41. Exhibition Overview (World Treasures Of The Library Of Congress: Beginnings) interests, and his library included works on architecture, the arts the developmentof the Library's collections about other countries and cultures. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/world/world-over.html

Home Object Checklist Exhibition Overview Treasure Talks ... Credits Exhibition Areas: Introduction Creation Explaining and Ordering Recording the Experience T he international collections of the Library of Congress started with the arrival of the Thomas Jefferson library in 1815. Jefferson's 6,487 volumes, sold to Congress for $23,950, expanded the scope of the Library far beyond the bounds of a legislative resource. Jefferson was a man of encyclopedic interests, and his library included works on architecture, the arts, science, literature, and geography. It contained books in French, Spanish, German, Latin, Greek, and one three-volume statistical work in Russian. Jefferson believed that the American legislature needed ideas and information on all subjects and in many languages in order to govern a democracy. His belief, reflected in the nature of his library, transformed the Library of Congress. T oday the Library's international collections are unparalleled in many respects. Its collections are comprehensive in scope and include research materials in more than 450 languages and in many media. Approximately two-thirds of the Library's books are in languages other than English. Its Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Polish collections are the largest outside of those countries, and the Arabic collections are the largest outside of Egypt. Its collection of Luso-Hispanic materials is the largest in the world. These world culture collections total in the millions, and the variety of materials is astounding and includes scrolls, maps, books, documents, prints, photographs, posters, periodicals, film and recorded sound.

42. A Century Of Finnish Architecture a key element of architecture. Finland is also one of Europe's most remote countries,in the border zone geographically between eastern and western cultures. http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/arkkit2.html

Nature versus tradition Eliel Saarinen: Railway Station, Helsinki, 1905-1919. F innish architecture means, almost without exception, modern architecture, or at least the built environment as it has been realised over the last 100 years. It could hardly be otherwise, for the building stock as a whole is young; less than 13% of it dates back to before 1920. There are scarcely any architectural drawings to be found from before the 19th century and even in the early 19th century very few of them were actually made. One cannot, therefore, speak of an actual academic tradition, at least not in the same sense as in the countries closer to Central Europe. I n the absence of a strong academic tradition, however, the weightiness of such a tradition has not been present to restrict the absorption of new influences. From very early on, there has been an open-minded attitude to the making of architecture; the ideal of a modern, dynamic nation was to be expressed through the formal language of new public buildings. When architectural training began at the end of the 19th century, women were able to take part at once. Indeed, the Finn Signe Hornborg was one of the first trained women architects in the whole world - so far, an earlier example has only been found in the United States - and

43. ArchNet Discussion Forum Forum Top Level without one thing to unite these cultures, globalization would only be will do goodor bad to architecture world wide or in developing countries like India http://archnet.org/forum/view.tcl?message_id=24

44. ArchNet Discussion Forum Forum Top Level regardless to the different identities of these countries. the differentiation ofIslamic architecture has to typologies and material building cultures of the http://archnet.org/forum/view.tcl?message_id=5026

45. Skewl Sites - Site Index -SOCIALS STUDIES - Culture Art of Japan (The), An indepth look at origami, architecture, gardens, paintings Journeyto Africa, Discover the biomes, countries and cultures of Africa. http://www.skewlsites.com/cult.htm

SOCIALS STUDIES - Culture Primary 50 States.com Click on any of the fifty states for fast facts, state capitals, and information about each and every U.S. State. A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust "An overview of the people and events of the Holocaust through photographs, documents, art, music, movies and literature." Art of Japan (The) An indepth look at origami, architecture , gardens, paintings, and sculpture in Japan. Australia DownUnder Discover the "unusual animals, amazing culture and music", and much more about Australia. B.C. Archives Time Machine Travel through time to find out about the Cariboo Gold Rush, First Nations Art and more. Bonus.com Offers hundreds of quality activities that invite kids to play, colour, explore, learn and imagine. CBC 4 Kids This Canadian web site offers news, sports, a clubhouse, science experiments, and music for kids from CBC radio.

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47. Gale - Macmillan Reference USA - Press Room - National Cultures name; orientation demography and geography; history and ethnic relations; urbanism,architecture and use of countries and Their cultures was produced http://www.galegroup.com/macmillan/pressroom/nov01_cultures.htm

Doug Kolmar Marketing Manager (917) 534-2112 ·Fax: (917) 534-2129 E-mail: Doug .Kolmar@gale.com New Macmillan Set Examines National Cultures Around the World Countries and Their Cultures, a new four-volume set from Macmillan Reference, examines the shared characteristics that make up the national cultures of 225 countries around the world. Included in the discussion is the question of diversity and whether indeed a particular country can be said to have a national culture. The set provides a consistent set of key cultural and demographic characteristics for each country, allowing for easy comparative research. Among the major categories of data represented for each country are: name; orientation demography and geography; history and ethnic relations; urbanism, architecture and use of space; food and economy; social stratification; political life; non-governmental organizations; gender roles and status; marriage; family and kinship; socialization; etiquette; religion; medicine and health care; secular celebrations; arts and humanities; and state of the physical and social sciences. Countries and Their Cultures was produced under the guidance of the editors of the Encyclopedia of World Cultures and American Immigrant Cultures

48. Doors To Diplomacy Category 8: Arts And Culture of art, music, and dance from countries around the List some of the cultures of theworld and more about the art, music, dance, architecture, celebrations or http://globalschoolhouse.org/doors/categories/cat8.html

HOME Diplomacy Home Doors to Diplomacy Category 8: Arts and Culture A. Task B Learning Objectives C Discussion Questions D. Starter Activities E. Content Standards F. Related Resources A. Task: Produce a website that teaches how countries and regions can build better relationships through the sharing and promoting of international arts and culture. Read rules and instructions. B . Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate how art and culture play an important part in creating community and in fostering an understanding between different countries. Students will take an active role in documenting and preserving their country's culture. Students will better understand their country's history by tracing a timeline of it's cultural heritage. C. Discussion Questions: These discussion questions are provided to introduce the topic of how countries and regions can build better relationships through the sharing and promoting of international arts and culture. What do you consider to be unique or traditional forms of art, music, and dance existing today in your community?

49. Collette Vacations Why Collette countries and cultures Travelers Corner Alpine, and arrive in BuenosAires, bursting with beautiful European architecture, lively boulevards http://www.collettevacations.com/viewescorted.cfm?productID=344

50. Collette Vacations Why Collette countries and cultures Travelers Corner canals and quick moving bicyclistscoexist among some of the world's greatest art and architecture. http://www.collettevacations.com/viewescorted.cfm?productID=2182

51. UIA Berlin 2002 - Theme - Prologue a discussion on values between the cultures and disciplines. usual« would resultin the countries of the not making any changes in architecture, town planning http://www.uia-berlin2002.com/kongress_thema/prolog.html

Prologue Dialogue between civilisations Material and energy resources continue to be wasted everywhere. The effects can be felt at both the local and global level. The consequences of such wastage – from changes in the climate to the growing prosperity gap between societies and nations – are leading to ever greater political dangers, not the least of which is terrorism. One of the reasons for these developments is undoubtedly the attitude taken towards mankind’s intellectual resources, including the moral concepts inherent in architecture and urban and landscape planning. Here too – as is the case with material values – intellectual, ethical and moral values are frequently ignored or wasted. The sense of responsibility to society and the environment, innovative skills, creativity, imagination and many of the other unlimited resources of the human intellect and conscience are not exploited or are channelled in the wrong direction. Dialogue between cultures Following the terrorist attacks in September 2001 and the response of the victims, a new urgency has been given to the need for a global peace policy. It must include the global economy and respect for the environment and it must be developed in the context of a discussion on values that is being conducted in the dialogue of ideas, sciences, cultures and generations. Architects and other planners intend to make their own contribution to this discussion during the XXI World Congress of Architecture. Architecture and urban and landscape planning can act as positive symbols of the forces of globalisation and make the process of globalisation environmentally compatible and socially just in the context of a discussion on values between the cultures and disciplines. The forces of globalisation cannot be stopped, but they can help to bring about a better and more environmentally compatible quality of life and a fairer distribution in the context of global civilisation.

52. Informationcentre For International Relations Erasmus University Rotterdam: The states and countries a variety of cultures can be the question being asked in manycountries is what architecture During the national day of architecture (July http://www.eur.nl/icir/ICIR_int/rotterdam/art.html

Art and Culture In Rotterdam, a lot of changes in the field of artand culture have taken place over the last few years. Rotterdam's policy is aimed at renewal and boosting the cultural position of the city. Rotterdam has worked on improving the quality and quantity of the art and culture that is offered to the public. Architecture Museums and other Cultural Institutions Galleries Cinemas ... Websites Culture in Europe and in Rotterdam Culture represents a collective sociological phenomenon that concerns behaviour in a given time, the expression of a people's subjective intellect, and a regional flavour. In cities, states and countries a variety of cultures can be distinguished. With Europe's inexorable march towards unification the question being asked in many countries is "what of our cultural identity?" The programmes of the European Union together with the programme of the cultural capitals can positively influence the preservation of cultural inheritance. Every city has its own past and future, and Rotterdam is no different. Rotterdam was Cultural Capital in 2001. The city of Brugge (Belgium) is Cultural Capital 2002.

53. Glenwood High School, Durban, South Africa That architecture can have such a profound affect on people from somany countries and cultures surely illustrates it’s importance. http://www.glenwoodhighschool.co.za/oldboys/

Printable Old Boy News The arts, where have they gone? Open Letter to Student’s, Staff and Parents Is it not time that the other aspects of life other than sport were venerated at schools like Glenwood? I ask this question having recently reviewed the school web site in which the full scope of arts rests in the sphere of debating. A topic which was sadly not sufficiently open in my days at Glenwood. The apartheid regime made sure of that. What they sadly did too was to stifle cultural development. Why am I banging this particular drum you may ask. During my studies at Durban University it became clear that the education was Euro-centric and little was taught of the fantastic indigenous architecture and art that is South Africa’s true heritage. In this I mean all the cultures of South Africa, not just those of the majority or a particular minority, but those of all elements that make up the richness of our society. Durban in particular is blessed with a multicultural society that is colourful and though influenced by it’s Southern African setting, maintains the essence from which they originated. It is sad that a number of the elements which inform a culture are considered not examinable by the educational institute. These being music and performance or theatre arts. An odd dilemma as they are at university level. There is much work to be done in South Africa to remedy the transgressions of the past. The arts can be a powerful aid that should be facilitated and encouraged, not down graded.

54. Proposed US Internet Bill Is Full Of Holes of other countries and the norms of other cultures. might be the only way for countriesto exert Playstation 3 architecture revealed Playstation 3 architecture http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=7144

55. New IBM E-Commerce Software Offers Broad Support For and prowess, its commitment to a standardsbased open platform architecture, improvedease Conducting business across countries and cultures is essential http://www.ectaustin.com/wcspopup.htm

56. TU Delft MSc Programme - Graduates 2000 It summarises some lectures of our cultures in a universal way for the D4 module (Buildingin Developing countries) at the faculty of architecture in Delft. http://www.tudelft.nl/msc/graduate/grad2000/gradstories.cfm

Home Contact Information Enrolled Students Graduates ... News Master of Science Graduates 2000 MSc Programme Home Page Graduates Index Graduates Stories Antonio García Fernández, Spain It is commonly accepted that the influence of images are part of the process of knowledge and interpretation of our real world. At the same time when the amount of information grows the use of the fragmented vision of pictures increases, and it is more and more difficult to distinguish between the images. Our new world is formed by a territorial collage where distance and time do not exist anymore. This virtual world translates from Africa to America without any social and cultural information. Only the facts are noticeable. We live through revolutions, wars, natural disasters and social events via a collection of faces without words. The events change each day and we have no time to ask about its end and about the life of its inhabitants after the event. Sometimes adding these notices, somebody writes a history, in that case, playing with our memory we regained the past. The cinema uses, for some stories, places of our real world like a documentary where the past exists behind or as part of the actors. In some sessions, like in a puzzle, using movies, we explain better some of these events. In Delft, I lived together with people from all around the world. I shared my course with people from seven nationalities and three continents. During this period the most important event was to understand our own history. I was an actor in the events played in their countries. When something happened or some events occurred I found somebody that could explain me its real context, the way that the events developed and the aims of their inhabitants. Now, I can identify with most parts of these countries and try to understand their cultures through their personal history.

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58. Union FORUM - Projects Description architecture and history students are welcomed. These children are mostly from smallvilliges and have a slite idea about other countries and cultures. http://www.polynet.lviv.ua/~forum/details.html

Union FORUM Summer 1996 Home Next Previous 4. Projects detailed description FORUM/01 Carpathians Lviv region kids Vols:08 About the project: The scheme is prepared for about 15 - 20 kids 8 - 10 years old. All of them are the pupils of Lviv specialised in English school. That's why the project is supposed to be an important event in their life, raising of the interest to study English, developing inter-cultural awareness. Most of the activities will be held outdoors, on the sport grounds, interesting trips to the mountains, forests, rivers, springs, etc. The character of the activities is educative and leasure based. Work: Volunteers will provide care and holiday activities for the chidren. Activities will include games, crafts, drama, learning new songs and games, which volunteers are expected to bring with them. Volunteers will also be responsible for the safety of the children on the project. Accomodation: Leasure centre is built as a hotel with 3 - 5 person rooms. All facilities are available. The building is surrounded by the mountains with pine forests and lots of streams. Location: The project will take place in the Karpathian mountains on one of the most beautiful places in Ukraine.

59. Commonlink Find Out - Cultures country is made up of people with different cultures. Many of the countries in theCommonwealth have are also often connections in architecture, art, literature http://www.montageplus.co.uk/commonlink/findout/whatsyourculture.htm

Cultures - What is your culture? The word 'culture' can mean many different things. It includes art, music, literature, customs, religions, ways of life, languages and individual qualities which make up a particular group of people. We all belong to different groups. The groups we all belong to are families, communities, towns or cities, countries. These groups help make us who we are. We choose to belong to other groups because we want to learn a skill or to meet or help people. These are groups like sports clubs, drama groups, music clubs, or the guides and scouts. Each group we belong to has a different identity. We care more about our school than other schools. These feelings come from belonging to a particular school. The same can be said for any group we belong to. We all belong to more than one group, and we can belong to different groups at different times. Caribbean poet John Agard has written some very enjoyable poems on identity, belonging and what makes up who we are. Read and listen to them here! Countries can also belong to different groups. Countries that belong to the Commonwealth of Nations have joined because they want to share ideas, experiences and skills.

60. Cornell Daily Sun: Students To Pursue Diverse Summer Opportunities is unique since the countries have been influenced by so many cultures, from Europeanto Islamic. This affects the style of architecture that predominates the http://www.cornelldailysun.com/articles/2885/

Look for: User name: Password: Or sign up for a Daily Sun user account. FRIDAY, MAY 04, 2001 Students to Pursue Diverse Summer Opportunities By KELLY SAMUELS Many students are mixing fun with business this summer by pursuing academic interests in Cornell summer programs. Along with taking classes in their respective programs, students will travel to exotic countries to experience different cultures, or stay within the United States and explore a different section of the country. Trip to Argentina Students in Geological Sciences 417 will sojourn to Buenos Aires, Argentina to field map parts of the Andes Mountains. Students will fly into Buenos Aires on July 4 and stay in the country until the end of the month. They will be researching the rock formations in the San Juan and Mendoza provinces. "We have a field requirement [for the geological sciences major]," said Katherine Porch '02. "You can take a course at Cornell or in Argentina, and I was like why not Argentina? When will I have the chance to go there again?" Rock Formations The students will be touring the country during its winter.

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