Sentences with phrase «of cultural renaissance»

Could the rise of Ultra Violet in 2018 by a sign of a cultural renaissance to come?

Miami Beach is in the midst of cultural renaissance, and this monumental monthly yoga class with a rotating roster of top instructors is an incredible way to be outdoors and connect with a culturally minded audience.

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For it was the launch of the Crusades that ultimately led to the fall of Constantinople in the 4th Crusade that led to a cultural revival known as the Renaissance.

In the Renaissance we witness a new attempt at the Cappadocian gambit: an appropriation of the cultural achievements of the Ancient world, of Platonism in particular, as well as a dramatically heightened presence of the Church in the world of culture.

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.

All fields of knowledge, from archeology to zoology, can claim distinguished contributors from many lands, and all studies have important applications to world understanding, whether it be an inquiry into the archeology of the Middle East, once the cradle of civilization and now a focus of cultural and industrial renaissance, or an analysis of the zoology of malarial infection, which has sapped the energies and influenced the destinies of millions in tropical areas around the globe.

This tendency favorable to the history of religions and comparative religion has been reversed since the middle of the 1930's, partly under the influence of the theological renaissance and partly because of the change which has taken place in cultural and educational domains.

Alma is situated in an area undergoing a cultural and culinary renaissance, but there are still pockets of seediness, like the bubble gum — stained block on which Alma's modern, wood - paneled facade stands out.

For this year's edition of Vendemmia d'Artista, the art project that Ornellaia launched in 2009 to revive, in a modern key, the Renaissance tradition and cultural value of artistic commissions, the winery selected Canadian artist Rodney Graham to interpret L'Infinito (Infinity), the quality that characterises Ornellaia 2011.

The Rogers Park cultural renaissance includes the new theater belonging to the Curious Theater Branch, the mainstay group of the Chicago fringe and the organizers of the Rhino Fest.

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.

«As part of the state's intervention towards socio - cultural renaissance, the state government of Osun has put in place the infrastructure to develop tourism and make it a viable source of revenue generation», she stressed.

Thanks to director Ryan Coogler, the regal hero and his homeland have served as a seismic pop cultural event, rekindling the imagination of a generation of African - Americans and creating a renaissance in the character and his world.

The educational system in Shanghai — and in China at large — has undergone several stages of development: the rigid Russian model during the 1950s, a period of «renaissance» in the early 1960s, disastrous damage during the Cultural Revolution (1966 — 1976), rapid expansion of basic education during the 1980s and 1990s, and in the 21st century a move toward higher education that is widely accessible to students across the entire country (OECD, 2010).

This bundle contains 17 ready - to - use Renaissance worksheets that are perfect for students to learn about the period from the 14th to the 17th century, considered the bridge between the Middle Ages and Modern history which started a cultural movement in Italy in the Late Medieval period and later spread to the rest of Europe.

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Daphne Muse's collection of poetry, The Entrance Place of Wonders: Poems of the Harlem Renaissance, illustrated by Charlotte Riley - Webb, is a celebration of a rich cultural tradition.

The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt The author of Will in the World (a brilliant biography of Shakespeare) turns his attention to the great cultural «swerve» known as the Renaissance.

Black history, as evident in the cultural renaissance of Pittsburgh, is not defined by oppression.

Aby M. Warburg (1866 — 1929) is recognized not only as one of the century's preeminent art and Renaissance historians but also as a founder of twentieth - century methods in iconology and cultural studies in general.

And speaking of history, we'll finish in York, Pennsylvania, a city undergoing a large cultural renaissance.

After suffering the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Matthew back in October 2016, the country is rebuilding and going through a hospitality and cultural renaissance.

During the Italian Renaissance, the city of Buda would become an important cultural icon.

André Gerondeau, executive vice president of hotels at Meliá Hotels International, said: «The opening of ME Miami is not only historic because it's the brand's first - ever foray into the US market, but it is also an acknowledgement and celebration of Miami's thriving downtown community, which has undergone an extraordinary and exciting cultural renaissance.

It's a modern property, which was designed by Bruce Graham, and is considered part of Barcelona's cultural renaissance.

«This is an a exciting time for Renaissance Hotels as we open spectacular new locations in some of the world's most desirable business and cultural centers including Santiago and Paris,» said Toni Stoeckl, vice president and global brand manager for Renaissance Hotels.

Previously known as the Renaissance Blackstone, this recently revitalized destination is blooming as a point of cultural and creative discovery on the Culturcultural and creative discovery on the CulturalCultural Mile.

Seville, capital of Andalusia, Roman city, Arabic, renaissance, baroque, American, Mary - devoted, flamenco, bullfighting, modern, festive, luminous, perfumed, seafaring, traditional, hospitable, gracious, cosmopolitan, religious... All these adjectives and many more that could be added to describe this city, that aside from personifying the typical «Spanish» and «andaluz», has so many attractive artistic, cultural, social and tourist qualities that has converted it into one of the most universal, well - known and most - visited cities in the world, cradle of inspiration for writers, painters and artists in general.

The hotel also offers the Renaissance Hotels» Navigator concierge programme which helps guests to discover local cultural experiences such as the Chateau de La Malmaison, a beautiful 18th century manor house, once the home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Joséphine.

«Renaissance Hotels are known for creating authentic experiences that offer guests a sense of discovery whether they are travelling for business or leisure, so we feel that Izmir, with its rich cultural and historical heritage, is a perfect fit with the brand and its philosophy.»

Also located within walking distance from a variety of local theaters, one - of - a-kind boutiques and historical areas, The Troubadour draws inspiration from the cultural renaissance that is New Orleans.

Tourists interested in the rich cultural heritage of Olot, with excellent examples of Modernist and Renaissance architecture, as well as guests wishing to spend their holidays enjoying nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, will find that this 3 - star hotel is the ideal place to stay.

The cultural background of this charming city is reflected by its picturesque architecture and monuments, as part of an original melting pot of Roman, Islamic, Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles.

The Lancaster Museum of Art's exhibitions are reflective of the cultural and arts renaissance taking place in Lancaster, and the impact this has both locally and nationally.

There is also some traffic in the other direction: Aloïse Corbaz, for example, who was included in Dubuffet's collection, occasionally incorporated postcards of Renaissance art into her work, but most of her cultural references are completely translated into her own idiom.

Depicting fantastic beasts and having themes of metamorphosis, identity, and magic as recurring, she blends various cultural influences such as Celtic literature, Renaissance painting, Central American folk art, medieval alchemy, and Jungian psychology.

When he published The Sexuality of Christ in Renaissance Art and in Modern Oblivion, his 1983 classic on cultural and aesthetic repression, the New York Times summed up that «the book grew out of a question that had apparently occurred to no other modern scholar: Why is it that in so many Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, the infant Jesus's genitals are actively displayed to viewers both within and without the picture?»

Like jazz musicians, the artists of the Harlem Renaissance era travelled and interacted, and their art was cosmopolitan, inspired by European modernism as well as the cultural groundswell of black America.

In Albrecht Dürer: The Age of Reformation and Renaissance on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum, visitors can explore political and cultural turbulence that led to Luther's declaration and the Reformation.

From the Medicis in Renaissance Florence, to Peggy Guggenheim in the 20th century, patrons, philanthropists and supporters of the arts have shaped our museums and allowed cultural institutions to survive and grow.

She won the Renaissance Prize of the Italian Cultural Institut of London and La Fenice Prize of Venice in 2008.

In updating and redesigning the facade, Footaction covered the original work of art featuring African American cultural figures from the Harlem Renaissance with a black brick wall.

In 1976, under the teachings of Micronesian master navigator Mau Piailug, the Polynesian Voyaging Society built and set sail the Hōkūleʻa, a performance accurate Polynesian double - hulled voyaging canoe, thus launching a new era of Hawaiian Renaissance and Pacific cultural revival.

In addition to numerous group exhibitions, she has had more than 30 solo exhibitions, including those held at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, Cultural Center of Chicago, Boulder Art Museum, and Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago.

This gallery illustrates cultural and aesthetic changes from the Renaissance to the dawn of the modern period (1400 — 1900) through a variety of objects, paintings and sculptures.

Featuring nearly 50 works of art, including sculptures, paintings, and works on paper, this exhibition will be the first to reassess Harlem Renaissance artist Augusta Savage's contributions to art and cultural history in light of 21st - century attention to the concept of the artist - activist.

Drawing from cultural movements including Négritude and the Harlem Renaissance, the show expands on Négritude founding father Léopold Sedal Sénghor's 1939 essay Ce que l'homme noir apporte, and its idea of «rhythm being at the center of Africa's system of thought and experience, influencing the continent and diaspora's cultural production.»

His work has recently been exhibited at the Secession in Vienna, the NBK in Berlin, the Wyspa Institute of Art in Gdansk, at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, The Renaissance Society in Chicago, at the Centro Cultural Montehermoso in Vitoria, at Witte de With in Rotterdam and at The New Museum in New York.

Local resident» [Margate] is again fizzing with artistic energy, transformed into a key destination for art - lovers thanks to a cultural renaissance sparked by the opening in 2011 of the Turner Contemporary, a strikingly modern - looking gallery that stands as an example of what is possible when local heritage and culture is used imaginatively to invigorate local communities.»

We are proud to play an integral role in the cultural renaissance and revitalization of Patchogue and the arts on Long Island.