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What Is Abstract Expressionist Art?

If you could pull your innermost, deepest emotions out of yourself and display them for all the world to see, would you? That's exactly what Abstract Expressionist painters sought to accomplish. Heavily influenced by Cubism and Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism was not about the actual object being

Ancient Romans - H

Famous ancient Romans whose names begin with the letter H.

American Revolution: Treaty of Paris (1783)

The Treaty of Paris (1783) was the treaty which ended the American Revolution. Signed on September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris saw Great Britain recognize the independence of the United States. The Treaty of Paris also worked to clarify borders and other issues resulting from the war.

Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin Incident

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident occurred on August 2 and 4, 1964, and saw US naval forces engage North Vietnamese patrol boats. While the attack on August 2 happened as reported, the second attack may not have taken place. As a result of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, President Lyndon Johnson was given as

What Are the Classical Construction Tools of Geometry?

Plane geometry is an ancient field of mathematics that uses lines and arcs to define shapes, angles and lengths. There are only three tools required in the construction of classical geometry: the pencil, straightedge and compass. These tools are still used to produce designs today by masons and arch

About Pinup Models

Pinup models have represented many different cultural values over the past 100 years. Models have been a part of a wide range of endeavors, from beautiful classic photography to erotic fantasies, and they have also been a main influence on the way sexuality is expressed today. Pinup photography gave

Art Classes in Carrboro, NC

Learn all kinds of painting in one of Carrboro's art classes.art image by Natalya Garkusha from Fotolia.comCarrboro, North Carolina, is a small cultural hub in Orange County, just 30 minutes northwest of Raleigh, and Carrboro adjoins Chapel Hill, home of the University of North Carolina....

A Brief History of Lesotho

A brief introduction to the history of Lesotho from the time of early humans to the present day.

World War II - Fighting in Europe

How did World War II begin? Why did America get involved? What were the major events in Europe, the Pacific, and in America at home during World War II? Read this overview to find the answer to thesse questions and more.

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Angela Thompsell is a teacher and scholar who specializes in the history of British imperialism in Africa. When she is not writing for About.com, Angela is an Assistant Professor of British and African History at The College at Brockport, State University of New York.

Seven Days Battles: Battle of Gaines' Mill

The Battle of Gaines' Mill was fought June 27, 1862, during the American Civil War. The third of the Seven Days Battles, the Battle of Gaines' Mill saw the Confederates launch a series of assaults on the Union lines. Though taking heavy losses, the Confederates ultimately won the Battle of