Sentences with phrase «extraordinary history»

Its low profile suits the company just fine, but it does mask the corporation's long and rather extraordinary history.

Blankets, one of her primary materials, are everyday objects that can carry extraordinary histories of use.

Through display, debate and discussion, the museum aspires to deepen the understanding of its own extraordinary history and collections.

Steeped in extraordinary history and rising to over 1400 feet above sea level, the Rock of Gibraltar stands proud at the southernmost tip of continental Europe

African Art Against the State highlights the long and extraordinary history of activism, intervention, and resistance that has characterized a great deal of African art - making from prehistory to the present.

It was only as an adult that I came to learn more of the extraordinary history that led Rev Geoffrey S. Mowat towards a life of Christian service.

But this does not mean that the Jews gained no wisdom or insight through their extraordinary history of life with God.

I encourage all New Yorkers, young and old, to visit this exhibit to learn about our state's extraordinary history, while also taking pause to honor the fallen.»

We are fortunate to live in a place that is marked by its proximity to the majestic Hudson River, its green rolling hills, and extraordinary history: from our place on the National Historic Register for many of the incredible old homes and other structures in our town, to our amazing agricultural and rural back story over the centuries which may be best exemplified by the annual New Baltimore Agfest.

The ANC can not rely on its extraordinary history and the reputations of the giants who led the anti-apartheid struggle for much longer.

«The special character of this site demands a plan that exhibits sensitivity to its extraordinary history and draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape.

As we reflect upon the extraordinary history of our nation, we must remember the sacrifices of our brave U.S. servicemen and women, whose courageous acts contributed to our nation's freedom,» said State Senator Jeff Klein.

Boria Sax is the author of City of Ravens: The Extraordinary History of London, the Tower and its Famous Ravens, available next month from The Overlook Press.

That schools in the early 20th century could be more than stately — they could actually be places of rare beauty — is suggested by the extraordinary history of Cincinnati, where schools incorporated fine art in the form of paintings, fountains, stained glass, tile decorations, and other architectural ornaments.

The extraordinary history of BMW convertibles stretches from the legendary BMW 328 — which provided the basis for the winning car in the 1940 Mille Miglia — via the highly coveted BMW 507 of the 1950s, to the dynamic and groundbreaking predecessor to the new BMW 6 Series Convertible.

In The Spy Who Loved, acclaimed biographer Clare Mulley tells the extraordinary history of this charismatic, difficult, fearless, and altogether extraordinary woman.

«An astonishingly accomplished graphic memoir that brings to life a vivid portrait of the civil rights era, Lewis» extraordinary history and accomplishments, and the movement he helped lead... its power, accessibility and artistry destine it for awards, and a well - deserved place at the pinnacle of the comics canon.»

- Publishers Weekly «Joe Jackson has penned an extraordinary history of Lakota warfare with the United States wrapped around a thorough biography of the legendary Black Elk.

Yet the extraordinary history of the laboratory that bears their name is still being written every day.

After 1400 years of extraordinary history, it has remained almost unchanged; there are no cars, just the sound of footsteps, the splashing of the water in the canals and the swish of the gondolier's oar.It is a small city but, but possesses a high concentration of famous art so there is much to see.

Also stopping by, the Director of The Empire State Building, Jean - Yves Ghazi, who talks about the building's extraordinary history, starting with a suprising fact — the entire building took just one year and 45 days to build.

The Poor Knights Marine Reserve off the Tutukaka Coast provide outstanding world class scuba and snorkel diving, kayaking, paddle boarding along with an extraordinary history.

Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a fascinating journey through the extraordinary history, breathtaking architecture and the unseen workings of its daily life.

With an extraordinary history stretching back to the 5th Century, Dromoland Castle was originally the ancestral home of one of the few families of Gaelic Royalty; direct descendants of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland.

The 13th century Notre Dame Cathedral of of Reims is not only a splendid illustration of High Gothic architecture, it has an extraordinary history.

Despite its low public profile, this Combine has had an extraordinary history and is a pivotal work of postwar American art.

«And when we reopen we'll be using a newly discovered «secret gallery»; we'll be able to show work from private collections and from artists» own collections - there has always been a fascinating exchange economy between artists - as well as having space for an archive gallery, which will draw on the extraordinary history of this place.

Tracing the extraordinary history of Haiti's popular art scene, the exhibition included over 200 paintings, sculptures and sequin flags by 35 artists made over the last 70 years.

«Pratt's 125th anniversary celebration commemorates Pratt's extraordinary history of achievement and its reputation as one of the world's most preeminent colleges of art and design,» said Pratt President Thomas F. Schutte.

We at FAM are proud to call Polígrafa our partner and take this opportunity to introduce our readers to the extraordinary history of this renowned publisher of fine art prints and multiples.

The Freud Museum, he reminds us, contains an extraordinary history.

Joe is so engaged with abstraction's relationship with figuration, the idea of presenting his work here made a lot of sense within the context of the museum's collection, given the Albright - Knox's extraordinary history with Abstract Expressionism.

The performance also underscored the museum's extraordinary history with Reich, which stretches back to his participation, along with twenty - two other artists including Philip Glass, Carl Andre, and Richard Serra, in the 1969 exhibition Anti-Illusion: Procedures / Materials.

New Orleans has an extraordinary history of multihazard threats, experience, and resilience.

«It's really an ordinary house with an extraordinary history, and that's what makes it the perfect emblem of the role of homeownership in laying the foundation for this country's dynamism,» says NAR President Dennis Cronk.