The Cultural Significance of World's Fair Architecture
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Greece at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC Quaderns d’Història de l’Enginyeria volum xiii 2012 GREECE AT THE PARIS UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION IN 1878 Konstantinos Chatzis [email protected] Georgia Mavrogonatou [email protected] “Greece is part of the Orient”, one can read in a letter by Jules Ferry, the French ambassador in Athens at the turn of the 1870s1. Ferry’s vision of Greek “otherness” was all but exceptional. The uprising of Greeks against the Ottoman rule in the 1820s aroused waves of sympathy throughout Romantic Europe of the time. It even gave birth to a movement known as Philhellenism, which fought for the cause of the people whose forebears “shaped the mind of Europe”2. But Philhellenism was doomed to live a rather short life, at least as a strong and influential movement3. Indeed, Greece eventually gained its independence in 1832, but the young nation proved unable to honour the expectations vested in it by the Philhellenists’ imagination: to be the equal of Plato, Aeschylus or Pericles was for sure a tough business for the 800.000-odd inhabitants of the Kingdom of Greece, painfully emerging out of a devastated post-war landscape4. Though Philhellenists were not to disappear completely from the European stage, Philhellenism soon lost much of its initial momen- tum. It was rather the numerous contemptuous observers of Modern Greece 1 Quoted by BASCH, Sophie (1995) Le mirage grec. La Grèce moderne devant l’opinion française (1846-1946), Athens, éditions Hatier, 201-202. -
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announces Special Shapes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announces Special Shapes Foley, AL (March 4, 2021): The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes two special shape balloons to the 17th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Keep your eyes on the skyline over OWA on May 7th and 8th for a rare and unique sight. You may just see Laska the Unicorn or Sunny Boy gracing the festival grounds! Special-shaped balloons are always the stars of the show at ballooning events. Both special shapes this year are flown by repeat pilots of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Laska the Unicorn is traveling to us from Land O’ Lakes, Florida, flown by Tom Warren, and Sunny Boy is piloted by Benjamin Drennan of Cordele, Georgia. Over 50 beautiful hot air balloons will be participating in this year's festival and at dusk and dawn, wind and weather permitting, they will be rising to fly in our South Baldwin skies for all to see. Along with balloons at dusk and dawn and balloon tethered rides (both weather permitting), there are lots of activities for everyone to enjoy at the festival throughout each day. A complete schedule of events including balloon glows, live musical entertainment, and other incredible activities can be found on our website. Here is a quick look at the festival schedule: Thursday, May 6 – 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm = Balloon Glow Kick Off featuring DJ Patrick. Friday, May 7 – 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm = Festival open to the public with arts and craft vendors, children’s activities, The Park at OWA with Molly Thomas and the Rare Birds and Tobacco Rd. -
The World's Columbian Exposition: Idea, Experience, Aftermath
The World's Columbian Exposition: Idea, Experience, Aftermath Julie Kirsten Rose Morgan Hill, California B.A., San Jose State University, 1993 A Thesis presented to the Graduate Faculty of the University of Virginia in Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Arts Department of English University of Virginia August 1996 L IV\CLslerI s E~A-3 \ ~ \qa,(c, . R_to{ r~ 1 COLOPHON AND DEDICATION This thesis was conceived and produced as a hypertextual project; this print version exists solely to complete the request and requirements of department of Graduate Arts and Sciences. To experience this work as it was intended, please point your World Wide Web browser to: http:/ /xroads.virginia.edu/ ~MA96/WCE/title.html Many thanks to John Bunch for his time and patience while I created this hypertextual thesis, and to my advisor Alan Howard for his great suggestions, support, and faith.,.I've truly enjoyed this year-long adventure! I'd like to dedicate this thesis, and my work throughout my Master's Program in English/ American Studies at the University of Virginia to my husband, Craig. Without his love, support, encouragement, and partnership, this thesis and degree could not have been possible. 1 INTRODUCTION The World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, was the last and the greatest of the nineteenth century's World's Fairs. Nominally a celebration of Columbus' voyages 400 years prior, the Exposition was in actuality a reflection and celebration of American culture and society--for fun, edification, and profit--and a blueprint for life in modem and postmodern America. -
World's Fairs Collection, 1893-1965
World’s Fairs Collection, 1893-1967. Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Contact Information: Special Collections Department Axinn Library, Room 032 123 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 Phone: (516) 463-6411, or 463-6404 Fax: (516) 463-6442 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.hofstra.edu/Libraries/SpecialCollections Compiled by: [J. Boucher] Last updated by: Date Completed: [Oct. 2004] [M. O’Connor] [Jan. 16, 2018] World’s Fairs Collection, 1893-1965 2.9 cu. ft. The collection contains materials related to the World’s Fairs held in Chicago, Illinois (1893 and 1933-1934); Buffalo, New York (1901); St. Louis, Missouri (1904); Queens, New York (1939- 1940 and 1964-1965); and Montreal, Canada (1967). Included are business records, DVDs, ephemera, maps, memorabilia, news clippings, newspapers, postcards, printed materials, and publications. Noteworthy items include a souvenir postcard of the Electricity Building at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and a number of guides and maps to the New York World’s Fairs of 1939-1940 and 1964-1965. SUBJECTS Names: Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.). Expo (International Exhibitions Bureau) (1967 : Montréal, Québec) Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.). New York World’s Fair (1939-1940). New York World’s Fair (1964-1965). Pan-American Exposition (1901: Buffalo, N.Y.) World’s Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.). Subjects: Exhibitions Places: Buffalo (New York)--History Chicago, Ill.--History. Flushing (New York, N.Y.)--History. Montréal (Canada)--History. St. Louis, MO.--History. Form and Genre Terms: Business records. DVD-Video discs. Ephemera. Maps. Memorabilia. News clippings. Newspapers. Postcards. -
The Transfer of the Exposition Form from Europe to Japan and China: the Case of Jury Awards
The Transfer of the Exposition Form from Europe to Japan and China: The Case of Jury Awards Jeffer Daykin Though large-scale events bringing merchants from distant lands together in ephemeral marketplaces have existed across cultures for over a millennium, the “exposition” form that emerged from Europe’s Industrial Revolution was qualitatively different than earlier trade fairs. Beyond adding comprehensive arrays of technological innovations to the variety of exhibited products, the events themselves were held for a greater variety of purposes, some of which could be at odds with its functions as a consumer marketplace. Goals of educating the public to inspire continued technological innovation and to inculcate the value of modernizing efforts in society at large were emphasized by the originators of this new exposition form yet the notion of the free exchange of ideas stood in contradiction with the more commercial purposes of the events from their outset. Emerging from this conflict was the feature of jury awards for exhibits which came to be a near requirement for events to be deemed an exposition. By examining the context in which the jury awards element was first incorporated and tracing how it was transformed over time as the exposition form was transferred beyond the West to Japan and China, we can see how the tension between educative and commercial functions of expositions were ultimately resolved in favor of the host-locale’s primary interest. More developed nations like those in the West employed jury awards primarily to confirm the quality of exhibits for commercial purposes while late-developing nations such as Japan and China used jury awards to promote domestic innovation and technology transfer. -
History of Mormon Exhibits in World Expositions
Brigham Young University BYU ScholarsArchive Theses and Dissertations 1974 History of Mormon Exhibits in World Expositions Gerald Joseph Peterson Brigham Young University - Provo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd Part of the History Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, and the Mormon Studies Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Peterson, Gerald Joseph, "History of Mormon Exhibits in World Expositions" (1974). Theses and Dissertations. 5041. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5041 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. aloojloo nn HISTORY OF moreonMOMIONMORKON exlEXHIBITSEXI abitsabets IN WELDWRLD expositionsEXPOSI TIMS A thesis presented to the department of church history and doctrine brigham young university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree master of arts by gerald joseph peterson august 1941974 this thesis by gerald josephjoseph peterson isifc accepted in its pre- sent form by the department of church history and doctrine in the college of religious instruction of brighamBrig hainhalhhajn young university as satis- fyjfyingbyj ng the thesis requirements for the degree of master of arts julyIZJWJL11. 19rh biudiugilgilamQM jwAAIcowan completionemplompl e tion THdatee richardlalial0 committeeCowcomlittee chairman 02v -
Brochure-2021.Pdf
Directions to the Fair 83rd Annual The 83rd Annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair Blairstown Warren County Come Out & Play! Poconos TO NY Farmers’ Fair Hope The roots of our Fair date back to four cold days in 1859, featuring the when 6,000 visitors traveled many miles and braved chilly October N Hot Air Balloon Festival winds to view farm equipment, produce, animals, and very popular Hackettstown horse races at an event sponsored by the “Farmer’s Mechanics & Manufacturers Association” of Warren County. PA Belvidere July 31 - August 7, 2021 Over the years, the Fair was held under various names, on Washington various sites, and never failed to be a great attraction. From 1876 when “Mr. Brugler’s swines were especially fine”, to the turn-of-the Come Out & Play! century when the crowds at the Belvidere Fair swelled to 18,000 Bethlehem fun-seekers, the Fair carried on its tradition of family NJ Easton entertainment. Always a place for In 1937 sponsorship of the Fair was assumed by the Warren Phillipsburg TO NY affordable family fun. County Board of Agriculture, Pomona Grange and the United Milk Producers. This year the Warren County Farmers’ Fair Association is proud to be celebrating 83 years. Today, the Fair provides eight days of educational & affordable family fun and entertainment. There is Follow the GREEN TENT SIGNS as you approach the Fair, located 3 something for all ages and interests. miles north of Phillipsburg, on County Rt. 519. If you have never experienced our Fair, a trip this year is a must. The Fair offers a wonderful look at agriculture with 4H & From Morristown: Rt. -
Parents & Kids Home Activity Package
Parents & Kids Home Activity Package Developed by the Parks & Recreation Staff of Niagara-on-the-Lake Indoor Games Indoor obstacle course Create an indoor obstacle course using furniture and items you have around your house. Some examples can include taping (use painters’ tape) lines on the floor for the kids to balance on, using furniture as obstacles, or even having them balance eggs on spoons while running. Dance Party Have a dance party at home. Play some music and have them dance all day long! You can even add in a rendition where they must freeze when you stop the music (freeze dance)! Hide and Seek Always a great way to keep children having fun! Have one child/parent hide while the other person needs to find them. A spin on this is trying it in the dark with flashlights!! At night turn off all the lights and see if they can find you with a flashlight! Card Games Many kids have different rules with different card games. However, some of the game’s children enjoy playing with cards include: crazy eights, go fish, war, spit, snap, pig, UNO (if you have these cards) etc. All instructions can be found online or ask your child! Straw Maze Create a maze on the ground using painter’s tape. Then give each child a straw and a pompom (or small ball) and have them blow their ball through the maze, Laser Maze Attach crepe paper to the walls of a hallway with painters’ tape in different directions. Then have the kids try and get through the maze without breaking any of the lasers! Tic Tac Toe Create a tic tac toe board on the ground with painters’ tape. -
Japan and the World Expositions As a Tool for Cultural Diplomacy During the Meiji Period
Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales Grado en Relaciones Internacionales Trabajo Fin de Grado Japan and the World Expositions as a tool for cultural diplomacy during the Meiji Period Estudiante: Elena Molina Urosa Directora: Ana Trujillo Dennis Madrid, abril 2019 Table of content: 1. INTRODUCTION: .............................................................................................................................. 2 2. OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY: ................................................................................................. 3 3. STATE OF PLAY: ............................................................................................................................... 4 4. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK:........................................................................................................... 6 5. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: ................................................................................................................ 10 6. MEIJI GOVERNMENT’S STRATEGY FOR BUILDING JAPANESE IDENTITY AND NATIONALIST SENTIMENT: ...................................................................................................................................... 15 6.1. Japan’s domestic policy: ........................................................................................................ 16 6.2. Japan’s foreign policy: ............................................................................................................ 19 7. WORLD EXPOSITIONS: .................................................................................................................. -
A Guide to Obstetrical Coding Production of This Document Is Made Possible by Financial Contributions from Health Canada and Provincial and Territorial Governments
ICD-10-CA | CCI A Guide to Obstetrical Coding Production of this document is made possible by financial contributions from Health Canada and provincial and territorial governments. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada or any provincial or territorial government. Unless otherwise indicated, this product uses data provided by Canada’s provinces and territories. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may be reproduced unaltered, in whole or in part and by any means, solely for non-commercial purposes, provided that the Canadian Institute for Health Information is properly and fully acknowledged as the copyright owner. Any reproduction or use of this publication or its contents for any commercial purpose requires the prior written authorization of the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Reproduction or use that suggests endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Canadian Institute for Health Information is prohibited. For permission or information, please contact CIHI: Canadian Institute for Health Information 495 Richmond Road, Suite 600 Ottawa, Ontario K2A 4H6 Phone: 613-241-7860 Fax: 613-241-8120 www.cihi.ca [email protected] © 2018 Canadian Institute for Health Information Cette publication est aussi disponible en français sous le titre Guide de codification des données en obstétrique. Table of contents About CIHI ................................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. -
FLASH™ and FLASH™MINI Dual Balloon Angioplasty Catheters
FLASH™ and FLASH™MINI Dual Balloon Angioplasty Catheters A novel dual balloon system Conforms to the ostium for stent post-dilatation FLASH™ and FLASH™ MINI Common FLASH™ Ostial System is designed to conform Carotid Artery Vertebral to the ostium during stent post-dilatation and angioplasty. The dual balloon design enables the physician to achieve stent wall apposition after post-dilatation and stability during Subclavian angioplasty of challenging ostial lesions. The FLASH™ Ostial System is available for both coronary and peripheral indications. Saphenous Vein Graft Additional peripheral arteries Right Coronary include celiac, superior and inferior Artery mesentric, and iliac arteries. Indicated for Coronary and Peripheral Use. Renal Artery Product ordering information Balloon length (mm) 8 12 17 3.0 OCB3008BA^ ^ Coronary indication only 3.5 OCB3508BA^ 4.0 OCB4008BA^ OCB4014BA * Peripheral indication only 4.5 OCB4508BA^ OCB4514BA 5.0 OCB5014BA ° 0.035” OTW compatible 6.0 OAB6014BA* 6.0 OTW6012BA° 7.0 OTW7012BA° OAB7019BA* Balloon diameter (mm) diameter Balloon 7.0 OTW7017BA° Case study FLASH™ and FLASH™ MINI Stenting and post-dilatation with FLASH™ Ostial System Placement of a Boston Scientific Post-dilatation with FLASH™ Ostial System Express® LD stent. showing good wall apposition Images courtesy of Dr. Ajay Kalra of Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida Stent post-dilatation procedural overview1 Stent already in place Position each of the 3 marker bands ensuring that: 1. The middle marker is at the ostium 2. The distal marker is -
Towards the Expo 2015
Towards the Expo 2015 1 Towards the Expo 2015 An Expo is a large international event that aims at the enrichment of human knowledge and technological progress, to promote cooperation and dialogue with international press. Given the importance of these major events, for almost a century now the need has arisen to standardise some aspects, such as duration, frequency and above all quality. The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), established in 1928 with the International Convention of Paris is the international organisation responsible for establishing the parameters that control the Expo; the objective of the BIE is therefore to guarantee continuity of these events and maintain the level of international prestige earned over the years, selecting venues and dates and organising new Expos. The members of this organisation, with official headquarters in Paris, are all the States that have signed the convention. There are two different types of Expo: "Universal Expositions" (World Expo) and "International Expositions" (International Expo). The Expositions in the first category involve topics that concern the whole of humanity and therefore are global in nature. States, International Organisations, NGOs, Companies and other institutions can participate in these events, there is no limit to the size of the Exposition venue, and participants arrange the set-up of their own pavilions. Since 1996 these events have lasted six months and take place every five years. A Universal Expo will take place in Milan in 2015. 122 On the other hand the “International Expositions" take place in the period between the two Universal Expos and last for three months. The possible participants are the same as for a Universal Expo while the theme is more specific.