A backpack—also called bookbag, knapsack, rucksack, rucksac, pack, sackpack or backsack—is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one’s back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be variations to this basic design. Backpacks are commonly used by hikers and students, and…
Explore the rich collection of 20th century fashion highlights at the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin Worth, Vionnet, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace: The “who’s who” of seminal fashion designers has been convened at the Berliner Kunstgewerbemuseum. Couture clothing, from designers such as Jacques Doucet, Coco Chanel and Paul Poiret began…
Islamic rule over northern and central India brought with it the use of domes constructed with stone, brick and mortar, and iron dowels and cramps. Centering was made from timber and bamboo. The use of iron cramps to join together adjacent stones was known in pre-Islamic India, and was used…
Fuorisalone and Milan design week takes place at venues across Milan from April 8 to 14 2019. Milan’s Fuorisalone is a fluid entity in continuous expansion, flourishing each year in April with the leading trends in design and mapping out the most interesting areas of the city. Over half a…
The Sannai-Maruyama archeological site is a large-scale settlement from the middle to early mid Jomon period in Maruyama, Sannai, Aomori city, Aomori prefecture. Located on the right bank of the Okitadate River. Designated as a National Historic Site in 2000. In addition to the houses and warehouses, the archeological site…
Pen computing refers to any computer user-interface using a pen (or stylus) and tablet, rather than using devices such as a keyboards, joysticks or a mouse. For many years just about every portable device came with a stylus. Even the Tablet PC was tied closely enough to the stylus that…
Jean-Charles François (born in Nancy on May 4, 1717, died in Paris on March 22, 1769), was a French engraver and printer, inventor of a way of reproducing the drawings called “pencil way” which combines the use of A soft varnish, a roulette wheel and an instrument composed of fine…
The Ducal Palace architectural complex is made up of numerous buildings connected by corridors and galleries, and enriched by internal courtyards, some wall units, and vast gardens. Giardino dei Semplici The Garden of the Simple also known as the Garden of the Pavilion preserves the original layout of the plants.…
The Philippines energy sector is a net importer (46% of needs in 2014) despite the low level of energy consumption compared to that of its Southeast Asian neighbors. The total primary energy consumption of the Philippines in 2012 was 30.2 Mtoe (million Tonnes of oil equivalent), most of which came…
Neo-eclectic architecture is a name for an architectural style that has influenced residential building construction in North America in the later part of the 20th century and early part of the 21st. It is a contemporary version of Architectural Revivalism that has perennially occurred since Neoclassical architecture developed in the…
The paradise garden is a form of garden of Old Iranian origin, specifically Achaemenid. Originally denominated by a single noun denoting “a walled-in compound or garden”, from “pairi” (“around”) and “daeza” or “diz” (“wall”, “brick”, or “shape”), Xenophon Grecized the Persian phrase “pairi-daeza” into “Paradeisos”. The idea of the enclosed…
In the Museum of Old Mexico Toy (MUJAM) it strengthens and supports youth artistic development that are in search of new opportunities, and spaces to develop socially. Street Art is the collection of murals made by artists who have intervened in several of MUJAM’s walls, ceilings and stairs; Several muralists…
Militarism heritage tourism is a type of tourism, when people are visiting places of former military sites. For example, visiting former military sites and facilities. Military tourism is for those with an interest in current or historical military sites and facilities, including museums, battlefields, cemeteries and technology. Almost any capital…
Baroque architecture In Hungary, as part of Baroque art, it left many decisive architectural monuments from the beginning of the 17th century until the end of the 18th century, mainly in the form of churches, castles and residential buildings. Our most important baroque cities are Győr and Székesfehérvár, but we…
Corporate sustainability is an approach that creates long-term stakeholder value by implementing a business strategy that considers every dimension of how a business operates in the ethical, social, environmental, cultural, and economic spheres. It also formulates strategies to build a company that fosters longevity through transparency and proper employee development.…
In Paris, Vincent painted portraits of friends and acquaintances, still life paintings, views of Le Moulin de la Galette, scenes in Montmartre, Asnières and along the Seine. In 1885 in Antwerp he had become interested in Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and had used them to decorate the walls of his…
Jungle tourism is a subcategory of adventure travel defined by active multifaceted physical means of travel in the jungle regions of the earth. Although similar in many respects to adventure travel, jungle tourism pertains specifically to the context of region, culture and activity. According to the Glossary of Tourism Terms,…
Modernisme is, within the Catalan artistic context, the movement that in France is known as Art Nouveau, in Germany as Jugendstil and in Austria as Sezession. Despite the popularity of the painting, architecture and sculpture, in Catalonia Modernisme is especially notable for the decorative arts, in overcoming the distinction between…
Disgust is the name given to the sensation of a strong aversion in connection with aversion. Unlike other less severe forms of rejection, disgust expressed sometimes by strong physical reactions such as nausea and vomiting, sweating, falling blood pressure up to fainting. Scientifically, disgust is not just an affect, but…
Thonon-les-Bains is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie (of which it is a sub-prefecture), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Thonon-les-Bains is a spa town pleasantly situated on the edge of the Lake Geneva. Its privileged geographical position, on a plateau adjoining the Alpine mountains, close to Switzerland, and…
A tronie (16–17th-century Dutch meaning for “face”) is a common type, or group of types, of works common in Dutch Golden Age painting and Flemish Baroque painting that shows an exaggerated facial expression or a stock character in costume. The term tronie is not clearly defined in art historical literature.…
Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental, conceptual or concrete photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials. An abstract photograph may isolate a fragment…
Color psychology is the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior. Color influences perceptions that are not obvious, such as the taste of food. Colours can also enhance the effectiveness of placebos. For example, red or orange pills are generally used as stimulants. Colour can indeed influence a…
The Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1966. The museum is renowned for the works of G. Zanabazar (1635-1724), which include the statues of Sita Tara, the Five Dhayani Buddhas and the Bodhi Stupa. The Fine Arts Museum was named after Gombodorjiin Zanabazar in 1995. It has 12…
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Backpack
A backpack—also called bookbag, knapsack, rucksack, rucksac, pack, sackpack or backsack—is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one’s back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be variations to this basic design. Backpacks are commonly used by hikers and students, and…
Read moreFashion and Style of the 20th Century, Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin
Explore the rich collection of 20th century fashion highlights at the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin Worth, Vionnet, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace: The “who’s who” of seminal fashion designers has been convened at the Berliner Kunstgewerbemuseum. Couture clothing, from designers such as Jacques Doucet, Coco Chanel and Paul Poiret began…
Read moreHistory of South Asian domes
Islamic rule over northern and central India brought with it the use of domes constructed with stone, brick and mortar, and iron dowels and cramps. Centering was made from timber and bamboo. The use of iron cramps to join together adjacent stones was known in pre-Islamic India, and was used…
Read moreReview of Fuorisalone, Milan Design Week 2019, Italy
Fuorisalone and Milan design week takes place at venues across Milan from April 8 to 14 2019. Milan’s Fuorisalone is a fluid entity in continuous expansion, flourishing each year in April with the leading trends in design and mapping out the most interesting areas of the city. Over half a…
Read moreJomon Jiyukan Museum, Sannai Maruyama Archeological Site, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
The Sannai-Maruyama archeological site is a large-scale settlement from the middle to early mid Jomon period in Maruyama, Sannai, Aomori city, Aomori prefecture. Located on the right bank of the Okitadate River. Designated as a National Historic Site in 2000. In addition to the houses and warehouses, the archeological site…
Read morePen computing
Pen computing refers to any computer user-interface using a pen (or stylus) and tablet, rather than using devices such as a keyboards, joysticks or a mouse. For many years just about every portable device came with a stylus. Even the Tablet PC was tied closely enough to the stylus that…
Read moreJean-Charles François
Jean-Charles François (born in Nancy on May 4, 1717, died in Paris on March 22, 1769), was a French engraver and printer, inventor of a way of reproducing the drawings called “pencil way” which combines the use of A soft varnish, a roulette wheel and an instrument composed of fine…
Read moreGardens of the Ducal Palace in Mantova, 360° Video, Mantova Urban Museum
The Ducal Palace architectural complex is made up of numerous buildings connected by corridors and galleries, and enriched by internal courtyards, some wall units, and vast gardens. Giardino dei Semplici The Garden of the Simple also known as the Garden of the Pavilion preserves the original layout of the plants.…
Read moreEnergy in the Philippines
The Philippines energy sector is a net importer (46% of needs in 2014) despite the low level of energy consumption compared to that of its Southeast Asian neighbors. The total primary energy consumption of the Philippines in 2012 was 30.2 Mtoe (million Tonnes of oil equivalent), most of which came…
Read moreNeo-eclectic architecture
Neo-eclectic architecture is a name for an architectural style that has influenced residential building construction in North America in the later part of the 20th century and early part of the 21st. It is a contemporary version of Architectural Revivalism that has perennially occurred since Neoclassical architecture developed in the…
Read moreParadise garden
The paradise garden is a form of garden of Old Iranian origin, specifically Achaemenid. Originally denominated by a single noun denoting “a walled-in compound or garden”, from “pairi” (“around”) and “daeza” or “diz” (“wall”, “brick”, or “shape”), Xenophon Grecized the Persian phrase “pairi-daeza” into “Paradeisos”. The idea of the enclosed…
Read moreStreet Art Collection, Museum of Old Mexican Toy
In the Museum of Old Mexico Toy (MUJAM) it strengthens and supports youth artistic development that are in search of new opportunities, and spaces to develop socially. Street Art is the collection of murals made by artists who have intervened in several of MUJAM’s walls, ceilings and stairs; Several muralists…
Read moreMilitarism heritage tourism
Militarism heritage tourism is a type of tourism, when people are visiting places of former military sites. For example, visiting former military sites and facilities. Military tourism is for those with an interest in current or historical military sites and facilities, including museums, battlefields, cemeteries and technology. Almost any capital…
Read moreBaroque architecture in Hungary
Baroque architecture In Hungary, as part of Baroque art, it left many decisive architectural monuments from the beginning of the 17th century until the end of the 18th century, mainly in the form of churches, castles and residential buildings. Our most important baroque cities are Győr and Székesfehérvár, but we…
Read moreCorporate sustainability
Corporate sustainability is an approach that creates long-term stakeholder value by implementing a business strategy that considers every dimension of how a business operates in the ethical, social, environmental, cultural, and economic spheres. It also formulates strategies to build a company that fosters longevity through transparency and proper employee development.…
Read moreVan Gogh in 1886-1888, from dark to light, Van Gogh Museum
In Paris, Vincent painted portraits of friends and acquaintances, still life paintings, views of Le Moulin de la Galette, scenes in Montmartre, Asnières and along the Seine. In 1885 in Antwerp he had become interested in Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and had used them to decorate the walls of his…
Read moreJungle tourism
Jungle tourism is a subcategory of adventure travel defined by active multifaceted physical means of travel in the jungle regions of the earth. Although similar in many respects to adventure travel, jungle tourism pertains specifically to the context of region, culture and activity. According to the Glossary of Tourism Terms,…
Read moreModernist Interior Collection, National Art Museum of Catalonia
Modernisme is, within the Catalan artistic context, the movement that in France is known as Art Nouveau, in Germany as Jugendstil and in Austria as Sezession. Despite the popularity of the painting, architecture and sculpture, in Catalonia Modernisme is especially notable for the decorative arts, in overcoming the distinction between…
Read moreDisgust in cultural
Disgust is the name given to the sensation of a strong aversion in connection with aversion. Unlike other less severe forms of rejection, disgust expressed sometimes by strong physical reactions such as nausea and vomiting, sweating, falling blood pressure up to fainting. Scientifically, disgust is not just an affect, but…
Read moreThonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Thonon-les-Bains is a French commune located in the department of Haute-Savoie (of which it is a sub-prefecture), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Thonon-les-Bains is a spa town pleasantly situated on the edge of the Lake Geneva. Its privileged geographical position, on a plateau adjoining the Alpine mountains, close to Switzerland, and…
Read moreTronie
A tronie (16–17th-century Dutch meaning for “face”) is a common type, or group of types, of works common in Dutch Golden Age painting and Flemish Baroque painting that shows an exaggerated facial expression or a stock character in costume. The term tronie is not clearly defined in art historical literature.…
Read moreAbstract photography
Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental, conceptual or concrete photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials. An abstract photograph may isolate a fragment…
Read moreColor psychology
Color psychology is the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior. Color influences perceptions that are not obvious, such as the taste of food. Colours can also enhance the effectiveness of placebos. For example, red or orange pills are generally used as stimulants. Colour can indeed influence a…
Read moreFine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1966. The museum is renowned for the works of G. Zanabazar (1635-1724), which include the statues of Sita Tara, the Five Dhayani Buddhas and the Bodhi Stupa. The Fine Arts Museum was named after Gombodorjiin Zanabazar in 1995. It has 12…
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