Sights in Estonia Kadriorg Palace Built by a Russian Tsar Designed by an Italian architect Home to foreign art collection St.Olav`s Church Built in 1267 Named after the Norwegian king Was the world`s tallest building Maritime signpost Viljandi Castle Ruins Built in 1224 Most powerful castle in 13th cetury Destroyed in 1558 A stage in the middle of the ruins
Presentation about three popular sights in Estonia Pärnu Beach · Capital of summer . · Beach and spa city . · 1 kilometer long . · The best and the most popular beach in Estonia · The beach is way of living . · Water is shallow and safe . · Priced guarded parking and bicycle parking . You can find at Pärnu Beach : - First aid - Cabanas - Toilets - Shop - Bar - Nightclub - Rental of beach chairs and towels - Water attractions - Children playground It is not allowed (prohibited) to bring pets to the beach !!! Some pictures ... Lahemaa National Park Lahemaa National Park is 70 km east of Tallinn and covers 725 km . The largest . Has a diverse (mitmekülgne) landscape . Home to numerous birds and animals . Rich variety of fauna . There are permanent communities of bear, wolf and lynx in the park so keep your camera on standby . It's also home to ... mi...
Saaremaa Saaremaa biggest island in Estonia located in the Baltic Sea 2673 km2 populatin over 35000 ihabitants density 13 inhabitants/km2 16 municipalities- next year 14 The capital of Saaremaa is Kuressaare Saaremaa - an exciting island Saaremaa - the biggest island of Estonia is known as a good recreation place with unique nature and a lot of sights Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and insulation Junipers, dolomite, windmills and the famous local home-brewed beer are considered the symbols of Saaremaa A lot of sights Among the numerous sights of Saaremaa, several are worth calling special attention to, e.g. Angla windmill hill, Mustjala cliff, manor house at Loona, ruins of Maasi castle of order, and Mihkli Farm Museum at Viki. ...
Estonia Tjorn Treu KP-31 Information · Area- 45,227 km2 · Population- 1,282,963(2011 july) · Location- Baltic Region of Northern Europe · Capital- Tallinn · Main cities- Tallinn,Pärnu,Tartu,Narva · Official Language- Estonia · Political structure- democraic republic National symbols Flag- Coat of arms- Anthem-"My Fatherland, My Happiness and Joy,, Plant-cornflower Bird-chimney swallow Stone-slate Tree- Oak History DATES Independence Day (Iseseisvuspäev) - February 24 May Day (kevadpüha) - May 1 National Flag Day (Eesti lipu päev) - June 4 Victory Day (võidupüha) - June 23 St. John's Day (Jaanipaev) - June 24 Day of Restoration of Independence (taasiseseisvumispäev) - August 20 history EVENTS Viljandi Folk Music Festival - July Ollesummer (Beer Summer) July The All-Estonian Song Festival (Laulupidu) takes place every five years in Tallin...
Report on Estonia Estonia is a country in northern Europe. Estonia has land borders in the south with Latvia and in the east with Russia, it's oversea neighbours are Finland and Sweden. Estonia has got 15 counties. Estonia has been an independent country since 1991. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. Estonia is a member of European Union nad NATO. Estonia is a democratic republic and it's president is Toomas Hendrik Ilves. The official language of Estonia is Estonian, which is Finno-Ugric language and has many similarities with Finnish. The population of Estonia contains mainly Estonians but some Russians and other ethnicities too. Many foreign people think of Estonia as an old-timed soviet union country, but in my opinion Estonia is quite far-advanced country. Estonian national symbols are cornflower, slate, swallow and it's blue-black-white flag. There is very high level of education in Estonia, m...
Estonia is a pretty small country in northern Europe. Estonia has land borders in the south with Latvia and in the east with Russia, it's oversea neighbours are Finland and Sweden. Estonia divided into fifteen counties. Estonia has been an independent country since 1991. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. It's not very large, there lives about 400 000 pedestrians. Estonia is a member of European Union and NATO. Estonia is a democratic republic and it's president is Toomas Hendrik Ilves. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km² and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. The surface there is mainly flat, but in the southern parts of Estonia it gets little bumpy. The official language of Estonia is Estonian, which is Finno-Ugric language and has many similarities with Finnish. The population of Estonia contains mainly Estonians but some Russians and other ethnicities too. Many foreign people think of Estonia as an old-timed...
... Gümnaasium English Project Sights of Estonia Student: .............................. Class: 6 ... Teacher: ............... Harjumaa 2011 1 1. Steamer-icebreaker Suur Tõll The ship was built in 1914 in Stettin (Szczecin) by Vulkan-Werke A. G. Suur Tll is the only pre-war steam ship of the Republic of Estonia remained up to now and, at the same time, the biggest icebreaker in the world preserved through two world wars. All the 3 original steam engines as well as most of the original arrangement of space and late Jugendstil interior of the officers' rooms are preserved. In 1914 the first home port of the ship was Tallinn. The ship ensured a regular winter sea navigation for Tallinn up to the end of the independency period. 2. The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds The Tallinn Song Stage was built in 1959 for arranging the Song Festivals....
The Republic of Estonia Estonia lies on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Its nearest neighbours are Finland, Sweden, Latvia and Russia. The total are of Estonia is 45,215 square kilometres. Estonia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe. It has population neraly 1.4 million. There are lot of bays and peninsulas along the coast of Estonia.It has about 1,200 islands, the largest of which are Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. Nort-estonia is relatively flat and low-lying. There is a nice coastline here. Sout- estonia is hilly, but there are no high mountains in Estonia. The highest point is Suur-Munamägi, is only 318 meters above sea level. The largest industrial urban areas are in East-Estonia and there are some beautiful nature reserves in West-Estonia. Estonia is mainly agricultural country. Estonia is famous for its thousands of lakes and beautiful nature. One of the most interesting sights is...
Test 18! Esimene ülesanne! 1. 15 km 15 km 2. 5 2 3. Yes Yes 4. Yes No 5. Yes No 6. No No 7. Yes Yes 8. Yes Yes 9. Yes No 10. No No 11. 132 pound 91 pound Teine ülesanne! 1. Estonia is rich in natural sights. 2. The landscape in Northern Estonia is mainly flat. 3. You can visit us at any time. 4. High limestone cliffs are popular with tourists. 5. Estonian forests are known for their rich wildlife. 6. Due to the maritime climate coastal areas have a unique bird life. 7. In the springtime you can often see rivers in flood. 8. I'm fascinated by the hilly landscape of South Estonia. Kolmas ülesanne! 1. At; on; up 2. -; by 3. On; with 4. For; on, off 5. In; - 6. On; -; in 7....
Straitland Historical Facts Straitland has served as a junction of international trade routes for Vikings. Long struggle of power with foreign intruders has left ancient strongholds in Valjala, Lihula and Soontagana. The churches in Muhu, Valjala, Mustjala, Karja and Kihelkonna are honorable and elderly because Straitland was the one to bring Christianity to Estonia. The castle of Kuressaare is still standing proudly, but in Lihula only ruins can be seen. The patterns of national dresses and the churches bring memories of secret sign cultures of Medieval Times. Good knowledge of singing and facilit...
TALLINN History Tallinn is one of the oldest cities in the Baltic Sea region. Tallinn was first mentioned in written sources of the 1154th, when the Arabian geographer Al Idris took a world map the city 'Kaleveny "/ Kolõvan. Through the years, the city of Tallinn had several names: Lindanisa, Kolõvan, Reval and eventually Tallinn. Tallinn was granted the Lübeck law in 1248 and became the member of the Hanseatic League in 1285. General Data l Country - Estonia l County - Harju County l First appeared on map - 1154 l Town rights - 1248 l Mayor - Edgar Savisaar l Aera - Total 159.2 km2 (61.5 sq mi) l Population - (1 Mar 2012) Total - 416,470 Denisty - 2,614.0/km2(6,766.6/sq mi) Tallinn Coat of arms Flag Top 5 Attractions 1. Kiek in de Kök Visitors to the museum will see examples of Medieval firepower, displays detailing how the city's system of walls and towers devel...
Valgamaa,Estonia Merilin Kõrnas, Johanna Pärn Location It´s in the south of Estonia and Valga´s city is next to the Latvian border. It´s next to Tartu , Viljandi , Põlvamaa , Võrumaa county . History of Valgamaa Back in 1783 counties 9 parishes from 11 were on Latvian area , only small pieces of Valgamaa`s 11 parishes Luke and Härgmäe were on Estonian area. were: Valgamaa´s people spoke Latvian. Koivaliina Härgmäe Luke Aluliina Apekalns Palsmane-Aumeisteri Gulbene Smilt...
Estonia, Hiiumaa & School Ken Pähn Kärdla Gymnasium 11th grade Estonia Officialy the republic of Estonia Territory: 45 000 sq km Population: 1,3 million Capital: Tallinn 15 counties Language:Estonian Estonian Flag Coat of Arms Blue the blue sky above the native land. Black - the attachment to our black soil. White - hard work and purity. National emblems Barn swallow Corn flower National emblems limestone Estonia President: Toomas Hendrik European Union since 2004 Ilves Nato since 2004 Prime minster: Andrus Ansip United Nation since 1991 Democratic parliamentary republic Andrus Ansip Toomas Hendrik Il...
Living and working abroad Living and working abroad may be better than in your home country. That can only be figured out by looking at your advantages and disadvantages that will occur. Starting with the advantages, the biggest advantage would be new experience. Learning a new culture and the way the people live, what they eat, how they dress, how they talk to each other, is a fantastic new experience. It can also involve more travelling around the world, learning more and more new cultures, meeting new people and getting smarter all the time. Earning money depending on my home country: Estonia, will be better ,because the economy in Estonia is very bad. The disadvantages are mostly leaving your family far away. Getting to birthdays and events involving your family will be very hard. Also when you go living in a new country, there will be a foreign language. If you're not even familiar with the language, it's ...
Estonia Anna-Kaisa Adamson Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by the Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km2. The capital, Tallinn, has around 400000 inhabitants.Tallinn's ability to blend medieval architecture with Scandinavian modernity with all the comforts you'd expect from a modern, competitive and innovative capital. Estonian language, does not belong to the Indo-European group. It belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family, which also includes Finnish and Hungarian. Estonian dialects are divided into two groups, Northern and Southern, usually associated with biggest cities of those regio...
The county of Saaremaa Siiri Tabri Kaia Vask Saaremaa - an exciting island Saaremaa - the biggest island of Estonia is known as a good recreation place with unique nature and a lot of sights. Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and insulation. Junipers, dolomite, windmills and the famous local home- brewed beer are considered the symbols of Saaremaa. Rich nature. Because of its mild maritime climate and soil rich in lime, Saaremaa has very rich flora and fauna. In Saaremaa a great number of Roman snails, rare butterflies and beautiful orchids can be found. Each year hundreds of thousands of migratory birds visit Saaremaa and a great number of them are under protection, e.g. barnacle goose and mute swan. Besides Viidumae and Vilsandi Nature Reserves, there are over two hundred single nature objects under protection - parks,...
Hiiumaa and Saaremaa Hiiumaa is the second biggest island belonging to Estonia. Its largest town is kärdla. Hiiumaa arose from the water about 455 million years ago as a result of a meteorite impact. It is one of the oldest islands in the world. Around the island there are more than 200 islands and islets that have just risen from the water. Hiiumaa is a very beautiful place with kind and friendly people. The landscape on one end of the island is completely different from the landscape the other. In many languages the island is called ,,Day island". The best known sight on Hiiumaa is the Kõpu lighthouse. It's located on the Kõpu peninsula. It is the oldest lighthouse in the Baltics and the second or third oldest lighthouse in the world that has had the light continuously burning. The other big island that belongs to Estonia is Saaremaa. Saaremaa is approximately as big as Tenerife in Spain. The ...
Estonian cities Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of 159.2 square kilometers with a population of 413,000. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, 80 km south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn was founded in the 12th century and has been under the rule of Denmark, Sweden, and Germany as well as Russia, and all left their mark on the city's architecture. It is one of the best preserved medieval towns in northern Europe, and makes a beautiful impression from the sea, with its ancient city walls, church spires, and red-tile roofed homes. Tallinn has previously been named as Kolõvan, Lindanise and Reval. Most well-known sights in Tallinn are Freedom Square, Kadriorg Palace, Rotermann Quarter, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, Toompea Castle and Town Hall Square, the Old Town of Tallinn and many more. Tallinn's Old Town i...
Estonia 01/03/04 Dear aunt Anette, Thank you for your letter. I hope you and uncle Joe are well and that you'll find a good place for living. At school is a very terrible time at the moment. I have to spend all my time to studing, because the exams are coming, as you know. I'm not very good at maths so I'm thinking about taking a private teacher. It's quite expensive, but I have to pass the exams, so It's OK. Thanks for the invitation to visit you at London. I've never been there but I'm sure It's great. I would love to see you after these years. I think you have not change at all. I'm glad that I can see uncle Joe for last! You have written so much about him. Did he bought a new car yet? If It's okay to you I'll visit you and uncle Joe in the middle of summer...
Kiili Gümnaasium Referaat Hiiumaa Kairo parts 8b klass Kiili 2011 Contents 1. Hiiumaa 2. Name 3. History 4. Transport 5. Kõpu lighthouse Hiiumaa Hiiumaa (Finnish, Hiidenmaa, German Dagö, Swedish Dagö, Danish Dagø) is the second largest island (989 km²) belonging to Estonia. It is located in the Baltic Sea .north of the island of Saaremaa ,a part of the West Estonian archipelago. Its largest town is Kärdla. Name Hiiumaa is the main island of Hiiu County, called Hiiumaa or Hiiu maakond in Estonian. The Swedish and German name of the island is Dagö (day isl...
Rakvere Karoliina ja Mariliis Rakvere Population: 15 264 Location: Estonia, LääneViru Country Historic place Sights Rakvere Galerii Rakvere Town Citizen's Home Museum Aqva Hotel & Spa water park and sauna complex Avatud Ateljee St. Paul's Freedom Church in Rakvere Rakvere Castle Rakvere Castle 13 century Today it is visited yearly by more than sixty thousand people from both home and abroad. Rakvere Castle broke new ground in 2012 Accommodation Vinni Hostel Aqva Hotel & Spa From 10 one night From 80 one night Trantsport Bus 1,50 Taxi On foot 0 Car Bicycle 0 On a budget Unlimited resources Travel tips Warm clothes Umbrella Sunglasses Cash A city map Take time Sunscreen Free time Young man on bicycle listening to music' sculpture Ararati barbecue courtyard Fishing Nightclubs Bowling in Essu Manor Essu manor minigolf EstHunt hunting trips Põhjakeskus shopping centre Thank you for your...
Estonia Where it is? Republic of Estonia is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe .It is bordered to the north by the Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia (343 km), and to the east by lake Peipus and Russia (338.6 km). Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north. Towns Tallinn is the capital and the largest city of Estonia. It lies on the northern coast of Estonia, along the Gulf of Finland. There are 33 cities and several town-parish towns in the country. In total, there are 47 linna, with "linn" in English meaning both "cities" and "towns". More than 70% of the population lives in towns. History • Estonia was settled near the end of the last glacial era, beginning from around 8500 BC. Before the German invasions in the 13th century proto-Estonians of the Ancient Estonia worshipped the spirits of n...
My dream destination is... FRENCH POLYNESIA The French Polynesia islands are located in the Pacific Ocean. It contains of many islands. The most famous are Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea. The islands are considered to be one of the most exotic places in the world; also known for its breathtaking beaches. The official language is French. SIGHTS Tahiti's volcano Rangiroa atoll Papetoai temple in Moorea Lagoon of Bora Bora Museums and botanical gardens in Tahiti Aquariums and zoos Tahitian dancing THINGS TO DO Jet skiing in Bora Bora Scuba diving in Tahiti Surfing in Tahiti Sailing in Bora Bora POLYNESIAN FOOD Known for its exotic fruits, fresh fish and vegetables, Strong influence from the French cuisine Seafood Restaurants in French Polynesia are from a wide variety of backgrounds including French, Tahitian, but also Chinese, Vietnamese and...
Travelling Kuressaare Gymnasium 9a Eliis Mets Travelling · I picked this topic because I really enjoy travelling, discovering new places and also I really like seeing different cultures. · When you are travelling you can see so many new places and people. You can see different life styles. You can see how people are living around the world. It helps you to communicate in other languages. Travelling Travelling tips · Before going on a trip, you need to know some tips. · You need to have ID card or passport. · Before trip read about the place where you are going. · Wear simply and comfortable clothing. · Walk in a group- it´s safer, cheaper, and more fun. Travelling tips · Buy a map of the area from the local tourist information centre. · Find sights and museums that can be visited for free. My trips · I haven´t travell...
Tallinn Tallinn is a beautiful city in NorthEstonia. It is washed and influenced by the Gulf of Finland in the north. Tallinn has a lot on sights and I'm going to introduce some of them. Town Hall Square the square in front of Tallinn's Town Hall functioned as a marketplace for centuries, dating back to times even before the Town Hall itself was built. Through the years this served as a place of celebrations as well as executions. St. Olav's Church was the tallest church in Medieval Europe. The earliest data on St. Olav's Church come from 1267. Little is known about the building of this Gothic style church and its early years. Church of the Holy Ghost is the only sacred building from the 14th century in Tallinn that has preserved its original form. The simple, humble Church of Holy Ghost was completed in the 1360's, but for the exception of the baroque spire, it h...
Partner schools in Comenius project Targo Timak Form 7a Tartu Veeriku School Sehit Millis Nuri Ilkogretim Okulu l There are 1300 students and 43 staffs. l Students are aged 6-14. l Even though their school takes place in the urban part of the city, most of the families still have their old traditional ways of life which belong to rural areas. l Their school needs this kind of projects because pupils around the school have really low economic standards and they may not be able to find another chance to attend a high standard intercultural activity in the rest of their lives. Fichtenberg Oberschule l Fichtenberg-Oberschule is a general secondary school (grades 7-12) in Berlin-Steglitz. l Fichtenberg-Oberschule looks back at a long tradition of secondary education in Berlin-Steglitz and has been known under its present name and administrational stru...
European Union Research Compose: x X School 2009/10 What is European Union? The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 democratic European countries. EU population is almost a half milliard European union stands for caring and fair community. All EU members are devoted to peace, democracy, human rights respecting and working together to spread these values all the world. History The beginning of EU might consider the year 1951, when European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was constitute. Six countries joined with it for peace: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, France and Germany. With that move, coal and steel industry were put under one organisation, so war was almost impossible between these six country. Cooperation in different areas improved, when in 25. March 1957 Treaties of Rom , European Economic Community and European Atomic Energy Community memora...
Tallinn Lillekyla Gymnasium Report Legends of Tallinn Tallinn 2009 Introduction I chose the topic ,,Legends of Tallinn", because I had heard some splendid myths about Tallinn from my history lessons and I was eager to widen my horizon. I am quite interested in history in general and I especially love tales about medieval Tallinn. I hope that I will find out some entertaining stories to tell my friends. Legends of Tallinn There are many interesting legends about buildings or sights in Tallinn. Nobody can tell, if they are all true or not, but at least they make the medieval capital much more intriguing and attractive for tourists as for the locals. How Ülemiste Elder will drown the town The most known legend of Tallinn is pro...
Conditions of the productive animals in farms. The inescapable fact is that the conditions in big farms, especially in factory farms, are unacceptably bad. Recent proof of that was the Põima farm case in Estonia were 260 cows are starving. Animals are wet because of their own excrements, some spots on their body are furless, their bones poke out from their skin and they can hardly stand up. What is more, they do not have food or litter, so they lie on cold cemented floor that is covered with dung. This problem is not actual only in Estonia.Also the reality of Finnish factory farming was recently revealed. Producers arguments as there are severe problems related to intensive farming abroad and animals in Finland are treated properly, were more than doubt filling. That is why there was conducted an inquiry to investigate the real conditions in Finnish farms. During the investigation 21 Finnish broiler farms, 6...
1. What are the capitals of the 4 constituent countries? England- London; Northen Ireland- Belfast; Scotland- Edinburgh; Wales- Cardiff 2. Order the invaders in correct chronological order: Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Romans, Celts. Romans Anglusaxons , Norman 3. How did the Celts influence Britain? Language. Wars. Engand and Scotland eventually became 1 contry 4. How many people approximately speak English? Approximately 600 million 5. Who (which tribes) gave the base of the English language?Germanic tribes- Anglo-Saxons. 6. Describe Wales.- Wales is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain. The national game of Wales is Rugby. Flag- Red dragon on a green and white field. They have their own language Cymraeg ( Welsh) . Anthem- Land Of My Fathers. Official animal- Dragon. There used to be a lot of coalmines. 7. What are the symbols of the 4 constit...
Blackpool Dance Festival Introduction I´m going to talk about a famous annual ballroom dance competition. I chose this subject because I have always admired their dresses, because these are always different and very sparkling. This competition is also well-known all over the world. Blackpool The festival takes place in Blackpool. A seaside city in the north-west of England. The population of this town is 142 900. The headquarters of an outstanding British sports car manufacturer TVR are also located in Blackpool. The biggest income of this town is based on tourism industry. The highest peak in tourism was from 1900 to 1950 when the beach and promenade was full of crowds. An interesting fact is that reputedly the town still has more hotel and B&B beds than the whole of Portugal. This town is visited approximately by 10 million visitors every year, during the heyday there were 17 million visitors. ...
Tallinn English College English Sergo Vainumäe 9A TALLINN Report Supervisor: Inge Välja Tallinn 2006 Order of contents: 1.Introduction 2.Toompea 3.Lower Town 4.Kadriorg and Pirita 5.Museums 1. Introduction Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, lies on the Baltic Sea. It is on almost the same latitude east St. Petersburg in Russia, Stockholm in Sweden and Stavanger in Norway, and covers 158 sq km. Tallinn was first marked on a map of the world by the Arab geographer al-Idrisi in 1154, its name then being Kolyvan (probably derived from the name Kalev). In the 13th-century Chronicle of Henricus de Lettis the town was called Lyndanise. Later came Reval (presumably after the old county of Rävala), the name used by the Germans who ruled the country for seven centuries. Russians then modified Reval...
http://www.abiks.pri.ee FREE TIME 1. Is music popular in your family? What music do you like? 2. What musical instruments have you got in your home? 3. Can you play any musical instruments? 4. Do you sing? 5. Have you sung at a song festival? 6. Has your school got a choir? 7. When do you last go to a concert? What concert was it? 8. Have you ever been to an openair concert? What was it like? 9. Do you sing at family parties? Where else Estonians like to sing? 10. Have you got a collection of cassettes, CD´s or LP´s at home? 11. Have you watched a ballet on TV? 12. Which do you prefer ballet, drama or musical? 13. How often do you go to the theatre? 14. Do you prefer going to the theatre or watching TV? Why? 15. Do you prefer buying a cheap ticket and getting a seat at the back or spending more money and sitting in the...
Weather in Sidney Sydney's climate is pleasantly temperate all year round with more than 340 sunny days a year. In summer (December to February), average maximum temperatures in Sydney are around 26°C. It can also be humid at this time with an average humidity of 65 per cent. Average maximum temperatures in the winter (June-August) are around 16°C. Sydney's rainfall is highest between March and June. Appealling climate - Australian seasons are the opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, summer starts in December, autumn in March, winter in June and spring in September. Australian seasons Spring: September November Summer: December February Autumn: March May Winter: June August The best seasons to travel to Australia (nicest weather) are in either Spring or Autumn. Driving in Australia The most important thing to remember in Australia when driving is that Australian people drive on the left-hand side of the road. For people coming ...
American Art Revision Materials Colonial Period Portraiture. The first typically American paintings were illustrated maps but painting remained scarce during C17. There were 4 reasons: settlers came from backgrounds where art was unusual, Protestant attitudes was averse to imagery and painting, the English were not yet distinguished in visual arts and religious art was non-existent. The colonial period is almost entirely limited to portraiture (deemed as `useful' by settlers). These first paintings were made by limners and artisans without formal training and were based on what was popular in England during the Tudors. The paintings are technically unskilled, strongly patterned, flat and linear. Spanish painting in America was mostly religious. In C18, painting was a luxury and necessitated wealth that had by then become available. Portraitures remained at the forefront because the rich could thusly display their status and becaus...
American Art Revision Materials Colonial Period Portraiture. The first typically American paintings were illustrated maps but painting remained scarce during C17. There were 4 reasons: settlers came from backgrounds where art was unusual, Protestant attitudes was averse to imagery and painting, the English were not yet distinguished in visual arts and religious art was non-existent. The colonial period is almost entirely limited to portraiture (deemed as `useful' by settlers). These first paintings were made by limners and artisans without formal training and were based on what was popular in England during the Tudors. The paintings are technically unskilled, strongly patterned, flat and linear. Spanish painting in America was mostly religious. In C18, painting was a luxury and necessitated wealth that had by then become available. Portraitures remained at the forefront because the rich could thusly display their status and becaus...