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Arts, media, and entertainment: Sample Web links
Andy Warhol Museum Home Page
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Samples of Warhol's art from the museum devoted to preserving his work. The online exhibition available here includes most of his famous works. The site also contains a museum calendar, details of special exhibitions, education resources, and information about Warhol's films and videos.
Bolshoi in History
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History of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, from its inception in 1776, through many trials and tribulations, up to the present day. The site is illustrated with pictures of the theatre and its ballet company at different times in its history. There is also a portrait of the architect A Cavos, who rebuilt the theatre after the disastrous fire of 1853.
Great Buildings Collection
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Encyclopedia of a thousand great buildings. It documents the history and architecture of the buildings, plus information on the architects who designed them. The resources include three-dimensional models, photographs, commentaries, and bibliographies, making this a fantastic research tool.
Gustav Mahler
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Pages devoted to an appreciation of the life and works of Gustav Mahler, headed by a large black and white photograph of the composer. The site includes a lengthy account of the Mahlerfest XI in Colorado, USA, as well as information on scores and newly
released CD recordings. In addition, there are links to reviews, forthcoming concerts and festivals, and conductors who had a special affinity for Mahler. There is also a link to a page containing audio clips of his music.
Haiku for People
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Extensive information about haiku. The pages introduce their history and form, how to write them, as well as haiku poems by Basho, Buson, Issa, and many others. You can also look at haiku written by less well-known individuals – these are arranged according to theme. There are also links to other Haiku sites.
Ingrid Bergman Page
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Comprehensive list of the actor's films, along with biographical information, quotations, and several images.
Janis Joplin's Kozmic Blues
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Tribute to the life and legacy of the Texan rock-blues singer. Contents of this page include a biography, discography, lyrics, quotes, and poetry. There are also links to other Joplin sites, and the official report of the autopsy into her death.
Mark Twain in His Times
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In-depth look at the life and work of Mark Twain. This site contains many photographs and illustrations from his most popular works, not to mention detailed copies of original editions. All this is placed in the context of the period, with illuminating information on stage adaptations and the unusual marketing techniques he used to sell his books.
Milton, John
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Attractive site dedicated to the life and work of the English poet John Milton. Many of his poems and sonnets can be found here, including his most famous work, Paradise Lost. In addition there are some famous quotes from his work, and contemporary music can be heard in the background.
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Guide to the world's largest museum of the decorative arts. There is information on permanent displays, exhibitions, public events, publications, and talks. Other museums operated by the V&A are described and there are good summaries of the museum's main collections.
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