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Orientalism

2009-12-15T18:27:29Z

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'''Orientalism''' is a depiction or an image people have of Eastern cultures.

At the same time, '''Orientalism''' describes the imitation of aspects of 'the Orient' by Western writers, designers and artists.

In the 19th century, scholars translated the writings of 'the Orient' into English. By doing this, they wanted to gain knowledge about the Eastern countries they were planning to conquer.

''Source''

http://www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Orientalism.html

Baroque

2009-11-08T16:13:32Z

Serpil:

'''Baroque''' is a term describing a certain sytle in art and architecture. It developed in Europe, England and America during the 17th and 18th century. Baroque artists combined different materials within a single work. The influences of baroque art and architecture were religious themes, encouraged by the [[Roman Catholic Church]].

''Source''

http://qanda.encyclopedia.com/question/baroque-81044.html

Baroque

2009-11-08T16:12:31Z

Serpil: Created page with ''''Baroque''' is a term describing a certain sytle in art and architecture. It developed in Europe, England and America during the 17th and 18th century. Baroque artists combined…'

'''Baroque''' is a term describing a certain sytle in art and architecture. It developed in Europe, England and America during the 17th and 18th century. Baroque artists combined different materials within a single work. The influences of baroque art and architecture were religious themes, encouraged by the [[Roman Catholic Church]].

''Source''
http://qanda.encyclopedia.com/question/baroque-81044.html

Neoclassical

2009-07-22T12:10:00Z

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'''Neo-classicism''' is a term describing movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture. They were influenced by the classical art and culture of Ancient Greece and Acient Rome.

In the 17th century, Neo-classicism (as well as Baroque) had a huge influence on the architecture in England. Some of the restoration architects were Christopher Wren, Robert Hooke, John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor.

Source:

http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/n/neoclassicism.html

Summerson, John. ''Architecture in Britain 1530-1830''. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1969.

Restoration fashion

2009-07-21T11:56:30Z

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'''Restoration fashion''' describes the clothes that were commonly worn (by men) at the time of Restoration in England.
These clothes mostly contained a long waistcoat without buttons (this coat was probably the most significant introduction). The reason for introducing this jacket was simple: It was far more practical for riding, although it still went down to the knees due to the lack of trousers. You also could choose between breeches (which were very wide and therefore looked more like petticoats and not like short trousers) and stockings.
Wigs were also introduced. At the beginning, they were small, but they grew bigger over the years.

'''Source'''

http://www.britishempire.co.uk/art/fashion.htm

Neoclassical

2009-07-21T11:10:42Z

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Neoclassical

2009-07-21T11:09:52Z

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'''Neo-classicism'''is a term describing movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture. They were influenced by the classical art and culture of Ancient Greece and Acient Rome.

In the 17th century, Neo-classicism (as well as Baroque) had a huge influence on the architecture in England. Some of the restoration architects were Christopher Wren, Robert Hooke, John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor.