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art criticism — Description, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art, manifested in journal reviews, books, and patronage. Art criticism encompasses a wide variety of approaches, from critical commentary to more subjective emotional reactions inspired by… … Universalium
Art history — is the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and look. [ [http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=art%20history Art History] . WordNet Search 3.0, princeton.edu]… … Wikipedia
speaking — [spē′kiŋ] adj. 1. that speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid [a speaking likeness] 2. used in or for speech 3. allowing or admitting of speech [within speaking range] n. 1. the act or art of a person who speaks 2. that which is… … English World dictionary
Art of South Africa — is a term used to denote creative output by human beings from South Africa.The oldest art objects in the world were discovered in a South African cave. Dating from 75,000 years ago [ [http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/4 15 2004 53003.asp World s… … Wikipedia
Art of Zimbabwe — Art includes decorative esthetics applied to many aspects of life, including art objects as such, utilitarian objects, objects used in religion, warfare, in propaganda, and in many other spheres. Within this broad arena, Zimbabwe has several… … Wikipedia
Art, Truth & Politics — is the controversial Nobel Lecture delivered on video by the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Literature Harold Pinter to an audience projected on three large screens at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm and simultaneously transmitted on Channel Four in the … Wikipedia
Art James — (October 15, 1929 ndash; March 27, 2004) was an American game show host, best known for shows such as The Who, What, Or Where Game and Pay Cards! . He was also the announcer on the game show Concentration. He was born Artur Simeonvich Elimchik in … Wikipedia
art, African — ▪ visual arts Introduction the visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub Saharan Africa, including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. For more general… … Universalium
art and architecture, Oceanic — ▪ visual arts Introduction the visual art (art) and architecture of native Oceania, including media such as sculpture, pottery, rock art, basketry, masks, painting, and personal decoration. In these cultures, art and architecture have often … Universalium
art conservation and restoration — Maintenance and preservation of works of art, their protection from future damage, deterioration, or neglect, and the repair or renovation of works that have deteriorated or been damaged. Research in art history has relied heavily on 20th and… … Universalium