Sentences with phrase «days of the renaissance»

Endearingly called the «little Lions», you will see these dogs in the painting from the days of the Renaissance.

It is in the context of this newly established mechanical and social system of production that the figure of the artist assistant reappears in the discourse of art, having been largely absent from it since the days of the Renaissance workshop.

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While there's little indication of the market souring, it's clear that investor interest is driving up initial valuations — 30 percent of offerings have exceeded price expectations this year, according to Renaissance Capital — and that some companies» stocks quickly deflate from their first - day gains.

The fast - casual chains that have debuted on the market the past decade have reported an average gain of 95 % on their first day of trading, according to IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital.

Indeed, technology offerings have had an average first - day return of 30 percent and a total average return of 47 percent, a sector performance bested only by the consumer industry, according to Renaissance.

Many of these employees typically would have been barred from selling their stock for at least 180 days in a traditional IPO, Kennedy from Renaissance Capital said.

Unfortunately, this renaissance of the past century and a half has been seriously restricted because most of the Islamic countries have been held down by alien political and economic controls which did not permit the creative participation in cultural activities which had been characteristic of Muslims in their glorious days in the past.

He proceeds sequentially, from the sacred architecture of the Old Testament to the early Christian basilicas, then on to the Byzantine and Romanesque cathedrals and churches, and from there to the Gothic, the classicism of the Renaissance, the baroque and rococo, the neoclassicism and «revival» styles of the nineteenth century, and on to the present day.

This was the nadir of Hawkeye futility during the two miserable decades between Forest Evashevki's glory days of the 1950s and the Hawkeye renaissance led by Hayden Fry in the 1980s.

From Da Vinci: The Renaissance Man to The Action Bible, the graphic novel industry has come a long way from the days of Archie and Jughead.

Harnessing the «Yes We Can» spirit of the millennials could create a renaissance of social innovation that the city has not seen since the days of Hull House.

The first two hours of each day are devoted to the Main Lesson block, with Language Arts, Math, Science, and History taught artistically through developmentally appropriate stories, including fairy tales, saints and fables, Hebrew scriptures, Norse Myths, Ancient India, Ancient Rome, the Renaissance, and American History.

At 3:30 p.m., state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli speaks at the New York State Council of Catholic Charities» Directors Advocacy Day and Reception, Renaissance Albany Hotel, 144 State St., Albany.

It was an old school atmosphere, a rebirth, a renaissance, a snapshot back in time into the glory days of yesteryear where everyone was considered family.

With Sunday being the second busiest shopping day of the week, it is imperative to Buffalo's economic and cultural renaissance that we remove outdated regulations that hinder local businesses.

The Governor knows that investing in infrastructure means creating jobs and strengthening our economy — since day one he has stood by the side with the men and women of our state, and this renaissance is the cornerstone of that commitment.»

Baroness Helena Kennedy; Camila Batmanghelidjh of Kid's Company; Eve Ensler, founder of V - Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls; Lisa Jardine, Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary College and chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Foundation; the barrister Rupert Grey, the environmental campaigner George Monbiot and; to stop things getting dull, the comedians Jeremy Hardy and Sue Perkins.

Confidence in the progress of science and technology was never higher than at the time of the first journeys to the Moon; afterwards came the first «Earth Day,» the crisis of confidence, and the environmentalist renaissance.

The Renaissance man reputedly slept almost exclusively in power naps: 15 - minute siestas every four hours, equaling a shockingly low total of 1.5 hours a day.

From the bare - breasted days of the cave woman, through the Renaissance and into the era of blonde bombshells, a woman's bosom has been an icon representing both sexual prowess and vitality.

I've talked myself out of their Modern Renaissance palette because I think realistically there weren't enough colors that I'd wear on a day - to - day basis.

I like to think of myself as a modern day renaissance man; Intelligent, Artistic, Athletic, Dexterous.

Very deep voice, highly skilled... love everything hedonistic, also very much a Renaissance man... music of back in the day music, have huge collection of vintage, mint 33 1 \ 3 records!!

Enjoy seeing red I'm a renaissance man of the desert these days.

Whilst the focus of many reviews of Lost in Translation has been on the renaissance of Bill Murray's career, Coppola's choice in casting him in the starring role and to juxtapose him with Scarlett Johansson is inspired in its exploitation of his deadpan, ironic screen persona established in films like Groundhog Day (Harold Ramis, 1993).

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In the days before both the Virtual Console and the retro renaissance kicked off, Animal Crossing offered playable NES cartridges among its exhaustive collection of tat for the Villager to stockpile.

Yes, arts learning may have social and moral and professional benefits, but if people don't value the materials of the fields themselves — if they can't say that if High School X doesn't acquaint students with Renaissance painting, classical music, and modern dance, its graduates will be undereducated — then arts educators lose in the competition for funds and hours in the day.

Great addition to a study of the Renaissance, art history or a Friday biography day!

They spent a few days at Renaissance, and when they were leaving I asked for an honest appraisal of where we were.

The upside is large, as Catholic schools undergo a modern - day renaissance and pull two million schoolchildren, many of them with bleak options outside of their classrooms, to a brighter future.

Thanks to the renaissance of the supercar in the last few years, there's a much wider choice of weaponry available to the lucky punter these days.

Posted by Victoria Strauss We don't often do self - promotion here at Writer Beware — but yesterday was publication day for my young adult historical fantasy Passion Blue — a novel of art, astrology, and romance set in Renaissance Italy.

Modern Shanghai: a global city in the midst of a renaissance, where dreamers arrive each day to partake in a mad torrent of capital, ideas, and opportunity.

Days before graduation, two Princeton seniors who have spent years peeling back the labyrinthine layers of a coded, weirdly erotic Renaissance manuscript finally crack the cipher only to find themselves in an equally labyrinthine maelstrom of...

Get a credit of 500 bonus points for each day you skip housekeeping services at participating Renaissance and Marriott hotels.

Get a credit of 500 bonus points for each day you skip housekeeping services at participating Renaissance and Marriott hotels.

Lake Nona is a growing medical village minutes from the hotel and whether you find yourself visiting, working, or staying for a procedure, the Renaissance Orlando offers travelers coming from the medical village staying at Nemours complimentary high - speed wireless internet, parking, shuttle services to the lake offices (upon request), and children under 18 years of age recieve complimentary breakfast each day.

The two day event, which will look at the challenges facing the tourism sector in the coming decades, is being held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at Renaissance Doha City Centre Hotel.

Day 3 Visit Rucellai Palace, Palazzo Strozzi, the Bargello museum, the 13th - century town hall which reveals fine Renaissance sculpture and decorative art, and Santa Croce Church, the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli.

Or if you'd like to add some excitement to your day, Renaissance Island offers a range of water sport activities, beachtennis courts, even a fitness facility to really get the adrenaline flowing.

And when the day's business has concluded, no other destination offers such a wealth of downtime diversions and distractions, from Aruba's only private beaches on Renaissance Island (exclusively for use by Renaissance guests) to two casinos and gourmet dining at BLUE, Aquarius Restaurant or L.G. Smith's Steak and Chop House.

This hotel will also celebrate its official opening with an exclusive event in honor of Renaissance Hotels Day of Discovery on June 26th.

And there are a host of spectacular day trips: gorgeous Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and Pisa, with its famous leaning tower, are both 45 minutes» drive away.

Day 4 Walk through Renaissance and Baroque Rome from the Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain, column of Marcus Aurelius, Pantheon and Navona Square.

Members and a guest of their choice will receive the perk seven days a week at participating JW Marriott, Autograph Collection, Renaissance and Marriott hotels in the US and Canada.

Tuango National Deal of the Day: Centre de Santé Renaissance: $ 30 for a relaxation package including a massage and a fish pedicure (value of $ 140)

Hilton Norfolk the Main adds to the revitalisation of Norfolk - one of the most iconic naval bases in the US with a burgeoning foodie and art scene at the cornerstone of the city's modern - day renaissance.

Renaissance Tuscany Il Cioccio Resort & Spa - From $ 145 per night, the perfect launch - point for a week of bike training in Tuscany and in day - trip proximity to Pisa and Florence.

Discover the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, where the day's bright sunshine and night's twinkling stars will enamor and amaze.