Flemish Architecture

	Flemish Architecture Flemish architecture may refer to: * Architecture of Belgium Belgian culture involves both the aspects shared by all Belgians regardless of the language they speak and the differences between the main cultural communities: the Dutch-speaking Belgians (Flemish) and the French-speaking Belgians (mostly ... * Architecture of the Netherlands See also * Flemish (other) * Flemish painting {{Dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Architecture Of Belgium Belgian culture involves both the aspects shared by all Belgians regardless of the language they speak and the differences between the main cultural communities: the Dutch-speaking Belgians (Flemish) and the French-speaking Belgians (mostly Brussels and Walloon people). Most Belgians view their culture as an integral part of European culture. The territory corresponding to present-day Belgium having always been located at the meeting point of Germanic and Latin Europe, it benefited from a rich cross-fertilization of cultures for centuries. Due to its strategic position in the heart of Europe, Belgium has been at the origin of many European artistic and cultural movements. Famous elements of the Belgian culture include gastronomy ( Belgian beers, fries, chocolate, waffles, etc.), the comic strip tradition (Tintin, the Smurfs, Spirou & Fantasio, the Marsupilami, Lucky Luke, Largo Winch, etc.), painting and architecture (the Art Nouveau, the Mosan art, the Early Netherlandi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Architecture Of The Netherlands Dutch architecture has played an important role in the international discourse on architecture in three eras. The first of these was during the 17th century, when the Dutch empire was at the height of its power. The second was in the first half of the 20th century, during development of modernism. The third is not concluded and involves many contemporary Dutch architects who are achieving global prestige. Examples Renaissance and Baroque The Dutch Golden Age roughly spanned the 17th century. Due to the thriving economy, cities expanded greatly. New town halls and storehouses were built, and many new canals were dug out in and around various cities such as Delft, Leiden and Amsterdam for defence and transport purposes. Many wealthy merchants had a new houses built along these canals. These houses were generally very narrow and had ornamented façades that befitted their new status. In the countryside, new country houses were built, though not in the same numbers. Of Itali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Flemish (other) Flemish is a Dutch dialect cluster spoken in the Flemish Region. Flemish may also refer to: People and language Flemish people or Flemings, inhabitants of Flanders, the western part of Belgium Flemish is often used to describe the Belgian Dutch spoken in Flanders: West Flemish dialects East Flemish dialects Places Flemish Community, a constitutional, institutionalized community comprising the majority of Belgians Flemish Region, a constitutional region, the northern half of Belgium without the Brussels enclave *Flemish Brabant, a province in the Flemish Region Arts, entertainment, and media Flemish Eye, a Canadian record label named after a Flemish eye Flemish literature, the literature of Flanders Flemish painting, a historic school of painting centered in Flanders Government and politics Flemish Government, the executive branch of the Flemish Community and Flemish Region Flemish Liberals and Democrats, political party * Flemish movement, a political movemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]