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By Reginald Fairlie. 1934-9, completed 1956. Imposing library in Classical-Modern style with stylised bas-relief ornament and sculptures. Steel frame, concrete encased and clad with Blaxter sandstone. Tall, central reading hall section with blind 7-bay pilasters to upper two-thirds with sculptured allegorical figures within each bay and carved roundels above. Flanked by lower-height wings, each with three carved panels. Royal Arms carved in panel above entrance to centre.
The renowned architect, Reginald Fairlie's design for the The National Library is one of Edinburghs most prominent examples of the `classical-modern' style, with Fairlie himself describing the buildings appearance as one of `frigid serenity'. It makes effective and functional use of its narrow site, with 9 storeys descending to the Cowgate running beneath George IV Bridge. Featuring restrained ornamental detailing, both inside and out, the building relies on its considerable massing and proportions for its effect. The windowless upper two-thirds of the principal elevation was designed to ensure traffic noise from the street did not reach the main reading room behind, which is instead lit by a series of large circular cupolas and further windows to the East elevation. There are nine book stack floors below the level of George IV Bridge and descending down to the Cowgate below. Built using the Snead system, the intermediate floors depend for support on the slender steel columns of the book stacking. There are 50 miles of shelving containing over 2 million books. Plans for the building were approved and work begun in 1937 but ceased two years later due to the Second World War. It was completed and opened by the Queen almost 20 years later in 1956. Fairlie died in 1952 and his partner A R Conlon was appointed to complete the work.
The seven large stone figures on the street elevation are the work of Hew Lorimer, the second son of the renowned Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer. They symbolise the arts of civilisation: Medicine, Science, History, The Poetic Muse, Justice,Theology and Music. The lower wings each contain three carved panels depicting various ways in which ideas are transmitted to the mind.
Built on the site of the former Sheriff Court House by David Bryce.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Vancouver - 19 mai 2009
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Le jardin classique chinois du Dr. Sun Yat-Sen est le premier du genre à avoir été construit hors de Chine, il y a 400 ans. Le jardin donne un aperçu de la vie d'un savant chinois sous la dynastie Ming (1368-1644).
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The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the first of its kind outside of China, is an authentic representation of an age – old garden tradition which reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
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Eastern Blok brought their blend of classical, jazz and traditional folk influences to Kalamazoo Public Library of September 16, 2009.
We were delighted to perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion on Palm Sunday, 25 March 2018, with the Choir of Durham Cathedral in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral and under the direction of Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist at Durham Cathedral. Daniel has recently taken up the position in Durham having been Sub-Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Westminster Abbey. www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
The soloists were Philippe Durrant (Evangelist) and Peter Coulson (Christus). The Avison Ensemble was directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk.
Bach’s St. John Passion was the first setting of the passion story that he composed after assuming the prestigious position of cantor at the Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany, being first performed on the afternoon of Good Friday, 7th April 1724. Of the two surviving Passions by Bach, the St. Matthew Passion is the more impressive, but the St. John Passion is the more dramatic. It is not as comforting and consoling as the St. Matthew Passion and is the more stark and painful evocation of the Passion story.
The St. John Passion is a compelling Biblical narration of the Crucifixion story, with a penetrating reflection of the meaning of the events as described by John. Listeners find themselves alternating between active participation in the events and meaningful contemplation. The conclusion of the St John Passion is very different from that of the Matthew; it is affirming, confident and assuredly looking forward to the life beyond, whereas Matthew leaves us simply with entombment.
The Avison Ensemble is the outstanding period instrument orchestra based in Newcastle upon Tyne, which plays and popularises the music of Charles Avison (1709-1770) and other English classical composers of the Baroque period, such as Garth, Arne and Herschel. The Ensemble also performs Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli, Geminiani, Pergolesi, Teleman, Rameau, Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.
Mohiniattam-The dance of the enchantress
This Indian classical dance form – Mohiniattam – comes from one of the South states of India, Kerala. And the mere mention of Kerala brings up in one’s mind the wondrous and incomparable beauty of its landscape .The scenic backwaters where the palm fronds fill up the Kerala skyline moving gently and gracefully in the breeze, the boats bobbing up and down gently, gracefully and in perfect tune with nature and its rhythm .
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A few more images from a recent visit to the Museum of Classical Arcaheology here in Cambridge. Beautiful light....
Antibes (Provençal Occitan: Antíbol in classical norm or Antibo in Mistralian norm) is a resort town in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France, on the Mediterranean Sea in the Côte d'Azur, located between Cannes and Nice. Integrated to Antibes Juan-les-Pins, the technological park of Sophia-Antipolis is located north east of the city.
Antibes is a leisure-industry town also called Antibes-Juan-les-Pins. The Juan-les-Pins part is the area that many tourists flock to as this is where the beaches and the nightlife can be found.
Due to its naturally protected port, the town of Antibes has long been an important trading centre. Many different people ruled over Antibes until France finally took control.
As the Greek Empire fell into decline, it began incorporating the small towns into its empire. In 43 BC, Antibes (or Antipolis, as it was then called) was officially annexed by Rome and remained so for the next 500 years. The Romans turned Antipolis into the biggest town in the region and a main entry point into Gaul. Roman artefacts such as aqueducts, fortified walls and amphora can still be seen today.
When the Roman Empire fell apart in 476, various barbarian tribes took their turn at Antibes. The main result was destruction and a long period of instability. In the 10th century, Antibes found a protector in Seigneur Rodoart, who built extensive fortified walls around the town and a castle in which to live. For the next 200 years, the town experienced a period of renewal.
Antibes’ prosperity was short-lived, as the whole region fell into disarray for several centuries. The inhabitants of Antibes stayed behind their strong city walls as a succession of wars and epidemics ravaged the countryside. By the end of the 15th century, the entire region had fallen under the protection and control of Louis XI, the king of France. Things returned to a state of relative stability, but the small port of Antibes fell into obscurity.
The area around Antibes finally emerged from its long slumber around the middle of the 19th century, as wealthy people from around Europe discovered the beauty of the place and built luxurious homes here.
In 1926, the old castle of Antibes was bought by the local municipality and restored for use as a museum. Pablo Picasso came to town in 1946 and was invited to stay in the castle. He stayed for six months, painting and drawing many pieces of art as well as crafting ceramics and tapestries. When he departed, he left all his works here, and the castle officially became the Picasso Museum.
Today sport is important and the town hosts the National Training Centre for basketball. On 25 May 1999, the town was the first in the department to sign the State Charter of the Environment, planning projects to conserve the environment and respect the quality of life. 25% of inhabitants are under 25 years of age.
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Marco is an eight year old house cat who lives happily in Drammen outside Oslo, Norway. Lovely guy, packed with personality. :-)
Since 1941 the former Pavilion of Fine Arts houses the Archaeological Museum of Seville. It was built between 1911 and 1919 in Neo-Renaissance style by Aníbal González for the Ibero-American exposition of 1929.
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This is my new girl! Classical white rabbit! she is georgious!
Voici ma nouvelle miss! la classical white rabbit! elle est magnifique! je l'ai achetée au salon little doll de strasbourg j'ai littéralement craquée dessus! la miss a un grand potentiel! mais je vais garder son personnage du lapin d'aice et je compte avoir toute la collection classical alice! :)
Originally built in 514 BCE, Suzhou has over 2,500 years of rich history, and relics of the past are abundant to this day. The city's canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attractions in China. Since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), it has also been an important centre for China's silk industry.
The classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. Suzhou is often dubbed the "Venice of the East" or "Venice of China".
A 1988 Nicholas Ioannou guitar with western cedar top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides. I am told melted amber was cut into the french polish to give it a richer finish. This is my personal favorite. I obtained some new strobes and was testing them out. I really like this picture.
Canon 7D Excalibur 3200 strobes