Word: backdrop
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This is the backdrop for the city-wide elections following the end of rent control...
...year old Hitomi Kanzaki, to an unfamiliar world, named Gaea. She aids the King of Fanelia, 15 year old Van Fanel, in protecting his kingdom from mysterious "invisible" invaders. Sounds flimsy right? You'd be surprised. Again, another tightly crafted storyline, with strong, evolving characters in a fascinating backdrop, which interwove the right mix of action, romance, comedy into a cohesive whole...
...illustrious Carpenter Center, home of the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies, holds the honor of being the only Le Corbusier building in North America. Against this starkly beautiful backdrop of geometric form, primary colors, and elemental textures, are held a constant string of rotating exhibitions. As a display space, the Carpenter Center functions as the typical university art gallery: Alternating between senior thesis displays, faculty shows, and periodic travelling exhibitions. In the past, these exhibits have included the work of such internationally-renown artists as Elizabeth Peyton and Kara Walker...
With a shining sun, a cool breeze and a temperature hovering around 60 degrees as the backdrop, thousands flocked to the Charles River yesterday to take in the 35th rowing of the Head of the Charles Regatta...
Rowers often talk about a particular "zen" to rowing. From a spectator's perspective, it is the aesthetics that is most breathtaking. Especially in late October, when the fall foliage creates a brilliant backdrop on the water's edge, boats cut seamless through the water, leaving behind only a shimmering trail of ripples. It is a sight that must be seen to be remembered...