The Birth of Venus (1635) ------------------------------------------------- Nicolas Poussin ------------------------------------------------- Sean E. Masih Art History 102 August 25‚ 2013 While the Philadelphia Museum of Art may not house some of the more famous artwork from the Baroque period‚ their acquisition of Poussin’s “Birth of Venus” was nothing short of a savvy purchase. Hungry for Western currency‚ the painting was sold by the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in 1930 under
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History of Lorenzo De Zavala They are many heroes that we have to thank in American History for making our country what it is today. We are a country made of freedom and believe in personal rights. But all these rights did not come without fighting to keep our freedom. There were many battles fought and many battles won for this freedom. Texas in particular was a battlefield for Texas’ independence against Mexico. Lorenzo de Zavala was the Republic of Texas’ first vice president‚ when Texas had
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8‚ 2004 LORENZO SHIPPING CORP.‚ petitioner‚ vs. CHUBB and SONS‚ Inc.‚ GEARBULK‚ Ltd. and PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS‚ INC.‚ respondents. D E C I S I O N PUNO‚ J.: On appeal is the Court of Appeals’ August 14‚ 2000 Decision1 in CA-G.R. CV No. 61334 and March 28‚ 2001 Resolution2 affirming the March 19‚ 1998 Decision3 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila which found petitioner liable to pay respondent Chubb and Sons‚ Inc. attorney’s fees and costs of suit. Petitioner Lorenzo Shipping Corporation
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enthusiasm to exploring the Venus. However‚ from 1961 to 1969‚ there were only 2 successful ones from 18 missions. The first successful mission is Flyby‚ conducted by the US in 22nd July 1962. On 27th August 1962‚ the US released the "Mariner 2"‚ which approached to the Venus on 14th December 1962 (Jet Propulsion Laboratory‚ 1962). The atmospheric temperature on the Venus was gauged by the microwave radiometer on “Mariner 2”‚ and the temperature of the top of cloud on the Venus was measured through the
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Saint : Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Lorenzo Ruiz Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (ca. 1600 – 29 September 1637)‚ also known as Laurentius Ruiz de Manila or San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila‚ is the firstFilipino saint venerated in the Roman Catholic Church; he is thus the protomartyr of the Philippines. He was killed for refusing to leave Japan and renounce his Roman Catholic beliefs during the persecution of Japanese Christians under the Tokugawa Shogunate in the 17th century. Saint Lorenzo is patron saint
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The Venus of Willendorf is one of the oldest and most famous early images of a human. She represents what use to be the “ideal woman” with her curvy figure and the emphasis on fertility seen in the features of her sculpted body. This paper will analyze the Venus of Willendorf sculpture in terms of its formal analysis. Most of the information about the Venus of Willendorf is based on scientific research and theory because there is no actual documentation that dates back as far as the sculpture.
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workman Josef Veram uncovered the figure that has come to be known as the Venus of Willendorf. Found at a Paleolithic dig site in Willendorf‚ Austria‚ the Venus of Willendorf is a small limestone figure of a women. 53 years later‚ in Çatalhöyük‚ Turkey James Mellaart dug up the Seated Mother Goddess‚ or Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük. This figure was also clearly a women‚ but it was larger‚ and made out of clay as compared to the Venus of Willendorf. Though they came from very different parts of the world
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woman President since becoming a free nation. In three of the most iconic works of art‚ Venus of Willdendorf from the Paleolithic era‚ the Bust of Nefertiti from Amarna‚ Egypt and the Venus de Milo from Melos‚ Greece give us insight in the role played by women in each society. Throughout history‚ civilizations have portrayed women as objects of beauty and sensuality‚ all while limiting their natural rights. The Venus of Willdendorf is a world renown prehistoric female figure. The limestone statue stands
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Venus Freeze When it comes to non-surgical fat removal‚ Venus Freeze is the latest in the market. Venus Freeze intercepts the signs of aging by removing the cellulite in many parts of the body as well as wrinkles and it also tightens the skin. Venus Freeze was developed and manufactured by Venus Concept. It is FDA approved and works by combining the radio frequency and pulse magnetic fields. How does Venus Freeze work? The groundbreaking technology of Venus Freeze produces an interaction between
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harnesses the prowess of light‚ contrast‚ and color in the painting‚ Mars and Venus‚ Allegory of Peace‚ to create an epitome of tranquility. The visuals of this piece are calming‚ and exude a feeling of contentment as you casually pass through the painting. The morning light featured in the composition brings forward images of peace and the dim remnants of night leave war and fighting in the background. A sleeping Venus is illuminated by morning light‚ resting on bright‚ clean white pillows. The
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