Renaissance architecture is a neo-classic style, inspired by the examples of ancient Greek and Roman architecture and classical ideas of symmetry, clarity, beauty and harmony. The Renaissance was a time of heightened interest in classical secular culture, art, philosophy and mythology. It was also associated with Protagoras’ principle that “man…
The facilities of the former Military College house objects and images that tell the history of Mexico from the time of the Conquest (1521) until the twentieth century. Its rooms cover the different periods that the country has lived through samples of daily life and the social, political, religious and…
The hall is the testimony of the institution’s ongoing commitment: as per the statute of 1603, every Friday the seven Governors sit around this table to decide on the activities that need to be implemented. The red armchair underlines the power and the position of the Superintendent. The General Secretary…
Carlos Villaluz Francisco (Angono, November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969), also known as his nickname Botong, was a Filipino muralist. He is considered to be the most important wall painters of Philippine history and is famous for his historical paintings. Francisco’s work is characterized by his flawless sense of…
While a significant majority of water vessels are powered by diesel engines, with sail power and gasoline engines also popular, boats powered by electricity have been used for over 120 years. Electric boats were very popular from the 1880s until the 1920s, when the internal combustion engine took dominance. Since…
The Queen Anne style in Britain refers to either the English Baroque architectural style approximately of the reign of Queen Anne (reigned 1702–1714), or a revived form that was popular in the last quarter of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century (when it is also…
Gerrit Adriaenszoon Berckheyde (1638 – Jun 10, 1698) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, active in Haarlem, Amsterdam, and The Hague, who is best known today for his cityscapes Berckheyde was born and died in Haarlem Christened as an infant 6 June 1638, he was the younger brother (by eleven…
Haenggung （수원 화성행궁， 水原華城行宮）, is a palace built within the walls of Hwaseong to house King Jeongjo when he was away from his palace in Seoul worshipping at his father’s tomb. When he was not in residence it was used by his delegated official as a base of government. Haenggung…
Imagism was a movement in early 20th-century Anglo-American poetry that favored precision of imagery and clear, sharp language. Imagism has been described as the most influential movement in English poetry since the activity of the Pre-Raphaelites. As a poetic style it gave Modernism its start in the early 20th century,…
The Upper Lot consists of a variety of family-based attractions. These are a selection of the current attractions, shops and eating places on the Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood. There are not as many fully themed lands as there are small environments linked together with a common Art Deco…
A travel agency is a private retailer or public service that provides travel and tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as activities, airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, travel insurance, and package tours. In addition to dealing with ordinary tourists, most travel agencies have…
The Torre del Oro Naval Museum (Seville), is located within the defensive Torre del Oro, symbol of the city, on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and next to the bullring of the Real Maestranza in Seville, Spain. History Before being a museum, the monument was used as a chapel,…
Edwardian Baroque is the Neo-Baroque architectural style of many public buildings built in the British Empire during the Edwardian era (1901–1910). Description The characteristic features of the Edwardian Baroque style were drawn from two main sources: the architecture of France during the 18th century and that of Sir Christopher Wren…
This room is probably the oldest in our Cathedral. Here the first stone was laid, the base on which all the great monument was to be founded. We do not hesitate to affirm that the first vault that closed in the temple was one of those that cover said room.…
Reader-response criticism or aesthetics of reception, is a school of literary theory that focuses on the reader (or “audience”) and their experience of a literary work, in contrast to other schools and theories that focus attention primarily on the author or the content and form of the work. Reader-response criticism…
The 4th arrondissement of Paris, also known as the arrondissement of Hôtel-de-Ville, is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. The 4th arrondissement is in the center of Paris. It is very touristy, including some good region on the right bank. contains the Renaissance-era Paris City…
Inductive charging (also known as wireless charging or cordless charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects through electromagnetic induction. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge…
Stripped Classicism (or “Starved Classicism” or “Grecian Moderne”) is primarily a 20th-century classicist architectural style stripped of most or all ornamentation, frequently employed by governments while designing official buildings. It was adapted by both totalitarian and democratic regimes. The style embraces a “simplified but recognizable” classicism in its overall massing…
The Levantino Gothic is the gothic style developed in former Crown of Aragon, in the Mediterranean area of Spain, characterized by its halls and churches of great horizontal extent with emphasis on the structural part supported by buttresses and minimal and austere decorations. Figurative arts Valencia, which replaces Barcelona as…
The 17th Hong Kong Mega Showcase, last from December 24 to 27, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1, with an increase of booth number to 800. The 17th Hong Kong Mega Showcase comes together with concurrent events including e-expo & Auto HK, Hong Kong Homex. Being…
Regarding painting, the curator of the exhibition, María de Corral, makes a selection of works from the 60s and 70s, which “cast a selective gaze on the origin and development of Spanish abstraction from the middle of the 20th century ”. Add a small sample of works by Japanese artists…
A death mask is an image, typically in wax or plaster cast made of a person’s face following death, often by taking a cast or impression directly from the corpse. Death masks may be mementos of the dead, or be used for creation of portraits. It is sometimes possible to…
The Dome ended with adaptations to the Ortiz de Castro project. Inside, the Assumption of the Virgin was also represented (Rafael Ximeno y Planes, 1810). The dome that exists today, is the work of Manuel Tolsá, and octagonal drum, raised to the center of the cruise, on four columns and…
Sustainable City is an expression that refers to a city or urban unit that respects the principles of sustainable development and ecological urbanism, which seeks to simultaneously take into account the social, economic, environmental and cultural issues of urban planning for and with the inhabitants for example through a HQE…
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Characteristics of Renaissance architecture
Renaissance architecture is a neo-classic style, inspired by the examples of ancient Greek and Roman architecture and classical ideas of symmetry, clarity, beauty and harmony. The Renaissance was a time of heightened interest in classical secular culture, art, philosophy and mythology. It was also associated with Protagoras’ principle that “man…
Read moreHistory Rooms, National History Museum, Chapultepec Castle
The facilities of the former Military College house objects and images that tell the history of Mexico from the time of the Conquest (1521) until the twentieth century. Its rooms cover the different periods that the country has lived through samples of daily life and the social, political, religious and…
Read moreGovernment Hall, Pio Monte della Misericordia
The hall is the testimony of the institution’s ongoing commitment: as per the statute of 1603, every Friday the seven Governors sit around this table to decide on the activities that need to be implemented. The red armchair underlines the power and the position of the Superintendent. The General Secretary…
Read moreBotong Francisco
Carlos Villaluz Francisco (Angono, November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969), also known as his nickname Botong, was a Filipino muralist. He is considered to be the most important wall painters of Philippine history and is famous for his historical paintings. Francisco’s work is characterized by his flawless sense of…
Read moreElectric boat
While a significant majority of water vessels are powered by diesel engines, with sail power and gasoline engines also popular, boats powered by electricity have been used for over 120 years. Electric boats were very popular from the 1880s until the 1920s, when the internal combustion engine took dominance. Since…
Read moreQueen Anne style architecture
The Queen Anne style in Britain refers to either the English Baroque architectural style approximately of the reign of Queen Anne (reigned 1702–1714), or a revived form that was popular in the last quarter of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century (when it is also…
Read moreGerrit Adriaenszoon Berckheyde
Gerrit Adriaenszoon Berckheyde (1638 – Jun 10, 1698) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, active in Haarlem, Amsterdam, and The Hague, who is best known today for his cityscapes Berckheyde was born and died in Haarlem Christened as an infant 6 June 1638, he was the younger brother (by eleven…
Read moreSuwon Hwaseong Haenggung, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Haenggung （수원 화성행궁， 水原華城行宮）, is a palace built within the walls of Hwaseong to house King Jeongjo when he was away from his palace in Seoul worshipping at his father’s tomb. When he was not in residence it was used by his delegated official as a base of government. Haenggung…
Read moreImagism
Imagism was a movement in early 20th-century Anglo-American poetry that favored precision of imagery and clear, sharp language. Imagism has been described as the most influential movement in English poetry since the activity of the Pre-Raphaelites. As a poetic style it gave Modernism its start in the early 20th century,…
Read moreGuide Tour of Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, California, United States
The Upper Lot consists of a variety of family-based attractions. These are a selection of the current attractions, shops and eating places on the Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood. There are not as many fully themed lands as there are small environments linked together with a common Art Deco…
Read moreTravel agency
A travel agency is a private retailer or public service that provides travel and tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as activities, airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, travel insurance, and package tours. In addition to dealing with ordinary tourists, most travel agencies have…
Read moreMaritime Museum Torre del Oro, Seville, Spain
The Torre del Oro Naval Museum (Seville), is located within the defensive Torre del Oro, symbol of the city, on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and next to the bullring of the Real Maestranza in Seville, Spain. History Before being a museum, the monument was used as a chapel,…
Read moreEdwardian Baroque architecture
Edwardian Baroque is the Neo-Baroque architectural style of many public buildings built in the British Empire during the Edwardian era (1901–1910). Description The characteristic features of the Edwardian Baroque style were drawn from two main sources: the architecture of France during the 18th century and that of Sir Christopher Wren…
Read moreThe Chapter Hall, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
This room is probably the oldest in our Cathedral. Here the first stone was laid, the base on which all the great monument was to be founded. We do not hesitate to affirm that the first vault that closed in the temple was one of those that cover said room.…
Read moreReader-response criticism
Reader-response criticism or aesthetics of reception, is a school of literary theory that focuses on the reader (or “audience”) and their experience of a literary work, in contrast to other schools and theories that focus attention primarily on the author or the content and form of the work. Reader-response criticism…
Read moreGuide Tour of the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France
The 4th arrondissement of Paris, also known as the arrondissement of Hôtel-de-Ville, is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. The 4th arrondissement is in the center of Paris. It is very touristy, including some good region on the right bank. contains the Renaissance-era Paris City…
Read moreInductive charging
Inductive charging (also known as wireless charging or cordless charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects through electromagnetic induction. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge…
Read moreStripped Classicism
Stripped Classicism (or “Starved Classicism” or “Grecian Moderne”) is primarily a 20th-century classicist architectural style stripped of most or all ornamentation, frequently employed by governments while designing official buildings. It was adapted by both totalitarian and democratic regimes. The style embraces a “simplified but recognizable” classicism in its overall massing…
Read moreLevantine Gothic
The Levantino Gothic is the gothic style developed in former Crown of Aragon, in the Mediterranean area of Spain, characterized by its halls and churches of great horizontal extent with emphasis on the structural part supported by buttresses and minimal and austere decorations. Figurative arts Valencia, which replaces Barcelona as…
Read moreHong Kong Mega Showcase 2019 Winter, China
The 17th Hong Kong Mega Showcase, last from December 24 to 27, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1, with an increase of booth number to 800. The 17th Hong Kong Mega Showcase comes together with concurrent events including e-expo & Auto HK, Hong Kong Homex. Being…
Read morePilar Citoler: Collecting, a passion in time, Part 1 Painting Collection, Pablo Serrano Museum
Regarding painting, the curator of the exhibition, María de Corral, makes a selection of works from the 60s and 70s, which “cast a selective gaze on the origin and development of Spanish abstraction from the middle of the 20th century ”. Add a small sample of works by Japanese artists…
Read moreDeath mask
A death mask is an image, typically in wax or plaster cast made of a person’s face following death, often by taking a cast or impression directly from the corpse. Death masks may be mementos of the dead, or be used for creation of portraits. It is sometimes possible to…
Read moreThe Dome, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
The Dome ended with adaptations to the Ortiz de Castro project. Inside, the Assumption of the Virgin was also represented (Rafael Ximeno y Planes, 1810). The dome that exists today, is the work of Manuel Tolsá, and octagonal drum, raised to the center of the cruise, on four columns and…
Read moreEcocity
Sustainable City is an expression that refers to a city or urban unit that respects the principles of sustainable development and ecological urbanism, which seeks to simultaneously take into account the social, economic, environmental and cultural issues of urban planning for and with the inhabitants for example through a HQE…
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