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Bodley, George Frederick
(Encyclopedia) Bodley, George FrederickBodley, George Frederickbŏdˈlē [key], 1827–1907, English architect. One of the most prominent and prolific ecclesiastical architects, Bodley was a pupil of Sir…Bellini, Vincenzo
(Encyclopedia) Bellini, VincenzoBellini, Vincenzovēnchānˈtsō bĕl-lēˈnē [key], 1801–35, Italian opera composer. He acquired his musical training from his grandfather and father, and began composing…Passion play
(Encyclopedia) Passion play, genre of the miracle play that has survived from the Middle Ages into modern times. Its subject is the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Passion plays were…Ammanati, Bartolomeo
(Encyclopedia) Ammanati, BartolomeoAmmanati, Bartolomeobärtōlōmĕˈō äm-mänäˈtē [key], 1511–92, Italian sculptor and architect. He studied under Bandinelli in Florence and assisted Jacopo Sansovino in…Vincent, John Heyl
(Encyclopedia) Vincent, John Heyl, 1832–1920, American Methodist bishop, b. Tuscaloosa, Ala. In 1857 he was assigned to an Illinois conference, where he held various pastorates. His work in improving…Sonneck, Oscar George Theodore
(Encyclopedia) Sonneck, Oscar George TheodoreSonneck, Oscar George Theodoresŭnˈĕk [key], 1873–1928, American musicologist, b. Jersey City, N.J., educated in Germany. As chief (1902–17) of the music…Japanese music
(Encyclopedia) Japanese music, the highly eclectic musical culture of the Japanese islands. Over the years, Japan has borrowed musical instruments, scales, and styles from many neighboring areas. The…Year in Review, 2013
Top events for the nation and the world News and Analysis News of the Nation Take a look back at the major national news stories of 2013. Coverage includes the troubled debut of the…2009 Year in Review
Top events for the nation and the world News and Analysis News of the Nation xx • xx • xx • xx News of the World Presidential Election Marred by…Year in Review, 2014
Top events for the nation and the world News and Analysis News of the NationTake a look back at the major national news stories of 2014. Stories include the shooting of unarmed…