An album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially released audio recording product, or album. The term can refer to either the printed cardboard covers typically used to package sets of 10 in (25 cm) and 12 in (30 cm) 78-rpm records, single and sets of 12…
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art. The Museum has three main displays: Tales of South Tyneside, which explores the local and social history of the area during the twentieth century together with the lifetime achievement of…
The knife is mainly used for cutting, cutting, cutting, cutting, and it is inconvenient for cutting soft things such as cotton and silk. When people use two knives to cut relative to each other in practice, scissors are produced. Unlike a knife that is unilaterally applied, a scissors is a…
The São Paulo Museum of Modern Art, is located in Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo. The museum is modelled on the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Museum has a collection and includes more than 4,000 works. The Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM-SP) is a…
10 Downing Street, the home of British prime ministers since 1735, vies with the White House as being the most important political building anywhere in the world Behind its iconic black door, the most important decisions affecting Britain for the last 275 years have been taken In the 20th century…
The Musée national Eugène Delacroix is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix. At this dedicated museum you can explore the great French painter’s life, his artwork, and his studio. On display are many of Delacroix’s early works including small oil paintings, pastels, and sketches. Delacroix (1798 – 1863)…
Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and capital. It is also the largest city in the Nordic region and is marketed with the motto The Capital of Scandinavia. Like all major cities, Stockholm has everything you can now be interested in. Stockholm is a characterful city full of scenic hikes, breath-taking…
Pink is a pale red color that is named after a flower of the same name. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness,…
The landings on the main staircase that leads to the upper floors feature large historical reliefs which originally were used to decorate public monuments. Three panels from a triumphal arch refer to the exploits of Marcus Aurelius and are lined up on the first landing, while another three portraying the…
On April 17, 1970 a significant event took place in the cultural life of our republic – P.A. Oyunskiy’s Literary Museum, the first in Yakutia, was opened. Platon Alekseevich Oyunskiy, outstanding public man, statesman, international writer, scholar, consecrated his life to the good of his nation. His dynamic revolutionary, public,…
Black is the darkest color, the result of the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, literally a color without hue, like white (its opposite) and gray. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness, while white represents light. Black ink is the…
National Institute Biological Resources(NIBR) builds efficient systems for conservation and management of national biological resources, supports Korean biotechnology industries, and raise public awareness on the values of biological resources through exhibition, education and training project. NIBR’s Exhibition Hall is the only place in Korea that exclusively displays Korea’s native species…
Crossing a frozen body or water for ice skating or other winter sports or cold weather activities is potentially lethal. Freezing water kills a person in minutes. Safety measures and rescue Safety measures include having (preferably experienced) company, getting local advice, telling your plans to somebody, and having ice prods,…
An illustrative exhibit on the first practicing lady doctor of India Dr. Rakhmabai Bhikaji was a pioneer in the field of medicine and women’s rights in the 19th century. Her efforts to be granted the right to choose was instrumental in raising the age of consent for women in 1891.…
Architecture in early modern Scotland encompasses all building within the borders of the kingdom of Scotland, from the early sixteenth century to the mid-eighteenth century. The time period roughly corresponds to the early modern era in Europe, beginning with the Renaissance and Reformation and ending with the start of the…
Jim Franklin (born 1943 in Galveston, Texas) is an artist, illustrator, and underground cartoonist best known for his poster art created for the Armadillo World Headquarters, a former Austin, Texas, music hall. He is also known for his detailed, surrealistic illustrations of armadillos. Franklin studied at the San Francisco Art…
Jacob Adam (Oct 9, 1748 – 1811) was an Austrian copper etcher. Adam worked mainly for printing offices, but is best known for his small format portraits of which he created more than 100. He was born and died in Vienna. Adam created miniature portrait etchings of famous people of…
In color science, the dominant wavelength (and the corresponding complementary wavelength) are ways of characterizing any light mixture in terms of the monochromatic spectral light that evokes an identical (and the corresponding opposite) perception of hue. For a given physical light mixture, the dominant and complementary wavelengths are not entirely…
Juan Carlos Pallarols is an internationally renowned Argentine silversmith. He has made pieces of great aesthetic, technical and historical value, such as the Bastones de Mando of several Argentine presidents, official gifts commissioned by different leaders, and special works for companies and organizations and even papal chalices. From 1750 in…
IMM Cologne 2013, the annual furniture fair held at Koelnmesse in January, the fair attracted 142,000 visitors from 137 countries through the halls of Koelnmesse. The exhibition was made even more attractive to exhibitors and visitors alike with the biennial kitchen exhibition, LivingKitchens, making its second appearance at IMM. IMM…
The Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer is a French commune located in the department of Var in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The commune is made up of three distinct entities: from west to east, Pramousquier (straddling Lavandou), Canadel and Rayol. Rayol-Canadel is part of the community of communes of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Le…
The Wyoming State Museum was established in 1895 and has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting a wide variety of artifacts ever since. These collections represent life in Wyoming from prehistoric times to the present. The Museum oversees thousands of artifacts including items crafted and used by Native Americans to manufactured…
As travel has become more comfortable, and many newly retired people have health and wealth, senior citizens are a growing but picky group of tourists. A popular theme for older tourists is nostalgia; visiting places which were important to them some decades ago, back in their youth. Understand Ageing affects…
Heritage Transport Museum is an endevour to showcase and interpret the multiple narratives of transport movement in India. The museum is a progressive outcome of the passion for transport-collection of one man – Tarun Thakral. The vision behind the museum is to share its rich and diverse collection with large…
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Album cover art
An album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially released audio recording product, or album. The term can refer to either the printed cardboard covers typically used to package sets of 10 in (25 cm) and 12 in (30 cm) 78-rpm records, single and sets of 12…
Read moreSouth Shields Museum and Art Gallery, United Kingdom
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art. The Museum has three main displays: Tales of South Tyneside, which explores the local and social history of the area during the twentieth century together with the lifetime achievement of…
Read moreThe story of scissors, China Sword and Scissors Museum
The knife is mainly used for cutting, cutting, cutting, cutting, and it is inconvenient for cutting soft things such as cotton and silk. When people use two knives to cut relative to each other in practice, scissors are produced. Unlike a knife that is unilaterally applied, a scissors is a…
Read moreSao Paulo Museum of Modern Art, Brazil
The São Paulo Museum of Modern Art, is located in Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo. The museum is modelled on the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Museum has a collection and includes more than 4,000 works. The Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM-SP) is a…
Read more10 Downing Street, London, United Kingdom
10 Downing Street, the home of British prime ministers since 1735, vies with the White House as being the most important political building anywhere in the world Behind its iconic black door, the most important decisions affecting Britain for the last 275 years have been taken In the 20th century…
Read moreGuide Tour of National Eugene-Delacroix Museum, Paris, France
The Musée national Eugène Delacroix is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix. At this dedicated museum you can explore the great French painter’s life, his artwork, and his studio. On display are many of Delacroix’s early works including small oil paintings, pastels, and sketches. Delacroix (1798 – 1863)…
Read moreTravel guide of Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and capital. It is also the largest city in the Nordic region and is marketed with the motto The Capital of Scandinavia. Like all major cities, Stockholm has everything you can now be interested in. Stockholm is a characterful city full of scenic hikes, breath-taking…
Read morePink color in culture
Pink is a pale red color that is named after a flower of the same name. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness,…
Read moreMain Staircase, Palazzo dei Conservatori, Capitoline Museums
The landings on the main staircase that leads to the upper floors feature large historical reliefs which originally were used to decorate public monuments. Three panels from a triumphal arch refer to the exploits of Marcus Aurelius and are lined up on the first landing, while another three portraying the…
Read moreAbout Platon Oyunskiy, P.A. Oyunskiy literary museum
On April 17, 1970 a significant event took place in the cultural life of our republic – P.A. Oyunskiy’s Literary Museum, the first in Yakutia, was opened. Platon Alekseevich Oyunskiy, outstanding public man, statesman, international writer, scholar, consecrated his life to the good of his nation. His dynamic revolutionary, public,…
Read moreBlack color in Culture
Black is the darkest color, the result of the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, literally a color without hue, like white (its opposite) and gray. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness, while white represents light. Black ink is the…
Read moreNational Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, South Korea
National Institute Biological Resources(NIBR) builds efficient systems for conservation and management of national biological resources, supports Korean biotechnology industries, and raise public awareness on the values of biological resources through exhibition, education and training project. NIBR’s Exhibition Hall is the only place in Korea that exclusively displays Korea’s native species…
Read moreIce safety in travel
Crossing a frozen body or water for ice skating or other winter sports or cold weather activities is potentially lethal. Freezing water kills a person in minutes. Safety measures and rescue Safety measures include having (preferably experienced) company, getting local advice, telling your plans to somebody, and having ice prods,…
Read moreDr. Rakhmabai, the first practicing lady doctor of India, Zubaan
An illustrative exhibit on the first practicing lady doctor of India Dr. Rakhmabai Bhikaji was a pioneer in the field of medicine and women’s rights in the 19th century. Her efforts to be granted the right to choose was instrumental in raising the age of consent for women in 1891.…
Read moreArchitecture in early modern Scotland
Architecture in early modern Scotland encompasses all building within the borders of the kingdom of Scotland, from the early sixteenth century to the mid-eighteenth century. The time period roughly corresponds to the early modern era in Europe, beginning with the Renaissance and Reformation and ending with the start of the…
Read moreJim Franklin
Jim Franklin (born 1943 in Galveston, Texas) is an artist, illustrator, and underground cartoonist best known for his poster art created for the Armadillo World Headquarters, a former Austin, Texas, music hall. He is also known for his detailed, surrealistic illustrations of armadillos. Franklin studied at the San Francisco Art…
Read moreJacob Adam
Jacob Adam (Oct 9, 1748 – 1811) was an Austrian copper etcher. Adam worked mainly for printing offices, but is best known for his small format portraits of which he created more than 100. He was born and died in Vienna. Adam created miniature portrait etchings of famous people of…
Read moreDominant wavelength
In color science, the dominant wavelength (and the corresponding complementary wavelength) are ways of characterizing any light mixture in terms of the monochromatic spectral light that evokes an identical (and the corresponding opposite) perception of hue. For a given physical light mixture, the dominant and complementary wavelengths are not entirely…
Read morePallarols Museum, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Juan Carlos Pallarols is an internationally renowned Argentine silversmith. He has made pieces of great aesthetic, technical and historical value, such as the Bastones de Mando of several Argentine presidents, official gifts commissioned by different leaders, and special works for companies and organizations and even papal chalices. From 1750 in…
Read moreReview of International furniture and interiors fair of cologne 2013
IMM Cologne 2013, the annual furniture fair held at Koelnmesse in January, the fair attracted 142,000 visitors from 137 countries through the halls of Koelnmesse. The exhibition was made even more attractive to exhibitors and visitors alike with the biennial kitchen exhibition, LivingKitchens, making its second appearance at IMM. IMM…
Read moreRayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, French Riviera
The Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer is a French commune located in the department of Var in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The commune is made up of three distinct entities: from west to east, Pramousquier (straddling Lavandou), Canadel and Rayol. Rayol-Canadel is part of the community of communes of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Le…
Read moreWyoming State Museum, Cheyenne, United States
The Wyoming State Museum was established in 1895 and has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting a wide variety of artifacts ever since. These collections represent life in Wyoming from prehistoric times to the present. The Museum oversees thousands of artifacts including items crafted and used by Native Americans to manufactured…
Read moreSenior tourism
As travel has become more comfortable, and many newly retired people have health and wealth, senior citizens are a growing but picky group of tourists. A popular theme for older tourists is nostalgia; visiting places which were important to them some decades ago, back in their youth. Understand Ageing affects…
Read moreHeritage Transport Museum, Gurgaon, India
Heritage Transport Museum is an endevour to showcase and interpret the multiple narratives of transport movement in India. The museum is a progressive outcome of the passion for transport-collection of one man – Tarun Thakral. The vision behind the museum is to share its rich and diverse collection with large…
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