Sentences with phrase «for wealthy patrons»

Ferrari retired as a driver to focus his energy on expanding his racing empire and manufacturing a few sports cars for wealthy patrons.

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Under this system, wealthy patrons would offer to protect, sponsor, and provide for the needs of scholars, philosophers, doctors, in exchange for their full - time service.

However, other scans suggested there may be more to the story: Partial animals are often found in elaborate packages paid for by wealthy patrons who could probably afford a whole cadaver (especially since there are plenty of cheaper examples containing compete bodies).

There are an abundance of high profile affairs which are undoubtedly crammed with wealthy patrons paying a hefty price for a seat or giving away a sum of money to their favorite charity.

Beef does odd jobs for Illi's aunt, a flighty, wealthy patron of the arts nicely played by actress Lisa Banes.

WHAT: The enigmatic owner of the once - majestic Grand Budapest Hotel recounts how it came into his possession, dating back to his days as a lobby boy under the guidance of charismatic concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes), who's framed for the murder of a wealthy female patron when she leaves him a priceless painting in exchange for years of companionship.

Heir to France's academic traditions, at home with rich surfaces and wealthy patrons, toady to the emperor, J. A. D. Ingres might stand for France's retreat from revolution.

Made from lapis lazuli — an expensive stone of rich color — ultramarine was only affordable for the wealthiest, highest - status patrons, and as a result came to symbolize royalty.

In turn, this led to: more demand for urban architecture; more demand for applied art and design - see, for instance the Bauhaus School - and the emergence of a new class of wealthy entrepreneurs who became art collectors and patrons.

Lastly, one should not underestimate the role of art critics as well as wealthy patrons and collectors - notably Peggy Guggenheim (1898 - 1979), and Leo Castelli (1907 - 99)- who were active agents for the new movement.

For example, many charities hold lists of wealthy patrons with a track record of philanthropy.