10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VELARIUM»
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velarium in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
velarium and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The writer Valerius Maximus (2.4.6) maintains that the velarium was a rural
invention, first introduced to Rome by Q. Catulus. Pliny (Naturalis historia 36)
adds that Publius Lentulus Spinther made technical improvements to it ten years
later.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A Velarium (curtain) was a type of awning used in Roman times. It stretched over the whole of the cavea (seating area) in the Colosseum to protect spectators from the elements.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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A dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities, ed. by W. Smith
The first stone amphitheatre wan built hy Stnti tinned as to height ; and also,
perhaps, in order to allow those who worked the i-o|r-s and other mechanism, hy
which the velarium was unrolled or drawn hack again, to perform those operation
!
Greek antiquities, sir William Smith, 1842
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Venomous and Poisonous Marine Animals: A Medical and ...
In ctibomedusans, this process is carried out with the velarium (Figures 6.27, 6.29
pages 149 and 151), a structure which fulfils an equivalent role of a velum.
Scyphomedusans, which lack either a velum or a velarium, depend mainly on the
...
John A. Williamson, Joseph W. Burnett, Peter J. Fenner, 1996
5
Modern Text Book of Zoology: Invertebrates
... hollow threads or marginal tentacles. The tentacles bear batteries of stinging
cells or nematocysts. 8. Velarium. Margin of subumbrellar surface, bearing
lappets and tentacles, forms a thin and flexible flap, called velarium or
pseudovelum.
6
Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design
Scott, the designer of the huge roof structure, this acoustic problem was a mere
irritant which could be solved by a velarium ofcloth (weighing 11/4 tons) stretched
underneath the roof. But in spite of experiments with the height of the velarium, ...
7
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities
This excess of height, so much greater than was necessary, was perhaps, in
some measure, with the view that, when the building was covered in with a
temporary roofing or awning (velarium), as a defence against the sun or rain, it
should ...
William Smith, Charles Anthon, 1870
8
Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture
Cyril M. Harris. E, tiercerons F, lierne ribs O, bosses ventilating eyebrow
vawcerSameas voussior. vedika1.Originally, ahallforreading the vedas (sacred
Hindu writings). 2. A railing which encloses a sacred area, such as a stupa.
velarium ...
9
Light for Art's Sake: Lighting for Artworks and Museum Displays
Lighting for Artworks and Museum Displays Christopher Cuttle. Figure 4.47: The
light distribution ofa central skylight has been modified by a velarium at the
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (with permission, Rijksmuseum) ...
10
The wonders of Pompeii
Upon the wall of the people's gallery is still seen the ring that held the pole of the
velarium. This velarium was an awning that was stretched above the heads of the
spectators to protect them from the sun. In earlier times the Romans had ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VELARIUM»
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velarium is used in the context of the following news items.
“Filumena Marturano", spettacolo al Teatro Crystal
La commedia "Filumena Marturano" di Eduardo De Filippo sarà rappresentata questo fine settimana dal gruppo teatrale Velarium al Teatro Crystal di Palermo di ... «PalermoToday, Feb 15»
Un ingénieur toulousain lève le mystère du Colisée
Il suffit désormais de taper www.velario-colosseo-velarium-colosseum.com pour faire un impressionnant voyage dans le temps. Repartir au premier siècle après ... «ladepeche.fr, Feb 15»
'7:19', una película bajo los escombros: Michel Grau
... aunque los hechos están basados en acontecimientos reales y será realizada bajo la producción de Velarium Arts, compañía productora del propio Grau, ... «La Jornada en linea, Jan 15»
Fondo de Inversión y Estímulos al Cine apoyará 14 proyectos fílmicos
Los proyectos aprobados fueron “Asfixia” a nombre de Martha Kenya Márquez; “7:19”, de la productora Velarium arts, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.; así como “Feral”, de la ... «La Razon, Dec 14»
'Yamaha 300' Gets First Good Film Fund Feature Award (EXCLUSIVE)
In the case of “Yamaha 300,” produced by Mexico's Velarium Arts, run by Grau and Mayra Espinosa Castro, and Andrew Horkin's New York-based Uncorked ... «Variety, Nov 14»
3rd Los Cabos Fest Ramps Up Attendance, Alliances, Sections …
Velarium Arts advanced on co-pro talks with Canada's EmmaFilms on “Multiplier” and New Yorks' Uncorked Productions for “Yamaha 300.” Both deals have ... «Variety, Nov 14»
'Permanent,' 'Museum,' 'Tom' at Los Cabos 1st Co-Production Forum …
... American genre filmmaking – is produced by Grau and Mayra Espinosa Castro's Mexico City-based Velarium Arts and Andrew Corkin's Uncorked Productions ... «Variety, Oct 14»
Levi's Stadium: Make it in the shade with tip from ancient Rome
The huge shade, or velarium, covered the whole shebang, except for a large circle high above the stadium floor. The shades were extended or retracted piece ... «SFGate, Aug 14»
Fra Grado e Aquileia si anima il Puppet Festival
Si prosegue mercoledì 27 agosto, alle 17.30 nella spiaggia principale Git (Velarium) con "Diavoli & fiori", una commedia per attore - Michele Polo - e burattini ... «Il Piccolo, Aug 14»
First Nighter: 'Titus Andronicus,' 'Antony and Cleopatra' Expand the …
Dudley also covers the top of the Globe, which is open to the elements with a splayed velarium. The idea is to darken the venue to match the play's dark ... «Huffington Post, Jun 14»
