by Manuel Marino | Landscape Art
Many art museums could benefit from learning a bit about the history of landscape paintings. If you run an art gallery Appreciating Sculpture Art And What They're Made Of - Art can be expressed through various means, one of which is sculpture art. Ancient sculptures employed a range of materials, and this art form has been passed down through generations, continuing to be appreciated today. Statues, clay structures, and wood carvings are all examples of artistic expression. Many of these works are preserved and displayed… that sells landscape paintings, the following information may be useful to you. Landscape painting Landscape Painting Advise For Watercolor Artists - One of the most significant challenges beginners face with any form of art is the ability to truly connect with the creativity that resides within them. It can be difficult initially to let go and create from your inner self. Learning techniques is crucial, but there should be a point where you begin to draw… emerged as a distinct genre in the 16th century and became a popular subject for impressionists by the 19th century. In earlier times, descriptive landscapes that served as backgrounds for mythological or religious events were … ...Read the rest.
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by Manuel Marino | Film Noir, Movies
Film festivals Good Indie Movies - The Challenges of Finding Good Indie Movies Finding good Indie movies has become increasingly difficult, as advancements in technology have allowed virtually anyone to create films. No longer is film-making the domain of creative, underdog geniuses who have been making movies since they were young. High-quality footage and lighting are now accessible to all, but… have been celebrated worldwide since the early 1930s, with the first major film festival taking place in Venice, Italy. Since then, numerous film festivals Good Indie Movies - The Challenges of Finding Good Indie Movies Finding good Indie movies has become increasingly difficult, as advancements in technology have allowed virtually anyone to create films. No longer is film-making the domain of creative, underdog geniuses who have been making movies since they were young. High-quality footage and lighting are now accessible to all, but… have been held globally, including the United States, which hosted its first major film festival in 1953.
A film festival aims to showcase various films in either a movie theater or an outdoor screening venue. These festivals are typically organized and may feature a selection or the entirety of specific films for the public. Film festivals often focus on a particular genre or type, such as short films, and may impose specific requirements on the submitted films.
In the United States, many film festivals are annual events, often attended by prominent actors and actresses. For filmmakers, there is usually an entry fee required to submit their work for consideration. However, not … ...Read the rest.
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by Manuel Marino | History
Pizza is a food that originated in Italy and has become popular worldwide. It is typically made using round fermented bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various ingredients, then baked in an oven. The cheese commonly used is mozzarella, but other types like Parmesan, Romano, Ricotta, or Monterey Jack can be mixed in. Pizza also has an interesting history, so let’s take a closer look.
In the third century BC, early records from Rome mentioned a similar food item. It consisted of round bread with olive oil, spices, and honey, baked on a stone. Archaeologists discovered a similar pizza house in the ruins of Pompeii. Although the food they found resembled today’s pizza, the key ingredients of tomato and mozzarella had not yet made their way to Italy and the Mediterranean region.
Some people have suggested that pizza originated in China. An intriguing legend tells of the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo, who enjoyed eating a type of pie popular in the northern regions of China. Upon his return to Italy, he craved that pie, but no one knew how to bake it. One day, he met a group of neighbors, including a chef from Naples. Marco … ...Read the rest.
“The History Of Pizza”
by Manuel Marino | Culture
If contemporary Americans were transported to Italy in the 1700s, they might struggle to recognize the pies sold at that time as pizzas. Although pizza had been available for centuries, it lacked many of the ingredients used today. Initially, white sauce, not tomato sauce, was used. Tomatoes were native to the Americas and unknown in Europe until the 1500s. However, their discovery did not immediately gain acceptance, as many believed tomatoes were poisonous. It wasn’t until the 1600s that tomato sauces were first used on Italian pizzas.
In the early days, pizzas were not a specific product. They were small, flatbreads that bakers used as inexpensive testers to check oven temperature. Instead of discarding them, bakers sold them to those who couldn’t afford more substantial items. The less fortunate began topping their pies with whatever sauces and seasonings they had. Eventually, street stands emerged, and bakers started selling pizzas through their windows. However, it wasn’t until the turn of the twentieth century that these humble pies gained popularity among more affluent consumers. Legend has it that in 1889, an enterprising baker named Raffaele Esposito presented Queen Margherita with a special pie named in her honor. He prepared a pie in … ...Read the rest.
“A Short Review Of The History Of Pizza”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Culture
This is a nice article from Isaac Marion. Isaac has been running the online textual variety show, BurningBuilding.com, since 2003. He lives in Seattle, Washington, where he works various mundane jobs while trying to make his writing/music/art career take off.
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Recent studies have shown that across the board, in all mediums, Americans are reading for pleasure less than ever before. This isn’t just literature What is Anglo-Welsh Literature and why Should Anyone Care? - Ceri Shaw is a former college lecturer from Cardiff, South Wales. Currently he attempts to make a living as a Web Designer and as a freelance writer on a range of topics including Literature. He is a regular contributor to Americymru.com. Ceri wrote this article about Anglo-Welsh literature and its exploration of the themes of… , novels, etc, this is all forms of the written word, including magazines, even the mighty Internet. Yes, that includes blogs. Less than one third of adults reported having read any literature What is Anglo-Welsh Literature and why Should Anyone Care? - Ceri Shaw is a former college lecturer from Cardiff, South Wales. Currently he attempts to make a living as a Web Designer and as a freelance writer on a range of topics including Literature. He is a regular contributor to Americymru.com. Ceri wrote this article about Anglo-Welsh literature and its exploration of the themes of… in the past year not required for school or some other assignment.
Sounds shocking at first, but really, who didn’t see this coming?
In fact, those stats seem rather high to me. I think … ...Read the rest.
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