Sentences with phrase «as venetian»

Originally known as Venetian blinds, this horizontal slated window covering dates back to the 1700's.
The second is from the place of my birth in Coral Gables known as the Venetian Pool.
Haegue Yang is a Korean artist based in Berlin and Seoul who is well known for working with mundane materials such as venetian blinds, decorative lights, and fans.
Bringing together a variety of working methods, ranging from complex installations with industrially produced items, such as Venetian blinds, to hand - made sculptures using rather low - tech craft such as knitting, paper making, origami, macramé and other types of weavings, Yang's oeuvre has reached a level of rich complexity and unique abstraction.
Just as the Venetian masters did not need to sign their own paintings, since their brushstrokes served as their signatures, Resika has a signature way of handling paint that is entirely his own.
Pearce subtly layers images appropriated from such diverse sources as Venetian motifs and Chinese decoration.
Originating as the Venetian Art School, of which Tiepolo was the initial president, it claims to be the first institution to teach art restoration, since 1777.
There are plenty of famous attractions nearby including archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, as well as a Venetian castle at Rethymno, making this an ideal choice for those interested in history and culture.
However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest together with Elounda's Spinalonga.
Palazzina Grassi is more like a private club, a combination of a hotel and very unique spaces where guests can live as a Venetian
There is a ton of history as the Venetian empire controlled much of the Adriatic Sea.
Meet the locals as you journey south to Giudecca Island, and watch in wonder as Venetian craftsmen create delicate local specialities at a glassblowing workshop.
However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest.
Cicchetti (pronounced chi - KET - tee) or small appetizer bites served at pubs around town, fondly known as Venetian tapas.
One of the most elegant lace types, it is also known as Venetian lace, and is a surefire trend for bridal and evening dresses in 2018.
Use the olive - branch icon on the menu to find low - fat «Garden Fare» items such as Venetian Apricot Chicken, (448 calories, 11 grams fat).
Although the market was a competitive one, the company managed to find success with such niche accounts such as the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Costco, BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. and Kroger.
In his dying words, Othello casts himself as both Venetian and Turk, the Christian soldier and the «circumcised dog»:
Possibly the worst excess was the sack the Christian capital of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade as the Venetians exploited Byzantine rivalries.
The vast beauty of Venezia (as Venetians call their city) makes it the perfect place for romance.

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In a formal statement published in this morning's edition of the Review - Journal, Adelson wrote that he never intended to keep the $ 140 million deal secret, but wanted to refrain from making an announcement until after Tuesday night's Republican Party presidential debate at his Venetian Las Vegas property, so as to not become a distraction.
To use an extreme as an example, The Venetian in Las Vegas has a mall that's a destination because the Venetian is a destination.
As part of the competition, Rayton Solar will present its technology January 11 at The Venetian hotel to Young Sohn, president and chief strategy officer of Samsung Electronics, Gary Shapiro, chief executive officer of the Consumer Technology Association, and Koichi Narasaki, chief digital officer and managing executive at leading Japanese insurer, Sompo Holdings.
As early as 1790 a Venetian monk, Gianmaria Ortis, declared that the human population could not continue to grow indefinitelAs early as 1790 a Venetian monk, Gianmaria Ortis, declared that the human population could not continue to grow indefinitelas 1790 a Venetian monk, Gianmaria Ortis, declared that the human population could not continue to grow indefinitely.
In its last centuries as capital of the Byzantine Empire, it was not only the holy city of the Orthodox world, dedicated to the Mother of God, but also a cosmopolitan trading centre, with Venetian, Genoese, Muslim, Jewish, Slav and Avar inhabitants.
Safiyya Baffo, a Venetian convert and Ottoman queen with some influence over Turkish foreign policy, wrote to her friend Queen Elizabeth in 1594, addressing her as «chosen among those which triumph under the standard of JESUS CHRIST» (her capitals) and emphasizing how Elizabeth's Protestant policies had stirred hope in Muslim hearts.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who ought to have known better, will serve as an example: «it would be something monstrous to conceive this beautiful Venetian girl falling in love with a veritable negro.»
He scornfully quotes a few lines of Othello's account of the «magical» wooing and remarks, «This was sufficient to make the Black - amoor White, and reconcile all, tho» there had been a Cloven - foot into the bargain»; and he is outraged that a white Venetian like Iago should be depicted as a conniving liar: «He is no Black - amoor Souldier, so we may be sure he should be like other Souldiers of our acquaintance.»
The opposition between the covenants of law and grace, which comes to the fore in the trial scene, is central to the play as whole, and there is no reason to presume that this understanding of moral and spiritual reality is not integral to the minds of Shakespeare's Venetian Christians.
Nicolo Conti, a Venetian Merchant from Italy who visited India in the 15th century wrote that he visited Mylapore where he found thousand Nestorians and these Nestorians are «scattered all over India as the Jews among them.»
After establishing Venetian camps, the great general is abruptly recalled from his post as battle nears.
In the later part of 2005, Chef Keven was asked to take the position as Celebrated Chef of the mobile Four Star renowned restaurant Lutece in the world famous Venetian Hotel voted in the Top 100 Hotels and Resorts.
With the same design company as the iconic Bellagio, Wynn, and Venetian resorts, the new pool complex will feature three pools, five hydrotherapy pools and a lagoon.
Just a few hours earlier, I had met Boulud at the Venetian hotel and casino, where the 59 - year - old New York — based megachef was set to open the first of three restaurants in as many months.
In addition, Chef Jon Littleton has been named executive chef of Carnevino Italian Steakhouse at The Palazzo; Chef Elisabeth McGee has been promoted to executive chef at B&B Burger & Beer at The Venetian and Chef Brett Uniss has joined B&B Ristorante at The Venetian as executive chef.
Held at the Sands Showroom inside The Venetian, the ceremony commenced as Chef Kerry Simon was honored with The Visionary Award.
A Las Vegas veteran, Chef Voskuil is a culinary powerhouse who has trained with top talents such as Joel Robuchon, and most recently led the charge at the Venetian Resort and Casino as Chef de Cuisine.
Prior to joining Carnevino, Brisson served as chef di cucina at B&B Hospitality Group's OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria at The Venetian for three years.
For the second year in a row, The Venetian Las Vegas will present this quirky late - night event, known as the most outrageous chef competition on the Las Vegas Strip.
Known by Italians as risi e bisi (bisi means peas in the Venetian dialect), this risotto is based on ingredients I always keep on hand for a last - minute supper.
The full skirt has four layers of beautifully gathered tulle, while the bodice features a lovely Venetian lace with stretchy fabric as the base, the perfect combination of fancy and wearable.
The Mayor «s Office of Special Events became involved in Chicago festivals when it sponsored such free local festivals as the lakefront Venetian Night from 1958 through 1966, then expanded the lakefront concept to seven events.
The frequency of storm surges — known by Venetians as «Acqua Alta» — is expected to drop 30 percent by the end of this century.
The Venetian Carnival Mask makeup tutorial 2013, is not to be followed blindly but rather as an inspiration as to how one mask might look like.
Then, it was as if a spotlight shown on the crib in the front of the furniture section and suddenly appears the Kingsley Venetian line.
Chic pink bathroom features pink walls accented with pink wall moldings alongside Venetian mirror illuminated Calliope Bath Lights in Hand Rubbed Antique Brass over lucite washstand topped with white marble framing round sink as well as marble backsplash with shelf atop mosaic marble floor.
Also known as square link chain, briolette or Venetian chain.
As you know, original Cinerama screens were like vertical Venetian blinds, all very tall slats.
Multiple genre cliches are affectionately trotted out — the trenchcoats, the cigarettes, the Venetian blinds, the clattering typewriters, the alleys, the pool halls, the gambling parlor, the clattering typewriters, the shadowy stalkers, the apartment trashed in a futile search, the gun pointed through a pocket — as Hammett pursues both the lost girl and an overdue manuscript which he has foolishly dropped.
The influence of this definitive film noir (with its typical conventions of «Venetian blind» lighting and voice - over narration) can be found in other countless imitations ever since - such as The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) and (1981), Body Heat (1981)(with Richard Crenna as the murdered husband and Kathleen Turner as the murderess accomplice), and The Last Seduction (1994)(with Linda Fiorentino), but it has never been surpassed.
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