Articles related to "Fin De Siecle"



Fin-de-Seicle Fashion
The article this month is for the Fin-de-Seicle event. I am interested in the fashions of the time.
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The Divine Sarah
The life of the greatest actress in the world, Sarah Bernhardt!
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The End of a Century - Art Nouveau Style
An in-depth look at the end of the 19th century and the Art Nouveau style which has come to symbolize <i>"La Belle Époque"</i>.
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The near interview of Richard Z
U.K. poet, Richard Zola, talks to Billy Marshall Stoneking about his obsessions, including poetry.
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Importance of Being Earnest (Film)
Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is brought to the screen in Oliver Parker's hilarious film version, starring Colin Firth, Judi Dench, Reese Witherspoon...
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Trophy Art
Gustav Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer sells for a record $135 million dollars. What does this mean for the international art world?
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Egyptian Mummies as Commodities
From medicine to entertainment, many ancient Egyptians did not get the peace they sought after death despite their efforts to preserve their dead.
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Madness & Modernity – Book Review
"Madness and Modernity" examines the interaction between mental illness, art, architecture, culture, literature and psychiatric practises in Vienna between 1890 and 1910.
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Despair amidst gaiety
An examination of the poster art of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
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London Theater Turmoil precedes ROH Reopening
London's West End Theater is headed for big changes, and a glittering new Royal Opera House emerges from its two year sleep. Join the Travel Sleuth at Covent Garden for the Gala Reopening!
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Gifts for a Millennial Hope Chest
The last turn-of-the-century lives in favourite books and stories and in the memories we cherish of people we knew who were alive in 1899.
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The Aesthetic Dress Movement, Part II
This section examines the Rational Dress Society and its 1883 Exhibition.
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Victorian Themes in Tennessee Williams' Plays (Part Two of Two)
Along with Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams is commonly held to be one of the greatest American playwrights of the MODERN age. In many respects, however, I believe that his work subscribes to a Victorian, pre-Modernist tradition, which I have attempted to evoke here.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: February Highlights, Page 2.
Page 2. London Cultural Highlights of February and Travel Tips for Connoisseurs; a constantly updated listing of interesting events.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: March Page 2.
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events. March. Page 2: London's cultural and social scene; Art Exhibitions, Antique Fairs, Museums, Opera, Music and Theatre.<B>Updated 11 March</B>
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