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Kollwitz, Käthe Schmidt
(Encyclopedia) Kollwitz, Käthe SchmidtKollwitz, Käthe Schmidtkāˈtə shmĭt kôlˈvĭts [key], 1867–1945, German graphic artist and sculptor. She first gained a reputation with her illustrations for…hunger strike
(Encyclopedia) hunger strike, refusal to eat as a protest against existing conditions. Although most often used by prisoners, others have also employed it. For example, Mohandas Gandhi in India and…Brewer's: Tower of Hunger
Gualandi. (See Ugolino.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Tower of LondonTout le Monde A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…Artist
What is this job like? Artists make art to express what they are feeling or thinking. They use many methods—drawing, painting, sculpting. They use an assortment of materials—different kinds…Brewer's: Hunger seasons Food
English: “Hunger is the best sauce.” “Hunger is good kitchen meat.” French: “Il n'y a sauce que d'appétit.” “L'appétit assaisonne tout.” Latin: “Optimum condimentum fames.” (Socrates.) “…Poems by Emily Dickinson: Hunger
by EmilyDickinsonXLIXLIHunger Hunger I had been hungry all the years; My noon had come, to dine; I, trembling, drew the table near, And touched the curious wine. 'T was this on tables I…Kafka, Franz
(Encyclopedia) Kafka, FranzKafka, Franzfränts käfˈkä [key], 1883–1924, German-language novelist, b. Prague. Along with Joyce, Kafka is perhaps the most influential of 20th-century writers. From a…Hazare, Anna
(Encyclopedia) Hazare, Anna, 1937–, Indian social activist, b. Kisan Baburao Hazare. He served (1963–75) in the army then, inspired by the teachings of Vivekananda, devoted himself to social causes.…Artistic Attempts
Artistic AttemptsIt takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. Amy was learning this distinction through much…Notable Artists
Painters, sculptors, and photographers Read the brief and informative biographies of notable artists, from Pablo Picasso and Mary Cassatt to Vincent Van Gogh and Georgia O'Keeffe…Trending
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