Word: romanticism
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Best represented artist is Degas. In his portrait drawing of Manet, and in the "Lady Reclining in a Chair," he reveals his skill as a draftsman. With a few long, easy, flowing lines he brings his sketches to life, for it is life and movement that he is most interested...
This in brief is the story, which must be seen to be appreciated. Sophie Tucker is cast as Mr. Moore's wife and the lyrics of her numbers, reminiscent of her past, caused Beacon Hill residents a little alarm. Songs in the serious, philosophic, or romantic vein are carried off...
It was during his days as a mustachioed virtuoso on the string bass that he met Natalya Konstantinovna. While sawing the thick strings of his groaning instrument at a Moscow concert, he noticed a girl in the front row, gazing at him in maidenly admiration. Koussevitzky's heart jumped...
The settlement of the San Joaquin Valley is a good pioneer story. Author Miller weakens it by an undramatic style and too many devices of romantic pioneer fiction, but she follows an authentic historical outline. In the first years the Sandlappers sweated blood digging irrigation ditches by hand, only to...
At the beginning of the 20th century, Miss Marie Corelli, with the financial support of Edward Morris, Chicago millionaire, purchased the House and completely restored it to its 16th century aspect. Miss Corelli was convinced that the structure should belong to the University; she wrote to Morris, "You may call...