Architecture
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The Vegetal Designs of Victor Horta, Pioneer of Art Nouveau
On January 6, 1861, Belgian architect and designer Victor Horta was born. Horta is one of the founders of the…
Art
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Giotto di Bondone – Making a Decisive Brake with the prevalent Style
On January 8, 1337, Italian painter and architect Giotto di Bondone passed away. He is regarded as the decisive pioneer…
Literature
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Calderón de la Barca – one of the finest Playwrights of World Literature
On January 17, 1600, Spanish poet and playwright of the Spanish Golden Age Pedro Calderón de la Barca was born.…
Music
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Giuseppe Verdi – Master of the Opera
On October 9 or 10, 1813, famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was born. He is primarily known for his romantic…
Poetry
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Giovanni Boccaccio and his Famous Decameron
On December 21, 1375, Italian author, poet, correspondent of Petrarch, and important Renaissance humanist Giovanni Boccaccio passed away. He is…
