu: حمزه نامه Hamzenâme, Epic of Hamza) or Dastan-e-Amir Hamza (Persian/Urdu: داستان امیر حمزه Dâstâne Amir Hamze, Adventures of Amir Hamza) narrates the legendary exploits of Amir Hamza, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, though most of the stories are extremely fanciful, “a continuous series of romantic interludes,…
Read moreExpressionism
Expressionism was a modernist movement, initially in poetry and painting, originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas. Expressionist artists sought to…
Read moreAirline meal
An airline meal, airline food, plane food or in-flight meal is a meal served to passengers on board a commercial airliner. These meals are prepared by specialist airline catering services and normally served to passengers using an airline service trolley. These meals vary widely in quality and quantity across different…
Read moreSpace in landscape design
Space in landscape design refers to theories about the meaning and nature of space as a volume and as an element of design. The concept of space as the fundamental medium of landscape design grew from debates tied to modernism, contemporary art, Asian art and design- as seen in the…
Read moreBiosecurity
Biosecurity has multiple meanings and is defined differently according to various disciplines. The original definition of biosecurity started out as a set of preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases in crops and livestock, quarantined pests, invasive alien species, and living modified organisms (Koblentz, 2010).…
Read moreLincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, United States
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a 16.3-acre (6.6-hectare) complex of buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It hosts many notable performing arts organizations, which are nationally and internationally renowned, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, and the…
Read moreShinkansen
The Shinkansen (Japanese: 新幹線), colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, in order to aid economic growth and development, beyond long-distance travel some sections around the largest metropolitan areas…
Read moreNeoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture is an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century. In its purest form, it is a style principally derived from the architecture of classical antiquity, the Vitruvian principles, and the work of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio. In form, neoclassical architecture emphasizes…
Read moreUniversal design
Universal design (close relation to inclusive design) refers to broad-spectrum ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to older people, people without disabilities, and people with disabilities. The term “universal design” was coined by the architect Ronald Mace to describe the concept of designing all…
Read moreReview of Venice Boat Show 2019, Italy
The Venice International Boat Show 2019, last from June 18 to 23, the first edition of the Boat Show of Venice was held in the spaces of the Arsenale, a symbolic place of the city where the ships of the Serenissima Republic have been built throughout the navigable world for…
Read moreModern Umbrella, China Umbrella Museum
The basic structure of the umbrella has almost no essential changes since ancient times, but the materials of the umbrella, including the ribs and the umbrella surface, have undergone important changes and become the distinguishing mark between the modern umbrella and the traditional umbrella. In 1852, the British Samuel Fox…
Read moreRAL colour standard
RAL is a colour matching system used in Europe that is created and administrated by the German RAL gGmbH (RAL non-profit LLC), which is a subsidiary of the German RAL Institute. In colloquial speech RAL refers to the RAL Classic system, mainly used for varnish and powder coating but nowadays…
Read moreSingle Alternative fuel source vehicle
Alternative fuel vehicles are vehicles that use energy that comes from something other than petroleum (oil). (Gasoline and diesel fuel come from petroleum). Most of the alternative energy does not need to be imported from other countries, so money stays in the country. Some (but not all) come from renewable…
Read moreHong Kong CENTRESTAGE 2016 brand and designers collection, China
To further showcase Hong Kong as an international fashion capital, the inaugural CENTRESTAGE, a brand new fashion promotion and launch platform, the trade show feature some 200 fashion brands from 20 countries and regions, as well as more than 50 spectacular events, including the large-scale opening gala fashion show CENTRESTAGE…
Read moreHong Kong Fashion Week 2012 Fall/Winter, China
The 43th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and Hong Kong World Boutique, last from January 16-19, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair welcome more than 1,900 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, brings together exhibitors from all over the world to showcase the latest brand…
Read moreDiving equipment
Diving equipment is equipment used by underwater divers to make diving activities possible, easier, safer and/or more comfortable. This may be equipment primarily intended for this purpose, or equipment intended for other purposes which is found to be suitable for diving use. The fundamental item of diving equipment used by…
Read moreRobert Feke
Robert Feke (1705 or 1707 – 1752) was an American portrait painter born in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. His works are known for their sobriety, their uniformity, their rich colors. Feke worked in Boston, where he painted merchants and owners between 1741 and 1750. He was influenced by…
Read morePost-independence architecture in Finland
The architecture of Finland has a history spanning over 800 years, and while up until the modern era the architecture was strongly influenced by currents from Finland’s two respective neighbouring ruling nations, Sweden and Russia, from the early 19th century onwards influences came directly from further afield; first when itinerant…
Read moreGesture Drawing
A gesture drawing is a laying in of the action, form, and pose of a model/figure. Typical situations involve an artist drawing a series of poses taken by a model in a short amount of time, often as little as 10 seconds, or as long as 5 minutes. Gesture drawing…
Read moreHouse
A house is a building that functions as a home. They can range from simple dwellings such as rudimentary huts of nomadic tribes and the improvised shacks in shantytowns to complex, fixed structures of wood, brick, concrete or other materials containing plumbing, ventilation, and electrical systems. Houses use a range…
Read moreMedicine in Azerbaijan
Medicine in Azerbaijan serves for protecting health and prosperity of citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Reforms in the sphere of medical care and direction of health care system are parts of a global strategic development program of economic and social infrastructure. This program is based on principles of establishment…
Read moreRazi style
The “Razi style” (شیوه معماری رازی) is a style (sabk) of architecture when categorizing Iranian architecture development in history. The Razi style is a style in Iranian architecture that dates back to the fifth century until the beginning of the seventh century ( Samanids, Seljukis, and Khwarazmshahids ). he architectural…
Read morePainting and Calligraphy of Ming and Qing Dynasties, Suzhou Museum
Chinese scroll paintings and paintings have descended from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and there are many flowers and lanterns. On behalf of the standard, to the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hainachuan and then the distribution, is the master of its collection. When it comes to paintings and calligraphy in…
Read moreSanta Maria de Vilabertran, Catalonia, Spain
Santa Maria de Vilabertran is a Romanesque monastery located in Vilabertran (Alt Empordà). It has been a cultural heritage site of national interest since 1930. It is currently part of the Museum of History of Catalonia. History The canonical church of Santa Maria de Vilabertran, erected on the site of…
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