Civilizing Rituals: Inside Public Art Museums (Re Visions: C

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Self Guided

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world. Included with this pass, are all THREE iconic sites in New York City The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters. Every day, art comes alive in the Museums galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures. The Me...

Private Tour: the Ancient and Noble Art of Metal Guided Tour

Among the collections of artistic objects of the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, metal objects of Italian and foreign manufacture hold a relevant place: from the brass plates preserved in the Dining Room to the washbasin in the Bath Room, which has an antique appearance but actually conceals an ingenious modern hydraulic system. Metal is the dominant element not only for these decorative objects but...

Met Express: Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Perfect for those with just a short time in NYC or who want to see the highlights of the Met without spending hours in the Museum, our Express Met Tour is no less comprehensive but in just 2 hours! Highlights: Perfect for those on a short trip, or traveling with children, see the best of the Met in just 2 hours! Our carefully planned itinerary covers the perfect cross-section of the Met collec...

Modern Art Tour of Istanbul: Istiklal Street, SALT Galata and Istanbul Modern Art Museum

Gain insight into on-trend Turkish art on a 3.5-hour walking tour around Istanbul?s contemporary galleries as well as the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. With an expert guide, passionate about modern Turkish art from the 19th century onward, explore popular galleries around Istiklal Street as well as avant-garde exhibitions around the burgeoning artistic neighborhoods of Tophane and Karaköy in Bey...

Modern Art Tour of Istanbul: Istiklal Street, SALT Galata and Istanbul Modern Art Museum

Gain insight into on-trend Turkish art on a 3.5-hour walking tour around Istanbul?s contemporary galleries as well as the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. With an expert guide, passionate about modern Turkish art from the 19th century onward, explore popular galleries around Istiklal Street as well as avant-garde exhibitions around the burgeoning artistic neighborhoods of Tophane and Karaköy in Bey...

The History of London Tour in 4 Drinks for Two

Learn about four of the most famous british drinks and visit some classic London pubs, distillerys and more. Expect to sample some traditional english tea, a good ole pint of beer and some delicious gin along the way.Did you know that we drank coffee long before we drank tea? Learn how many of London's most famous organisations and institutions were founded in the citys diverse coffee house scen...

The Three Corners Hotel Art

Location. Situated in the heart of Budapest, The Three Corners Hotel Art, a family-friendly hotel, is within walking distance of Eotvos Lorand University, Váci Street, and Great Market Hall. Also nearby are Vaci Street and Merlin Theatre. Hotel Features. The Three Corners Hotel Art has a sauna and a fitness center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional a...

The History of London Tour in 4 Drinks

Learn about four of the most famous british drinks and visit some classic London pubs, distillerys and more. Expect to sample some traditional english tea, a good ole pint of beer and some delicious gin along the way.Did you know that we drank coffee long before we drank tea? Learn how many of London's most famous organisations and institutions were founded in the citys diverse coffee house scen...

The Frankenstein Theory Blu-ray

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play From the makers of The Last Exorcism comes a boldly original vision of horror What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas Professor John Venken...

Vasari Corridor and the History of the Medici Family

Small group tour of the Vasari Corridor with the option of also visiting the Uffizi Gallery in the early morning in the company of your expert guide presenting an exhaustive introduction about the Medici family, absolute dominators of the history of the city of Florence. You will enjoy the exclusivity of this secret and covered passageway, which kept the ruling family unseen and well protected, wh...

One Day Tour of the History and Cuisine of Budapest

This wonderful 7 hour guided experience is for those who want to take in Budapest's distinctive cuisines and wines along with its history. First Taste Hungary?s culinary expert takes you on a 4 hour (10AM-2PM) annotated journey through scrumptious traditional Hungarian dishes, wine and sweets, then your historian builds on your new feel for the city?s food culture (and helps you walk it off!) with...

7-Day Discover Turkey and the History Religions through the Centuries

Over this seven day Tour you will see many of the structures, buildings and remains which marked Turkey as a major center for many religions whose history can be dated back 1,000?s of years. Included in the Tour are visits to such famous places as the Blue Mosque (Islam), St Sophia, House of the Virgin Mary & Church of St John (Christianity) and a Synagogue (Jewish) from 3 AD. This tour also takes...

The Mathematical Theory of Communication

Scientific knowledge grows at a phenomenal pace--but few books have had as lasting an impact or played as important a role in our modern world as The Mathematical Theory of Communication, published originally as a paper on communication theory more than fifty years ago. Republished in book form shortly thereafter, it has since gone through four hardcover and sixteen paperback printings. It is a re...

One Day Tour of the History and Cuisine of Budapest

This wonderful 7 hour guided experience is for those who want to take in Budapest's distinctive cuisines and wines along with its history. First Taste Hungary?s culinary expert takes you on a 4 hour (10AM-2PM) annotated journey through scrumptious traditional Hungarian dishes, wine and sweets, then your historian builds on your new feel for the city?s food culture (and helps you walk it off!) with...

7-Day Discover Turkey and the History Religions through the Centuries

Over this seven day Tour you will see many of the structures, buildings and remains which marked Turkey as a major center for many religions whose history can be dated back 1,000?s of years. Included in the Tour are visits to such famous places as the Blue Mosque (Islam), St Sophia, House of the Virgin Mary & Church of St John (Christianity) and a Synagogue (Jewish) from 3 AD. This tour also takes...

Feisty Women of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

On this fun and informative two-hour tour of the Metropolitan Museum, you will meet the women who shattered the glass ceilings of their day, from ancient Egypt to 20th century America. You'll learn about the most powerful female Pharaoh of Egypt and her famous tomb, the mythical women who frightened ancient Greek men, the first official Roman Empress and the complete erasure of her memory and the ...

THE HOME VILLA LEONATI ART AND GARDE

A large garden of 10,000 square meters with a beautiful collection of antique roses, a small pond, an old fountain, a nice disegn, interesting decor, all in a modest B Bs. At 100 meters there is a very important sport center which has a swimming pool in the summer but also in winter, tennis court, sauna and massage. The property is available for guests and can offer all the services they need (l...

European Clocks and Watches: In the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Among the world's great technological and imaginative achievements is the invention and development of the timepiece. Examining for the first time the Metropolitan Museum's unparalleled collection of European clocks and watches created from the early middle ages through the 19th century, this fascinating book enriches our understanding of the origins and evolution of these ingenious works. It show...

Delacroix: And the Rise of Modern Art

A handsome volume exploring Delacroix's works, his artistic contemporaries, and the generations of great artists he inspired Eugene Delacroix (1789-1863), a dominant figure in 19th-century French art, was a complex and contradictory painter whose legacy is deep and enduring. This important, beautifully illustrated book considers Delacroix in his own time, alongside contemporaries such as Courbet, ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Admission with Access to The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters

A visit to New York City wouldn?t be complete without a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And you will have more time to see it all with this convenient skip-the-line ticket. At the city?s most visited museum and attraction, you will experience collections spanning more than 5,000 years of culture, from prehistory to the present. The tour also includes same-day admission to The Met Breuer (T...

Russian Museum Guided Tour and Sightseeing Tour around the Square of Fine Art

The State Russian Museum (formerly the Russian Museum of His Imperial Majesty Alexander III) is one of the largest depository of Russian fine art in the world. Its collections contains painting, sculptures, work of applied art and covers a period from 10th century to the present day. The museum was established on April 13th 1895, upon enthronement of Nicholas II to commemorate his father, Alexande...

Civilizing Rituals: Inside Public Art Museums (Re Visions: Critic