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Carolingian architecture and art

(Encyclopedia) Carolingian architecture and art, art forms and structures created by the Carolingians. Toward the beginning of the Carolingian Period, in the 8th cent., a gradual change appeared in…

Islamic art and architecture

(Encyclopedia) Islamic art and architecture, works of art and architecture created in countries where Islam has been dominant and embodying Muslim precepts in its themes. Among the ceramic types…

German art and architecture

(Encyclopedia) German art and architecture, artistic works produced within the region that became politically unified as Germany in 1871 generally followed the stylistic currents of Western Europe…

Malraux, André

(Encyclopedia) Malraux, AndréMalraux, AndréäNdrāˈ mälrōˈ [key], 1901–76, French man of letters and political figure. An intellectual with a broad knowledge of archaeology, art history, and…

Beaubourg

(Encyclopedia) BeaubourgBeaubourgbōb&oobreve;rˈ [key], popular name for the Georges Pompidou National Center for Art and CultureGeorges Pompidou National Center for Art and Culturezhôrzh pôNpēd…

Moretto, Il

(Encyclopedia) Moretto, IlMoretto, Ilēl mōrĕtˈtō [key], c.1498–1554, Italian painter, whose real name was Alessandro Bonvicino. He was a leading representative of the Brescian school. While following…

Moore, Thomas Sturge

(Encyclopedia) Moore, Thomas Sturge, 1870–1944, English author. Although his themes were classical and conservative, his poetic technique was innovative. His first volume of poetry, The Vinedresser,…

Maes, Nicolaes

(Encyclopedia) Maes or Maas, NicolaesMaes or Maas, Nicolaesboth: nēˈkōläs mäs [key], 1632–93, Dutch genre and portrait painter. His earlier genre pictures bear, in their manner and coloring, a…

Napier

(Encyclopedia) NapierNapiernāˈpēər [key], city (1993 est. pop. 51,800), E central North Island, New Zealand, on Hawke Bay, close to Hastings. It is a major center for wool, as well as meat, fruit,…

Nevelson, Louise

(Encyclopedia) Nevelson, Louise, 1900–1988, American sculptor, b. Kiev, Russia. Using odd pieces of wood, found objects, cast metal and other materials, Nevelson constructed huge walls or enclosed…