Activity A48 from the Erasmus+ project HESTIA Helping Students In Acceptance (https://kavafisschool.wixsite.com/hestia) by the 6th primary school of Egaleo, Greece.
This document provides a biography of Philip Grinker in 3 sentences. It summarizes that Philip Grinker was born in 1917 in South Africa to a Jewish family that immigrated from Latvia. During his lifetime he witnessed many major historical events like the Russian Revolution and World Wars. The biography follows Philip's life from childhood in South Africa through career, marriage, raising a family and into his later years living in the UK surrounded by grandchildren.
Winston Churchill was a British politician and prime minister best known for leading the United Kingdom during World War II. He was born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. Churchill had a long political career, serving as a soldier, politician, and prime minister. As prime minister during World War II, his leadership and refusal to negotiate with Adolf Hitler inspired the British people. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his numerous histories, biographies, and memoirs.
This document provides a brief history of photography from its origins in 1822 to the mid-20th century. It highlights some of the most important early photographers and developments, including Joseph Nicéphore Niépce creating the first permanent photograph in 1822, Louis Daguerre developing the daguerreotype process in the 1830s, William Henry Fox Talbot inventing the calotype process in the 1840s, Mathew Brady documenting the American Civil War in the 1860s, Eadweard Muybridge pioneering motion picture photography in the 1870s-1880s, and photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron, Man Ray, and Robert Capa becoming prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The document
This timeline outlines major events in British history from the 20th to early 21st centuries, including World War I, the 1926 general strike, the Great Depression, the rise of British fascism in the 1930s, World War II, Indian independence and partition in 1947, the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II and marriages of Prince Charles and Diana and Prince William and Catherine, the 1998 Good Friday Agreement for Northern Ireland, 7/7 terrorist attacks in London in 2005, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Queen Wilhelmina was the only child of King William III of the Netherlands and reigned from 1898 to 1948. During World War I, she visited troops on the front lines to see conditions firsthand. In World War II, she evacuated to Britain after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands and broadcasted weekly messages to the Dutch people. After the war, she was a beloved symbol of hope and resistance for the Netherlands during the occupation and abdicated the throne in 1948.
Jazz developed in the late 19th century from African American musical traditions like work songs, marches, and spirituals. Europeans were more receptive to jazz when introduced by American soldiers, and it sparked a cultural craze in 1920s Paris that set off an exchange and "revolution in manners and morals." The French embraced jazz as they sought to reject conventionality after World War I, and it symbolized the "Americanization" of France in the 1920s through the influx of American tourists, products, and movies.
Pop art emerged in the 1950s and celebrated commonplace objects and popular culture. Key artists included Richard Hamilton and Edouardo Paolozzi in Britain as well as Andy Warhol in the US. In Germany, Capitalist Realism had a similar focus on consumer culture and mass media imagery, led by Sigmar Polke. France saw the Nouveau Réalisme movement which directly incorporated mass culture, championed by artists like Yves Klein. Op art used optical illusions to confuse the eye, exemplified by Victor Vasarely's works. Viennese Actionism featured extreme performances using organic materials. Arte Povera criticized modernity and technology through works incorporating everyday items. Neo-Expressionism revived painting
The Classical era from 1750-1820 saw important developments in architecture, music, art, and politics. Classical architecture was characterized by elegant symmetrical designs with plant and animal carvings. Important inventions during this time included the steam engine and electric battery. Politically, the American Revolution and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were defining moments. Notable figures included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Cook. Wolfgang Mozart and Jacques-Louis David were influential artists and composers of the Classical style, known for clarity, order, and elegance.
This document provides a biography of Philip Grinker in 3 sentences. It summarizes that Philip Grinker was born in 1917 in South Africa to a Jewish family that immigrated from Latvia. During his lifetime he witnessed many major historical events like the Russian Revolution and World Wars. The biography follows Philip's life from childhood in South Africa through career, marriage, raising a family and into his later years living in the UK surrounded by grandchildren.
Winston Churchill was a British politician and prime minister best known for leading the United Kingdom during World War II. He was born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. Churchill had a long political career, serving as a soldier, politician, and prime minister. As prime minister during World War II, his leadership and refusal to negotiate with Adolf Hitler inspired the British people. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his numerous histories, biographies, and memoirs.
This document provides a brief history of photography from its origins in 1822 to the mid-20th century. It highlights some of the most important early photographers and developments, including Joseph Nicéphore Niépce creating the first permanent photograph in 1822, Louis Daguerre developing the daguerreotype process in the 1830s, William Henry Fox Talbot inventing the calotype process in the 1840s, Mathew Brady documenting the American Civil War in the 1860s, Eadweard Muybridge pioneering motion picture photography in the 1870s-1880s, and photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron, Man Ray, and Robert Capa becoming prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The document
This timeline outlines major events in British history from the 20th to early 21st centuries, including World War I, the 1926 general strike, the Great Depression, the rise of British fascism in the 1930s, World War II, Indian independence and partition in 1947, the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II and marriages of Prince Charles and Diana and Prince William and Catherine, the 1998 Good Friday Agreement for Northern Ireland, 7/7 terrorist attacks in London in 2005, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Queen Wilhelmina was the only child of King William III of the Netherlands and reigned from 1898 to 1948. During World War I, she visited troops on the front lines to see conditions firsthand. In World War II, she evacuated to Britain after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands and broadcasted weekly messages to the Dutch people. After the war, she was a beloved symbol of hope and resistance for the Netherlands during the occupation and abdicated the throne in 1948.
Jazz developed in the late 19th century from African American musical traditions like work songs, marches, and spirituals. Europeans were more receptive to jazz when introduced by American soldiers, and it sparked a cultural craze in 1920s Paris that set off an exchange and "revolution in manners and morals." The French embraced jazz as they sought to reject conventionality after World War I, and it symbolized the "Americanization" of France in the 1920s through the influx of American tourists, products, and movies.
Pop art emerged in the 1950s and celebrated commonplace objects and popular culture. Key artists included Richard Hamilton and Edouardo Paolozzi in Britain as well as Andy Warhol in the US. In Germany, Capitalist Realism had a similar focus on consumer culture and mass media imagery, led by Sigmar Polke. France saw the Nouveau Réalisme movement which directly incorporated mass culture, championed by artists like Yves Klein. Op art used optical illusions to confuse the eye, exemplified by Victor Vasarely's works. Viennese Actionism featured extreme performances using organic materials. Arte Povera criticized modernity and technology through works incorporating everyday items. Neo-Expressionism revived painting
The Classical era from 1750-1820 saw important developments in architecture, music, art, and politics. Classical architecture was characterized by elegant symmetrical designs with plant and animal carvings. Important inventions during this time included the steam engine and electric battery. Politically, the American Revolution and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were defining moments. Notable figures included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Cook. Wolfgang Mozart and Jacques-Louis David were influential artists and composers of the Classical style, known for clarity, order, and elegance.
During World War 2, many British theatres had to close due to bombings and blackouts. ENSA was created to provide entertainment for troops and munitions workers. After the war, the Old Vic theatre helped revive London's theatre scene along with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Experimental groups like Theatre Workshop used agitprop techniques to promote political messages and entertain children freed from Nazi camps. The theatre both reflected and was influenced by the events and circumstances of the time period.
Questionnaire of the 1st study period (1945-1968)eftihia67
The document is a 30 question multiple choice quiz about important people and events in European history from 1945 to 2015. It covers topics like the end of World War 2, the founding of the European Union, the Cold War, decolonization, and cultural movements in literature, art, and film during this time period.
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty organized a rescue operation in Rome during World War II that saved over 6,500 people from the Nazis. As head of the Vatican extraterritorial properties, he hid Jews, British, South Africans, Russians, and Greeks in churches, private homes, and the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo to protect them from deportation. After the war, O'Flaherty was honored for his heroic efforts in saving thousands from persecution and death during the Nazi occupation of Rome.
This document contains 30 images from various points in history ranging from 1907 to 1975. Some of the images show important historical events like the construction of the Manhattan Bridge in 1908, the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln in 1861, and the Apollo 11 astronauts testing a lunar module landing in 1966. Other images provide glimpses into social issues and everyday life, such as measuring swimsuits to enforce length rules in 1920, a mother hiding her face while selling her children in 1948, and children eating a meager Christmas dinner during the Great Depression. The images cover a wide range of people, places, and time periods across nearly 70 years of history.
This document contains a collection of photos from various points in history ranging from the early 1900s to the 1970s. The photos show events like Sweden changing which side of the road people drove on, illegal alcohol during prohibition, a woman being arrested for wearing a revealing swimsuit, testing for the Apollo 11 moon landing, construction of bridges and buildings, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Great Depression, and more. The photos provide a visual glimpse into life, technology, and major events from different time periods in the past.
World War I broke out in Europe in 1914 and lasted until the United States entered the war in 1917 on the side of Britain and France. The war helped accelerate political and social changes. The Great Depression began with the 1929 stock market crash and resulted in 25% unemployment, only ending when the US entered World War II after the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. During this time, inventions like the automobile, phonograph, motion pictures, and radio connected people and spread popular culture while air conditioning was invented in 1902. Modernism emerged as an artistic movement in response to World War I that broke from traditional forms and included works from Picasso.
The document lists various artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Gustav Klimt, John Waterhouse, Lucian Freud, and Jacob Collins. It also lists some of their artworks such as Klimt's Lady Hat, Waterhouse's The Lady of Shalott, Freud's Reflection, and Collins' Seated Nude. The document appears to be an art reference listing works from different eras.
This document appears to be a listing of artists from the 19th and 20th centuries along with some of their artworks. It includes painters such as Gustav Klimt, John Waterhouse, Lucian Freud, and others. Some of the artworks mentioned are Jacob Collins' 1964 painting "Seated Nude", John Millais' 1896 painting "Hugh Cayley of Wydale", and Klimt's 1918 painting "Lady Hat".
This document discusses the origins and spread of jazz music from the United States to France in the early 20th century. It notes that jazz developed in New Orleans from African-American musical traditions and was introduced to Europe by American soldiers in World War 1. In the 1920s, black entertainers like James Reese Europe, Louis Mitchell, and Josephine Baker helped popularize jazz throughout France. Jazz became hugely popular in France during this period, representing a cultural shift that mirrored America's "Roaring Twenties." The music also came to symbolize broader Americanization and modernism in French society during this era.
The English presentation introduces a group called Zero and discusses Leonardo da Vinci. It notes that da Vinci was an incredibly intelligent and talented person who lived from 1452 to 1519. As well as being a brilliant artist and inventor, da Vinci was also physically strong with a good singing voice. He followed a vegetarian diet and loved animals, often buying caged animals at the market to set them free.
The document contains a collection of photographs from different eras showcasing important historical events and figures. Some of the photos show Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill out swimming, the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, and Martin Luther King Jr. removing a burned cross from his yard in 1960. The photos span from the late 19th century to the early 21st century and cover topics including wars, political and social movements, technological developments, and entertainment.
The document discusses the life and career of Grace Kelly, from her beginnings as a Hollywood actress in the 1950s, winning an Oscar for her role in Mogambo, to her roles in several Alfred Hitchcock films. It then covers her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, where she took on the role of Princess of Monaco. The summary highlights her family with Prince Rainier, including their three children, and concludes with noting her death in 1982 when she was buried next to her husband.
On Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, Wagner College sponsored a panel presentation on Port Richmond, a historic community that formerly served as Staten Island's "Fifth Avenue" and has recently become home to a large community of American immigrants from Mexico. Wagner College is deeply involved with the community through a partnership with its schools, churches and helping agencies, the Port Richmond Partnership, which links courses in nursing, sociology, government & politics, and history with specific projects in the community. This Power Point presentation, which combines presentations by historians Philip Papas and Lori Weintrob, was delivered at the beginning of the panel.
Pop art emerged in the mid-1950s as a challenge to tradition, reflecting mass culture and consumerism through depictions of everyday commercial products and celebrities. Salvador Dalí, a pioneering surrealist artist, had some influence on pop art with his use of mundane objects presented in unexpected contexts. While Dalí is best known for surrealist works like The Persistence of Memory, he also created commercials and designs that incorporated pop imagery later referenced by pop artists like Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons.
Jose Rizal was forced to leave the Philippines for a second time in February 1888 due to powerful enemies. During his voyage to Hong Kong, Rizal became sick. He stopped in Amoy and Xiamen before arriving in Hong Kong on February 16, 1888, where he stayed at the Victoria Hotel. Rizal spent two weeks in Hong Kong studying Chinese life, language, drama, and customs. He was impressed by the cleanliness of the city but was bothered by the noisy celebrations for Chinese New Year. Rizal departed Hong Kong on February 22, 1888.
This document provides information on over 100 artists and some of their most famous works, including painters from the 15th century through the 20th century. It lists the artist's name, birth and death years, the title of the artwork, and year it was created. The works span different eras and styles including the Renaissance, Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art.
Etienne Kiss-Borlase | Everything You Should Know About the Rockefeller Art C...Etienne Kiss-Borlase
David Rockefeller's private art collection recently became the most valuable single-owner private sale in American history, auctioning off over 1,500 pieces for a total of $832 million over four days. The collection included important works by artists like Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Pablo Picasso. Though Rockefeller initially had no interest in art, he and his wife Peggy began acquiring Impressionist and modern pieces in the 1940s after being educated by Museum of Modern Art directors. All proceeds from the auction will go to nonprofit organizations associated with Rockefeller, including the Museum of Modern Art, Harvard University, and Rockefeller University.
From the New South Wales Art Gallery, Sydney website :-
"Established in 1871, the Gallery is proud to present fine international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. We aim to be a place of experience and inspiration, through our collection, exhibitions, programs and research."
"Modern and contemporary works are displayed in expansive, light-filled spaces, offering stunning views of Sydney and the harbour, while our splendid Grand Courts are home to a distinguished collection of colonial and 19th-century Australian works and European old masters. There are also dedicated galleries celebrating the arts of Asia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
The document provides a 30 question multiple choice quiz about important people and events in European history from 1945 to 2015. The questions cover a range of topics including World War 2 leaders and conferences, Cold War events and figures, decolonization, the founding of the European Union, and cultural movements in literature, art, and film during this time period.
Tate Britain at Pimlico London by the bank of the River Thames. It houses 500 years of British paintings From Hogarth to Turner, From Gainsborough to Francis Bacon, the vitality and quality of British art across the centuries shines outfrom the works of the nation’s most famous artists. It is different from Tate Modern that houses the Modern Arts. The collection also included sculpture the well known piece, the Kiss by Rodin. It also has a substantial collection of drawings,watercoours and modern prints. It also have a very large collection of Turners.
Ever since Peter the Great, it was Russian policy to become a major European power. He lead a cultural revolution with an aim to transform the traditional and medieval social and political system into a modern society. In 1764, two years after Catherine the Great on the throne, She brought out Gotzkowski’s collection of 225 paintings, mainly Dutch and Flemish paintings. Politically, Empress Catherine’s patronage would enhance her image of an enlightened monarch. The Gotzkowski’s collection makes up the core of the paintings in Hermitage. In general the Hermitage collection is quite representative of the development of European arts since the 17C. After Catherine the Great, successive monarchs had added to the collection. It is really surprising to find large number of Impressionists paintings and modern paintings in the collection.
This document discusses several famous English painters from the 18th and 19th centuries. It provides biographical information on William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, and John Constable. It notes that Turner and Constable were considered the greatest representatives of the English Golden age of painting and were renowned landscape painters, with Turner known for his mastery of light and Constable known for his pastoral scenes of Dedham Vale.
During World War 2, many British theatres had to close due to bombings and blackouts. ENSA was created to provide entertainment for troops and munitions workers. After the war, the Old Vic theatre helped revive London's theatre scene along with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Experimental groups like Theatre Workshop used agitprop techniques to promote political messages and entertain children freed from Nazi camps. The theatre both reflected and was influenced by the events and circumstances of the time period.
Questionnaire of the 1st study period (1945-1968)eftihia67
The document is a 30 question multiple choice quiz about important people and events in European history from 1945 to 2015. It covers topics like the end of World War 2, the founding of the European Union, the Cold War, decolonization, and cultural movements in literature, art, and film during this time period.
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty organized a rescue operation in Rome during World War II that saved over 6,500 people from the Nazis. As head of the Vatican extraterritorial properties, he hid Jews, British, South Africans, Russians, and Greeks in churches, private homes, and the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo to protect them from deportation. After the war, O'Flaherty was honored for his heroic efforts in saving thousands from persecution and death during the Nazi occupation of Rome.
This document contains 30 images from various points in history ranging from 1907 to 1975. Some of the images show important historical events like the construction of the Manhattan Bridge in 1908, the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln in 1861, and the Apollo 11 astronauts testing a lunar module landing in 1966. Other images provide glimpses into social issues and everyday life, such as measuring swimsuits to enforce length rules in 1920, a mother hiding her face while selling her children in 1948, and children eating a meager Christmas dinner during the Great Depression. The images cover a wide range of people, places, and time periods across nearly 70 years of history.
This document contains a collection of photos from various points in history ranging from the early 1900s to the 1970s. The photos show events like Sweden changing which side of the road people drove on, illegal alcohol during prohibition, a woman being arrested for wearing a revealing swimsuit, testing for the Apollo 11 moon landing, construction of bridges and buildings, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Great Depression, and more. The photos provide a visual glimpse into life, technology, and major events from different time periods in the past.
World War I broke out in Europe in 1914 and lasted until the United States entered the war in 1917 on the side of Britain and France. The war helped accelerate political and social changes. The Great Depression began with the 1929 stock market crash and resulted in 25% unemployment, only ending when the US entered World War II after the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. During this time, inventions like the automobile, phonograph, motion pictures, and radio connected people and spread popular culture while air conditioning was invented in 1902. Modernism emerged as an artistic movement in response to World War I that broke from traditional forms and included works from Picasso.
The document lists various artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Gustav Klimt, John Waterhouse, Lucian Freud, and Jacob Collins. It also lists some of their artworks such as Klimt's Lady Hat, Waterhouse's The Lady of Shalott, Freud's Reflection, and Collins' Seated Nude. The document appears to be an art reference listing works from different eras.
This document appears to be a listing of artists from the 19th and 20th centuries along with some of their artworks. It includes painters such as Gustav Klimt, John Waterhouse, Lucian Freud, and others. Some of the artworks mentioned are Jacob Collins' 1964 painting "Seated Nude", John Millais' 1896 painting "Hugh Cayley of Wydale", and Klimt's 1918 painting "Lady Hat".
This document discusses the origins and spread of jazz music from the United States to France in the early 20th century. It notes that jazz developed in New Orleans from African-American musical traditions and was introduced to Europe by American soldiers in World War 1. In the 1920s, black entertainers like James Reese Europe, Louis Mitchell, and Josephine Baker helped popularize jazz throughout France. Jazz became hugely popular in France during this period, representing a cultural shift that mirrored America's "Roaring Twenties." The music also came to symbolize broader Americanization and modernism in French society during this era.
The English presentation introduces a group called Zero and discusses Leonardo da Vinci. It notes that da Vinci was an incredibly intelligent and talented person who lived from 1452 to 1519. As well as being a brilliant artist and inventor, da Vinci was also physically strong with a good singing voice. He followed a vegetarian diet and loved animals, often buying caged animals at the market to set them free.
The document contains a collection of photographs from different eras showcasing important historical events and figures. Some of the photos show Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill out swimming, the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, and Martin Luther King Jr. removing a burned cross from his yard in 1960. The photos span from the late 19th century to the early 21st century and cover topics including wars, political and social movements, technological developments, and entertainment.
The document discusses the life and career of Grace Kelly, from her beginnings as a Hollywood actress in the 1950s, winning an Oscar for her role in Mogambo, to her roles in several Alfred Hitchcock films. It then covers her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, where she took on the role of Princess of Monaco. The summary highlights her family with Prince Rainier, including their three children, and concludes with noting her death in 1982 when she was buried next to her husband.
On Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, Wagner College sponsored a panel presentation on Port Richmond, a historic community that formerly served as Staten Island's "Fifth Avenue" and has recently become home to a large community of American immigrants from Mexico. Wagner College is deeply involved with the community through a partnership with its schools, churches and helping agencies, the Port Richmond Partnership, which links courses in nursing, sociology, government & politics, and history with specific projects in the community. This Power Point presentation, which combines presentations by historians Philip Papas and Lori Weintrob, was delivered at the beginning of the panel.
Pop art emerged in the mid-1950s as a challenge to tradition, reflecting mass culture and consumerism through depictions of everyday commercial products and celebrities. Salvador Dalí, a pioneering surrealist artist, had some influence on pop art with his use of mundane objects presented in unexpected contexts. While Dalí is best known for surrealist works like The Persistence of Memory, he also created commercials and designs that incorporated pop imagery later referenced by pop artists like Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons.
Jose Rizal was forced to leave the Philippines for a second time in February 1888 due to powerful enemies. During his voyage to Hong Kong, Rizal became sick. He stopped in Amoy and Xiamen before arriving in Hong Kong on February 16, 1888, where he stayed at the Victoria Hotel. Rizal spent two weeks in Hong Kong studying Chinese life, language, drama, and customs. He was impressed by the cleanliness of the city but was bothered by the noisy celebrations for Chinese New Year. Rizal departed Hong Kong on February 22, 1888.
This document provides information on over 100 artists and some of their most famous works, including painters from the 15th century through the 20th century. It lists the artist's name, birth and death years, the title of the artwork, and year it was created. The works span different eras and styles including the Renaissance, Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art.
Etienne Kiss-Borlase | Everything You Should Know About the Rockefeller Art C...Etienne Kiss-Borlase
David Rockefeller's private art collection recently became the most valuable single-owner private sale in American history, auctioning off over 1,500 pieces for a total of $832 million over four days. The collection included important works by artists like Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Pablo Picasso. Though Rockefeller initially had no interest in art, he and his wife Peggy began acquiring Impressionist and modern pieces in the 1940s after being educated by Museum of Modern Art directors. All proceeds from the auction will go to nonprofit organizations associated with Rockefeller, including the Museum of Modern Art, Harvard University, and Rockefeller University.
From the New South Wales Art Gallery, Sydney website :-
"Established in 1871, the Gallery is proud to present fine international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. We aim to be a place of experience and inspiration, through our collection, exhibitions, programs and research."
"Modern and contemporary works are displayed in expansive, light-filled spaces, offering stunning views of Sydney and the harbour, while our splendid Grand Courts are home to a distinguished collection of colonial and 19th-century Australian works and European old masters. There are also dedicated galleries celebrating the arts of Asia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
The document provides a 30 question multiple choice quiz about important people and events in European history from 1945 to 2015. The questions cover a range of topics including World War 2 leaders and conferences, Cold War events and figures, decolonization, the founding of the European Union, and cultural movements in literature, art, and film during this time period.
Tate Britain at Pimlico London by the bank of the River Thames. It houses 500 years of British paintings From Hogarth to Turner, From Gainsborough to Francis Bacon, the vitality and quality of British art across the centuries shines outfrom the works of the nation’s most famous artists. It is different from Tate Modern that houses the Modern Arts. The collection also included sculpture the well known piece, the Kiss by Rodin. It also has a substantial collection of drawings,watercoours and modern prints. It also have a very large collection of Turners.
Ever since Peter the Great, it was Russian policy to become a major European power. He lead a cultural revolution with an aim to transform the traditional and medieval social and political system into a modern society. In 1764, two years after Catherine the Great on the throne, She brought out Gotzkowski’s collection of 225 paintings, mainly Dutch and Flemish paintings. Politically, Empress Catherine’s patronage would enhance her image of an enlightened monarch. The Gotzkowski’s collection makes up the core of the paintings in Hermitage. In general the Hermitage collection is quite representative of the development of European arts since the 17C. After Catherine the Great, successive monarchs had added to the collection. It is really surprising to find large number of Impressionists paintings and modern paintings in the collection.
This document discusses several famous English painters from the 18th and 19th centuries. It provides biographical information on William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, and John Constable. It notes that Turner and Constable were considered the greatest representatives of the English Golden age of painting and were renowned landscape painters, with Turner known for his mastery of light and Constable known for his pastoral scenes of Dedham Vale.
The document defines Romanticism as an artistic movement from 1798-1832 characterized by imagination, intuition, idealism, inspiration, and individuality. It discusses that Romantic art was emotional, deeply felt, individualistic, and exotic, contrasting it with earlier Neoclassical art which was rigid, severe, and unemotional. Examples of Romantic art discussed include paintings depicting landscapes, shipwrecks, and historical events by artists such as Turner, Constable, Goya, Delacroix, and Friedrich which showcase the movement's emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual expression.
1) Orientalism began in the 15th century but became popular in 19th century France, depicting scenes from Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa under colonial rule.
2) Artists like Eugene Delacroix and Jean-Leon Gerome traveled to the region and painted contemporary life, with some works depicting fantasy scenes.
3) Edward Said criticized orientalism for promoting stereotypes that justified western imperialism, though some scholars note the demand for such works.
“The Harlot’s Progress”: Bell’s Life in London and the Birth of the British ...Dr Ernesto Priego
A slideshow for my 8-minute presentation at the London Lives Unconference, University of Hertfordshire, UK, 5 July 2010
http://londonlives18th.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/conference-programme/
This document provides information on female painters before the 20th century from several European countries and the United States. It includes biographical details and examples of works for painters such as Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana, Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Leyster, Mary Beale, Mary Cassatt, Anna Ancher, and Maria Sibylla Merian. The document highlights how many of these pioneering female artists faced challenges in being recognized and supported professionally for their work, but some like Artemisia Gentileschi and Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun achieved great success and renown.
1. The document summarizes the first day of a trip to London which included visits to Saint Paul Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, the Gherkin building, and the Tate Modern art gallery.
2. It then lists numerous famous artworks and artists seen at the Tate Modern, including works by Picasso, Pollock, Matisse, and others.
3. The trip also included visits to the Shakespeare Globe theater, London Tower, Thames river cruise, fish and chips, and the Tate Britain art museum displaying works by Hogarth, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Constable, Millais and others.
The Arts in the Romantic and Impressionist Period 1800-1900Lisa Schwab
The document discusses Romanticism and Impressionism in visual arts from 1800-1880. Some key events during this period include the emancipation of serfs in Russia, the writing of the Communist Manifesto, and the American Civil War. Romantic art emphasized emotion and self-expression. Impressionist paintings from the late 1800s often depicted light and color, working outdoors. Popular dances during this era included the waltz, mazurka, polka and ballet, which evolved from classical technique to dramatic storytelling.
The document provides information on several American and British artists. It describes each artist's background, key works, and artistic style. Some of the American artists mentioned include Jackson Pollock, Richard Prince, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons. British artists mentioned include William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable, William Blake, Francis Bacon, Damien Hirst, and Tracy Emin.
The National Gallery of Ireland founded in 1854 houses an impressive collection of over 15,000 artworks. Spanning the history of western European art from around 1300 to the present day, the collection includes well-known artist from Mantegna and Titian to Monet and Picasso, including various schools and era.
Chaque couleur a une signification cachée et exerce ses effets à un niveau inconscient. Admiré durant l'Antiquité, le rouge revêtit les dieux et le clergé. À Rome, c'est la couleur des généraux, de la noblesse, des patriciens et des empereurs romains. La couleur rouge symbolise avant tout le bonheur en Chine, mais il symbolise aussi la vie, les flammes et de la chaleur. Mais elle symbolise aussi la mort, cette dernière étant considérée comme une renaissance en Asie. Les processions funéraires asiatiques sont encore de nos jours colorés de rouge.
Le rouge est symbole d’amour, de chaleur, de sensualité et de passion. Il apporte une sensation de chaleur. C’est la couleur la plus puissante, la plus dynamique et avec le plus fort potentiel d’action.
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This document provides information on various artworks for sale by Guarisco Gallery, an international fine art gallery specializing in 19th and early 20th century American and European paintings and sculpture. It includes descriptions of multiple paintings and sculptures for sale, including the artists, titles, mediums, sizes and signatures. It also provides background information on some of the artists and styles represented in the works.
The document provides information on several English painters from the 16th to 19th centuries. It discusses Nicholas Hilliard, the most celebrated English miniaturist of the Elizabethan era. It then profiles William Hogarth, an 18th century artist who pioneered serial work and was a critic of English art. Next, it outlines Sir Joshua Reynolds as a leading English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy. The document also summarizes Thomas Gainsborough and his landscape and portrait works, as well as Joseph Mallord William Turner's contributions to romantic landscape painting. Finally, it discusses John Constable and his recognition as a major 19th century English landscape artist, known for paintings of scenes from his childhood.
The document summarizes key events and developments that occurred in Spain during the 19th century. It lists the various kings that ruled Spain from 1801 to 1902. Some of the major changes included two industrial revolutions, the development of new political ideas, and major scientific and technological innovations such as the locomotive, phonograph, lightbulb, and telephone. The document also lists important literary, music, and painter artists from the 19th century.
Joseph Mallord William Turner was an English Romantic landscape painter, watercolourist and printmaker in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is renowned for his oil paintings and is considered a master of British watercolor landscape painting. His style was characterized by atmospheric washes of paint and an innovative use of color and light. In his later works, objects were barely recognizable as he focused on conveying light, atmosphere, and mood.
This document provides an overview of Western European history from 400 BC to present day through a series of slides. It covers the major empires, rulers, conflicts, and developments in countries like France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and more. Key events summarized include the Renaissance in Italy, the French and Habsburg empires, the Protestant Reformation sparked by Martin Luther, the British Empire and its colonies, and the world wars and postwar periods in Europe.
Romanticism was an aesthetic and intellectual movement that emphasized nature, emotion, and individualism. It revolted against order and rationalism and occurred in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Some key figures that heralded Romanticism included Napoleon, William Blake, and Friedrich. Romantic art and literature featured more emotional expressions and themes of nature, the sublime, and the exotic.
The British culture of the 19th century was characterized by Romanticism in the early part of the century and the Victorian era during Queen Victoria's reign from 1837-1901. Painting was influenced by sentimental scenes of the countryside and moral stories. Literature flourished with Romantic poets like Blake and Wordsworth, followed by Victorian novelists such as Dickens, the Brontës, and Hardy. Classical music grew in importance, represented by composers like Field and Bennett. Architecture fragmented with styles including Gothic, Renaissance, and vernacular revivals. Overall, 19th century British culture was defined by self-confidence during the Industrial Revolution and rapid scientific advances.
The Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) is located in Copenhagen. It is home to Danish art. Its collection includes some 260,000 works, spanning more than seven hundred years from the late Middle Ages to the present day. It has numerous masterpieces by artists such as Albrecht Durer, Peter Paul Rubens, CW Eckersberg and Christen Kobke. Today, the SMK attracts around 450,000 visitors annually.
Most of us outside of Scandinavia, are unfamiliar with Nordic pictorial and sculptural traditions. But their paintings do reflect their underlying Nordic cultures, social values on compassion & emotion and finally their natural environment. The Nordic approach is visually less intense and flamboyant as compared with the Italian Baroque or to the French Impressionist. Their approach is more humanistic and much closer to our daily life. Stylistically their 18C and 19C paintings were mostly realism with clarity, sharpness, crispness and on occasion melancholia. It much closer to ordinary persons and our life.
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1) As atividades desenvolvidas durante o ano letivo de 2017-2018 focaram-se nos direitos humanos, direitos da criança e crianças migrantes, utilizando imagens, histórias e vídeos.
2) Os alunos dos países envolvidos desenharam logótipos para o projeto e elegeram o desenho vencedor.
3) As atividades tiveram como objetivo ensinar sobre direitos humanos, identidade e cidadania europeias.
The document summarizes the activities from several meetings of the HESTIA project. In the first meeting in Athens, participants discussed practical organization, visited historic sites, and shaped their manifesto. The second meeting in Maastricht included workshops on refugees, migration, bullying prevention, and stereotypes. School visits showed contrasting approaches to educating migrant children. Additional workshops covered human rights, diversity, empathy, and recognizing emotions. The third meeting will take place in Brindisi, Italy in March.
Παρουσίαση για τους QR κώδικες από την εκπαιδευτικό αγγλικής γλώσσας Κωνσταντίνα Ζαμπούλη στην ημερίδα "Διαδραστικότητα στην ψηφιακή τάξη" που διοργάνωσε το 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αιγάλεω (7/11/2015)
Παρουσίαση για το Kahoot από τις εκπαιδευτικούς Μάγδα Ζερβού και Νάνσυ Τσιτούρα στην ημερίδα "Διαδραστικότητα στην τάξη" που πραγματοποίησε το 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αιγάλεω (7/11/2015)
The document discusses rethinking teaching and learning for the 21st century. It emphasizes skills like creativity, communication, collaboration, digital competences, critical thinking, and personal and social responsibility. It describes the Future Classroom Lab, which takes a holistic approach to teaching and learning 21st century skills through flexible learning spaces that promote experimentation and discussion. The lab hosts activities for policymakers, teachers, and students to experience different learning zones focused on exploration, collaboration, presentation, creation, and informal learning using technology.
European Schoolnet was founded in 1997 and is based in Brussels with about 60 staff members. It is composed of member Ministries of Education and aims to transform education in Europe through various projects and activities. Its strategic areas include providing evidence-based activities to support policy, supporting schools and teachers, and validating innovative teaching approaches. It produces reports, runs online professional development courses, and has programs focused on areas like STEM, eSafety, and school networking. Evaluation of its first online course offerings found high satisfaction rates and impacts on teaching practices. It also identifies advanced schools that demonstrate best practices in whole-school integration of technology and supports collaboration between schools.
Activities on the element of Air carried out by the 6th primary school of Egaleo, for the Comenius project "Living with the elements" (March - June 2013).
This is a first sample of the work carried out so far by the 6th primary school of Egaleo, Athens, regarding the element of Air, as part of our Comenius project.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.