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Felrath Hines (1913–1993), the first African American man to become a professional conservator for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, was born and raised in the segregated Midwest. Leaving their home in the South, Hines's parents migrated to Indianapolis with hopes for a better life. While...

Concise, essential and annotated by Raya Yotova, this Art Book contains annotated reproductions of Hans Holbein portrait paintings and drawings, date and interesting facts page below. Hans Holbein the Younger was German painter, draftsman, and designer renowned for the precise rendering of...

Concise, essential and annotated by Raya Yotova, this Art Book contains annotated reproductions of 65 Artemisia Gentileschi paintings, date and interesting facts page below. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 – 1656) was an Italian Baroque painter, considered one of the most accomplished painters...

Concise, essential and annotated by Raya Yotova, this Art Book contains annotated reproductions of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky drawings and paintings, date and interesting facts page below. Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (29 July 1817- 2 May 1900) was a Russian marine painter of Armenian...

A fascinating life of Sergei Shchukin, the great collector who changed the face of Russia’s art world Sergei Shchukin was a highly successful textiles merchant in the latter half of the nineteenth century, but he also had a great eye for beauty. He was one of the first to appreciate the qualities...

Eine Hommage an den großen Volksschauspieler Hans Brenner. Ob als Wilderer und Räuberhauptmann, in der Rolle als Hanns Martin Schleyer, als CHARAKTERDARSTELLER oder Mitinitiator der TIROLER VOLKSSCHAUSPIELE IN TELFS - zeitlebens und darüber hinaus genoss Hans Brenner hohes Ansehen als HERAUSRAGENDER...

Alicia Augello Cook, known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, music producer, and philanthropist. A classically-trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12. Life of Alicia Keys History OF Alicia Keys Songs in A Minor Sing with public Artistry Legacy...

Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she was noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic.

"Né en 1929, à Montréal, Paolo Noël connaît une enfance bouleversante. A l'âge de quatre ans, alors que son père est arrêté pour violence conjugale et que sa mère doit lutter pour sa vie, les autorités l'envoient à l'orphelinat, ainsi que ses frère et soeur. Arraché à ce qu'il...

Varda Etienne ne s'est jamais sentie à l'aise dans la normalité. C'est la raison pour laquelle elle a toujours eu au fond d'elle cette envie insatiable, voire boulimique, de provoquer. A la télévision et à la radio, elle s'est montrée bien plus provocante qu'aucune autre femme au Québec avant...

Né à Montréal en 1943, Jean-Guy Moreau ne se destinait pas à l'imitation. Bien jeune, toutefois, des rencontres déterminantes, particulièrement celle de son grand ami Robert Charlebois, ont fait dévier sa route. Grâce au regard à la fois sensible et critique de sa fille Sophie, nous découvrons...

Introduction This eBook is in honour of Graham Smith (15th June 1935 - 15th June 2011) who was known locally as The Egg and Sausage Artist in the St Helens area of Merseyside. It gives an insight into the man and his work. Having met this fine artist with a wonderful sense of humour and becoming...

Léon Bakst was a Russian painter and scene- and costume designer. After graduating from gymnasium, he studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts as a non-credit student, because he had failed the entry, working part-time as a book illustrator, though, he would eventually be admitted into...

Will Smith is an actor, film producer and rapper. Will Smith rose from modest beginnings to become one of the biggest actors on the planet.   He first gained recognition as a rapper alongside friend DJ Jazzy Jeff. Smith earned the first Grammy ever won for the newly formed Rap...