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  Art History The Viennese Secession

  Victoria Charles, Klaus H. Carl

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  Influenced by Art Nouveau, this movement (created in 1897 by Gustav Klimt, Carl Moll, and Josef Hoffmann) was not an anonymous artistic revolution. Defining itself as a “total art”, without any political or commercial constraint, the Viennese Secession represented the ideological turmoil that affected craftsmen, architects, graphic artists, and designers from this period. Turning away from an established art and immersing themselves in organic, voluptuous, and decorative shapes, these artists opened themselves to an evocative, erotic aesthetic that blatantly offended the bourgeoisie of the time. Painting, sculpture, and architecture are addressed by the authors and highlight the diversity and richness of a movement whose motto proclaimed “for each time its art, for each art its liberty” – a declaration to the innovation and originality of this revolutionary art movement.

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  Clockwork Orange A - The...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY STANLEY KUBRICK 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 dystopian film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on Anthony Burgess's novel. Set in a near-future society, it follows Alex DeLarge, a sadistic delinquent who leads a gang of criminals. The film explores themes of violence, free will, and social control, as Alex and his gang engage in brutal acts of "ultraviolence." After being caught, Alex undergoes an experimental treatment to "rehabilitate" him, stripping away his ability to choose between good and evil. Kubrick uses stark visuals, classical music, and dark humor to critique authoritarianism, behavioral conditioning, and the loss of individuality. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Malcolm McDowell's eyes were anesthetized for the torture scenes so that he could film for extended periods without excessive discomfort. Despite this, his corneas were repeatedly scratched by the metal lid locks.” 
    
  “Stanley Kubrick's first cut of the film, before editing by several assistants, was nearly four hours long.” 
    
  “The doctor overseeing Alex during the violent film scenes was a real doctor, ensuring that Malcolm McDowell’s eyes did not dry out during filming.” 
    
  “The sped-up sex scene in the movie was originally filmed as a continuous take that lasted 28 minutes. This was revealed by Malcolm McDowell on the 2007 DVD commentary track.” 
    
  “Stanley Kubrick had his assistant destroy all unused footage after shooting wrapped on the film.”

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  Entertaining Angels - True...

  Anne Neilson, Roma Downey

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  Find hope and inspiration this holiday season as you read real-life stories of angel encounters alongside Anne Neilson's beautiful original artwork. 
  Have you ever had a moment when you were certain angels were protecting you? Or perhaps in a time of need, you've longed for a reminder that God's angels are nearby. Experience amazing stories of the angels among us in Entertaining Angels, alongside breathtaking art that will remind you clearly of the words of Scripture: "Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" 
  Popular fine artist and writer Anne Neilson has personally experienced the presence of God's angels. In her newest book, Entertaining Angels, Anne and several guest contributors share thought-provoking, moving, and inspiring stories of their own angel encounters. Each entry recounts a story of an angel among us—accompanied by Scripture and reminders of God's love in the promise of the angels around us. 
  Included are personal stories from notable guest contributors including:Kathie Lee Gifford, actress, author, and singerNew York Times bestselling author Ron HallSinger-songwriter Sheila WalshAward-winning country music artist Jimmy WayneCheryl Scruggs, author and host of Thriving Beyond Belief podcastAnd many more 
    
  Known for painting with both passion and purpose, Anne is committed to donating to those experiencing homelessness and poverty in our world, ensuring that Entertaining Angels will continue to give back for years to come. 
  Let the compelling heartfelt stories in Entertaining Angels inspire you to become more present to the divine encounters in your own life. 
  Look for more inspirational books from the gifted Anne Neilson.Anne Neilson's AngelsAnne Neilson's Angels Guided Journal

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  Rockin’ in the Ivory Tower -...

  James M. Carter

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  Histories of American rock music and the 1960s counterculture typically focus on the same few places: Woodstock, Monterey, Altamont. Yet there was also a very active college circuit that brought edgy acts like the Jefferson Airplane and the Velvet Underground to different metropolitan regions and smaller towns all over the country. These campus concerts were often programmed, promoted, and reviewed by students themselves, and their diverse tastes challenged narrow definitions of rock music. 
   
    
   
  Rockin' in the Ivory Tower takes a close look at two smaller universities, Drew in New Jersey and Stony Brook on Long Island, to see how the culture of rock music played an integral role in student life in the late 1960s. Analyzing campus archives and college newspapers, historian James Carter traces connections between rock fandom and the civil rights protests, free speech activism, radical ideas, lifestyle transformations, and anti-war movements that revolutionized universities in the 1960s. Furthermore, he finds that these progressive students refused to segregate genres like folk, R&B, hard rock, and pop. Rockin' in the Ivory Tower gives listeners a front-row seat to a dynamic time for the music industry, countercultural politics, and youth culture.

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  Jaws - The Ultimate Trivia...

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  JAWS 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY STEVEN SPIELBERG 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Jaws (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg, is a suspenseful thriller set in the fictional seaside town of Amity Island. When a great white shark begins attacking swimmers, police chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and professional shark hunter Quint band together to capture and kill the beast. The film skillfully blends tension, horror, and adventure, focusing on the fear and chaos the shark instills in the community. Spielberg masterfully builds suspense by often keeping the shark hidden, using ominous music and minimal visuals. Jaws explores themes of fear, survival, and the unpredictable dangers lurking beneath the surface. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “For the drowning woman’s sound in post-production, Susan Backlinie stood with her head tilted back in front of a microphone. Water was poured from above into her throat to create the effect.” 
    
  “Jaws (1975) opened on only 490 screens, but within seventy-eight days, it became the highest-grossing film of all time. At that time, it was still showing in fewer than 1,000 screens.” 
    
  “Richard Dreyfuss initially passed on the role of Hooper, saying that while he would love to watch the film, he didn’t want to make it.”

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  The Place Where You Go to Listen...

  John Luther Adams

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  Did Alaska create the music of John Luther Adams, or did the music create his Alaska? For the past thirty years, the vastness of Alaska has swept through the distant reaches of the composer's imagination and every corner of his compositions. In this new book Adams proposes an ideal of musical ecology, the philosophical foundation on which his largest, most complex musical work is based. This installation, also called The Place Where You Go to Listen, is a sound and light environment that gives voice to the cycles of sunlight and darkness, the phases of the moon, the seismic rhythms of the earth, and the dance of the aurora borealis. Adams describes this work as "a place for hearing the unheard music of the world around us." The book includes two seminal essays, the composer's journal telling the story of the day-to-day emergence of The Place, as well as musical notations, graphs and illustrations of geophysical phenomena.

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