Expressionism is a modernist movement in drama and theatre that developed in Europe (principally Germany) in the early decades of the 20th century and later in the United States. It forms part of the broader movement of Expressionism in the arts. Expressionism was a dominant influence on early 20th-century German…
The architecture of Albany, New York, embraces a variety of architectural styles ranging from the early 18th century to the present. The city’s roots date from the early 17th century and few buildings survive from that era or from the 18th and early 19th century. The completion of the Erie…
A solar tree is a structure incorporating solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a tree trunk. It may be a solar artwork or a functional power generator. Intent and Context Solar trees are intended to bring visibility to solar technology and to enhance the landscape and architecture they…
The pre-flight safety briefing (also known as a pre-flight demonstration, in-flight safety briefing, in-flight safety demonstration, safety instructions, or simply the safety video) is a detailed explanation given before take-off to airline passengers about the safety features of the aircraft they are aboard. Aviation regulations do not state how an…
Tropical rainforests have climates that receive high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. While they are closely tied to the geographical boundaries of the tropics, not all the land in the tropics is covered by tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests are rainforests that occur in areas of tropical rainforest climate…
Vaulx is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Vaulx is still a predominantly agricultural village today. There are also some local small businesses. Many employed people are commuters who work in the larger towns in the area and in the Annecy area. The…
Fashion in the 1880s in Western and Western-influenced countries is characterized by the return of the bustle. The long, lean line of the late 1870s was replaced by a full, curvy silhouette with gradually widening shoulders. Fashionable waists were low and tiny below a full, low bust supported by a…
Tea may be consumed early in the day to heighten calm alertness; it contains L-theanine, theophylline, and bound caffeine (sometimes called theine). Decaffeinated brands are also sold. While herbal teas are also referred to as tea, most of them do not contain leaves from the tea plant. While tea is…
Metabolism (Japanese: 新陳代謝) was a post-war Japanese architectural movement that fused ideas about architectural megastructures with those of organic biological growth. It had its first international exposure during CIAM’s 1959 meeting and its ideas were tentatively tested by students from Kenzo Tange’s MIT studio. During the preparation for the 1960…
In Iranian architecture, banna’i (Persian: بنائی, “builder’s technique” in Persian) is an architectural decorative art in which glazed tiles are alternated with plain bricks to create geometric patterns over the surface of a wall or to spell out sacred names or pious phrases. This technique originated in Syria and Iraq…
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (6 November 1807, Madrid – 30 June 1845, Madrid) was a Spanish painter and engraver in the Romantic style; associated with the Costumbrista movement. Biography Son of Valentín Alenza Recuenco, a native of Madrid, and María Nieto Sánchez, a native of Ávila. The couple lived on…
Binnayaga Buddhist caves also known as Vinayaka or Vinayaga are located at village Binnayaga in the state of Rajasthan, India. The excavation has around 20 laterite caves facing south from east to west. This is monastic complex, the cells are smaller than Kolvi Caves cell. The stupa shaped sanctuary is…
The Bengal School of Art commonly referred as Bengal School, was an art movement and a style of Indian painting that originated in Bengal, primarily Kolkata and Shantiniketan, and flourished throughout India during the British Raj in the early 20th century. Also known as ‘Indian style of painting’ in its…
The American Academy of Design (now called The National Academy) is an association of American artists and a museum and art school headquartered in New York. The National Academy is a community of artists, students, museum-goers, and supporters of the arts. Since 1825, the National Academy Museum, School, and association…
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is a timepiece trade show held annually in Hong Kong. It is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd., and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd. The fair showcases both Hong…
One of the most remarkable projects by the architect Filippo Juvarra at the Reggia di Venaria consisted in the construction of the southern wing conceived by Michelangelo Garove. The Gallery, that connected the apartments of the King to that of the Crown Prince, is one of the most surprising and…
In Khmer architecture (Khmer: ស្ថាបត្យកម្មខ្មែរ), the period of Angkor is the period in the history of the Khmer Empire from approximately the later half of the 8th century AD to the first half of the 15th century CE. In any study of Angkorian architecture, the emphasis is necessarily on religious…
Ceramics is a sign of civilization. From processing the clay, shaping the forms, applying the glazes to firing the products in kilns, raw materials go through many changes as soft clay becomes durable ceramic. The forms, glazes and decorative patterns on ceramics are diverse and varied due to their being…
Palladian architecture is a European style of architecture derived from and inspired by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). That which is recognised as Palladian architecture today is an evolution of Palladio’s original concepts. Palladio’s work was strongly based on the symmetry, perspective and values of the…
Structuralism is a movement in architecture and urban planning evolved around the middle of the 20th century. It was a reaction to CIAM-Functionalism (Rationalism) which had led to a lifeless expression of urban planning that ignored the identity of the inhabitants and urban forms. Structuralism in a general sense is…
The Slovak National Gallery (Slovak: Slovenská národná galéria, abbreviated SNG) is a network of galleries in Slovakia. It has its headquarters in Bratislava. The gallery was established by law on 29 July 1949. In Bratislava, it has its displays situated in Esterházy Palace (Esterházyho palác) and the Water Barracks (Vodné…
Probably the largest art gallery in the country, it concentrates in one space no less than the most significant authors and works produced in the 19th century in Brazil. As if that weren’t enough, it is the oldest permanent art gallery in Rio de Janeiro, because at the beginning of…
Japanese Swords (刀剣) is a generic term for weapons equipped with blades or swords that are as long as or longer than a grip. In general, the sword refers to a double-edged one and the sword refers to a single-edged one, but there are things not limited to this. For…
Vicenza is an Italian city in Veneto, the city is a destination for cultural tourism. Vicenza is a thriving and cosmopolitan city, with a rich history and culture, and many museums, art galleries, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzi. Vicenza is a sort of stage where life marries art…
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Expressionist theater
Expressionism is a modernist movement in drama and theatre that developed in Europe (principally Germany) in the early decades of the 20th century and later in the United States. It forms part of the broader movement of Expressionism in the arts. Expressionism was a dominant influence on early 20th-century German…
Read moreArchitecture of Albany
The architecture of Albany, New York, embraces a variety of architectural styles ranging from the early 18th century to the present. The city’s roots date from the early 17th century and few buildings survive from that era or from the 18th and early 19th century. The completion of the Erie…
Read moreSolar tree
A solar tree is a structure incorporating solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a tree trunk. It may be a solar artwork or a functional power generator. Intent and Context Solar trees are intended to bring visibility to solar technology and to enhance the landscape and architecture they…
Read morePre-flight safety demonstration
The pre-flight safety briefing (also known as a pre-flight demonstration, in-flight safety briefing, in-flight safety demonstration, safety instructions, or simply the safety video) is a detailed explanation given before take-off to airline passengers about the safety features of the aircraft they are aboard. Aviation regulations do not state how an…
Read moreTropical rainforests ecology tourism
Tropical rainforests have climates that receive high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. While they are closely tied to the geographical boundaries of the tropics, not all the land in the tropics is covered by tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests are rainforests that occur in areas of tropical rainforest climate…
Read moreVaulx, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Vaulx is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Vaulx is still a predominantly agricultural village today. There are also some local small businesses. Many employed people are commuters who work in the larger towns in the area and in the Annecy area. The…
Read moreWestern fashion history 1880s
Fashion in the 1880s in Western and Western-influenced countries is characterized by the return of the bustle. The long, lean line of the late 1870s was replaced by a full, curvy silhouette with gradually widening shoulders. Fashionable waists were low and tiny below a full, low bust supported by a…
Read moreTea cultural tourism
Tea may be consumed early in the day to heighten calm alertness; it contains L-theanine, theophylline, and bound caffeine (sometimes called theine). Decaffeinated brands are also sold. While herbal teas are also referred to as tea, most of them do not contain leaves from the tea plant. While tea is…
Read moreMetabolism in architecture
Metabolism (Japanese: 新陳代謝) was a post-war Japanese architectural movement that fused ideas about architectural megastructures with those of organic biological growth. It had its first international exposure during CIAM’s 1959 meeting and its ideas were tentatively tested by students from Kenzo Tange’s MIT studio. During the preparation for the 1960…
Read moreBanna’i
In Iranian architecture, banna’i (Persian: بنائی, “builder’s technique” in Persian) is an architectural decorative art in which glazed tiles are alternated with plain bricks to create geometric patterns over the surface of a wall or to spell out sacred names or pious phrases. This technique originated in Syria and Iraq…
Read moreLeonardo Alenza
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (6 November 1807, Madrid – 30 June 1845, Madrid) was a Spanish painter and engraver in the Romantic style; associated with the Costumbrista movement. Biography Son of Valentín Alenza Recuenco, a native of Madrid, and María Nieto Sánchez, a native of Ávila. The couple lived on…
Read moreBinnayaga Buddhist caves
Binnayaga Buddhist caves also known as Vinayaka or Vinayaga are located at village Binnayaga in the state of Rajasthan, India. The excavation has around 20 laterite caves facing south from east to west. This is monastic complex, the cells are smaller than Kolvi Caves cell. The stupa shaped sanctuary is…
Read moreBengal School of Art
The Bengal School of Art commonly referred as Bengal School, was an art movement and a style of Indian painting that originated in Bengal, primarily Kolkata and Shantiniketan, and flourished throughout India during the British Raj in the early 20th century. Also known as ‘Indian style of painting’ in its…
Read moreNational Academy Museum and School, New York, United States
The American Academy of Design (now called The National Academy) is an association of American artists and a museum and art school headquartered in New York. The National Academy is a community of artists, students, museum-goers, and supporters of the arts. Since 1825, the National Academy Museum, School, and association…
Read moreReview of Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, 2016-2017, China
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is a timepiece trade show held annually in Hong Kong. It is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd., and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd. The fair showcases both Hong…
Read moreThe Great Gallery, Royal Palace of Venaria
One of the most remarkable projects by the architect Filippo Juvarra at the Reggia di Venaria consisted in the construction of the southern wing conceived by Michelangelo Garove. The Gallery, that connected the apartments of the King to that of the Crown Prince, is one of the most surprising and…
Read moreKhmer architecture
In Khmer architecture (Khmer: ស្ថាបត្យកម្មខ្មែរ), the period of Angkor is the period in the history of the Khmer Empire from approximately the later half of the 8th century AD to the first half of the 15th century CE. In any study of Angkorian architecture, the emphasis is necessarily on religious…
Read moreThe Magic of Kneaded Clay, Chinese Ceramic Collection, Taiwan National Palace Museum
Ceramics is a sign of civilization. From processing the clay, shaping the forms, applying the glazes to firing the products in kilns, raw materials go through many changes as soft clay becomes durable ceramic. The forms, glazes and decorative patterns on ceramics are diverse and varied due to their being…
Read morePalladian architecture
Palladian architecture is a European style of architecture derived from and inspired by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). That which is recognised as Palladian architecture today is an evolution of Palladio’s original concepts. Palladio’s work was strongly based on the symmetry, perspective and values of the…
Read moreStructuralism in architecture
Structuralism is a movement in architecture and urban planning evolved around the middle of the 20th century. It was a reaction to CIAM-Functionalism (Rationalism) which had led to a lifeless expression of urban planning that ignored the identity of the inhabitants and urban forms. Structuralism in a general sense is…
Read moreSlovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia
The Slovak National Gallery (Slovak: Slovenská národná galéria, abbreviated SNG) is a network of galleries in Slovakia. It has its headquarters in Bratislava. The gallery was established by law on 29 July 1949. In Bratislava, it has its displays situated in Esterházy Palace (Esterházyho palác) and the Water Barracks (Vodné…
Read more19th Century Brazilian Art Gallery, Brazil National Museum of Fine Arts
Probably the largest art gallery in the country, it concentrates in one space no less than the most significant authors and works produced in the 19th century in Brazil. As if that weren’t enough, it is the oldest permanent art gallery in Rio de Janeiro, because at the beginning of…
Read moreJapanese Swords, Tokyo National Museum
Japanese Swords (刀剣) is a generic term for weapons equipped with blades or swords that are as long as or longer than a grip. In general, the sword refers to a double-edged one and the sword refers to a single-edged one, but there are things not limited to this. For…
Read moreTravel Guide of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
Vicenza is an Italian city in Veneto, the city is a destination for cultural tourism. Vicenza is a thriving and cosmopolitan city, with a rich history and culture, and many museums, art galleries, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzi. Vicenza is a sort of stage where life marries art…
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