ARCHITECTURE The ar+d award for emerging architecture is the biggest and best award for youngarchitects Wales is often called the Land of Castles and rightly so, http://www.bd.co.kr/architecture/
Extractions: The ar+d award for emerging architecture is the biggest and best award for young architects in the world and gives ¡Ì10 000 in prize money. Inaugurated in 1999, the award was conceived by The Architectural Review and d line¢â international as, the distinguished Danish architectural design firm. It is supported by Buro Happold.
ElderTreks Travel We have a full day excursion to Karlstejn and Konopiste Castles, years ofAustrias history and is an elaborate example of baroque architecture. http://www.eldertreks.com/fmeurope.php
Extractions: Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; considered an architectural gem, its museums are filled with treasures and its parks are brimming with attractions. Straddling the gentle curve of the Danube river, we see the highlights of both Buda and Pest. We will also journey to the countryside and experience a 1000-year-old tradition of Hungarian horsemanship at a typical Hungarian farm. We travel along the scenic Danube bend to Vienna , where we visit the famous Schonbrunn Castle and attend a classical music performance at the Orangerie. In the Burgenland area, we visit Eisenstadt , where Haydn lived and worked. We continue to the charming town of Rust , situated on the shores of picturesque Lake Neusiedl . We then travel to Salzburg Salzkammergut , famous for its beautiful glacial lakes, majestic mountains and quaint villages.
About Odyssey Travel Menu Questions Testimonials Menu Visitors We take up the theme of our lectures with a visit to the Austrian Gallery Hradcary is dominated by the castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane, http://www.odysseytravel.com.au/2005Progs/Europe/Winter_Odyssey.html
Extractions: 26 December 2005 to 17 January 2006 The great cities of the Hapsburgs were the golden trio of Vienna, Prague and Budapest, which witnessed the creativity of composers such as Mozart, Hayden, Liszt, Dvorak, Smetena, Bartok, Janacek and Strauss. We will view the great artworks held in the galleries of these cities with paintings by Da Vinci, Breugel, the Expressionists and Klimt. The Hapsburgs encouraged the development of the architectural grandeur of these cities. Winter is a time when the cultural life of these great cities comes to the fore. It is also the time when many Europeans escape to the snow covered mountains to enjoy traditional winter pursuits. Our Winter Odyssey explores the cities of Prague, Vienna and Budapest but also enjoys some of the architectural gems of Southern Bohemia where we stay in a genuine countryside castle and the Winter Wonderland scenery of the Austrian Salzkammergut. A learning experience in each city is enhanced as we are enlightened by leading lecturers from local universities. During the program we will attend musical performances in each city and inspect significant art collections. We also learn to cross country ski!
Vienna Sights / Attractions Belvedere castle Prinz Eugenstraße 27, A1030 Vienna, 798 4120, Contributors tothis beautiful work included the notable Austrian artists Hans Makart http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/vienna_pages/sights_alpha1.htm
Extractions: Originally founded in 1692 by Peter Strudl, Vienna's Academy of Fine Arts is the oldest institution of its kind in Central Europe. Having been inspired by the work of Italian artists (Strudl's country of birth), he arrived in Austria as a court painter in 1686. Less than 7 years later, Strudl was to establish a private art school at his residence (the "Strudelhof"), with the flourishing academy eventually giving rise to many famous pupils, including Egon Schiele and Ernst Fuchs. As well as training artists, the Academy has evolved to incorporate both picture and print galleries. The picture gallery is divided into rooms (salles) and includes works dating back to the fourteenth century. Probably the most well-known is the "Weltgerichtstriptychon" or "Last Judgement" by Dutch artist, Hieronymus Bosch - a painter of religious symbolism. However, the gallery is also home to important pieces by world famous artists such as Botticelli, Rubens, Rembrandt and Guardi. In addition, you'll find a room of works by former students such as Hundertwasser (who continues to have an influence on contemporary art in Vienna) while the print room contains a large collection of drawings, sketches and watercolours.
