Biertan church from Sibiu county, Romania

Often the word civilisation is used synonymously with the term culture in academic circles and also in the popular ones. Every human being participate in the composition of a culture that is defined by customs, beliefs, values, behavior that influences our lifestyle. However in the most common definition refers to civilization as a descriptive term for a complex urban culture. Civilizations can be distinguished according to their level of complexity and social organization, as well as ...

The recent research activity supports the idea that originally, the oil painting was spread from Afghanistan to the west. If we follow what the researchers say we discover that the oil paint was basically used in Afghanistan between the fifth and ninth centuries. Some surfaces like shields were used in that period and were more durable when painted in oil based colors than the traditional tempera collors. In his treatise, On Various Arts, Theophilus is the one who in 1125 gived ...

Foto: Rugsonline.com Art Deco was a style very opulent. Its lavishness is mentioned and attributed usualy as a reaction to the forced austerity that was imposed by the First World War. In the United States of America there are some railways stations built in the '30s that were designed in this style. Also the rich character of the Art Deco was fitted in modern contexts as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Paramount Theater in Oakland, California. Art Deco movement, a popular international art ...

We all will celebrate in short time the Valentine's day. As usualy the gift ideas are the problem for this special day for you and your love. Besides the special dinner that you have to prepare in case if you are a boy, be sure to search to the appropiate gift to let her know you love her. In case you are a girl, things are simple. You don't have to let him to a footbal game to show him your love. You just need to be patient, indulgent with the dinner he prepared and give him a gift of ...

Foto: greatrail.com Many countries of Eastern Europe celebrate annualy carnival. Usualy people from all around the world are celebrating the carnival under a local name. Today, the pagan fertility ceremony and the spring ceremony are combined with modern traditions. Usualy these festivities are organised in February. Carnival, a public celebration or also a parade that combines some elements of a circus, join public street party. The participants choose to dress diferent during the ...