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Don Quixote (ballet)
Summary of "Don Quixote" Ballet
"Don Quixote" is a classical ballet based on episodes from Miguel de Cervantes' novel of the same name. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to music by Ludwig Minkus, it premiered in Moscow in 1869. Petipa later revised the ballet for the Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg i...
Brexit in popular culture
Brexit in the Visual Arts, Literature, and Film: Critical Responses
Since the UK's withdrawal from the European Union in 2020, artists have expressed predominantly negative sentiments toward Brexit.
Visual Arts - Banksy's mural depicting a workman removing a star from the EU flag, later whitewashed, ref...
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)
UNCSA is a renowned public art school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offering a unique blend of high school, undergraduate, and graduate degrees in various art disciplines. Established in 1963 by renowned composer Vittorio Giannini, it was the first publ...
Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague
History of the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague
Founded in 1885, the Academy of Applied Arts (AAAD) was the first state art school in Bohemia. Its mission was to train skilled artists for the industry and teachers in applied arts. Initially, it offered disciplines like architecture, painting, sculpture, and ...
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Brussels
Summary
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels (ARBA) is a prestigious art school founded in 1711. Initially established in Brussels' Town Hall, it later moved to a former convent and orphanage in 1876. ARBA has played a significant role in fostering local artistic talent.
Notable Figures and ...
Thai literature
Thai Literature: A Diverse and Influential Body of Work
Origins and Development:
Thai literature, predominantly written in the Thai language, has its roots in the Tai language family spoken by the Siamese people. Early works were primarily composed in various indigenous poetical forms, with Indian influ...
Art movement
Art Movements in Western Art
An art movement refers to a distinct style or tendency in art that adheres to a specific art philosophy or goal. Movements often involve a group of artists working within a particular time frame. The concept of art movements gained prominence in modern art, where each successive move...
Beaux-Arts architecture
Overview
Beaux-Arts architecture emerged from the teachings of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, particularly from the 1830s to the late 19th century. It drew inspiration from French neoclassicism, incorporating elements of Renaissance and Baroque styles while utilizing modern materials like ir...
USC School of Cinematic Arts
The University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (SCA)
The USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA), founded in 1929, is a world-renowned institution for film, television, and digital media education. Led by Dean Elizabeth Monk Daley, it houses eight academic divisions:
Divisions<...