Beholding the beast within

Article Abstract:

Paulo Uccello's painting of 'St George and the Dragon' is displayed in the Sainsbury wing of the National Gallery. The legend is explained. It is thought that the picture was intended for a bedroom rather than a church, as part of a cassone, Renaissance bedroom furniture. X-ray photographs in 1959 showed an erasure altering the inclusion of a line to signify divine intervention. Uccello emphasised the loyalty between the bride-to-be and the dragon versus St George and his steed.

Europe, Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Legends, Myths and legends, Painting, Renaissance, Renaissance painting, Uccello, Paulo (Painter), George, Saint

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Environmentally friendly replacement of automobiles

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One hundred automobile owners were surveyed to determine if their intention to replace their automobiles is influenced by the gap between their assessment of the current quality of the automobile and their aspiration level. The study also sought to examine whether or not the timing of replacement purchases are affected by environmental concerns through an influence on the the owner's aspiration level. The results of the study are discussed.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Motor Vehicles, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Purchasing, Automobiles, Environmental aspects, Consumer behavior, Automobile ownership, Car ownership

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Turquoise in Pre-Columbian America

Article Abstract:

Turquoise held much religious significance for Indians in Mexico and the Southwest. Examination of artifacts reveals that the source of the precious stone was most likely the Southwest. Trade and culture flourished among the Indians that populated the region.

History, Mexico, Native Americans, Antiquities, Native North Americans, Art, Mexican native peoples, Native Americans (Mexico), Turquoise, Southwestern United States, Southwestern States

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