Notre Dame
Classic expression of the Gothic style was in France. Greatest building – Notre Dame (founded 1163 g, completed to the mid 13 th century). Mature Gothic marked further increase vetrikalizma lines, dynamic gazing skyward. Reims Cathedral – the coronation place of French kings, one of the most solid pieces of Gothic, a remarkable fusion of architecture and sculpture. The main characteristic features of Gothic sculpture, can be summarized as follows: firstly, to replace the domination of the concept of abstract art started coming to the phenomena of interest in the real world religious themes retains its dominant position, but it is changing, are endowed with features of deep humanity.
Simultaneously, the role of secular subjects, and an important place, although not immediately, begins to take plot, Second – appears and plays the dominant role of round plastic, although there is also a relief. One of the most common themes in the Gothic style was 'Judgement Day', but the iconographic program is expanding. Interest to the person and the attraction to anecdotal narrative found expression in the depiction of scenes from the lives of the saints. An outstanding example of an image of legends about the saints is dated to the last quarter of the 13 th century tympanum of the 'History of St. Stephen 'on the portal of Notre Dame. The inclusion of real motives is typical for many small reliefs. As in the Roman temples, a great place to take pictures of Gothic cathedrals and monsters fantastic creatures, the so-called chimeras.
Lets Dance Shall
Thigh tightly pressed against his thigh partner. You keep it tight. Step forward – you are playing. One more step – and the rhythm of the dance itself makes its own rules. Nothing unusual, right? Except for the fact that on the dance floor …
Japanese! Still, land of the rising the sun makes me happy my film. The film "Shall We Dance? / Shall we dansu? (1995), "waited in the wings and take pride of place on my blog. What is lacking in the lives of the common man? He has a home, family and work. Just like everyone. But what he do if the soul asks of freedom besides it Japanese? Perhaps the title of the film immediately calls to mind the self-titled American remake with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez in the lead roles. Taken all from the same script. And those characters same, and the situation, and even the office environment, where the main character works. That's just have one fundamental difference.
It is a dance. Rather, in relation to it. Dance in America – it is a very easily. With anyone and in any condition. But in the dance Japan, an entire matter, the unknown and complex. Ballroom Dancing in Japan until that time were even something reprehensible. In public dance, cuddle up to your partner or your partner, which, moreover, is not your wife. It is incomprehensible. It is in this difference between the two cultures becomes clear how important a role in the Japanese film is dance. Our main character, eager for change, not simply finds a new passion. He is also terribly brave. Not afraid predosuzhdeny conservative environment. And let him hide owl new skill from her family, even dancing at a bus stop and in the toilet – it is worthy of respect and deserving of applause. Know how the Japanese still make you laugh. Humor them even if not "English", but even then, that on the surface – so simple, cute and good-naturedly. Sometimes do not even have words – look at the character. As he says, gesticulating, and most importantly – how he dances! Of course, the same character there is a remake, but it is not as charming as its predecessor Japanese. Gere and Lopez, despite his star status, clumsy look at the background Koji Yakushi and Tamie Kusakari – totally unknown to us, but much more pleasant and sincere. Although both films are identical to the plot, the Japanese look with great trepidation and a sinking. And even incomprehensible mumble, filtering through Russian dubbing makes the film even more immediate. Just watching both versions, you can finally come to a conclusion as the original better. Although it is not surprising. How many can you count remakes, surpassed the original? No, really? If you list at least three, perhaps I splyashu you jig … And finally. You can know how to dance, you do not know how. You can fully love dance, you hate him. But how is it nice when a man is right for you, so what is, and just like you have been familiar, says: "Shall We Dance?"
Christmas
Do you often think about how to decorate your home, make it cozy, special to waking up every morning of your home atmosphere uplifting and pleasing to the eye? If so, our article is for you. Make something exclusive without spending a lot of money and time is not too hard. Now there are many techniques, invented new materials, online or on the shelves you will find this a bunch of master classes. Have you heard ever thought about skarpbukinge? Or decoupage? Manufacture their own hands decorative candles, soaps, or beads made of papier-mache? You can make from readily available materials holiday cards, decorate their own shoes, table or a chair, make paper by hand. Aging of, gilding, marmorirovanie, painting in batik, making stained glass art – all available to you, you only have a desire, a little taste, and perhaps buy some materials. Often, ideas and inspiration tells us the nature: twigs, leaves, sea shells and stones – of all that you can make wonderful, unique things that will be filled with your warm and cozy interior will make your home. Of them can produce flowers, coasters, picture. For example, it is easy to produce a bouquet of roses from the fallen leaves of maple, the beauty of the bouquet, the smell of fallen leaves must pay attention to themselves. Having been in the woods in autumn, you can collect the fallen cones, flexible branches of deciduous trees and closer to the New Year to focus on creating a Christmas song.
