Articles related to "National Gallery"



German Renaissance Stained Glass
The National Gallery and Victoria & Albert Museum pool their resources to show German Renaissance glass, paintings and drawings. Artists include Albrecht Dürer and Grien.
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Renaissance Siena – Art for a City
The art of the Siena Renaissance is almost unknown. The National Gallery hopes to rectify this situation through an exhibition of paintings, ceramics and sculptures.
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It's Not Quite Summer, But It's Close Enough for Jazz
One way to catch a last-minute dose of summer is to head to Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden and Pavilion Café. This activity, which has been running on Friday evenings all summer long, has been extended through September 26.
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Radical Light at National Gallery
The National Gallery's show, "Radical light: Italy's Divisionist Painters 1891-1910", looks at a little-known movement known as Divisionism and the artists linked to it.
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The National Gallery of Canada
Governor-General Campbell opened the National Gallery of Canada in 1880 to display Canadian visual art along with exhibits of art work from across the globe.
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The National Gallery, London
The UK's national collection of European art from 1250-1900 includes art by Jan van Eyck, van Gogh, Uccello, Botticelli, Titian, Canaletto, Vermeer, Degas and van Dyck
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World Art Gallery Quiz
Read about these 17th- through 19th-century works of art and the world museums where they can be visited today.
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Berlin Museums Visitor Information
Berlin's State Museums are amongst the best in the world with long opening hours, low admission prices (free for under-16s) with good deals when using cheap museum passes
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17th-Century European Painters
Discover artist Hobbema's most famous painting, the definition of academicism, and how a celebrated 19th-century artist has been ignored for decades.
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Art Museum Quiz
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
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Classical Landscape Painting
Seventeenth-century Classical Landscape painting was greatly influenced by German artist Adam Elsheimer.
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Explore London - Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of London's great meeting places and close to some of London's most popular areas, like Covent Garden and Soho.
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Gallery Ghost by Anna Nilsen
A fun, hunt-and-find art book for kids.
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Learn Little-Known Art Facts
Which painting - from 1280, 1503, or 1517 - was carried through Florence, was stolen by an Italian nationalist, or was the first obtained by the National Gallery, London?
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London Favorites Pt 2 Millennium Series 27
London Favourite places part two encompasses visits to my favorite galleries, churches, landmarks including the new London Eye, observation wheel. It also features shopping at Harrods and Street Markets, Hyde Park Speakers Corner and Kew Gardens. It is a taste of London's eclectic buffet of things to do and see. Please join me. ME
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Quick Travel Guide to Kabul
Afghanistan is open for tourism and travelers are finding their way. Museums, a beauty shop and an upscale boutique are some of the places to see in Kabul.
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The Art Scene in Canada's Capital
Beyond the Rideau Canal, Canada's capital city offers visitors an eclectic mix of art galleries and is steeped in history and culture.
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The Importance of Photography ( a new medium) as an Art Form
Alfred Stieglitz was not just a photographer, but a real organizer and a very important leader for the new (20th) century movement in the U.S., known later as Modern Art. And he had a very influential group of artists as friends and collaborators.
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Venetian Renaissance Masterpieces
D.C.'s National Gallery groups this exhibit by theme (religious subjects, pastoral landscapes, portraits, nudes) to show the innovative treatments by Venetian artists.
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Two London Exhibitions for Art Lovers
The Travelsleuth looks at two exhibitions on in London this December which are a must see for visiters, and celebrates the arrival of a branch of the Hermitage Museum from St.Petersburg at Somerset House.
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American Artist Georgia O'Keeffe
The artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe reflects her refusal to be defined; her work focuses on the contrast between light and dark, and includes both nature and cityscapes.
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Cozens and Gainsborough
Artists Alexander Cozens and Thomas Gainsborough are famous for their individual and unconventional styles in landscape painting.
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Crystal Bridges: Wal-Mart Museum
The new Crystal Bridges museum of American art will create an art oasis in Arkansas.
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Edouard Vuillard’s Interior Scenes
Edouard Vuillard's paintings are currently being celebrated at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
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Giovanni Segantini - a Short Biography
2008 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Segantini. London's National Gallery are exhibiting his work and that of his associates, the Divisionists.
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Gross Clinic: Philly Update
An update on the progress of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in their attempt to raise $68 million save Thomas Eakins' Gross Clinic painting.
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Gross Clinic: The Final Tally
The Philadelphia Museum of Art and people all over the country helped to raise the money to keep the $68 million (US) Gross Clinic painting by Thomas Eakins in Philly.
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Jamaica Museums – Glimpse the Past
A visit to any of Jamaica's museums is like taking a walk back in time. See how the Arawaks lived or step into Bob Marley's world when visiting these island's museums.
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Pollock and Lichtenstein
See if you can answer these questions about these two abstract, pop artists from the 20th century.
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Sixteenth-Century Art
Renaissance painters from Venice developed their own distinctive style using light and a rich color palette.
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Sixteenth-century Venetian Art
Early Renaissance Art may have started in Rome and Tuscany, but Venice was the leading center of art in Northern Italy.
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Stories, Art and other fun sites
Visit some miscellaneous story sites for readers and visit the National Gallery of Canada. Discover the mystery behind the Mona Lisa smile.
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Visual Artists
The visual arts are alive today and enjoy a presence on the Internet. Check out some of these!
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Britain's 2005 Cultural Bonanza
Britain’s Cultural bonanza. The Travelsleuth looks ahead at the programme of blockbuster art exhibitions in London, Edinburgh and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
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Early Renaissance Painters
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
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Real City London: Top Guidebook
Real City Guides from Dorling Kindersley are different travel guides, written by locals. The Guide to London shows there is room for a stylish new London guidebook
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See London From Top of Red Double Decker Bus
The red double-decker No.15 bus trundles by most of the popular sights and you can get on and off wherever you wish. So jump aboard and conduct your own tour of London.
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Top Museums in Berlin, Germany
The National Museums in Berlin are amongst the world's greatest cultural collections and art galleries. Foremost are the Pergamon and Gemäldegallerie (Picture Gallery)
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Budapest, Castle District
The nicest part of Hungarian capital, Budapest is the wall surrounded Castle District. This was the former town, Buda residence of medieval Hungarian Kings since the 13th century. The panorama of the Danube bank with the Castle of Buda is the member of UNESCO’s World Heritage programme.
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Celebrate with the Wines of Hungary
Join me at the International Budapest Wine Festival from September 3 to 16 and you can bask in Budapest's historic beauty, be invigorated by its cosmopolitan atmosphere,and treat your taste buds to Hungary's rich heritage of food and wine.
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Dublin's Museums - As Good As Any in Europe
A list of the best museums to visit in Dublin.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: November Highlights
The Travelsleuth's monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England; Festivals, Fairs, Exhibitions, Auctions.<B>Last updated 2 November.</B>
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Emily Carr -- Canada's First Woman Artist
Emily Carr, Canada's first woman artist, created British Columbia by forcing us to see the beauty and energy of her "beloved land."
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The Mystery of Aimee Duvivier
Brief sketch of the life and career of Aimée Duvivier, based on existing information.
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Art Museums on the Net
Art Museum Web Tour: Highlights and Links
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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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Budapest’s Castle Hill
Spend a day on Castle Hill in Budapest and explore the Royal Palace, Fishermen's Bastion and the Matthias Church as well as having great views.
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Buenos Aires Top 5 Sites
Heading to Buenos Aires and you don't know where to start your sightseeing? This list will give you a rundown of the places and activites you just shouldn't skip.
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Edinburg Castle in Scotland
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
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