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Lover, Samuel

(Encyclopedia) Lover, Samuel, 1797–1868, Irish painter, novelist, and songwriter. Before turning to literature, Lover was a painter, and in 1828 he became a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy of…

The Art of Aesthetics

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and comprehension of aesthetics, delving into its various principles, philosophies, and influences. Whether you're a passionate art lover, a curious…

The Unfortunate Lover

The Unfortunate Lover Alas, how pleasant are their dayes With whom the Infant Love yet playes! Sorted by pairs, they still are seen By Fountains cool, and Shadows green. But soon these Flames…

Friends and Lovers

Director/Writer: George HaasLions Gate Film; R; 113 minutesRelease:4/99Cast: Stephen Baldwin, Danny Nucci, George Newbern, Alison Eastwood, Claudia Schiffer, Robert Downey, Jr. Friends and…

The Congress of Women: Art

by Mrs. Emily Crawford Woman, the New Factor in EconomicsThe Pacific NorthwestArt Mrs. Emily Crawford was born in New London, in the County of Middlesex, England. Her parents were…

Guggenheim, Peggy

(Encyclopedia) Guggenheim, Peggy (Marguerite Guggenheim), 1898–1979, American modern art patron and collector, b. New York City. The daughter of Benjamin, niece of Solomon, and grand-daughter of…

Bedford, Brian

(Encyclopedia) Bedford, Brian, 1935–2016, English actor, b. Morley, Yorkshire; studied Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. During his long career, Bedford, who was adept at both tragedy and comedy…

Brewer's: Lover's Leap

The promontory from which Sappho threw herself into the sea; now called Santa Maura. (See Leucadia.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894LovingLovelace A B C…

Lovers of the Arctic Circle

Director: Julio MedemFine Line Features; R; 112 minutesRelease: 4/99Cast: Fele Martinez, Najwa Nimri Amid a season of romantic comedies, Lovers of the Arctic Circle provides a much-needed…

Alice Brown: A West-Country Lover

A West-Country LoverAlice BrownThen, lady, at last thou art sick of my sighing. Good-bye! So long as I sue, thou wilt still be denying? Good-bye! Ah,…