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The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti
In "Nastagio Arranges a Feast at which the Ghosts Reappear," Botticelli depicts a story from The Decameron with frightening realism and gruesome enthusiasm for detail.
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Georges Bizet, Composer
French composer Georges Bizet's brief biography - his life and works. Best known for his masterpiece 'Carmen,' one of best-loved operas staged worldwide.
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More Music Software Heaven Part Two
It's that time of year when even my best attempts at keeping thoughts of school at bay, I still find myself thinking, what can I do to really start the school year off with something different and fun, yet educational. Teachers, get ready for this! There are some products available now that will ease our load, "wow" the students and impress the principal. And you can actually have fun learning through technology!
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Meaning in Antoine Caron’s Work
Antoine Caron - Late Renaissance painter - shows Christ as the successor to the Roman Empire and owes his inspiration to Classical ideals of ancient Roman art.
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A Game of Thrones: George Martin
A review of George R R Martin's "A Game of Thrones". Politics combine w/ Epic Fantasy, putting you in your chair until the last page.
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All those words!
The influence of William Shakespeare on the field of music; opera, film, orchestral, ballet, etc.
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Australia’s big roadside things
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse.
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A Run of Bad Luck in Reading
Stack of new fiction proves disappointing to veteran reviewer.
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Flemish Artist Jan van Eyck
Before he became famous and was lured to Burgundy by Philip the Good, Jan van Eyck, who perfected the new oil painting medium, was hired by John III the Pitiless.
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Kalman Kalocsay (conclusion)
The importance of translation to the development of Esperanto.
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La Kolosa Diletanto
Why did such a gifted poet work so very hard at translating the work of others ?
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Franz Schubert- The Romantics
Franz Schubert's prolific writing style has been an incredible bit of good fortune for those of us who love his music. Read on for a brief biography of this music master.
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An American Master
An American Master - George Gershwin Gershwin Centennial Celebration
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Add Versailles To Paris List
While in Paris, plan a day to see the Chateau de Versailles. Home to kings and queens, such as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, this palace is an extravagant must-see.
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Art for the Blind in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City offers a variety of ways for the blind and visually impaired to experience visual art such as paintings and sculpture.
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Eyes Wide Shut Re-Examined
Kubrick's untimely death, a controversial studio digital edit and unfounded public expectations damaged the reputation of one of the director's greatest masterpieces.
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History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
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How to Identify Art
Just like scientists, we can use standard criteria to evaluate a work of art. Is it unique? Does it transcend? Is it influential?
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Percy Aldridge Grainger
You have heard his music, you may have even heard rumors of his eccentricities, but the man that Percy Grainger became was a result of many different influences.
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Toronto Summer Theatre Season
The summer theatre season is upon us, and here we focus on some of the big theatrical events coming to Toronto in the next few months.
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Vietnam's Champa Towers
On the high hills under the brilliant tropical sun proudly yet sadly stand the ornate towers which are the vestiges of the once glorious Champa Kingdom.
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3 IRON on DVD
No words are needed in South Korean Director Kim Ki-Duk's masterpiece 3 IRON.
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First Call: Rejoice
Mel Tunney, Bonnie Keen and Marty McCall are back together again, for the first time in many years, as First Call for new CD, “Rejoice: An A Cappela Hymns Collection.”
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Lemon Truffle Parfaits
Lemon Truffle Parfait is a super easy and delicious dessert that uses the flavors of spring.
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Meredith Willson- Music Man Bio
The Music Man is a classic of American musical theater but few people know much about its creator and how his career began.
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The Music Man
When "The Music Man" by Meredith Willson first opened on Broadway in December of 1957 few could have known that it was destined to become the icon of the classic American
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From Cartagena to Mompox
Deep in the sweltering heat of the Bolivar Department, Mompox is a current day Colonial relic and backwater. A new road may change this, visit it now in its sleepy glory
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Stephen Storace, English Composer
Brief Biography of English composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
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Woody Woodpecker returns
Universal finally got around to releasing Woody Woodpecker on DVD. Box set also features Chilly Willy and Andy Panda shorts.
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Art Thefts, Big Rewards Pt.1
Who is stealing Rembrandt, Vermeer, and the work of other great artists?
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Classic Graphic Novels
Graphic novels run the full gamut. Classically illustrated to scantily drawn, text heavy to fluffy dialogue, family oriented to adult themed books, graphic novels can and do appeal to every interest group and age range. They can be good, bad, excellent, terrible, and/or moving.
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Director Profile: Jane Campion
Profile of Australia's most acclaimed female film director, Jane Campion.
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Friends Make Bad Editors
The first person a writer often shows his or her work to is a friend or family member. Before you do that, read on to find out why it's a bad idea.
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Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
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Mathias James Reed (1925 - 1976)
A brief bio of Blues legend Jimmy Reed
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There Will Be Blood's Title
There Will Be Blood's title, which does not directly allude to anything in the film, makes a number of associations which attempt to comment on the action in the film.
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What is Outsider Art?
How is it different from Folk Art? Why is it Important?
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