Hair by Sam McKnight will be grouped into thematic sections, exploring different elements within McKnight’s creative process, including his collaborative relationships and his ability to transform his subject, whether a model, actress or pop personality. A major exhibition celebrating 40 years of fashion’s most iconic hairstyles Exploring the transformative role…
Guadalquivir is the most important river in southern Spain. The watershed passes through mountains, plains, forests, swamps, and other different landforms, and finally flows into the ocean. The sights along Guadalquivir are rich and varied, including some of the most ecologically preserved nature reserves in the country, the most famous…
Vernacular architecture is an architectural style that is designed based on local needs, availability of construction materials and reflecting local traditions. At least originally, vernacular architecture did not use formally-schooled architects, but relied on the design skills and tradition of local builders. However, since the late 19th century many professional…
Prince Eugen, starting in 1697, in the Himmelpfortgasse in the walled city of Vienna by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach his city palace (now advertised for marketing reasons as a winter palace ) built. In 1702, Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt was commissioned by the client to complete the palace. History…
Divisionism (also called chromoluminarism) was the characteristic style in Neo-Impressionist painting defined by the separation of colors into individual dots or patches which interacted optically. The Divisionism is an Italian artistic phenomenon derived from Neo-Impressionism and characterized by the separation of colors in individual points or lines that interact with…
An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city by mainline or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover, or light rail. Direct links operate straight to the airport terminal, while other systems require an intermediate use of people mover or shuttle…
The architecture of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is characterized by the juxtaposition of the old and the new and a wide variety of architectural styles, the legacy of two successive colonizations by the French, the British, and the close presence of modern architecture to the south. Much like Quebec City, the…
The Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館 Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan?) is one of the major art museums in Japan. Located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses on pre-modern Japanese and Asian art. The museum was originally built to house and display art treasures privately owned by temples and shrines, as well…
The 6th arrondissement of Marseille is one of the 16 arrondissements of Marseille. It is part of the fourth sector of Marseille. It is part of one of the wealthiest districts of Marseille with the 8 th and 7 th, which it borders on the south and west. It is…
In geography and ecology, anthropization is the conversion of open spaces, landscapes, and natural environments by human action. Anthropic erosion is the process of human action degrading terrain and soil. An area may be classified as anthropized even though it looks natural, such as grasslands that have been deforested by…
In color theory, the line of purples or purple boundary is the locus on the edge of the chromaticity diagram formed between extreme spectral red and violet. Except for these endpoints of the Line, colors on the Line are non-spectral, i. e., no monochromatic light source can generate them; rather,…
Altermodern, a portmanteau word defined by Nicolas Bourriaud, is an attempt at contextualizing art made in today’s global context as a reaction against standardisation and commercialism. It is also the title of the Tate Britain’s fourth Triennial exhibition curated by Bourriaud. Background Altermodern became one more step in overcoming postmodernism,…
Birth tourism is travel to another country for the purpose of giving birth in that country. “Anchor baby” is another related term which can have negative connotations. The main reason for birth tourism is to obtain citizenship for the child in a country with birthright citizenship (jus soli). Other reasons…
The Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, originally part of the front lot, and only a stop on the Studio Tour, the lower lot contained Star Dressing Rooms, and the Special Effects demonstraction stages. The Lower Lot is the smaller of the two lots. There are three thrill rides at…
The Grand Canal is a channel in Venice, Italy. It forms one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. Flanked along its entire length by magnificent buildings, most of the centuries between the twelfth and eighteenth, which manifest the wealth and art created by the Republic of Venice, making…
The CIE 1960 color space (“CIE 1960 UCS”, variously expanded Uniform Color Space, Uniform Color Scale, Uniform Chromaticity Scale, Uniform Chromaticity Space) is another name for the (u, v) chromaticity space devised by David MacAdam. The CIE 1960 UCS does not define a luminance or lightness component, but the Y…
Spectral sensitivity is the relative efficiency of detection, of light or other signal, as a function of the frequency or wavelength of the signal. In visual neuroscience, spectral sensitivity is used to describe the different characteristics of the photopigments in the rod cells and cone cells in the retina of…
The staircase alongside the café leads to the Browning Mezzanine, which houses the Mestrovich Collection, including works by artists such as Jacopo Tintoretto and Bonifacio de’ Pitati. The visit to the museum collection begins at Giorgio Massari’s large ceremonial staircase on the side of the palace opposite to the Grand…
The period of a rapid expansion of the Islamic era forms a reasonably accurate beginning for the label of Islamic art. Early geographical boundaries of the Islamic culture were in present-day Syria. It is quite difficult to distinguish the earliest Islamic objects from their predecessors in Persian or Sassanid and…
The Studio Tour (also known as The Backlot Tour) is a ride attraction at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Universal City, California near Los Angeles. Visit 13 city blocks on four acres of historic studio lot in the largest set construction project in studio history. The park’s signature…
Castle of Grief (Latin: Castrum doloris) is a name for the structure and decorations sheltering or accompanying the catafalque or bier that signify the prestige or high estate of the deceased. A castrum doloris might feature an elaborate baldachin and would include candles, possibly flowers, and in most cases coats…
The term Armenian carpet designates, but is not limited to, tufted rugs or knotted carpets woven in Armenia or by Armenians from pre-Christian times to the present. It also includes a number of flat woven textiles. The term covers a large variety of types and sub-varieties. Due to their intrinsic…
Fashion in the 1880s in Western and Western-influenced countries is characterized by the return of the bustle. The long, lean line of the late 1870s was replaced by a full, curvy silhouette with gradually widening shoulders. Fashionable waists were low and tiny below a full, low bust supported by a…
The Armenian dance (Armenian: Հայկական պար) heritage has been considered one of the oldest and most varied in its respective region. From the fifth to the third millennia B.C., in the higher regions of Armenia, the land of Ararat, there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. These dances…
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Sam McKnight: Hair, Somerset House
Hair by Sam McKnight will be grouped into thematic sections, exploring different elements within McKnight’s creative process, including his collaborative relationships and his ability to transform his subject, whether a model, actress or pop personality. A major exhibition celebrating 40 years of fashion’s most iconic hairstyles Exploring the transformative role…
Read moreNatural Ecology and Human Activities of Guadalquivir, Spain
Guadalquivir is the most important river in southern Spain. The watershed passes through mountains, plains, forests, swamps, and other different landforms, and finally flows into the ocean. The sights along Guadalquivir are rich and varied, including some of the most ecologically preserved nature reserves in the country, the most famous…
Read moreVernacular architecture
Vernacular architecture is an architectural style that is designed based on local needs, availability of construction materials and reflecting local traditions. At least originally, vernacular architecture did not use formally-schooled architects, but relied on the design skills and tradition of local builders. However, since the late 19th century many professional…
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Prince Eugen, starting in 1697, in the Himmelpfortgasse in the walled city of Vienna by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach his city palace (now advertised for marketing reasons as a winter palace ) built. In 1702, Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt was commissioned by the client to complete the palace. History…
Read moreDivisionism
Divisionism (also called chromoluminarism) was the characteristic style in Neo-Impressionist painting defined by the separation of colors into individual dots or patches which interacted optically. The Divisionism is an Italian artistic phenomenon derived from Neo-Impressionism and characterized by the separation of colors in individual points or lines that interact with…
Read moreAirport rail link
An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city by mainline or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover, or light rail. Direct links operate straight to the airport terminal, while other systems require an intermediate use of people mover or shuttle…
Read moreArchitecture of Montreal
The architecture of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is characterized by the juxtaposition of the old and the new and a wide variety of architectural styles, the legacy of two successive colonizations by the French, the British, and the close presence of modern architecture to the south. Much like Quebec City, the…
Read moreKyoto National Museum Kyōto-shi, Japan
The Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館 Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan?) is one of the major art museums in Japan. Located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses on pre-modern Japanese and Asian art. The museum was originally built to house and display art treasures privately owned by temples and shrines, as well…
Read more6th arrondissement of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
The 6th arrondissement of Marseille is one of the 16 arrondissements of Marseille. It is part of the fourth sector of Marseille. It is part of one of the wealthiest districts of Marseille with the 8 th and 7 th, which it borders on the south and west. It is…
Read moreAnthropization
In geography and ecology, anthropization is the conversion of open spaces, landscapes, and natural environments by human action. Anthropic erosion is the process of human action degrading terrain and soil. An area may be classified as anthropized even though it looks natural, such as grasslands that have been deforested by…
Read moreLine of purples
In color theory, the line of purples or purple boundary is the locus on the edge of the chromaticity diagram formed between extreme spectral red and violet. Except for these endpoints of the Line, colors on the Line are non-spectral, i. e., no monochromatic light source can generate them; rather,…
Read moreAltermodern
Altermodern, a portmanteau word defined by Nicolas Bourriaud, is an attempt at contextualizing art made in today’s global context as a reaction against standardisation and commercialism. It is also the title of the Tate Britain’s fourth Triennial exhibition curated by Bourriaud. Background Altermodern became one more step in overcoming postmodernism,…
Read moreBirth tourism
Birth tourism is travel to another country for the purpose of giving birth in that country. “Anchor baby” is another related term which can have negative connotations. The main reason for birth tourism is to obtain citizenship for the child in a country with birthright citizenship (jus soli). Other reasons…
Read moreGuide Tour of The Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, California, United States
The Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, originally part of the front lot, and only a stop on the Studio Tour, the lower lot contained Star Dressing Rooms, and the Special Effects demonstraction stages. The Lower Lot is the smaller of the two lots. There are three thrill rides at…
Read moreVenice Grand Canal itinerary travel guide, Italy
The Grand Canal is a channel in Venice, Italy. It forms one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. Flanked along its entire length by magnificent buildings, most of the centuries between the twelfth and eighteenth, which manifest the wealth and art created by the Republic of Venice, making…
Read moreCIE 1960 color space
The CIE 1960 color space (“CIE 1960 UCS”, variously expanded Uniform Color Space, Uniform Color Scale, Uniform Chromaticity Scale, Uniform Chromaticity Space) is another name for the (u, v) chromaticity space devised by David MacAdam. The CIE 1960 UCS does not define a luminance or lightness component, but the Y…
Read moreSpectral sensitivity
Spectral sensitivity is the relative efficiency of detection, of light or other signal, as a function of the frequency or wavelength of the signal. In visual neuroscience, spectral sensitivity is used to describe the different characteristics of the photopigments in the rod cells and cone cells in the retina of…
Read moreNorthern side Rooms on the First Floor, Ca’ Rezzonico
The staircase alongside the café leads to the Browning Mezzanine, which houses the Mestrovich Collection, including works by artists such as Jacopo Tintoretto and Bonifacio de’ Pitati. The visit to the museum collection begins at Giorgio Massari’s large ceremonial staircase on the side of the palace opposite to the Grand…
Read moreEarly Islamic art 7-12 century, Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
The period of a rapid expansion of the Islamic era forms a reasonably accurate beginning for the label of Islamic art. Early geographical boundaries of the Islamic culture were in present-day Syria. It is quite difficult to distinguish the earliest Islamic objects from their predecessors in Persian or Sassanid and…
Read moreStudio Tour and VIP Experience, Universal Studios Hollywood, California, United States
The Studio Tour (also known as The Backlot Tour) is a ride attraction at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Universal City, California near Los Angeles. Visit 13 city blocks on four acres of historic studio lot in the largest set construction project in studio history. The park’s signature…
Read moreCastrum doloris
Castle of Grief (Latin: Castrum doloris) is a name for the structure and decorations sheltering or accompanying the catafalque or bier that signify the prestige or high estate of the deceased. A castrum doloris might feature an elaborate baldachin and would include candles, possibly flowers, and in most cases coats…
Read moreArmenian carpet
The term Armenian carpet designates, but is not limited to, tufted rugs or knotted carpets woven in Armenia or by Armenians from pre-Christian times to the present. It also includes a number of flat woven textiles. The term covers a large variety of types and sub-varieties. Due to their intrinsic…
Read moreWestern fashion history 1880s
Fashion in the 1880s in Western and Western-influenced countries is characterized by the return of the bustle. The long, lean line of the late 1870s was replaced by a full, curvy silhouette with gradually widening shoulders. Fashionable waists were low and tiny below a full, low bust supported by a…
Read moreArmenian dance
The Armenian dance (Armenian: Հայկական պար) heritage has been considered one of the oldest and most varied in its respective region. From the fifth to the third millennia B.C., in the higher regions of Armenia, the land of Ararat, there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. These dances…
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