ivory tower — as a symbol of artistic or intellectual aloofness, by 1889, from Fr. tour d ivorie, used in 1837 by critic Charles Augustin Sainte Beuve (1804 1869) with reference to the poet Alfred de Vigny, whom he accused of excessive aloofness. Et Vigny,… … Etymology dictionary
Ivory Tower (disambiguation) — The term Ivory Tower designates a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in pursuits that are disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life.Ivory Tower may also refer to: * Ivory Tower (Antarctica), a peak in Antarctica *… … Wikipedia
Ivory Tower — The term Ivory Tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon (7,4), and was later used as an epithet for Mary. From the 19th century it has been, originally ironically, used to designate a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in… … Wikipedia
Ivory Tower (Van Morrison song) — Infobox Single Name = Ivory Tower Caption = Artist = Van Morrison from Album = No Guru, No Method, No Teacher A side = Ivory Tower B side = A New Kind of Man Released = 1986 Format = Recorded = 1985 Genre = Celtic, Folk rock Length = 3:34 Label … Wikipedia
IVORY — The Bible usually designates an elephant s tusk as shen (Heb. שֵׁן, lit. tooth ), a term indicating both raw and finished ivory (e.g., I Kings 10:18; Ezek. 27: 15; II Chron. 9:17). In connection with the importation of this item from distant… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
ivory — Meaning A state of intellectual isolation. Origin From The Bible. Kings 22:39. Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the… … Meaning and origin of phrases
The NeverEnding Story (song) — This article is about the title song from the film. For the 2003 single by a Dutch band, see Never Ending Story (Within Temptation song). NeverEnding Story Single by Limahl … Wikipedia
NeverEnding Story (song) — Infobox Single Name = NeverEnding Story Cover size = Caption = Artist = Limahl from Album = Don t Suppose A side = B side = Ivory Tower or Instrumental version Released = 1984 Format = 7 single 12 maxi Recorded = Genre = Pop Length = 3:31 Label … Wikipedia
Are You Ready (Shakaya song) — Infobox Single Name = Are You Ready? Artist = Shakaya from Album = Are You Ready B side = Say Ho Released = June 30 2005 [ [http://www.swapacd.com/cd/album/702859 are+you+ready+single Release date according to Swap a CD] .] (Australia) Format =… … Wikipedia
Moondance (Van Morrison song) — Moondance Single by Van Morrison from the album Moondance … Wikipedia
