Proteus — In Greek mythology, Proteus (Πρωτεύς) is an early sea god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the Old Man of the Sea [See also Nereus and Phorkys] , whose name suggests the first , as protogonos (πρωτόγονος) is the primordial or the… … Wikipedia
Jarman, Derek — b. 1942, Northwood; d. 1994, Dungeness Painter and film maker Derek Jarman’s protean career as artist, designer, film and video maker, writer, gardener, media celebrity and AIDS activist began with his first major painting exhibition at… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
psychological contract — The psychological nature of a contract between an organization and its staff. This encompasses the implications and expectations that arise as a result of the relationship. Psychological contracts can take various forms: • A coercive contract is… … Big dictionary of business and management
music — musicless, adj. /myooh zik/, n. 1. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. 2. the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or… … Universalium
Shakespeare, William — (baptized April 26, 1564, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, Eng. died April 23, 1616, Stratford upon Avon) British poet and playwright, often considered the greatest writer in world literature. He spent his early life in Stratford upon Avon,… … Universalium
UNITED STATES LITERATURE — The Influence of the Bible and Hebrew Culture The Jewish influence on American literary expression predated the actual arrival of Jews in the United States in 1654, for the Puritan culture of New England was marked from the outset by a deep… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
Art, Antiques, and Collections — ▪ 2003 Introduction In 2002 major exhibitions such as Documenta 11 reflected the diverse nature of contemporary art: artists from a variety of cultures received widespread recognition for work ranging from installation to video to painting … Universalium
Jefferson, Thomas — born April 13, 1743, Shadwell, Va. died July 4, 1826, Monticello, Va., U.S. Third president of the U.S. (1801–09). He was a planter and became a lawyer in 1767; he was also a slaveholder, though he opposed slavery. While a member of the House of… … Universalium
Sara Flower — Sara Elizabeth Flower (c.1820 1865)[1] was a British born contralto singer now almost forgotten to history who became Australia s first operatic diva. She began a very promising musical career in London in the 1840s but decamped to Australia late … Wikipedia
