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Pedagogical Centre Of Xàtiva
The Pedagogical Centre of Xàtiva, or Teacher's House (; ) is a museum in Xàtiva, Valencian Community, Valencia (Spain). It was built in 1758 by order of Archbishop to educate poor children, just as he had done in the city of Valencia. It is the work of Father José Alberto Pina, Carmelite friar who served as city architect and worked well in the work of the Cathedral. It was built along the lines of classical architecture, classical style, with trapezoidal three facades which include elements such as wrought iron balconies and the shield of the archbishop of the main entrance. The interior is developed around an internal courtyard with arches and communicates via a staircase decorated with ceramics. It was for many years secondary school in the city. History The archbishop of Valencia D. Andres Mayoral, anticipating the demands of modern life and culture, all understood the importance of the problem of Christian education in childhood, who devoted his initiative and as their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xàtiva
Xàtiva (; ) is a town in eastern Spain, in the province of Valencia, on the right (western) bank of the river Albaida and at the junction of the Valencia, Spain, Valencia–Murcia and Valencia Albacete railways. It is located 25 km west of the Mediterranean Sea. During the Al-Andalus Islamic era, Arabs brought the technology to manufacture paper to Xàtiva. In the 12th century, Xàtiva was known for its schools, education, and learning circles. Islamic scholar Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi's last name refers to Xàtiva where he lived and died. After the Reconquista by Northern Christian kingdoms and the following Christian repopulation, the city became the cradle of one of the most powerful and controversial families of the Renaissance, the House of Borgia, which produced Popes like Callixtus III (Alfonso de Borgia) and Alexander VI (Rodrigo de Borgia). History Xàtiva (''Saetabis'' in Latin) was famous in Roman times for its linen fabrics, mentioned by the Latin poets Ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Gutiérrez Solana
José Romano Gutiérrez-Solana y Gutiérrez-Solana (28 February 1886, Madrid – 24 June 1945, Madrid) was a Spanish painter, engraver, and author. He usually signed his paintings as "J. Solana". Generally, he is considered to be an Expressionist, but his style was heavily influenced by El Greco, the '' Black Paintings'' of Goya and the works of Eugenio Lucas Velázquez.Biographical notes at El Poder de la Palabra. Biography His father was born in Mexico and came to Spain after receiving an inheritance from his relatives in Ruesga; marrying a cousin from Arredondo. His first lessons came from his uncle, José Díez Palma, who w ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Llaudes
A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.Schoenauer, Norbert (2000). ''6,000 Years of Housing'' (rev. ed.) (New York: W.W. Norton & Company). Houses use a range of different roofing systems to keep precipitation such as rain from getting into the dwelling space. Houses generally have doors or lock (security device), locks to secure the dwelling space and protect its inhabitants and contents from burglars or other trespassers. Most conventional modern houses in Western cultures will contain one or more bedrooms and bathrooms, a kitchen or cooking area, and a living room. A house may have a separate dining room, or the eating area may be integrated into the kitchen or another room. Some large houses in North America have a recreation room. In traditional agriculture-o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
