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101Canada — /kan euh deuh/, n. a nation in N North America: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 29,123,194; 3,690,410 sq. mi. (9,558,160 sq. km). Cap.: Ottawa. * * * Canada Introduction Canada Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural… …
102Rome — /rohm/, n. 1. Harold (Jacob), born 1908, U.S. lyricist and composer. 2. Italian, Roma. a city in and the capital of Italy, in the central part, on the Tiber: ancient capital of the Roman Empire; site of Vatican City, seat of authority of the… …
103The Lamb (in Early Christian Symbolism) — The Lamb (in Early Christian Symbolism) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Lamb (in Early Christian Symbolism) One of the few Christian symbols dating from the first century is that of the Good Shepherd carrying on His shoulders a lamb or… …
104National Gallery — This article is about the National Gallery in London. For other uses, see National Gallery (disambiguation). Coordinates: 51°30′31″N 0°07′42″W / 51.5086°N 0.1283°W …
105Monochrome painting — Kazimir Malevich, Suprematist Composition: White on White, 1918, Museum of Modern Art New York Monochromatic painting has been an important component of avant garde visual art throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. Painters have… …
106Saint Sebastian — This article is about the Christian saint and martyr. For the United States Navy ship, see USS St. Sebastian (SP 470). Saint Sebastian Painting by Il Sodoma, c. 1525., depicting St. Sebastian and the arrows. Martyr …
107Maestà — Cimabue s Maestà , Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi …
108pottery — /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… …
109art and architecture, Mesopotamian — Introduction the art and architecture of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. The name Mesopotamia has been used with varying connotations by ancient writers. If, for convenience, it is to be considered synonymous with the modern… …
110Archdiocese of Milan — Archdiocese of Milan † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Archdiocese of Milan (MEDIOLANENSIS) Located in Lombardy, northern Italy. The city is situated on the Orona River, which, with three canals, the Naviglio Grande (1257 72), the… …
