Word: expressionism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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A drill team in Moldavian mufti, all spit and polish in braids and boots, the company has raised folk dancing to a highly regimented, breathtakingly athletic art form. Drawing inspiration from the more than 100 different ethnic groups in the Soviet Union, but predominantly Russian in personnel and outlook, the...
The self-portrait that Wilson provides is hardly flattering -- he often appears waspish, rude, disagreeable -- but he makes up for it to some extent by being fully aware of his faults. At one point he reminds himself: "Don't talk all the time. It is an error to suppose that...
When shanties were erected between Massachusetts and University Halls in the spring, Bok drew the line only at further expansion of the encampment and allowed the structures to remain through Commencement as "a legitimate form of free expression."
Though designed for foreigners, the course would be an eye-opener to most Americans, who rarely reflect on the quantity of slang and colloquialisms they use. Even the President talks about making some foreign government "say uncle" (an expression from the Irish anacol, meaning mercy). Non-slang can baffle by...
The problem in Sudan is internal. As an expression of our goodwill, we made meetings between warring Sudanese factions possible. Because we are neighbors, all major political and social disturbances overflow into Ethiopia. We think the proper solution for Sudan is to address its fundamental problems. We are perfectly willing...