The romance of ruins

Article Abstract:

An exhibition called 'The Splendor of Ruins in French Landscape Painting 1630-1800', that evokes the allure the ruins had for painters, their patrons, and the public, is planned to be held on 17 July 2005 at the Houston Museum of Fine Art. The exhibition includes the collections of 24 museums across the US and Canada.

Texas, Evaluation, Houston, Texas, Landscape painting, French, French landscape painting, Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, Texas)

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The Trouble with Blood

Article Abstract:

An award winner for food journalism tries cooking various ancient foods that had blood of animals as a healthy ingredient. She discusses her difficulty in getting blood that actually adds up the taste and describes the recipes in brief.

United States, Public affairs, Social aspects, Methods, Cooking, History, Cookery, Journalists

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