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It also tells the stories of the numerous museum officials, patrons, art dealers, and journalists who brought these artworks to the attention of the American public.".
"Any art form, be it music, dance, painting or sculpture, has the capacity to uplift humans to a higher level of happiness, peace, tranquillity and even bliss. A software professional speaks of her journey with art, how art has been her companion and solace through the toughest times in life, and how she believes in its therapeutic effects on disturbed children and the ailing... Through the author’s narrative of her journeys to UK, USA, Europe and the Far East, the reader can feel transported to these far-away lands, and experience the cultural heritage they have jealously guarded and preserved through the terribly turbulent periods of their history. A sure treat for anyone interested in art, architecture and history... "
Although vastly different in many ways, Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia together form the heart of Central Europe. Austria has historically been much more visible in European politics than either Croatia or Slovenia, but as with the latter two, it has also been a part of various alliances over the centuries. Despite that, however, all three have retained their own sense of national identity through it all, weathering the fall of Austria-Hungary, both World Wars, the collapse of Yugoslavia, and entry to the European Union over the course of one hundred years. This comprehensive volume traces the evolution of these countries, from their earliest civilizations to the present day.