tensions. Major political conflicts often appear and I would definitely avoid speaking about it with Belgians‚ unless one is very acquainted with his interlocutor. For the same reason‚ I would additionally suggest learning a few words of French and Flemish in order to display some cultural sensitivity‚ However English seems to be the most non-offensive language to all demographics. This will help in not discriminating and remaining politically correct. Most people in Brussels and Flanders have a good
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the Unicorn (1937) by Franco-Flemish Approx 12 f.t 1 in. X 8 ft. 3 in. Silk and wool‚ silver and silver-gilt threads. Viewed at Metropolitan Museum of Art‚ New York (1937). Tar Beach (1988) by Faith Ringgold Approx 74 5/8 in X 68 ½ in. Acrylic on Canvas boardered with printed‚ painted‚ quilted‚ and pieced cloth. Viewed at Guggenheim Museum‚ New York (1988). Compare and Contrast Essay of The Hunt of the Unicorn‚ and Tar Beach In the art work of Franco Flemish‚ The Hunt of the Unicorn‚ and
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inhabitants‚ Philippine fashion‚ and government officials. Portrait paintings featured the painters themselves‚ Filipino jewelry‚ and native furniture. The subject of landscape paintings featured artists’ names painted ornately as well as day-to-day scenes of average Filipinos partaking in their daily tasks. These paintings were done on canvas‚ wood‚ and a variety of metals. During World War II‚ some painters focused their artwork on the effects of war‚ including battle scenes‚ destruction‚ and the
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John Hawkwood c. Erasmo da Narni d. Niccolò da Tolentino e. Leon Battista Alberti Answer: e 7. Which author goes with which text? a. Dante – History of the Florentine People b. Brunelleschi – Commentarii c. Alberti – Lives of the Most Excellent Painters‚ Sculptors‚ and Architects d. Masaccio – De Pictura (On Painting) e. Bruni – Laudatio of the City of Florence Answer: e 8. Which are some of the reasons for Ghiberti’s victory in the competition of 1401? a. His relief was less expensive to cast
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Wymysorys appears during the 12th century with strong influences from German‚ Dutch‚ Polish‚ and Old English. Wilamowice original settlers are believed to have been of German‚ Flemish‚ and Scottish descent who arrived in Poland during the 13th century. The people of Wilamowice‚ however‚ will always deny any connection to German and Flemish beginnings. And although related to German‚ Wymysorys is incomprehensible with modern day German which is common among German dialects. Wymysorys has been on the decline
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Loyalty is the foundation for any type of relationship-- relying on one another to have faith in the other person. When that faith dwindles is when their true devotion is tested. Both “Argus” by Alexander Pope and Argos Recognizes Odysseus by Theodoor Van Thulden use Odysseus coming home from war to a welcoming greeting from his old dog he had left behind to show that loyalty can last a lifetime if trust is put into the right person. Both of these works have been compared and used as a way to represent
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painting. He was strongly influenced by the Neo-classical style from Jacques-Louis David in his early painting education. When he was attracted by the style of Peter Paul Rubens‚ a Flemish Baroque painter‚ he started to paint in rich colour. Following another French painter‚ Théodore Géricault‚ who was marked a pioneer painter of Romantic painting‚ Delacroix finally found his way in painting. Just as Johnson said in his book “Delacroix’s only major painting on a
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Belgium Culture – Intercultural communication Our lecture started with well-known demographic facts about Belgium - the population equals to 10‚511‚000‚ 15% of which are immigrants (1‚570‚000). In Belgium‚ Catholicism is the most widespread religion. There are also Moslems‚ Jews and Protestants. In general‚ people are open-minded about other religions and of course different nationalities. The cultural diversity is enriched by international and local immigration. In the last hundred years the
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techniques in metal working. It would be these techniques and his own intrinsic talents that provide a stable base for his future engraving masterpieces. Dürer‚ who did not care for goldsmithing‚ was apprenticed to one of his fathers’ close friends‚ painter and book illustrator Michael Wohlgmuth‚ in 1486. While an apprentice under Wohlgemuth‚ Albrecht acquired the essential skills needed in painting‚ drawing‚ and the craft of woodcut. Michael
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MASONRY: BRICKWORKS‚ BLOCKWORK S& STONEWORKS 1 INTRODUCTION TO WALL 2 DEFINITION WALL _____________________________________ _____________________________________ as external or internal functional requirements to provide shelter against wind and rain to divide buildings into rooms/ compartments 3 CATEGORY OF WALL ___________________________ Support loads from floors and roof in addition to its own weight. Examples : strip foundation 4 CATEGORY OF
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