Word: art
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...rignon, who was head cellarer at the Abbey of Hautvillers in northern France, is generally considered history's greatest champagne pioneer. Almost singlehanded, he founded France's flourishing champagne industry. Under his guidance, the making of champagne became at once a science and an art. Vintaging operations each fall virtually came to require the discipline and organization of an army. A decent bottle of Veuve Clicquot or Piper-Heidsieck takes years of care...
...speaker's panel were representatives from four phases of are: John Ciardi, Bates-Copeland Instructor in English--poetry; Boris Goldovsky, Director of the New England Opera Association--music; Denis Johnston, Director of the Theater Guild on the air--drams; and Harley Perkins, President of the Independent Artists--art...
Munch appreciates art for what it is, not for its monetary value. He is by nature completely unmaterialistic, although it has been pointed out that a men with a millionaire wife has no real need for being materialistic. But in this case, the spirit is not superficial. He has one abiding interest in life--music. That is why he is so impatient with musicians who discuss with him the positions he might get. That is why recently, when he heard indirectly that an orchestra he was guest conducting was in financial peril, he returned his salary. These are superficial examples...
Wilbur and Ben Ames Williams, author of "House Divided" and "Leave Her to Heaven," will lead a debate on literature. At the same time; Harley Perkins, the Boston artist, and Ernest Morenson. French sculptor, will discuss art...
...Art Rouner managed to keep the Crimson shell out in front all the way, but second place changed hands several times as the stroke went up to 38 nearing the finish. Penn's sprint failed, however, and the Sailors coasted in a deck-length back of Harvard and a third of a length in front of the Red and Blue...