In the ceremony held at the beautiful Hilton Sorrento Palace Mrs. Sophia Loren received the Golden Key of the city of Sorrento as an Honorary Citizen. The city of Sorrento had gained world recognition in 1955 as it served the backdrop for the film “Pane amore e fantasia,” directed by Mr. Dino Risi.
In this world-renowned film, Mrs. Sophia Loren was a star opposite to the late Vittorio De Sica. After the voting procedure by the Sorrento Municipality Councilors, the symbolic key of the city, that represented the masterpiece of gold craftsmanship, was given to Mrs. Loren by Sorrento Mayor Marco Fiorentino and by the president of the Sorrento Foundation, Mr. Gianluca Aponte.
Mrs. Loren is now 74 years old, she is the most popular Italian film actress in her times. She has received several awards throughout her career, most lately the Academy Honorary Award in 1991 for her offerings to world of cinema when she was declared "one of the world cinema's treasures." In 1995, she received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Admissions Open In The University Of Florida
University of Florida is amongst the top 10 most popular colleges in the U.S., according to the recent studies and ranking procedure done in 2007.
UF was elected students who attended the school, out of these students most of the students have accepted UF as one of the best. This study carried out by U.S. News & World Report also indicated that this university is the second choice for students and graded as a safety school.
UF snatched the No. 10 position with 63 percent of accepted students choosing to attend in the fall of 2007. The other universities involved in the study were University of Georgia, which came in at No. 20, and The Ohio State University, at No. 25.
The University of Harvard took the No. 1 spot, with nearly 80 percent of students who were accepted choosing to enroll. Followed by the Brigham Young University and the University of Nebraska took second and third place.
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UF was elected students who attended the school, out of these students most of the students have accepted UF as one of the best. This study carried out by U.S. News & World Report also indicated that this university is the second choice for students and graded as a safety school.
UF snatched the No. 10 position with 63 percent of accepted students choosing to attend in the fall of 2007. The other universities involved in the study were University of Georgia, which came in at No. 20, and The Ohio State University, at No. 25.
The University of Harvard took the No. 1 spot, with nearly 80 percent of students who were accepted choosing to enroll. Followed by the Brigham Young University and the University of Nebraska took second and third place.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Liz Murray And Her Solo Exhibition
The Watermill Gallery, Aberfeldy has held its first solo exhibition of 2009 "Albert & Solange"- A Romance by artist Liz Murray from 21st March – 27th April 2009. Liz Murray was born on September 23, 1980. She is an American inspirational speaker who is known as having been homeless in her youth, and has overcome her sufferings to achieve success.
Liz Murray is a graduate in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. She is a professional member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW) and Scottish Society of Artists.
The romance between a Botanist and a Dressmaker, Albert and Solange is the exhibition all about. This pictures about them meeting in the Rue Mouffetarde in 1920’s Paris.
Murray builds up paintings that are two and three-dimensional using the mixed ephemera, drawn and painted images, found objects, layered papers and text. She uses old letters and stamps as well to give the idea that these characters were real, giving them a time and a place in history.
Liz Murray has drawn attention towards her art by pushing the boundaries of mixed media. She had her inspiration from the way the American artists Robert Rauschenberg and Ed Keinholz who also used different materials to build up images.
Murray has achieved this success in her art work by collecting old letters, stamps and documents from street markets, and visiting ironmongers for twine and searching out found objects from around the World.
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Liz Murray is a graduate in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. She is a professional member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW) and Scottish Society of Artists.
The romance between a Botanist and a Dressmaker, Albert and Solange is the exhibition all about. This pictures about them meeting in the Rue Mouffetarde in 1920’s Paris.
Murray builds up paintings that are two and three-dimensional using the mixed ephemera, drawn and painted images, found objects, layered papers and text. She uses old letters and stamps as well to give the idea that these characters were real, giving them a time and a place in history.
Liz Murray has drawn attention towards her art by pushing the boundaries of mixed media. She had her inspiration from the way the American artists Robert Rauschenberg and Ed Keinholz who also used different materials to build up images.
Murray has achieved this success in her art work by collecting old letters, stamps and documents from street markets, and visiting ironmongers for twine and searching out found objects from around the World.
"To know more news about the Art world, be sure to visit http://magic-of-arts.blogspot.com/"
Thursday, February 5, 2009
George Gershwin - Greatest American Composer And Painter
George Gershwin is an American composer and pianist born as Jacob Gershowitz who has great contributions towards the rhythms and direction of jazz is insurmountable. Gershwin and his elder brother Ira have always worked together on theatrical and lyrical content for a number of highly regarded performers in the entertainment industry.
George Gershwin in 1931 made a musical comedy Of Thee I Sing which detailed the drama of a fictitious American presidential election. And its sequel was added by Opera North in 1933 Broadway show which presented in immaculate period visuals in Tim Hopkins’ sets and Gabrielle Dalton’s costumes.
William Dazeley’s the friendly President Wintergreen loses the election to a rival Four years later and takes the garment industry - popularizing the blue shirts to the ominous rise of fascism in continental Europe. But George S Kaufman’s and Morrie Ryskind’s book and Ira Gershwin’s lyrics offered a light-hearted view of politics and politicians.
George Gershwin wrote some of the most original and popular musical works produced in The Gershwin Theatre was named in honor of one of America's greatest composers, George Gershwin, and his brother Ira.
George Gershwin in 1931 made a musical comedy Of Thee I Sing which detailed the drama of a fictitious American presidential election. And its sequel was added by Opera North in 1933 Broadway show which presented in immaculate period visuals in Tim Hopkins’ sets and Gabrielle Dalton’s costumes.
William Dazeley’s the friendly President Wintergreen loses the election to a rival Four years later and takes the garment industry - popularizing the blue shirts to the ominous rise of fascism in continental Europe. But George S Kaufman’s and Morrie Ryskind’s book and Ira Gershwin’s lyrics offered a light-hearted view of politics and politicians.
George Gershwin wrote some of the most original and popular musical works produced in The Gershwin Theatre was named in honor of one of America's greatest composers, George Gershwin, and his brother Ira.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Doodle 4 Google - 2009 At National Design Museum
A second contest for Doodle 4 Google has been announced in the US. This contest is all about drawing the logos for the home page for the holidays and other events. Doodle 4 Google is a great opportunity for children to show his/her artwork displayed on the Google homepage as a doodle for hundreds of millions of people to see.
The theme which has been announced for this year is "What I Wish For The World" which will not only tell the ability of the child but it will also disclose some of their thoughts and plans for the future.
This year Google is partnering with the Smithsonian's, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Cooper-Hewitt is also focused on design and education for developing the brightest design minds of tomorrow. This year's prize includes having your artwork on the Google homepage for a day, a college scholarship, and a technology grant for your school.
There are a few changes in the competition though, which would be-
The college scholarship prize for the national winner is increased to $15,000. the school district that submits most high quality entries will be awarded $10,000. And in partnership with Cooper-Hewitt, they are celebrating the 40 finalists and announcing the national winner in New York City
And and important announcement is that only students from registered schools can enter, so if you want to participate please register your school by March 17, 2009. All doodles must be submitted by March 31, 2009.!
The theme which has been announced for this year is "What I Wish For The World" which will not only tell the ability of the child but it will also disclose some of their thoughts and plans for the future.
This year Google is partnering with the Smithsonian's, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Cooper-Hewitt is also focused on design and education for developing the brightest design minds of tomorrow. This year's prize includes having your artwork on the Google homepage for a day, a college scholarship, and a technology grant for your school.
There are a few changes in the competition though, which would be-
The college scholarship prize for the national winner is increased to $15,000. the school district that submits most high quality entries will be awarded $10,000. And in partnership with Cooper-Hewitt, they are celebrating the 40 finalists and announcing the national winner in New York City
And and important announcement is that only students from registered schools can enter, so if you want to participate please register your school by March 17, 2009. All doodles must be submitted by March 31, 2009.!
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