Jean Bérain the Elder — (Saint Mihiel, Meuse, 1640 January 24, 1711, Paris) was a draughtsman and designer, painter and engraver of ornament, the artistic force in the Royal office of the Menus Plaisirs du Roi where all the designs originated for court spectacle, from… … Wikipedia
Jean Bérain — may refer to: * Jean Bérain the Elder (1638 1711) * Jean Bérain the Younger (1678 1726) … Wikipedia
Nicodemus Tessin the Younger — Born May 23, 1654(1654 05 23) Nyköping, Södermanland Died April 10, 1728(1728 04 10) (aged 73) … Wikipedia
Berain, Jean, the Elder — born Oct. 28, 1637, Saint Mihiel, Fr. died Jan. 24, 1711, Paris French decorator and designer. Trained under Charles Le Brun, he was appointed chief designer to the court of Louis XIV in 1674. He was skilled in designing tapestries, accessories,… … Universalium
Beauvais tapestry — The Beauvais tapestry manufacture was the second in importance, after the Gobelins tapestry, of French tapestry workshops that were established under the general direction of Jean Baptiste Colbert, the finance minister of Louis XIV. Whereas the… … Wikipedia
pottery — /pot euh ree/, n., pl. potteries. 1. ceramic ware, esp. earthenware and stoneware. 2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics. 3. a place where earthen pots or vessels are made. [1475 85; POTTER1 + Y3] * * * I One of the oldest and most… … Universalium
theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… … Universalium
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metalwork — metalworker, n. /met l werrk /, n. objects made of metal. [1840 50; METAL + WORK] * * * Useful and decorative objects fashioned of various metals. The oldest technique is hammering. After с 2500 BC, casting was also used, molten metal being… … Universalium
French opera — is one of Europe s most important operatic traditions, containing works by composers of the stature of Lully, Rameau, Berlioz, Bizet, Debussy,, Poulenc and Olivier Messiaen. Many foreign composers have also played a part in the French tradition;… … Wikipedia
