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Late 18th century Boston and Philadelphia had a stronger material culture than any other cities in America, but the old Puritan and Quaker distrust of the graven image and preference for the Word had delayed their appreciation of painting (as distinct from furniture or silverware)...Art was mere "limning" and, as Copley complained to West in London, people "regard it as no more than any other useful trade...like that of a Carpenter, tailor or shoe maker, not as one of the most Noble arts in the world. Which is more than a little Mortifying...
...least the marble was unblemished. Twenty-two years after he resigned the vice presidency in disgrace, having pleaded no contest to tax-evasion charges, SPIRO AGNEW finally had his graven image added to the Capitol's gallery of Vice Presidents. Richard Nixon's onetime right-hand man was pleased with the honor-and with the likeness, which he said captured what "pundits" called his "squinty little eyes and mastodonic nose." He also noted that "the honor has less to do with Spiro Agnew than the honor I held." About 300 guests turned up for the unveiling, including some...
...carefree relationship between Jules and Jim, which is made possible by Werner's and Serre's terrific performances. And when all else and, there is Jeanne Moreau's voice. At one point, the film's narrator tells the audience that "the month that [Catherine and Jim] spent together was graven in their memories by a multitude of small but perfect details.' There could not be a more apt description of the two hours that one spends with "Jules...
Amid all this hoopla, so far at least, the Administration is talking in tones of conciliation and cooperation. Magaziner and others have made a sort of mantra out of the contention that their plan is "not graven in stone." On the opposite side, the great majority of critics are taking an approach of "We know fundamental reform is necessary, but . . ." After the venomous partisanship of the budget fight, and the bipartisan venom of the battle now being joined over the North American Free Trade Agreement, the nation just might be in for a rare treat: a statesmanlike debate...
When American hostage Edward Tracy emerged from nearly five years of captivity in Lebanon last week, every minute of his confinement seemed to be graven in his body and spirit. Though he declared himself "in perfect health" and "ready to do the 100-yard dash," he appeared weary, bewildered and at times incoherent. He reportedly denied that Edward Tracy was his real name, claimed he was 63 though his birth certificate makes him 60, and hoped his "wives would rise from the dead" even though he has married but once and his ex-wife is still living...