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PaintingPaintingWax ArtWax Art

MusicMusic

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Hi there! Let us introduce you to Hi there! Let us introduce you to one particular subject that one particular subject that attracted our attention in our attracted our attention in our school book this year , school book this year , “ARTS”.“ARTS”.

We have chosen We have chosen threethree

relevant fields of artistic relevant fields of artistic expression and we present them to expression and we present them to you. you.

a) PAINTING

SALVATOR DALI : the Surrealism master

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Why Dali? Because we were fascinated

by his personality

Salvador Dali was a surrealist painter born in Salvador Dali was a surrealist painter born in 1904 in Figueras, Catalonia. He studied art in 1904 in Figueras, Catalonia. He studied art in several different parts of the country, and several different parts of the country, and became a master at adapting various styles became a master at adapting various styles into his repertoire without trying hard. When into his repertoire without trying hard. When he was a teenager, he was Freud’s fan. He he was a teenager, he was Freud’s fan. He liked the link between artistic works and the liked the link between artistic works and the subconscious mind, which caused him to subconscious mind, which caused him to focus heavily on the content of his art. Dali focus heavily on the content of his art. Dali became very aware of the things he was became very aware of the things he was trying to convey to the viewer, all the while trying to convey to the viewer, all the while dabbling in erotic and dreamlike imagery. dabbling in erotic and dreamlike imagery. Another major influence on his work was Another major influence on his work was becoming immersed in the works of the Paris becoming immersed in the works of the Paris Surrealists who liked to paint from the Surrealists who liked to paint from the subconscious mind, not necessarily with a subconscious mind, not necessarily with a definitive purpose in mind for the outcome of definitive purpose in mind for the outcome of the work.the work.

One of his most famous worksOne of his most famous works was “ was “The The Persistence of Memory”Persistence of Memory”, which he painted , which he painted as a relatively young man in 1931. This as a relatively young man in 1931. This painting depicts several pocket watches, painting depicts several pocket watches, detached from their chains, and melting detached from their chains, and melting slowly on rocks and a tree branch. It is quite slowly on rocks and a tree branch. It is quite deceiving to the eye initially, because it is a deceiving to the eye initially, because it is a fantasy scene placed over a very lifelike fantasy scene placed over a very lifelike setting, the ocean. The main part of the setting, the ocean. The main part of the painting is that “hard objects become painting is that “hard objects become inexplicably limp in this bleak and infinite inexplicably limp in this bleak and infinite dreamscape” (The Museum of Modern Art dreamscape” (The Museum of Modern Art 2007). An interpretation of this is that things 2007). An interpretation of this is that things that appear strong and always purposeful that appear strong and always purposeful come to a point where they fade away and come to a point where they fade away and become somewhat useless. Many critics of become somewhat useless. Many critics of the surrealist painters have felt that there the surrealist painters have felt that there paintings lack substance, and that there paintings lack substance, and that there appears to be no rhyme of reason for their appears to be no rhyme of reason for their style of work. But, as we can observe from style of work. But, as we can observe from The Persistence of Memory, this painting The Persistence of Memory, this painting certainly has depth and makes a statement.certainly has depth and makes a statement.

b) b) WAX ART

WELCOME AT…WELCOME AT…

One of London’s most popular One of London’s most popular tourist destinations, the Wax tourist destinations, the Wax Museum of Madame Tussauds Museum of Madame Tussauds which opened its doors to the which opened its doors to the public in 1835 and has branches public in 1835 and has branches in a number of major citiesin a number of major cities

Marie Tussaud was a talented Marie Tussaud was a talented young woman, a native of France. young woman, a native of France. Her first exhibition was in 1835 Her first exhibition was in 1835 on Baker Street following the on Baker Street following the 1845 well-known Chamber of 1845 well-known Chamber of Horrors collection. Horrors collection.

Today the museum Today the museum

has 5 main sections has 5 main sections

“The Blush” where you can see wax models of

celebrities

““

“The Premier Night”: a collection of people in the entertainment industry

““Chamber Live”: the best known collection of death masks that she had made

of the victims of the French Revolution.

“The “World Stage” : a collection of world leaders, royalty and intellectuals

“ “ The spirit of London” is a more of a voyage through

London’s past.

……but how are the figures made ?

Each year Madame Tussauds’ Studios Each year Madame Tussauds’ Studios make approximately 40 to 50 figures. make approximately 40 to 50 figures. The Studios supply figures to all The Studios supply figures to all Madame Tussauds around the world. Madame Tussauds around the world. Before making a figure they decide Before making a figure they decide where it will be placed, what its pose where it will be placed, what its pose should be, and possibly how it should should be, and possibly how it should relate to other figures. If the person relate to other figures. If the person chosen to be portrayed is available, he chosen to be portrayed is available, he or she will attend a ‘sitting’ in purpose-or she will attend a ‘sitting’ in purpose-built rooms at Merlin Studios, Acton, built rooms at Merlin Studios, Acton, West London. If not, Tussauds West London. If not, Tussauds sculptors travel all over the world to sculptors travel all over the world to come to the stars! come to the stars!

...and some PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Madame Tussauds is open seven Madame Tussauds is open seven days a week. Normal opening hours days a week. Normal opening hours are 09:30 – 17:30. Peak opening are 09:30 – 17:30. Peak opening hours are 09:00 - 18:00. Peak times hours are 09:00 - 18:00. Peak times are every weekend and UK school are every weekend and UK school holidays. holidays.

Christmas Eve 09:00 - 14:30, closed Christmas Eve 09:00 - 14:30, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day 10:00 - Christmas Day, Boxing Day 10:00 - 18:00 and New Years Day 10:30 - 18:00 and New Years Day 10:30 - 18:00. 18:00.

Please refer to Please refer to www.madametussauds.com/London www.madametussauds.com/London for full details. for full details.

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Argiro KarastergiouArgiro Karastergiou

c) MUSICc) MUSIC

The Scorpions The Scorpions

Bob Marley

“SOME PEOPLE FEEL THE RAIN. OTHERS JUST GET WET”

The Scorpions is a rock band from The Scorpions is a rock band from Hannover, Germany. Formed in 1965 by Hannover, Germany. Formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the only guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the only constant member of the band. The band constant member of the band. The band became known during the 1980s after the became known during the 1980s after the great musical success, mainly through songs great musical success, mainly through songs Rock You Like a Hurricane, No. Ref one Rock You Like a Hurricane, No. Ref one Like You, Send me an Angel,Like You, Send me an Angel, Still Loving Still Loving You and Wind of ChangeYou and Wind of Change. . The band is The band is classified in 40th position in the list of VH1 classified in 40th position in the list of VH1 with the biggest bands in rock music scene. with the biggest bands in rock music scene. Also, To Rock You Like a Hurricane is 18th Also, To Rock You Like a Hurricane is 18th in the list of VH1, with the 100 best rock in the list of VH1, with the 100 best rock songs. On 24 January 2010, after 46 years of songs. On 24 January 2010, after 46 years of performances, the band announced that they performances, the band announced that they will retire after a tour in support of their new will retire after a tour in support of their new album Sting in the tail. The band has sold album Sting in the tail. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. over 100 million albums worldwide.

Some of their most popular songs are:

ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGfKi6kpdTQ

NO ONE LIKE YOU NO ONE LIKE YOU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfNR98ajB1U

WHEN THE SMOKE IS GOING DOWN WHEN THE SMOKE IS GOING DOWN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwTp0FUOCsQ

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Stella KasambaliStella Kasambali

BOB MARLEY Robert Nesta «Bob» Marley, was a Robert Nesta «Bob» Marley, was a

Jamaican singer-songwriter and Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician.He was the guitarist and lead musician.He was the guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (1963-1974) and Bob bands The Wailers (1963-1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974-1981).Marley Marley & The Wailers (1974-1981).Marley remains the most known performer of remains the most known performer of reggae music, who has helped spread both reggae music, who has helped spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement .Marley's music was influenced movement .Marley's music was influenced by the social issues of his homelandby the social issues of his homeland

ROOTS REGGAEROOTS REGGAE Roots Reggae is a reggae kind that deals Roots Reggae is a reggae kind that deals

with everyday life .It also coincides with the with everyday life .It also coincides with the life of the ghetto sufferer, and the poor life of the ghetto sufferer, and the poor farmers. Lyrical themes include spirituality farmers. Lyrical themes include spirituality and religion, poverty, black pride, social and religion, poverty, black pride, social issues, resistance to government and racial issues, resistance to government and racial oppression, and repatriation to Africa oppression, and repatriation to Africa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley

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Did you know that...Did you know that...

World’s most expensive cheese World’s most expensive cheese made from donkeys' milk costs made from donkeys' milk costs £800 a wedge ? £800 a wedge ?

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The cheese, known as pule, is produced The cheese, known as pule, is produced on a donkey farm in Serbia and costs on a donkey farm in Serbia and costs

around £800 per kilogram .It is said to around £800 per kilogram .It is said to require around 25 litres of fresh require around 25 litres of fresh donkeys' milk to make a single donkeys' milk to make a single kilogram of the pricey cheesekilogram of the pricey cheese

But why is that?But why is that?

Donkey’s milkDonkey’s milk contains a large contains a large quantity of enzymes defining it as an quantity of enzymes defining it as an excellent antibiotic.excellent antibiotic.It is particularly good for the following It is particularly good for the following categories:categories:

children allergic to proteins which can children allergic to proteins which can be found in traditional types of milk be found in traditional types of milk (goat, cow, etc.)(goat, cow, etc.)

children in general, because it children in general, because it improves the growthimproves the growth

older population with the problem of older population with the problem of osteoporosisosteoporosis

fast recoveryfast recovery those who prefer healthy and natural those who prefer healthy and natural

foodfood

Historical Background Cleopatra used to bathe in it to save the beauty Cleopatra used to bathe in it to save the beauty

of her skin. of her skin. It was used as a kind of antiseptic.The Greeks It was used as a kind of antiseptic.The Greeks

regarded it as an excellent remedy, whereas the regarded it as an excellent remedy, whereas the Romans considered it a luxury drink. Romans considered it a luxury drink.

Hippocratus recommended it for treating Hippocratus recommended it for treating different diseases, as well as a remedy against different diseases, as well as a remedy against poisoning and healing wounds. poisoning and healing wounds.

Hippocratus even recorded a recipe for one of Hippocratus even recorded a recipe for one of the first treatment against acne. the first treatment against acne.

In Paris, many shops selling donkey’s milk In Paris, many shops selling donkey’s milk were opened, where the women from upper were opened, where the women from upper class could buy this precious drink. Later on, class could buy this precious drink. Later on, these shops turned into the shops selling milk these shops turned into the shops selling milk for babies intended for mothers who did not for babies intended for mothers who did not have breast milk. The hospital “Hospital des have breast milk. The hospital “Hospital des Enfants Assistes” bred donkeys particularly for Enfants Assistes” bred donkeys particularly for this purpose for a number of years.this purpose for a number of years.

For more information : For more information : http://www.zasavica.org.rs/en/analiza-magareceg-mleka/

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TEEN MASTER CHEFSTEEN MASTER CHEFS

Easy Easy DevonshireDevonshire Cream Cream Ingredients Ingredients 1 (3 ounce) package 1 (3 ounce) package

cream cheesecream cheese 1 tablespoon white 1 tablespoon white

sugarsugar 1 pinch salt1 pinch salt 1 cup heavy cream1 cup heavy creamDirectionsDirections In a medium bowl, In a medium bowl,

cream together cream together cream cheese, sugar cream cheese, sugar and salt. Beat in and salt. Beat in cream until stiff cream until stiff peaks form. peaks form. Chill Chill until serving.until serving.

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UK STUFF

A) A) HOLIDAY SEASON CUSTOMS

Christmas

The Christmas tree has a central The Christmas tree has a central role in the celebration of Christmas. role in the celebration of Christmas. The delivery was very popular during The delivery was very popular during the reign of Queen Victoria and Prince the reign of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, in the mid 19th century.Prince Albert, in the mid 19th century.Prince Albert brought the custom from his Albert brought the custom from his native Germany. However, even today native Germany. However, even today one can see the traditional "kissing one can see the traditional "kissing bough".One of the most popular bough".One of the most popular Christmas trees in the country can be Christmas trees in the country can be found in the heart of London, near the found in the heart of London, near the statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar SquareSquare

Another custom of England is known as Another custom of England is known as Boxing Day and is celebrated on the second Boxing Day and is celebrated on the second day of Christmas. Small boxes day of Christmas. Small boxes

trimmed with food, sweets, little presents trimmed with food, sweets, little presents are available to anyone visiting the home are available to anyone visiting the home that day.that day.

Today, while browsing through a local Today, while browsing through a local newspaper one can find dozens of events newspaper one can find dozens of events with carols, not only on Christmas with carols, not only on Christmas

Eve, but throughout the holiday season.Eve, but throughout the holiday season. Last but not least Santa Claus is known Last but not least Santa Claus is known

as Father Christmas. Children, instead of as Father Christmas. Children, instead of sending letters to tell him what gift they sending letters to tell him what gift they want, throw it in the fireplace and Father want, throw it in the fireplace and Father Christmas reads the smoke.Christmas reads the smoke.

Easter

The largest Easter game takes place on Holy The largest Easter game takes place on Holy Saturday, where after dyeing eggs, Saturday, where after dyeing eggs,

old and young begin a hunt in and out of the old and young begin a hunt in and out of the house after the eggs have disappeared from house after the eggs have disappeared from the table and somewhere hidden. the table and somewhere hidden.

In some regions, there is the Easter Bunny In some regions, there is the Easter Bunny on Easter role of Santa Claus. on Easter role of Santa Claus. Parents tell their children stories about Parents tell their children stories about eggs, chocolate which the Easter Bunny eggs, chocolate which the Easter Bunny brings to their doorstep in a basket with brings to their doorstep in a basket with goodies. goodies.

In some parts of Scotland and Northern In some parts of Scotland and Northern England, people throw eggs at each other England, people throw eggs at each other while decorating and dyeing them.while decorating and dyeing them.

These customs have their roots in the These customs have their roots in the Crusades and have recently been revived Crusades and have recently been revived again. again.

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B)B) UK Holidays

Public holidays are a big part of UK culture. Public holidays are a big part of UK culture. There aren't many, so when they do come There aren't many, so when they do come along everyone is determined to make the along everyone is determined to make the most of it - whether it's a snow fight at most of it - whether it's a snow fight at Christmas, a carnival in May or ice-cream Christmas, a carnival in May or ice-cream on the beach in August. You'll also find on the beach in August. You'll also find plenty of traditional UK celebrations to plenty of traditional UK celebrations to enjoy on bank holidays and weekends all enjoy on bank holidays and weekends all year round.'year round.'

The main UK public holidays are at The main UK public holidays are at Christmas, Easter and New Year. There are Christmas, Easter and New Year. There are also several bank holidays when banks and also several bank holidays when banks and many work places are closed for the day. many work places are closed for the day. The dates of UK public holidays differ The dates of UK public holidays differ slightly each year and the four UK countries slightly each year and the four UK countries have different numbers of bank holidays in have different numbers of bank holidays in total – eight in England and Wales, nine in total – eight in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland. Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland.

2013 bank holidays in England and Wales

DateDate DayDay HolidayNameHolidayName

01 January 01 January Tuesday Tuesday New Year’s New Year’s Day Day

29 March 29 March Friday Friday Good Friday Good Friday

01 April01 April Monday Monday Easter Easter Monday Monday

06 May 06 May Monday Monday Early May Early May bank holidaybank holiday

27 May 27 May Monday Monday Spring bank Spring bank holiday holiday

26 August 26 August Monday Monday Summer bank Summer bank holidayholiday

25 December 25 December Wednesday Wednesday Christmas Christmas Day Day

26 December 26 December Thursday Thursday Boxing Day Boxing Day

C) Traditional UK celebrations One of the best ways to experience UK tradition is One of the best ways to experience UK tradition is

to join in with one of the many festivals taking to join in with one of the many festivals taking place throughout the year: place throughout the year:

• • Bonfire Night (5 November) – Celebrate (5 November) – Celebratethe failure of Guy Fawkes’ attempt to blow up the the failure of Guy Fawkes’ attempt to blow up the

Houses of Parliament. Experience spectacular Houses of Parliament. Experience spectacular fireworks and blazing bonfires as you tuck into fireworks and blazing bonfires as you tuck into some delicious traditional food in organised events some delicious traditional food in organised events across the country. across the country.

• • Burns NightBurns Night (usually 25 January) - Get together (usually 25 January) - Get together with your fellow students and celebrate the life and with your fellow students and celebrate the life and works of Scottish writer Robert Burns with a works of Scottish writer Robert Burns with a traditional Burns Supper of Haggis, Neeps and traditional Burns Supper of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties. Tatties.

• • Eisteddfod FestivalEisteddfod Festival (early August) – The largest (early August) – The largest cultural event of its kind in Europe, Eistefffod is a cultural event of its kind in Europe, Eistefffod is a Welsh celebration of music, literature and Welsh celebration of music, literature and performance. Enjoy a great mix of talent performance. Enjoy a great mix of talent competitions, concerts, plays and exhibitions. competitions, concerts, plays and exhibitions.

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D) Big Ben

Big Ben is the symbol of Big Ben is the symbol of London. When we say Big London. When we say Big Ben we usually mean the Ben we usually mean the clock tower or the clock clock tower or the clock itself. In reality Big Ben is itself. In reality Big Ben is called the biggest bell out of called the biggest bell out of the five bells existing in the the five bells existing in the tower and it weighs 1,3 tons.tower and it weighs 1,3 tons.

The tower is 96,3 m. high. The tower is 96,3 m. high. The construction of the The construction of the tower was completed on tower was completed on 10th April 1858. The clock 10th April 1858. The clock started functioning on 31st started functioning on 31st May 1852 and for the first May 1852 and for the first time it strack on 11th June time it strack on 11th June 1859. 1859. 

In the tower there are prison In the tower there are prison cells where a long time ago cells where a long time ago members of the Parlament members of the Parlament were imprisoned when they were imprisoned when they disdgreed with the King. disdgreed with the King. 

The clock has a diametre of The clock has a diametre of 7m.The minute hand is 4,3 7m.The minute hand is 4,3 m. long and the hour hand is m. long and the hour hand is 2,74 m. long. At night the 2,74 m. long. At night the tower is illuminated and it tower is illuminated and it looks great!looks great!

TIME FOR FUNTIME FOR FUN What are the three quickestWhat are the three quickest ways of spreading a rumour ways of spreading a rumour (or gossip). (or gossip).

Telegram Telegram Telephone Telephone Tell a woman Tell a woman

A man is talking to God.A man is talking to God.The man: "God, how long is a million years?"The man: "God, how long is a million years?"God: "To me, it's about a minute."God: "To me, it's about a minute."The man: "God, how much is a million dollars?"The man: "God, how much is a million dollars?"God: "To me it's a penny."God: "To me it's a penny."The man: "God, may I have a penny?"The man: "God, may I have a penny?"God: "Wait a minute."God: "Wait a minute."

An elementary school teacher sends this note to An elementary school teacher sends this note to all parents on the first day of school. all parents on the first day of school.

"If you promise not to believe everything your "If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I will promise not child says happens at school, I will promise not to believe everything your child says happens at to believe everything your child says happens at home. home.

The 3 first years of marriageThe 3 first years of marriage In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and

the woman listens. the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the In the second year, the woman speaks and the

man listens. man listens. In the third year, they both speak and the In the third year, they both speak and the

neighbors listen. neighbors listen.

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WE WISH YOU ALL THE WE WISH YOU ALL THE BESTBEST

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