flame," and eagerly wait to catch it with twigs, in order to take it to their homes. It symbolizes the process of death and resurrection, and the concept of renewal over destruction and degeneration. Arts and crafts · Diverse cultures and traditions in Kenya imply very rich source of art work. Every community is known for its special kind of art. The most popular items include: Maasai blankets, Kisii soap stone carvings, wooden carvings, Maasai beads, tribal masks, Kangas, kikoi, sisal baskets among others. · Kenyan animal hide drums will always remind you of African rhythm. Wooden carvings often come as exiting mixture of black and brown. · Soap stones carvings are very beautiful and are popularly used to adorn homes with their smooth, eclectic look. · They clearly display the ingenuity and talents of Kenyans artisans. Dance
occupation system. · 3,000 castes once existed · Breaking rules resulted in in India. a transfer to a lower class. · Individuals could rarely change castes. · Both Hindu and Buddhist temples began flourishing under Gupta rule. · Once simply constructed meeting places, Hindu temples became complex towers covered with intricate carvings. · Buddhist temples were large and impressive, some carved out of mountainsides. · Buddhist stupas were built to house sacred objects from the life of the Buddha. They were covered with detailed carvings. · Great artists were commissioned by rich and powerful members of society. · Paintings offered a perspective on the daily life and religious belief of the ancient Indians; many of these paintings could be found on the walls of temples.
This is especially true of epicentres such as London and Manchester. There are even specific projects that are designed to engender such creativity amongst the local population. Examples of this type of initiative are the Tate Liverpool and the Tate Modern in London. But museums and galleries are not the only homes of art. Sculptures and art festivals also testify to the creative genius of England. Sculptures range from ancient figures of historical import to life- size bronze carvings of human beings (such as exist on the roof of De la Warr Pavilion in Bexhill or the Another Place exhibition on Crosby Beach, Liverpool). One of the largest art festivals is held in Birmingham and is called Artsfest. The artistic talents being showcased range from classical music and song to traditional dancing and stand-up comedy. This festival is usually held in September. Theatre is another very important part of the English culture and is, in fact,
richest merchants. Hoone Ehitus kestis 14071410, siseviimistlus lõpetati 1417. 8. Holy ghost church - 14. Century. One of Tallinn's oldest churches, and the only sacred building that preserved its original form.and still retains its original exterior, except for the Baroque spire. The clock in northern side is one of the oldest in Tallinn and though it has been blanched with rain and window, the clock strick the time exactly. It has a Baroque wooden carvings, made by Christian Ackermann. 9. Saiakäik (White Bread passage) suubub raekoja platsile Raekoda mainitakse esimest korda 1322, säilinud hoone valmis 1404. Raeapteek- mainitakse 1. korda 1422. Raekoja platsile suubuvad tänavad: Vanaturu kael, Kullassepa, Dunkri, Voorimehe, Kinga, Mündi, Saiakäik, Apteegi. Raekoja torn ehitati koos raekojaga aastatel 1402-1404. 1530. aastal asetati torni tippu tuulelipp, millele rahvas andis nimeks Vana Toomas
events as sunsets, circumcisions, and funerals. Stor ytelling The oral tradition of storytelling informs aboriginals' vibrant cultural life. Songs illustrate the Dreamtime and other tales of the land, while dances and diagrams drawn in the sand accompany oral tales. Art In the Northern Territory, aboriginal art includes sculpture, bark and rock paintings, and baskets and beadwork. Rock carvings and paintings can be found in such places as Arnhem Land, Ubirr, and Nourlangie. Many aborigines earn a living through selling native artworks. to edit Master text styles cond level Third level Art Fourth level Fifth level Animals in Australia.
sapphire came from Sri Lanka and the carnelian from Arabia. In all, twenty eight types of precious and semi-precious stones were inlaid into the white marble. Exterior decoration The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal are among the finest to be found in Mughal architecture. As the surface area changes, a large pishtaq has more area than a smaller one, and the decorations are refined proportionally. The decorative elements were created by applying paint or stucco, or by stone inlays or carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against the use of anthropomorphic forms, the decorative elements can be grouped into either calligraphy, abstract forms or vegetative motifs. Interior The interior chamber of the Taj Mahal steps far beyond traditional decorative elements. the inlay work is not pietra dura, but lapidary of precious and semiprecious gemstones. The inner chamber is an octagon with the design allowing for entry from each face, though only the south garden-facing door is used
Tallinn owes much of its distincitve flavour to the use of the beautiful stone in its walls and towers,and in its secular and religious architecure. Carved stone decorated public buildings and private houses. The designs employed belong to the Gothic renaissance and Baroque periods. Windows were emphasized by slender piers and graceful curves. Armorial sheilds bespoke the pride of their owners. The monumental masons of Talliun were famous throughout northern Europe. Their carvings were in demand in Finland and other countries. The profession was highly organized. The masters constituted an exclusive guild. Boys served a three-year apprenticeship during which they were bound to a patricular master. If an apprentice ran away no other master could employ him. The next stage was that of journeyman. Its duration varied, but it came to an end when the candidate produced a master-work a small door, or window pillar, or circular wash-basin-which won the approval of 6-8 masters,
Just to confuse you, the kiwifruit is often called a `kiwi' in Europe and America. Maori culture is a rich and varied one, and includes traditional and contemporary arts. Traditional arts such as carving, weaving, group performance, oratory and tattoo are practised throughout the country. Today Maori culture also includes art, film, television, poetry, theatre, and hip-hop. Lots of Maori people have drawings on their body and each one have its unique tattoo. The carvings are very detailed. Symbols The Flag of new zealand has a union jack in the top left corner and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars represent the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross, as seen from New Zealand. The Coat of Arms of New Zealand is the official symbol of New Zealand. The initial coat of arms was granted by King George V on the 26 August 1911, and the current version was granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956. It has a quartered shield
Stone or bone tip/point. ,,Throwing stick" 1539. Hernando de Soto (concistator) they tried to look for ,,Eldorado" They were no highly developed metal. Bow was made of hickory wood, strings were made of bear hair. Cherokee canoe, hollowed-out tree trunks, flat square front+flat bottom. 20 men. They used poles-shallow water, paddles-deeper water, speed. ARTS+CRAFTS Bone, stone, wood. Clay. Earrings, necklaces, ceremonial pipes, special stone balls (game) carvings of animals. Baskets from river reeds. Bowls from river clay. Intricate designs+craftsmanship. GREEN CORN FESTIVAL. During (around) full moon, when corn was ready. Holy Man- light+tend sacred fire Eating corn-bread, soup,roasted corn, etc. Lacrosse. Music. 1) Water drum-clay pot with skin stretched on top. 2-3cm of water. 2) River cane flute-30 cm long, 6 holes 3) Trumpet-buffalo horn or long necked gourd. 4) Turtle-shell rattle Unusual music, instrumental+lyrical music
Such deposits continued at Stonehenge for at least another 500 years. The stones we see today represent Stonehenge in ruin. Many of the original stones have fallen or been removed by previous generations for home construction or road repair. There has been serious damage to some of the smaller bluestones resulting from close visitor contact (prohibited since 1978) and the prehistoric carvings on the larger sarsen stones show signs of significant wear. Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records. Many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. This multiplicity of theories, some of them very colourful, are often called the "mystery of Stonehenge". There is little or no direct evidence for the construction techniques used by the Stonehenge builders
main square. It was built in 1402-1404 as a meeting place for the ruling burgermeisters and has been a show piece of the city ever since. Nowadays the Town Hall is the only intact Gothic town hall in Northern Europe. It's used mainly for concerts or for entertaining visiting kings or presidents. In July and August it's open to visitors as a museum. The structure's interior is truly impressive, featuring colourful meeting halls, vaulted ceilings, intricate wood carvings and some of the city's most prized art treasures. Head down to the cellars for exhibitions during the summer season. Look closely at the top of the spire to spot the Old Thomas (in Estonian Vana Toomas) weather vane, a symbol of Tallinn who has been standing at attention here since 1530. From June to August climb up the 64-metre tower to get some amazing Old Town views. http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng/fpage/explore/attractions/old_town
Lots of love and kisses to everyone! Love Regina 3. Descriptions a) an object My bed in the dormitory is a bunk bed. It is a huge old light brown wooden piece of furniture. It squeaks when I switch sides or when I climb into it. I sleep on the second level and sometimes I am truly scared for my life. It is not as sturdy as I would like it to be. The bottom step on the ladder is loose and I know that one night I am going to fall thanks to that. It has carvings, but they are all scribbles made by previous sleepers. The mattress is worn out and needs to be replaced. It is stained beyond sense. At least it has not fallen apart, yet. b) a place Lausanne is a city in Switzerland which took my breath away, literally. It is one of the most beautiful places I have seen and it is simply filled with history. I visited Lausanne in August 2012 and while it was raining in Estonia, it was scorching hot in Lausanne, about 30 degrees Celsius
years to complete. It was the largest building in the country and was built of imported Caen stone. It was even bigger than the present day St Paul's and its spire was the tallest ever built. When the spire was struck by lightning in the mid 16th century, it was not rebuilt. During the English Civil War and the period of the Cromwell's rule, the Commonwealth, an enormous amount of damage was done to the fabric of the building. Windows, statues, carvings and the nave roof were destroyed. During the war, the Parliamentary army used the nave to stable their horses and later the porch of the Cathedral was rented to small businesses. In 1660 King Charles II was restored to the throne. By this time St Paul's was in a desperate state so Christopher Wren was consulted about repairs to restore its former grandeur. Before the recommended repairs could be undertaken, the cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
two books about rock art. He is a professor of medicine. Rock art represents the history of aboriginal Americans. In the most cases the art is an expression of ideas and way of life, ritual ceremonies, hunting, fighting. The pictures of people and animals are often strikingly lifelike and artistic. Many of these ancient relics have been destroyed by the ravages of nature and of man. Wind and water have worn away and continue to wear away, unprotected sites. And the paintings and carvings are increaslibly falling victim to vandalism: they have been painted over, spoilt with knives, even used for target practice. The American Rock Art Research Association protects rock-art sites. 2) THE FAVOURITE SPORT IN BRITAIN The most popular sport is probably football. Two kinds of football is played in Great Britain. One of them, which is called association football, is played all over Europe. The other kind: rugby football is also very popular in New Zealand, France, and some
town of Pskov recorded how the whole Tallinn burnt down. The oldest of the existing church bells dates back to 1638 bears the inscription: ''The Lord's word shall last forever.'' An attravtive clock, the oldest public timepiece of Tallinn, can be seen in the outside wall of the church; this dates back to the 17 th century. The main altar of the church was created by the famous master Bernt Notke in 1483. It is a two-wing cupboard altar richly decorated with carvings and paintings and one of the mos valuable examples of medieval clerical art in Estonia. The church was also fitted with numerous side altars before the reformation. P o r g a s s a a r, Kristina; A l j a s, Eva-Grete; K u u s k e m a a, Jüri. Tallinn: Medieval capital. Tallinn: PhotoTour Other noteworthy items are the 17 th century pulpit and the carved wooden figures of the triumphal arch together with the crucifix, the decoration of the balustrade of the balcony, the
Underworld and induces the gods to make a deal with Hades to allow Persephone to return to the world of light and life, at least for part of the year. Kore/Persephone s return was celebrated at festivals called the Lesser Eleus- inia in February, marking the return of spring. Every five years, the Greater Eleusinia, the greatest festival in the Greek calen dar, was held in September. Some of the carvings from the pediment of the Parthe non depict these jubilant ceremonies, when the young horsemen of Athens would fetch the sacred objects from the temple of Demeter and march them to a special shrine, the Eleusinion, at the base of the Acropolis. T h e story of Demeter and Kore was acted out in secret ceremonies of great emotional impact for a select group of initiates, using all the effects of lighting, music, dance, ritual, and staging to bring about the desired catharsis.
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