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Architecture of Belgrade

Architecture of Belgrade refers to the architecture and styles developed in Belgrade, Serbia. Belgrade has wildly varying architecture, from the centre of Zemun, typical of a Central European town, to the more modern architecture and spacious layout of New Belgrade. The oldest architecture is found in Kalemegdan park. Outside of…

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Classical literature

The monarchical centralization initiated by Louis XIII asserted itself in 1630 in the political domain under the authority of Richelieu first, then Mazarin and Louis XIV. It has consequences in the cultural field with the creation of the French Academy in 1635 then other Academies which aim to codify the…

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North Wing of the Noble Residential Floor, Valentino Castle

While the work for the expansion and architectural renovation of the residence was being carried out under the supervision of Carlo and Amedeo di Castellamonte, following the wish of Cristina of France, the decoration of the two first floor apartments on the Noble Residential Floor progressed. The apartments are identical…

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Outsider art

Outsider art is art by self-taught or naïve art makers. Typically, those labeled as outsider artists have little or no contact with the mainstream art world or art institutions. In many cases, their work is discovered only after their deaths. Often, outsider art illustrates extreme mental states, unconventional ideas, or…

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Engineering Drawing

An engineering drawing, a type of technical drawing, is used to fully and clearly define requirements for engineered items. A technical drawing is a document that shows all the information necessary for the production and description of the required functions and properties of an individual part, a subassembly or a…

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Western rooms, Schönbrunn Palace

In the western wing of the Schönbrunn Palace, there are the living quarters of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth from the 19th century. The interiors of the castle not only served as the residence of the imperial family, but were also built for representation purposes and were the scene…

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Review of Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2013, China

The 11th Hong Kong International Licensing Show take place at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 7-9 January 2013. More than 200 exhibitors with 600 brands and properties, participated in the 2013 edition of the show, which attracted nearly 16,000 visitors from 110 countries and regions. The Hong…

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Palais Garnier, Paris, France

The Palais Garnier Opera, is a 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l’Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III. Initially referred to as “le nouvel Opéra de Paris” (the new…

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Jacob Eichholtz

Jacob Eichholtz (1776–1842) was an early American painter, known primarily for his portraits in the Romantic Victorian tradition Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in a family of prosperous Pennsylvania Germans, he spent most of his professional life in Philadelphia A coppersmith by trade, he turned to painting and achieved both recognition…

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Tang dynasty painting

During the Tang dynasty, as a golden age in Chinese civilization, Chinese painting developed dramatically, both in subject matter and technique. The advancements in technique and style that characterized Tang painting had a lasting influence in the art of other countries, especially in East Asia (Korea, Japan, Vietnam) and central…

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Rail and bus travel in Sweden

Sweden has an extensive railway network. Most long-distance lines are operated by the government-owned company SJ AB. Regional public transportation, both by rail and bus, is provided by the counties, län, or associations of those. There are also some commercial bus services. The transport carriers in Sweden operate an alliance…

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