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  • 1Art Deco — The art deco spire of the Chrysler Building in New York, built 1928–1930 …

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  • 2building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …

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  • 3ART DECO —    Art Deco is a uniquely urban style of architecture that celebrated modernity. In some respects it was modeled on the sleek, streamlined modern architecture found in Europe, such as the Bauhaus or the International style; but rather than these… …

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  • 4Art Nouveau —    Art nouveau began as a decorative art movement in the 1880s, in reaction against the historical emphasis of mid 19th century art. The innovative style appeared in architecture as well as the decorative arts, including furniture, jewelry, and… …

    Historical Dictionary of Brussels

  • 5Art 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… …

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  • 6Art Safavide — Histoire de l art Série Arts de l Islam Périodes Art omeyyade Art abbasside Art fatimide Iran autonome …

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  • 7Art déco — Art dé|co 〈[a:r de:ko] f.; ; unz.〉 dem Jugendstil folgende Stilrichtung in der Kunst u. bes. im Kunstgewerbe von etwa 1920 bis 1940 [verkürzt <frz. art décorative „dekorative Kunst“] * * * Art dé|co [arde ko: ], der u. das; [frz. art… …

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  • 8Art Nouveau — Staircase of the Maison Atelier of Victor Horta. This building is one of four Horta designed town houses in Brussels that are together recognised by UNESCO as representing the highest expression of the influential Art Nouveau style in art and… …

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  • 9art 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… …

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  • 10Art, Antiques, and Collections — ▪ 2003 Introduction       In 2002 major exhibitions such as Documenta 11 reflected the diverse nature of contemporary art: artists from a variety of cultures received widespread recognition for work ranging from installation to video to painting …

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