Churches in Tartu There are about 29 churches in Tartu. Some of them look like modern churches, but a large part of them are old ones. Here is Tartu St. John’s or Jaani church. Tartu St. John's Church, which was built in the 14th century in Gothic style, is one of the oldest in Estonia; moreover, it is unique in Europe due to its many original terracotta sculptures. Numbering around a thousand, these 700- year old sculptures were largely hidden till the 1950's. The entrance to the church is free, but if you're looking for more than old sculptures, a view, then it costs. Access to the viewing platform costs 2 euro per adult and 1.50 euro per student. Rivalling St. John's Church as Tartu's most impressive, St. Peter's church, located over the river, is a red- bricked, pseudo-Gothic. It was built in 1884, allowing it to seat up to 3,000 people. The large altar painting was
A long historic background, beautiful surroundings, a colourful fair and festival life and an unique relationship with the limestone – come and experience the cosy feel of Paide. Paide town was named after the limestone (“paekivi” and “paas” in the Estonian language) and the town celebrates its special relationship with limestone through unique lime stone sculptures: • The best known limestone sculptures in Paide are “hitchhiker” (“hääletaja”) located in the town border; “Limestone Symphony” (Paesümfoonia) on Kitsas street – a tribute to the birth home of composer Arvo Pärt and “Four kings” (“Neli kuningat”) marking the place where four Estonian kings were executed before the historic Jüriöö riot. • A traditional limestone festival takes place every
HENRY MOORE Henry Moore was born on the 30th of July in 1898. He was an English sculptor and artist. He was best known for his abstract bronze sculptures which are located around the world. He was also the most celebrated sculptor of his time, and the second part of his career, in particular, demonstrated that Modernist sculpture was surprisingly adaptable to official needs. In this sense, Moore was the contemporary equivalent of the great Neo Classical sculptors such as Canova and Thorwaldsen. Moore was born in Castleford as the son of a mining engineer. He became well-known
· Conservation area · Gravel pit · Lake & surroundings · Biodiversity Garden · Bee Garden Rare plants and birds · World's oldest pot plant (Palm House) · Monkey Puzzle · Ring-Necked Parakeets · Newts · Black Swans The Sackler Crossing · Opened in May 2006 · Created by John Pawson · Made of stone and bronze · Named after the family name of the honoured scientists of Kew Sculptures · Made by architect Henry Moore · 28 sculptures · "Sculpture is an art of the open air" · Two-dimensional works: possible to see two things, depends where to look at Activities · Treetop walkway (height 18m, lenght 200m)- flexes, sways in the wind. · Short Courses and Study Days · Thinking Walks · Summer talks (about Indian landscape) · Summer Swing concerts Kew's work around the world
Michelangelo's father managed to persuade Ghirlandaio to pay the young artist, which was unheard of at the time. In fact, most apprentices paid their masters for the education. Impressed, Domenico recommended him to the ruler of the city, Lorenzo de' Medici, and Michelangelo left his workshop in 1489. From 1490 to 1492, Michelangelo attended Lorenzo's school and was influenced by many prominent people who modified and expanded his ideas on art. During his life, he made different sculptures and paintings. All of them are famous. Sculptures: Pieta, David ( in Estonian it's called Taavet ), Madonna of the steps, Battle of the Centaurs, Hercules, Madonna and child, Faun, Crucifix, Bacchus, Brutus.. Paintings: The Battle of Cascina, Doni Tondo, The Last Judgement, .... Architecture: St. Peter's Basilica in Rome Cordonata Capitolina in Rome Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome Palazzo Farnese in Rome PIETA The Pietà by Michelangelo is a marble sculpture in St
England is a land of creativity and innovation. Locals and visitors are assured of new and exciting elements that are continuously being refreshed. 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
Central Park is the most visited park in the United States. About 35 million people visit Central Park every year. People love this park. They like to spend time there. The park contains several nature looking lakes and ponds. There are over 25,000 trees. There are a lot of water birds at Central Park. Over a quarter of all the bird species found in the United States have been seen in Central Park. A total of twenty nine sculptures have been built over the years, most have been donated by individuals or organizations. There are a lot of activities what you can do there. Central Park has twenty one playgrounds for children. There is a big zoo. People can do different sports there. Central Park has two ice skating rinks.
Tourism in Tartu Positive Sides of Tartu: · There are many beautiful sculptures, monuments and buildings in Tartu and you don't have to pay for seeing them. · Local people are educated, because Tartu is the city of university. · There are some pretty nightclubs for all ages and on summer street- cafeterias are open until night. That's a good way to live nightlife. · There are many interesting museums for culture-people too. Art galleries, national museums, handcrafting galleries, famous persons home-museums and many else
Buckingham house Built in 1703 Duke of Buckingham - John Sheffield In 1761 George III The Queen's house Buckingham Palace ca 1710 History In 1820s George IV Palace In 1837 Queen Victoria Rebuilt in time Today Headquarters of the Monarchy Official events Receptions Open to visitors Interior 77,000 m2 of floorspace 775 rooms Lavishly furnished Paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Claude Sculptures by Canova and Chantrey Changing the Guard Traditional ceremony At Buckingham Palace Change of guard Guard Mounting Full-dress uniform of red tunics and bearskins At 11.30am Takes approximately 45 minutes Visiting Millions of tourists Opened from August to September Guards Buckingham Palace garden The Queen's gallery References http://www.tourist-information-uk.com/changing-the-guard.htm http://www
city and the Town Hall is the best-preserved Medieval town hall in Northern Europe. Tartu The university town, museum-rich and Hanseatic city of Tartu lies on the banks of the River Emajõgi. The capital of sothern Estonia is the second largest city in the country and the oldest in the Baltic States. Tartu is a modern city with a rich historical heritage and culture. One of Tartu ´s most important historical monuments is the St. John´s Church with it´s thousand terracotta sculptures. Narva As In the past, Narva remains a melting pot for nations, periods and cultures, old and new. This is what makes the town so special. The 13th century castle, a beautiful baroque Town Hall, the best preserved system of historic defence building (bastions) in Europe, Krenholm textile plant (once Europe's largest, and an excellent example of British industrial architecture), waterfalls, and much, much more. Ivar Vipper, 9c
First mentioned in 1287 when it was under the tutelage of Tallinn's St Michael's nunnery Several owners afterwards Rebuilding accomplished in 1782-1785 The restoration of the mansion was started in 1975 and completed in 1985 Since spring 2002 the manor is managed by the Foundation "Museums of Virumaa" Palmse was the first manor in Estonia that was restored as a complex Special attractions The former garage is turned into a vehicle museum The 1870s Greenhouse with tropical plants and sculptures The Orchard the garden area behind the greenhouse filled with fruit trees Special attractions The interior of the manor is a museum showing how Baltic noble families used to live in the 19th and 20th century The park of Palmse manor is a miniature version of huge palace parks. The Palmse manor house is now the Center of the Lahemaa National Park The Orchard Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level
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. · Indian sculptors carved columns, statues, and entire temples in the likenesses of the Buddha and Hindu gods. This Hindu temple is covered with incredibly carvings and decorations. Many invidual sculptures are images of important Hindu gods, like the statue of Vishnu above.
There are about 300 oils and 19000 watercolours and drawings. There are many works by the English painter William Turner there. Most of his paintings are connected with the sea theme. There are a lot of paintings by the 16-th century English artists and paintings by foreign artists of the 19-20- th centuries. There are some paintings by impressionists there. You can see works by modern painters: Pablo Picasso among them. There are many interesting sculptures there. Henry Moor's can be seen there. He was a famous British sculptor. The National Gallery is one of the most important picture galleries in the world. The Tate Gallery is the most necessary compliment to the National Gallery as it contains contemporary works particularly by English and French masters. The British Museum is the largest and richest of its kind in the world. It comprises the national museum of archaeology and ethnography and the national library
Olympic mascots Gregory Lõhmuste Gregor Kutateladze Mattheus Särg Martin Linna Gregory Lõhmuste Wenlock and Mandeville - 2010 The idea of the mascots were created by Iris design agency. The mascots were unveiled on 19 May 2010. The mascots were used for 2012 London Summer Olympics. Streets, parks and underground station entrances in London were decorated with 84 sculptures of Wenlock and the Paralympic mascot Mandeville standing 2 metres 30 tall and each weighing a ton, to help guide tourists during the Games. Gregor Kutateladze Soohorong, - 18 Soohorang, the mascot of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, took its motif from the white tiger. The white tiger has been long considered Korea's guardian animal. "Sooho", meaning protection in Korean, symbolises the
1820-1830 The interiors of the church were reconstructed. Tartu Jaani (St Johns) Church 1944 The church burned during the Soviet Jaani church is offensive. known by it`s sculptures. 2005 Both the interior and Jaani church was re-consecrated. 2009 the exterior of the church are covered References with numerous decorative details. http://www.tartu.ee All of those are http://www.wikipedia.org made of terracotta. Originally, there must have been more
pigeon. His genius as an artist was recognized by many peaople, but others were shocked by his strange and powerful paintings. He is best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work.. One of his most famous portraits was of the American writer Gertrude Stein. His work changed ideas about art around the world. Picasso married twice and also had many mistresses. He had 4 children. Picasso created over 6,000 paintings, drawings and sculptures. Today picasso costs milllion pounds. He died of heart failure during an attack of influenza in 1973. Ernest Hemingway Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. He was born in 21 July 1899. He was the second of six children. His family was very strict and religious. His father taught his children a love of nature and the outdoor life. His mother taught him a love of music and art. At the school
Ironically, Michelangelo's work on the chapel ceiling broadened from the original request, which called for twelve paintings. Instead, he covered the entire ceiling with over 300 figures. The next big project for Michelangelo was to paint the altar wall by Pope Clement VII, shortly before his death. The fresco in question was that of The Last Judgment, a vivid rendition of the Apocalypse and of Heaven and Hell. But Michelangelo refused to do it. Instead he turned back to his true love, making sculptures. Michelangelo died at the high age of 88 years, in February 18 in 1564. Michelangelo The Statue of David La Pietà
famous matsuri in Japan. Sapporo Snow Festival (Hokkaido) Sapporo Yuki Matsuri, this is one of the largest festivals of the year for the city of Sapporo. This festival is held in February for one week. This festival began in 1950 when high school students built snow statues in Odori Park, central Sapporo. This event is now very large and commercialized. This event attracts over two million people from around the world every year. About a dozen large sculptures are built for the festival along with around 100 smaller snow and ice sculptures. Several concerts and other events are held at this festival. At the Sapporo TV tower one can use their observation deck to view the beautiful sculptures at Odori Park for ¥700 from 09:00-22:30 (starting at 08:00 on the weekend) (Japan-Guide.com). Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Lake Shikotsu is the northernmost ice-free lake which is 363 meters deep. This festival
Railway Busses High speed trains Waterways Airports Metros ENTERTAINMENT La Scala-worldknown theater in Milano Bagno il Faro- beachnightclub in Castiglione della Pescaia. VATICAN MUSEUMS The Vatican Museums are the museums of the Vatican City and are located within the city's boundaries. They display works from the immense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. COLOSSEUM Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level COLOSSEUM The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy
city of Los Angeles Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars The word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonym of cinema of the United States It is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore is Presidential Memorial Represents the first 150 years of the history of the United States Sculptures of the heads of former United States presidents(left to right): George Washington (1732 1799), Thomas Jefferson (17431826), Theodore Roosevelt (18581919), and Abraham Lincoln (1809 1865) White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States It was built between 1792 and 1800 White House has been the executive residence of every U.S
Watt´s engine became the basis of industry. Watt didn´t work on his engine only. He made a number of other inventions of different kind. The most important was copying machine. Watt´s copying machine was used all over the country for about 100 years until the typewriter took its place. In physics the unit of electric power or activity was named ,,a watt" after him. At the age of 64, Watt retired. But he still continued experimenting. His last invention was a machine for copying sculptures. Watt had many friends and he often received visitors to his home. He was a great talker and very fond of telling anecdotes. He was a man with great knowledge and people paid much attention to everything that he said. James Watt lived to the age of 83. He received many honours of his valuable work. A few years after his death a monument was erected to him in Westminster Abbey.
1963 Alcatraz in 1895 and 2010 The Grand Canyon ... is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona ... is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (1.83 km) Mount Rushmore ... is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota, in the United States ... features 18 m sculptures of the heads of former United States presidents (in order from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln The entire memorial covers 5.17 km2 and is 1,745 m above sea level Mount Rushmore in dec 1938 and today Los Angeles ... is the most populous city in California ... is a world center of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science,
Squares of London Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, England, United Kingdom. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square, with one plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art. The square is also used for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars over France. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square" Leicester Square
sa guilde de marchands venus de Westphalie. En 1515 on donne davantage de hauteur à la tour et on lui ajoute une flèche de clocher gothique. On peut remarquer dans la chapelle Saint-Antoine des objets liturgiques médiévaux et de la Renaissance. Le long fragment du tableau représentant La Danse macabre de Bernt Notke (1435-1509), peintre de Lübeck est particulièrement célèbre. Des autels créés par des maîtres flamands de Bruges ou de Bruxelles sont exposés, ainsi que des sculptures de saints des XVIe et XVIIe siècles et des objets liturgiques. Église Charles • La plus grande des églises construites à Tallinn au XIXe siècle, Saint-Charles, ou église Charles XI, se distingue par ses flèches jumelles, ses proportions gigantesques et son style néo-roman. • Elle fut construite entre 1862 et 1882 pour remplacer, après une longue période, l’église originale construite en 1670 sur ordre du roi de Suède Charles XI.
Tallinn, later on renamed Kadriorg after Empress Catherine I. The jubilee season is launched by the exhibition "The Palace and Its Story", spotlighting authentic objects, documents, works of art, blueprints and pictures, thus illustrating the historic layers of the palace and entertaining the visitors with the air of the past centuries. Collection The collection contains over more than 900 Western European and Russian paintings from 16th to 20th centuries, about 3,500 prints, over 3,000 sculptures and gems, and about 1,600 decorative arts objects (historic furniture, porcelain, glass etc.). The foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia was founded already in the first years of the museum. In subsequent years, new works have come to the museum mostly as purchases or donations. The works in the exhibition of the museum are arranged according to the various schools of different countries.
73_496011_7074462_n.jpg Arched Bridge Built in 1957-1959 For pedestrians Stone Bridge http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/3 503849.jpg Club Atlantis Built in 1969 Canteen, bar, restaurant Restaurant Kaunas Rebuilt in 1999 http://www.atlantis.ee/failid/Image/atlantis_p Nightclub ilt.png Group of sculptures To celebrate the birth of the 100 000th citizen of Tartu Built by Mare Mikof in 1977 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ et/6/64/100_000._tartlase_sündi_tähi stav_monument_3_2011.jpg Tasku Centre The newest and trendiest shopping, eating and entertainment complex Tartu's biggest cinema http://www.garmin.ee/icon/tartu_tasku.jp
- the second official opening of Tartu University, and whose embossed relief decorates the bridge side facing Vallikraavi Street. Toome Hill Toome Hill was a gift of Tsar Paul I to the University till then the clearing was used mainly as a grazing area for townspeople's cows and goats. Toome Hill has been a centre of settlement activity throughout the centuries. The oldest trees in the park are now 200 years old. There are many sculptures and buildings of architectural value the former Toome Cathedral, now the History Museum of Tartu University, the Observatory, the Old Anatomical Theatre, State Court, and the Angel's and Devil's Bridges. On the Angel's bridge, the symbolic gate to Toome Hill, are inscribed the words 'otium reficit vires' (rest restores strength). Heritage and Historic Buildings Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats)
number of major cities. It was set up by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. It was formerly spelt "Madame Tussaud's", but the apostrophe is no longer used. TRAFALGAR SQUARE: Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London, it is a tourist attraction; and one of the most famous squares in the United Kingdom and the world. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. Statues and sculptures are on display in the square, including a fourth plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art, and it is a site of political demonstrations.
Tallinn. 2. Kadriorg Palace - Kadriorg Art Museum A trip to Tallinn isn't a trip to Tallinn without a visit to this magnificent northern baroque palace, built by Peter the Great for his wife, Catherine I, in 1718. The grandiose palace with its surrounding manicured gardens is home to the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia. The Kadriorg Art Museum displays hundreds of 16th- to 20th-century paintings by Western and Russian artists, as well as prints, sculptures and other works. 3. Estonian Open Air Museum This museum lets you travel back in time to the rural Estonia of old. The vast, forested park is filled with thatched, 18-20th- century farm buildings, windmills, a wooden chapel and a village school, with staff demonstrating how people lived and worked in times past. 4.Oleviste Church (St. Olav's Church) and Tower 124-metre steeple still dwarfs most of Tallinn's buildings and remains an important symbol of the town
follow a regular grid pattern and the windows appear as if they are dancing out of line and appear out of order. It was designed by Viennese artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and finally planned and implemented by architect Heinz M. Springmann. It contains 105 apartments, an inner courtyard, a small artificial lake and also a playground for children. The building has 12 floors. 3. The Torre Galatea Figueras (Spain) The first things you notice are the giant egg sculptures along the roofline. Then it hits you that the Salvador Dali Theater Museum in Figueras, Spain, is no ordinary building. The museum’s tower, Torre Galatea, was named for the surrealist artist’s deceased wife, and Dali himself lived there until his death in 1989. Interestingly, the museum sits next to the parish church where Dali was baptized in 1904; he is buried in an unmarked crypt in the museum’s main exhibition hall. 4. The Basket Building (Ohio, United States)
The Kaali meteorite craters The most probable age of the Kaali crates is 75007600 years. There is archaeological evidence that it was a place of offering for many centuries. Kaali lake is considered to be the most unique geological object in Estonia. Valaste waterfall The Valaste River, feeds the waterfall, is also known as "the big ditch" by locals. 30.5 metres During winter the waterfall freezes and forms fairytale like ice sculptures. Top ten places to visit in Estonia Pärnu Long, white sanded beaches are the trademark of Pärnu. Pärnu is know for it's historic mud and SPA treatments. Pärnu a title of Estonian Summer Capital. Nõva Perfectly clean beach which is well known for its singing sands. Nõva has untouched pine forests with seemingly endless supply of delicious berries and mushrooms and beautiful.
Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London, it is a tourist attraction, and one of the most famous squares in the United Kingdom and the world. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. Statues and sculptures are on display in the square, including a fourth plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art, and it is a site of political demonstrations. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square". The northern area of the square had been the site of the King's Mews since the time of
and separate men and women or forbid participation by one sex altogether. · Cuisine varies by region, but a large, one-course, evening meal is common throughout the country. A typical dish is based on cocoyams, maize, manioc, millet, plantains, potatoes, rice, or yams, often pounded into dough-like fufu (cous-cous) · Traditional arts and crafts are practiced throughout the country for commercial, decorative, and religious purposes. Woodcarvings and sculptures are especially common Culture · National policy strongly advocates sport in all forms. Traditional sports include canoe racing and wrestling, and several hundred runners participate in the 40 km Mount Cameroon Race of Hope each year · Cameroon is one of the few tropical countries to have competed in the Winter Olympics. However, sport in Cameroon is dominated by association football (soccer) · The Cameroon national football team has been one of the
See hävitati 1957. aastal ning taastati 1958 ja nimetati ümber kui ,,Indestructible Object". Need kaks on vahest kaks kõige enam tuntud Ray objekti. Man Ray ,,Autoportree" 1916 Kirjandus 20th Century Photography. Taschen 2008 http://www.artchive.com/artchive/M/man_ray.html http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Ray http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Ray http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cin%C3%A9ma_Pur http://mondo-blogo.blogspot.com/2011/01/man-ray-sculptures-things-i-wish-i-had.html http://www.answers.com/topic/man-ray-1 http://www.ekm.ee/kalender_print.php?d_fili=2&event_id=1602 http://www.zappinternet.com/video/NoDwQakDib/Man-Ray-Le-retour-AA-la-raison-1923 http://www.zappinternet.com/video/sewKquLliL/Man-Ray-Emak-Bakia-1926 http://www.zappinternet.com/video/womZjoQxeQ/Man-Ray-LAAtoile-de-mer-1928 http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/surrealism/Man-Ray.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gift_(sculpture) http://www.hit.ac
· Developments in the field of archaeology · Curiosity in the Mediterranean region and the Orient (Rome, Palmire, Balbek, China) · Hellenizing classicism started replacing buildings with copies of true Greek pillars; people wanted to be trendy and built Pyramids, obelisks. Later at Baroque times they were replaced with ancient ruins. · The Elgin Marbles - also called the Parthenon Marbles, are a collection of marble sculptures that originally decorated the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. · Pyramids, obelisks eclecticism (was trendy, those things were built again) · Philhellenism - Hellas (Greece) Philia (Love) a love for Greece; lords gave money to the people of Greece to fight against the Ottoman empire · New awareness of Greek Heritage the Ottoman (Turkish) empire had subdued (conquered) Greece
Charlotta Kotik has pointed out that Leger's "determination to depict the common man, as well as to create for him, was a result of socialist theories widespread among the avant-garde both before and after World War II. However, Léger's social conscience was not that of a fierce Marxist, but of a passionate humanist".[15] His varied projects included book illustrations, murals, stained-glass windows, mosaics, polychrome ceramic sculptures, and set and costume designs. After the death of his wife in 1950, Léger married Nadia Khodossevitch in 1952. In his final years he lectured in Bern, designed mosaics and stained-glass windows for the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela, and painted Country Outing, The Camper, and the series The Big Parade. In 1954 he began a project for a mosaic for the São Paulo Opera, which he would not live to finish. Fernand Léger died at his home in 1955 and is
The Ship is preserved in dry dock at Greenwich, but was damaged in a fire in the spring of 2007 while undergoing extensive restoration. Madame Tussaud's is a famous wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. One of the main attractions is the chamber of horrors. That part of the exhibition included some victims of the French Revolution. Other famous people were added, such as Horatio Nelson and Sir Walter Scott. Some of the sculptures mady by Tussaud herself still exist. National Gallery it houses a rich collection of over 2300 paintings dating from the mid 13 th century to 1900 in its home on Trafalgar Square. The collection belongs to the British public and entry to the main collection is free, although there are charges for entry to special exhibitions. Collection highlights include Leonardo da Vinci's ,,The Virgin of The Rocks", Monét's ,,The Water-Lily Pond" and Vincent van Gogh's ,,Sunflowers".
· G.W.F. Hegel's Philosophy of History 1. Greek philosophy 2. Republic 3. Philosophy of History Ancient Greece - Ancient Greece vs. Persia (300-Herodotus) Salamis - Ancient Greece vs. Troy (Homer-screen writer)Iliad o Achilles- Hero of the heroes (main hero in Greece)- handsome, strong, brave, fast, anger(tema viga), young, bad temper o Agamemnon- son of King Atreus - Olympics - Sculptures- more lifelike, human figures come out of the stone - Greek liked physical beauty - Development of medicine - Greeks are pirates, they steal- high technology - Bad tempered people Men's progress towards freedom. (Hegel) Persia is under emperor Xerxes- slaves, fighting for Xerxes and their country, but it does not mean anything to them Greece cities- Patriotism, they are fighting for their freedom and for their country, you can quit, because you volunteered, individuality.
7) Analysis To begin with, the 18th century was all about the rebirth of classicism and antiquity. Surprisingly, it was very hard for David to find examples from Antique, because they almost did not exist. Only some paintings that were meant for decor in Pompeii were preserved. That is why he went to Pompeii for an expedition, in order to best represent the classicism requirements. David painted carefully all the contours and forms of the human body, because he started to imitate Antique sculptures. Moreover, David and Classicism in general were not limited to only mimicking the external form of the Antique, but also the plot was often borrowed from the Antique literature or mythology. Best suited were the subjects that glorified bravery, loyalty, love for the fatherland and other virtues. Paintings were supposed to be instructive and fight against vices. (Leesi, 2003, p.115) As a matter of fact, the whole life of Jacques-Louis David was somehow connected to
Glasgow University. He also made musical instruments organs, violins, flutes and guitars. Then he began to work on steam engine. He built a new type of engine, with a separate consider and an air pump. It was great discovery. Watt's engine became the basics of industry. He invented a copying machine. The unit of electric power or activity was named 'a watt' after him. He retired when he was 64. His last invention was a machine for copying sculptures. He had many friends. He died in 1819. A monument was erected to him. 4) THANKSGIVING In the United States, the fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day. On this day Americans give thanks for their blessings they have enjoyed during the year. Thanksgiving is usually a family day, celebrated with big dinners and happy reunions. The first American thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. In 1620 a small group of puritans on a ship called mayflower set sail for
30 metres (98.4 ft) wide painting (accomplished at the end of the 15th century) can be seen in the St Nicholas' Church. Danse Macabre by Bernt Notke The High Altar of the St Nicholas' Church was made between 14781481 in the workshop of Herman Rode, master from Lübeck. Paintings on the outer flanks of this double-winged altar depict the life of Saint Nicholas, the central part and the unfolded wings expose over thirty wooden sculptures forming the so-called gallery of saints. The exposition contains also the Altar of St. Mary from 1500; the Altar of the Holy Kin from about 1490, made at Jan Borman's workshop in Brussels; The Altar of Christ's Passion was made at the beginning of the 16th century by the Brugge master Adrian Isenbrandt at the order of the powerful Brotherhood of the Blackheads Guild. The High Altar References:
One rose grower told us that the trick is to have all blooms reach their absolute peak on the Monday of the show. Any part of the display that wilts, fades, drops leaves, etc., cannot be altered or removed once the exhibits are completed on Sunday before judging on Monday. So everything is carefully timed, packed, planted, and tended to reach perfection. Display gardens are started months before the show, starting with moving tons of earth, sod, stone, brick, sculptures, water and electrical infrastructure before the actual plants arrive in processions of "lorries" (delivery vans) days before the show opens. 14 Changes The transformation of the Chelsea Flower Show in the 21st century will be huge and quite possibly the most drastic since the Show began in 1913. As in 1913, it is still considered the greatest flower show on Earth
house in Echo Park. T h i s Mentor, like a shaman equipping a hunter with magic potions and healing herbs, presents an array of heroin options for Vincent's selec tion. Vincent pays top dollar for the strongest stuff. Vincent shoots up and cruises over in a blissful daze to pick up M i a . Here is another of Vincent's flaws — he is weakened by his drug addiction. Vincent C R O S S E S A T H R E S H O L D as he enters Marsellus' house. H e passes by strange metal sculptures, like T H R E S H O L D G U A R D I A N S from some primeval culture. There's a sense that the gods are watching. Inside, M i a operates in the godlike realm of M r . Big, playing with Marsellus' toys. Like M r . Big in many noir movies, she watches from a hidden upper room, manipulating Vincent by remote control with her disembodied voice. T h e rules are different in this S P E C I A L W O R L D . In Vincent's O R D I N A R Y W O R L D , he and his gun are the absolute rulers
being long before. So it is not any established religion but our way towards the Highest that widen and deepen our vision: minimize the ego, optimize desires, promote an expanded level of consciousness. Through Insight alone proper spiritual progress is possible to a significant extent.2 Such spirituality is opened to us in the verses of Bhagavadgitā, in the Proverbs of Gautama Buddha, Lao Zi and Jesus Christ, in the philosophy of Plato, on the canvas and sculptures of Leonardo and Michelangelo, it sounds in the Messiah of Händel and in the Passions of Bach… Genuinely great artists have spirituality and that makes them great. Michelangelo prayed: Oh, The Most High, let me proceed to where the Eternal Light is shining.3 J.S. Bach was composing:…’only for honouring the Highest God and 1 Postimees, May 13th, 2000. An interview with Kadri Kõusaar. 2 P.O.Vidyakar. Practical Spirituality and Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
attractiveness. The wider your waist is, the higher this ratio goes toward the apple-shaped 1.0, which correlates in scienti c studies with decreased estrogen levels, increased disease risk, increased birth complications, and lower fertility rates. Professor Devendra Singh at the University of TexasAustin has studied the pear-shaped 0.7 body and found it popping up in 2,500-year-old stone Venus sculptures across Europe and Asia, in all Miss America winners from 1923 to 1987 (0.69 to 0.72), in Playboy centerfolds from 1955 to 1965 and 1976 to 1990 (0.68 to 0.71), and across di erent cultures--from Indonesians and Indian laborers to African Americans and Caucasians. The good news? If you were born with wide hips, no worries. Working toward a more slender waist has been shown to have a greater e ect on attractiveness than reducing hip size
whatishappening in theworld,evenif it isviolent. lwouldseeacrobats, A: Ohno.l don'tthinkthattheyneedto showeverything clownsandanimalsat a circus. lwouldseepaintings on the news.Therearesomethingsthat I justdon,t and sculptures at anartgallery. 3 I last wentto the theatretwo monthsago,Theplay was wantto seein mylivingroom. wonderful,andtheactorsweresuperb. Doesviolencehave an effecton children? 4 I wouldtakea visitorto an art qalleryso that theycould B: Yesit does. appreciote mycountry,s famousartworks
whatishappening in theworld,evenif it isviolent. lwouldseeacrobats, A: Ohno.l don'tthinkthattheyneedto showeverything clownsandanimalsat a circus. lwouldseepaintings on the news.Therearesomethingsthat I justdon,t and sculptures at anartgallery. 3 I last wentto the theatretwo monthsago,Theplay was wantto seein mylivingroom. wonderful,andtheactorsweresuperb. Doesviolencehave an effecton children? 4 I wouldtakea visitorto an art qalleryso that theycould B: Yesit does. appreciote mycountry,s famousartworks
whatishappening in theworld,evenif it isviolent. lwouldseeacrobats, A: Ohno.l don'tthinkthattheyneedto showeverything clownsandanimalsat a circus. lwouldseepaintings on the news.Therearesomethingsthat I justdon,t and sculptures at anartgallery. 3 I last wentto the theatretwo monthsago,Theplay was wantto seein mylivingroom. wonderful,andtheactorsweresuperb. Doesviolencehave an effecton children? 4 I wouldtakea visitorto an art qalleryso that theycould B: Yesit does. appreciote mycountry,s famousartworks
whatishappening in theworld,evenif it isviolent. lwouldseeacrobats, A: Ohno.l don'tthinkthattheyneedto showeverything clownsandanimalsat a circus. lwouldseepaintings on the news.Therearesomethingsthat I justdon,t and sculptures at anartgallery. 3 I last wentto the theatretwo monthsago,Theplay was wantto seein mylivingroom. wonderful,andtheactorsweresuperb. Doesviolencehave an effecton children? 4 I wouldtakea visitorto an art qalleryso that theycould B: Yesit does. appreciote mycountry,s famousartworks
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