(Encyclopedia) impressionism, in painting, late-19th-century French school that was generally characterized by the attempt to depict transitory visual impressions, often painted directly from nature…
(2000-meter course)Men Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier,…
(Derek Van den Bogaerde)actor, directorBorn: 3/28/1921Birthplace: London, England Polished and sophisticated English actor who gained acclaim in the 1960's as the blackmailed homosexual lawyer in…
directorBorn: 6/20/1941Birthplace: Leicester, England Known for his mordant sense of humor, he became a leading director of the 1980s with a string of critical successes including My Beautiful…
(Encyclopedia) Clay, Henry, 1777–1852, American statesman, b. Hanover co., Va.
In 1828, Clay again supported Adams for President, and Jackson's success bitterly disappointed him. Although he…
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 23, 2000.Record:“Smooth,” Santana featuring Rob ThomasAlbum:Supernatural, Santana (Arista Records)Song:“…
(Encyclopedia) RensselaerRensselaerrĕnsəlērˈ, rĕnˈsələr [key], city (1990 pop. 8,255), Rensselaer co., E N.Y., on the east bank of the Hudson River opposite Albany; settled 1630 by Dutch, inc. 1897.…
(Encyclopedia) Verschaffelt, Pieter AntonVerschaffelt, Pieter Antonpēˈtər änˈtôn vĕrskhäfˈəlt [key], 1710–93, Flemish rococo sculptor. He spent about 10 years in Rome, where he executed a monument to…
(Encyclopedia) Shaker Heights, city (1990 pop. 30,831), Cuyahoga co., NE Ohio, a residential suburb of Cleveland; inc. 1912. Founded (1905) as a suburban development by Cleveland businessmen Oris and…
